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Navigating Professional and Ethical Responsibilities: AI in Mental Health Documentation
AI in Mental Health Documentation
Karen Peabody
Nov 14, 2025
The Top 3 Books for Business Motivation in Mental Health Private Practice
The Top 3 Books for Business Motivation in Mental Health Private Practice
Karen Peabody
Oct 29, 2025
The Essential (But Hopefully Unused) Items for Your Private Practice Survival Kit
The Essential (But Hopefully Unused) Items for Your Private Practice Survival Kit
Karen Peabody
Oct 23, 2025
Why Every Therapist Needs a Trauma-Informed Background: Because Life Happens!
Why Every Therapist Needs a Trauma-Informed Background: Because Life Happens!
Karen Peabody
Oct 16, 2025
Are You Ready to Fly Solo? Knowing When You’re Clinically Ready for Private Practice
So, you’ve spent years in school, racked up a mountain of student debt, and survived countless hours of internships. Now you’re thinking,...
Karen Peabody
Oct 6, 2025
The Balancing Act of Charging No-Show Fees and Offering Grace
In the world of services, whether you're a hairstylist, a therapist, or a dog groomer, the dreaded "no-show" is a common nemesis. That...
Karen Peabody
Sep 30, 2025
Planning and Saving for Vacations as a Private Mental Health Practitioner
As private mental health practitioners, we regularly emphasize the importance of self-care to our clients—but how often do we extend that...
Karen Peabody
Sep 22, 2025
Location, Location, Location: Finding the Right Space for Your Practice
When it comes to starting a private therapy practice, the age-old adage "location, location, location" holds especially true. The space...
Karen Peabody
Aug 27, 2025
Essential Tools for Streamlining Your Private Practice
Running a private practice as a therapist can be both rewarding and challenging. With the increasing demands of managing client care,...
Karen Peabody
Aug 20, 2025
How to Successfully Ask for a Raise from Insurance Companies as a Private Practice Provider
For mental health professionals in private practice, reimbursement rates from insurance companies are one of the key determinants of...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 29, 2025
Choosing the Right Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for Your Private Practice: What to Consider Before You Commit
Starting your own private practice is exciting—but let’s be honest, it also means wearing more hats than just “provider.” One of the most...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 21, 2025
3 Essential Client Retention Strategies for New Therapists in Private Practice
Starting a private practice is an exciting milestone for any therapist—but it also comes with the challenge of building and retaining a...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 14, 2025
Navigating the Financial Landscape of Private Practice: The Importance of Saving for Taxes
Owning a private practice can be one of the most rewarding career paths, allowing for autonomy, personal connection with clients, and the...
Karen Peabody, LICSW
Jul 8, 2025
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