How to Start a Therapy Private Practice: The Business Setup Checklist If you’re wondering how to start a private practice as a therapist, you’re not alone. So many therapists dream about private practice for years before they actually launch one. I know I did. Back in graduate school, I could already picture it. An office […]
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Today is a review of the EHR Zanda (formerly Power Diary). I had never heard of it before but some Facebook ads popped up so I figured I would jump in with a review. Overall, I’m impressed. It seems solid and has all the bells and whistles an EHR needs at an affordable price. They do seem to
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Credentialing Platforms I’ve been talking a lot with therapists recently about trying to decide if they should join one of the credentialing companies like Alma or Headway. I haven’t joined any of these platforms myself nor do I take insurance, but I’ve watched their rise closely. I’ve heard enough from colleagues to feel strongly that
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I spent time exploring TherapyiQ and wanted to share a practical, straight forward review of what stood out to me. At its core this is a solid EHR and practice management system built by therapists who aimed to include the features they wished they had. It is thoughtfully organized and powerful, but it can get
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This past Sunday was Girl Scout day at the Atlanta Braves game. As a huge Braves fan, getting to go on the field with my daughter and run the bases was honestly a dream come true for me! (I think my kids had fun too.) By the top of the 9th inning, we were winning
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Quick summary What I liked What I didn’t love Feature deep-dive Client-therapist matching This is one of Valant’s standout features for group practices. When a client fills an intake, the system can automatically match them to a therapist based on criteria you set. For practices that want a semi-automated intake-to-therapist workflow, this can reduce handoffs
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Challenging Assumptions Want to work on challenging your assumptions? Make sure to scroll to the bottom to grab the free workbook! Five weeks ago I had surgery and post-surgery restrictions meant I couldn’t pick up my 3-year-old son for over a month. As any parent knows, lifting, carrying, and physically comforting our children is woven
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One of the most common questions I hear from therapists is: “What’s the difference between an LLC, Sole Proprietor, and S Corp?” The LLC Connection First, it’s important to understand that an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a legal structure, while “Sole Proprietor” and “S Corporation” refer to tax classifications. This is where many get confused! Key
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When it comes to choosing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for your practice, finding one that balances functionality, ease of use, and affordability can be challenging. My Best Practice EHR is a platform I recently explored in depth, and I was pleasantly surprised by its robust feature set and thoughtful design tailored for mental
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When most therapists think about funding their private practice, they immediately turn to insurance reimbursements, private pay clients, or perhaps a small business loan. But there’s a significant funding source that many mental health professionals completely overlook: grants. Grant funding isn’t just for large nonprofits or research institutions. As a private practice owner who has
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