The classic image of the therapy office is of a client reclining on a chaise lounge, looked over by a therapist sitting in an adjacent chair. While therapy has evolved a lot since Freud, the traditional couch has remained a mainstay. But the one thing that has evolved, is how comfortable our couches can be. …
You started as a therapist because you wanted to help people, but now you find most of your day is spent stressing about money. There’s no quick fix to money worries, but as a therapist, it’s important not to let financial concerns affect your quality of work. The best method to avoid stressing about money …
One of the most important decisions you make as a private practice is whether or not to accept insurance. Having decided against it, you’ll need to be prepared to handle calls from prospective clients who are interested in paying with insurance. These initial calls are rarely the place to push cash pay options. Instead, make …
Trust is a key part of any relationship between a therapist and a client, and confidentiality helps to build that trust. However, there are times when keeping confidentiality can potentially harm the client and those around them. But when can a therapist break confidentiality? There are very few scenarios in which a therapist can legally …
By encouraging practitioners to engage with the body and practice mindfulness, yoga is often championed as beneficial for physical and mental health. But can yoga be effectively combined with therapy? Yoga skills for therapists are simple poses that can potentially help a client to relax before a session. Learn more about adding yoga to your …
No one trains to be a therapist because they love to submit insurance claims, but billing is a fundamental part of running a practice. It can also be tedious and frustrating, as well as all too easy to overlook. Billing services for therapists are designed to take the stress out of billing, giving you more …
The very nature of mental and behavioral healthcare leaves therapists vulnerable to lawsuits. No matter how talented a therapist you are, ethical quandaries and the benefit of hindsight can mean advice given in a session appears misguided. Alongside the unavoidable dangers of human error, therapists are frequently exposed to the possibility of lawsuits. Professional liability …
Ready to branch out on your own? Your own private practice can be a fulfilling and financially beneficial work environment, but getting started isn’t easy. You need to make sure you have everything in place to maintain a healthy practice before you can get to greeting your first client. In this guide, we’ve explored the …
There are a lot of things to consider before starting therapy, but for many of us, the primary concern is financial. Accessing therapy can be expensive, but an insurance provider offers a potential solution. Insurance is intended to cover necessary health costs, and this does include mental health treatment. Most insurance providers will offer coverage …
Therapy is often a necessary medical treatment, but for many people, therapy is prohibitively expensive. Even for those who can afford it, the price of a single session can initially come as a shock. So, what are the reasons behind the high price of therapy? From the entry costs to the price of running a …
