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.
The SimplePractice Lawsuit Is Just the Beginning: What Therapists Need to Know About Their Data
The SimplePractice class action lawsuit has therapists asking hard questions about data privacy, EHR terms of service, and whether their clients are actually protected. Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon break down what the lawsuit really means, why HIPAA compliance alone is not enough, and what to look for in any platform you use. Plus the deeper conversation about therapist isolation, burnout, and finding your power in the middle of all of it.
What a Costume Designer Can Teach Us About Building a Practice That Doesn't Eat You Alive
Beth Rontal went from burnt-out costume designer to therapist to creating Documentation Wizard. But here's what actually matters from her story: Your documentation backlog is telling you something about your practice. Your body is too. And if you're always pedal to the metal, you're not "dedicated" - you're heading toward burnout. Real talk about what it actually takes to build something sustainable.
Taking Back Your Cake: Mindset Shifts for Therapists Building a Private Practice
Discover strategies for building a sustainable counseling practice in today’s evolving mental health industry. In this episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer break down the impact of venture-backed platforms, the shift in therapist mindsets, the future of insurance, and the power of community-based care. Learn key takeaways on setting fees, protecting your practice, embodying resilience, and navigating a post-pandemic world for therapists. Perfect for private practice owners and mental health professionals seeking clarity and empowerment.
Digital Marketing for Therapists: Website, SEO, and Online Presence Essentials
Learn how to build a therapy website and online marketing strategy that helps your ideal clients find you through therapist SEO, authentic digital marketing, and a sustainable private practice presence.
Ethical Marketing for Therapists: Navigating Boundaries While Growing Your Practice
Learn how to market ethically as a therapist to grow your private practice, attract ideal clients, and build trust online without compromising your professional values.
Mastering Your Marketing Plan: Strategies for Therapist Success
In this episode, Kelly Higdon, LMFT, offers a fresh take on marketing for therapists, emphasizing personal values to craft plans that promote long-term success and passion in their practice.
Client-Centered Marketing Messages: Ethical Strategies for Attracting the Right Therapy Clients
In this episode, Kelly Higdon, LMFT, shares insights on balancing ethical considerations with effective marketing for therapists looking to grow their practices.
Marketing for Therapists: The Third Ethics Mistakes Therapists Make Marketing in Private Practice (Part 2 of the Series)
In this article, we dive into the third ethics mistakes therapists make in their marketing efforts and provide practical advice for upholding ethical standards in private practice.
Marketing for Therapists: 2 Ethics Mistakes Therapists Make Marketing in Private Practice
In this article, we dive into two common ethics mistakes therapists make in their marketing efforts and provide practical advice for upholding ethical standards in private practice.
Multi-passionate Success: Meet Addyson
Addyson Tucker shares their inspiring success story of building a private practice with the help of zynnyme and Business School for Therapists.
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