The Link Between Physical Health and Mental Health You’re sitting in your car after another disappointing appointment with your primary care provider. Your poor physical health and well-being have been interfering with your quality of life, and now your doctor

How to Set Boundaries With Family This summer, you’re spending time with your family. Perhaps there’s a quiet trip to the beach with your family, weddings, or an entire family reunion. It can help you reconnect with roots, relieve stress,

Four Ways to Practice Self Compassion Trying to make it through life in a human suit is exhausting work. Every day your nervous system is hit with emotions you have to navigate, basic needs to take care of, people you

The Case for Taking a Mental Health Day Imagine waking up to your alarm in the morning and lying in bed for a few moments dreading the day. You already know how it’s going to go. This morning, your kids

Insurance Reimbursement Vs. Self-pay for Therapists The decision to panel with insurance companies or use self-pay is one of the most significant decisions you will make as a private practice therapist. Fortunately, it’s not a permanent decision. You can start

How Much Does a Private Practice Therapist Make? Estimates of the salary for a private practice therapist are all over the internet. Some places report several hundred thousand dollars a year which is certainly not the average. You want to

Starting a Private Therapy Practice You’ve decided to start your private therapy practice! All you need is a space to meet with clients and a few sessions booked, right? It’s not easy to create a private practice. Like any business

Private Practice Marketing: Getting Your Services to Those in Need Marketing has a negative connotation for many people. It may feel like you’re selling yourself or pushing people to connect with you. As you’re building a therapy practice, though, it

How To Pay Yourself As a Group Practice Owner When people start their own business, they’re often excited about setting their hours, pay, and living a freer existence. That all sounds great. But, once you’ve run a business for a

How To Handle Insurance Paneling for Your Employees When you’re starting a new private practice, you’ll need to consider insurance paneling or credentialing and whether it fits your business model. Insurance paneling has many benefits, such as built-in referrals from