How to start a private therapy practice
Going out on your own can come with a learning curve, especially if you’re not familiar with the business aspects involved in a private practice.
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Starting a practice
Strike out on your own: legally, financially, mentally, and logistically. Plus how to grow and market your practice to fill your ideal caseload.
Getting started in private practice
How to start a private therapy practice
5 signs you’re ready for private practice
Building a business as a therapist means wearing multiple hats — here’s how to know if you’re cut out for the challenge.
The Headway guide to registering with CAQH
Here are the documents you’ll need to have on hand, and how to troubleshoot some common mistakes.
How to get credentialed with insurance companies
Here’s what goes on behind the scenes — and how Headway’s relationships with insurance plans help us get you credentialed faster.
A guide to malpractice insurance
As you step into the realm of private practice, you can protect your career and reputation by understanding the essentials of malpractice insurance.
Do you need an LLC for your practice?
If you’re starting a practice, you’ll need to figure out the tax and legal structure that makes the most sense for you. Here are the steps you should be taking.
The art of the voicemail script
Your voicemail should extend the same warmth and professionalism you convey in person — while ensuring the same privacy and confidentiality someone expects from a therapy session.
EHR vs. EMR: What’s better for your practice?
Electronic medical records and electronic health records may sound the same, but there are key differences in how they function.
What 3 therapists wish they knew before starting their own practice
To set yourself up for success, why not learn from people who have gone through the process before you?
3 things you need to start your own practice (and 3 things you don’t)
Here’s your starter kit for private practice, according to providers who’ve been there before.
How to start a private practice in California
The state has unique requirements for therapists when it comes to running a practice.
How to acquire a secondary license
Each state has specific licensing requirements for practicing providers. Here's where to start if you're looking to expand your practice across state lines.
5 key elements of a HIPAA compliant voicemail
Here are the key features of a HIPAA-compliant voicemail system, plus a script for your voicemail greeting.
Group practice
How to start a group therapy practice
Pivoting to a group-based model can give you the opportunity to help more clients, gain a sense of community, and even earn more money.
Caseload & finances
How to pivot to a business mindset and run a thriving practice
Your job as a private practice therapist is about helping people — and running a business. It’s helpful if you can view it as a part of your overall value system.
How many clients do most therapists have?
How many sessions you can fit into a “full time” practice depends on several important factors, including your own capacity and your clients’ needs.
The right path to rewarding work: Part-time vs. full-time practice
Learn the potential downsides of each, according to private practice therapists, before making a decision.
How much does a typical therapist make?
Curious about the average salary of people in your profession? It depends on a few factors.
Practice marketing guides
How to market your practice and get more therapy clients
Growing your clientele can be a lot less complicated than you think. All you’ll need is a simple mindset shift and a couple basic strategies that help potential clients find and connect with you.
How to market your practice on Psychology Today
Psychology Today is one of the most prominent players in the directory game — and strategically using it as a marketing tool can help you grow your practice.
5 tips for marketing your practice on social media
If you want to optimize your social media profiles and boost your reach, here’s what you need to know to get started.
How to write a great bio for your therapy practice
As a therapist, your superpower is helping other people. So it may feel a little weird to turn the tables and talk about yourself and your accomplishments as you’re building your website, creating social media profiles, and signing up for therapist directories.
How to plan and shoot therapist headshots
Getting a great therapist photo requires a bit of strategy — but don’t stress. You won’t need any fancy tools, and you don’t even have to hire a pro if it’s not in the budget.
5 elements of the best therapist websites
You don’t have to be a web design expert. Just make sure your website is an accurate representation of you and your work, and that you make it easy for potential clients to connect with you.
How to network in mental healthcare
Professional relationships can benefit you and your mental healthcare practice. Here are some practical tips for expanding your network.
7 proven ways to grow your practice across states
Multi-state credentialing can be an effective way to expand your work as a therapist, but you’ll need to put in some work to market your practice to new clients in a new state.
