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.
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 Business Plan for Therapists (Free Templates by Stage)
Most business planning advice doesn't fit therapy. Here's what actually belongs in a private practice business plan, plus a free template and 1-hour training by stage; starting, growing, established, group.
Starting a Private Practice: The Complete Guide for Aspiring Business Owners
You deserve a private practice that’s aligned with your values and provides you with the financial means to live the life of your dreams. But what if you don’t know how to get started?
Being a business owner has the potential to be extremely fulfilling and impactful — both for you and the people you serve — and at the same time, reaching that potential requires a complete understanding of how to start a private practice.
Technology and Mental Health: Why Clinicians Must Own the Tools They Use
In this article, we discuss how AI and technology are changing mental health practice - and why clinicians remain ultimately responsible for client data, ethical care, and clinical decisions.
Therapists Are Paying $4K a Month for a Directory?
Therapists are handing over thousands each month to platforms that profit from their labor and client data - and many don’t even realize it.
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.
Selling a Psychology Practice? Read This First: A Therapist’s Cautionary Tale
Thinking of selling your psychology practice - or working for someone who might? Read this therapist’s firsthand story of corporate takeover, buried consent forms, and why informed choices matter now more than ever.
Finding Your Rhythm in Private Practice: Breathwork, Business, and the Power of Presence with Zach
In this episode, Kelly Higdon and guest Zach Rehder explore the transformative power of breath work for therapists and practice owners, highlighting how embracing creativity, self-trust, and somatic tools can help navigate fear and change in the evolving mental health landscape.
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.
Therapist Burnout Checklist:
Therapist burnout is real, and it is impactful. Discover key signs with this checklist to recognize when it’s time to slow down and prioritize your well-being.
Therapist Marketing: Growing a Group or Solo Private Practice
In the growth phase of your private practice, consistent and aligned marketing is key. This article covers how to review your data, use effective online and offline strategies, and refine your consultation process to turn inquiries into clients, whether you're a solo or group practice owner
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