Private Practice Blog for Therapists
Hundreds of articles on building, growing, and sustaining your private practice — written by therapists, for therapists. Not recycled generic business advice.
Multiple Streams of Income for Therapists: What Actually Works
Are you interested in learning how to generate multiple streams of income as a therapist? Check out these 8 income stream ideas for therapists on the zynnyme blog today!
Therapy Transcripts Are Being Subpoenaed in Court: What Every Therapist Needs to Know
A woman's private therapy messages, typed to her therapist through an app, were subpoenaed and used against her in court by her former employer. It is not a hypothetical, and it is not only a Talkspace problem. Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the Kamrass v. AdventHealth case, why therapist-client privilege does not protect what you think it does, why "HIPAA compliant" is more marketing than protection, and the concrete steps you can take to guard your clients' data.
SimplePractice Terms and Conditions Changes - What EVERY Therapist (or Client) Should Know
Learn about the major changes to SimplePractice’s terms and conditions + electronic health record alternatives.
Starting a Private Practice With a Business Partner: Lessons from Allison and Amanda
Three years ago, Allison and Amanda were tired, overworked, and stuck on insurance panels at a generalist group practice - here's how they built something completely different, together, on their own terms.
5 Steps to Find Out How Many Clients Need You
I was making a presentation to the Seattle Division of the Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and made a statement to the audience: "There are more than enough clients to fill every single practice of all of you- and all of the other private practice therapists in Seattle."
Red Flags in Private Practice Consulting and What to Look for Instead
hiring a therapist consultant can be a "why didn't I do this sooner?" decision, or a "why did I pay to feel confused and mildly gaslit?" one. both happen to smart therapists. here are nine red flags to watch for, why they matter, and what steady, ethical support looks like instead.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Therapist Consultant (and the Answers That Should Make You Pause)
A good therapist consultant can change your practice; the wrong one just teaches you an expensive lesson. This is the practical, take-it-to-your-consult-call companion to our main guide: ten questions that surface someone's values, scope, and process, and the answers that should make you pause.
Alma, Headway, and the big question: is this still the answer in 2026?
For therapists looking to launch or expand their private practice, platforms like Alma and Headway have offered a tempting solution. BUT... recent developments are prompting many therapists to ask hard questions about the long-term sustainability of these platforms.
Are Third-Party Credentialing Platforms a Lifeline or a Trap? A Deeper Look at the Ethics and Sustainability of Alma, Headway, and Grow Therapy
In this article, we dive into the ethical and financial dilemmas therapists face when using third-party platforms like Alma and Headway, exploring whether these services truly support sustainable practice—or if they ultimately undermine therapists' autonomy and financial well-being.
Private Practice Therapist Salary: What a six-figure practice really looks like
How much can you really make in private practice? What’s a therapist’s salary like when they own their own business? Making 6 figures sounds appealing, but what does that really look like?
SEO for Therapists: The Complete Guide (2026)
SEO is a powerful strategy for therapists looking to reach their ideal clients. Learn 5 tips on how to get more clients online in our SEO for therapists blog!
The 5 Most Common Reasons Therapists Hire a Therapist Consultant
If you’ve ever thought about hiring a therapist consultant but aren’t sure, this article by zynnyme will give the 5 most common reasons to hire one, and what to look for.
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