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The System Is Rigged Against Therapists: Here’s How to Push Back
In this article, we break down 2025’s biggest insurance fines for mental health parity violations, show how systemic exploitation harms therapists and clients, and provide actionable steps for clinicians to reclaim ethical, sustainable practice.
Stop Shaming Therapists: Why Therapists Who Leave Insurance Panels Are the Opposite of Greedy
In this article, we explore the unfair criticism therapists face when stepping away from insurance panels and why their decision is about sustainability, integrity, and better client care, not greed.
The Shaming of Therapists Who Drop Insurance Panels—And Why It Needs to Stop
In this article, we discuss the harmful shaming therapists face when leaving insurance panels, the systemic issues behind low reimbursement rates, and why stepping away from unsustainable contracts is a necessary step toward change for both therapists and their clients.
From Struggling Therapist to Thriving Practice Owner with Alisa
Meet Alisa, a clinical social worker in Philadelphia who turned her struggling practice into a thriving business with the help of Business School for Therapists. Discover how Alisa filled her caseload, achieved a work-life balance, and created a fulfilling career and successful private practice.
The Ever-Learning Therapist with Natalie
Meet Natalie Kohlhaas, a seasoned therapist who believes in the endless pursuit of knowledge. Beyond traditional talk therapy, she explores diverse techniques (like hypnotherapy) in her practice.
Natalie's practice not only offers healing but also serves as an educational platform, fostering the growth of aspiring therapists through immersive internships and mentorship opportunities.
The Journey into Private Practice and Beyond with Dr. Marie Fang
Dr. Marie Fang shares her unexpected journey into private practice, covering everything from why she was interested in the mental health field, working for very different group practices, and her decision to become self-employed.
Empowering Yourself in Private Practice with Amy
Amy shares her slow, intentional journey into private practice, the value of learning from successful women in business, and her plans for what’s next: expanding into a group practice.
Healing Through Private Practice and Self-Pacing with Ariana
Ariana shares her story of becoming a business owner in the midst of a divorce, the value of supportive relationships, and building private practices with anti-oppressive structures.
Following Your Inner Compass in Private Practice with Jerry
Columbia, Missouri grief counseling therapist Jerry shares how he transitioned into a private practice therapist, the value of collaborative relationships, and how you can decide your path when you have the time and space for quiet reflection.
Embracing the Private Practice Journey with Kadeisha
Kadeisha talks about her journey from independent contractor to private practice owner, why freedom and autonomy to make decisions in business are important to her, the personal challenges around setting a sustainable fee, and more.
Building a Balanced Private Practice (Q&As)
In this episode of Starting a Private Practice, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer answer questions you have about full-time practice and how to create reasonable expectations + the right schedule for you.
Creating a Sustainable Schedule in Private Practice
Learn how to take control of your schedule to make your private practice dreams become a reality with Private Practice Experts Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer!
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