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Yes, you need malpractice insurance: Here’s why, and how much it costs

Written by: Jamie Feldman

A solid malpractice insurance policy can help protect mental health providers in the event of claims and lawsuits, but it helps to know what you’re paying for.

Common fears about going solo (and how to address them)

Practice finances 101: Revenue, expenses, and profit margin

Setting emotional boundaries with clients

Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue: What should mental health providers know?

How to register your practice as a business entity

AI in clinical practice: What’s changing, and what to know

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How to track income and expenses as a solo provider

Filling out expenses

Managing your schedule: How many sessions per week is sustainable?

Clock on wall

Seasonal caseload trends and how therapists can prepare

Girl walking as seasons are changing

Social media: HIPAA and ethics considerations providers should know

Taking a photo for Instagram

Community and peer support for solo providers

Birds flying together

Client terminations and transitions: How to handle ending therapeutic relationships

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The state of mental healthcare: A Grow Therapy intelligence report

Treating suicide risk vs. just managing it — there’s a difference

Overcoming procrastination as a therapist

How can mental health providers prevent and recover from burnout?

The cost of overextension no one talks about in mental health

You can’t pour from an empty cup — a therapist gets honest

Your niche gets you found. Your brand gets you chosen.

Why patients aren’t googling therapists anymore — and what to do about it

Maintaining and updating your mental health provider directory profiles

How long does it take to build a full caseload?

Tools for staying organized as a mental health provider

How to keep your therapy caseload full

Should therapists be on social media?

What Lolo Spencer taught us about advocacy in the therapy room

Getting your first Psychology Today (and other) directory listings

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Writing a therapist bio: Examples, tips, and best practices

Records retention policies for private mental health practice

Understanding your taxes as a self-employed provider

Paying taxes

Understanding mandatory reporting requirements

HIPAA basics for solo mental health providers