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.

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Starting a Practice Costs for Starting a Counseling Practice The real breakdown of what it costs to launch — no fluff, no scare tactics, just numbers.

Burnout & Sustainability Free CEUs for Therapists and Counselors Our constantly updated list of free continuing education opportunities — because learning shouldn't break the bank.

Group Practice Group Practice Guide to Profitability Why your group practice might not be profitable — and the business model shifts that fix it.

Fees & Insurance The Awkward Money Conversations Every Therapist Dreads Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about — what you make, what you should make, and why it matters.

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.

Miranda Palmer 10/16/25 Miranda Palmer 10/16/25

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.

Miranda Palmer 5/8/24 Miranda Palmer 5/8/24

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.

Miranda Palmer 5/2/24 Miranda Palmer 5/2/24

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.

Miranda Palmer 4/1/24 Miranda Palmer 4/1/24

Online Mental Health Tech Companies: What Every Therapist Should Know Before You Sign the Contract

When considering partnering with online mental health tech companies, there are some crucial things you should know! In this blog, we dive into essential insights to empower therapists in navigating ethical collaborations and ensuring the sustainability of their private practice.

Kelly Higdon 2/21/19 Kelly Higdon 2/21/19

Dr. Tanisha on Social Media and Private Practice

I’ve never met Dr. T in person but I feel like we’ve known each other for a long time because of our connection online. She does some amazing work around social media ethics in private practice in addition to her private practice work and consultation work for therapists.

Kelly Higdon 8/4/16 Kelly Higdon 8/4/16

How To Create Your Own Therapy Notes Template - Guest Post with Dr. Maelisa

One question I receive from a lot of therapists is, “How can I create my own notes template?” But what they’re really asking me is, “How can I make writing notes easier and faster?

The good news is that I can answer all those questions together because yes, creating your own template for writing notes can make things much more efficient. However, my answer is not to provide you with a list of 10 therapy interventions and 10 symptoms to include in a checkbox. I’ve got something even better!

“BST was the best investment I have made in myself. I went from working 45-50 hours per week to working 25 hrs, doubling my income,” Cyndi

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