You undoubtedly understand the importance of confidentiality with your clients. Knowing that whatever they share with you is confidential builds a safe and trusting environment where clients feel comfortable discussing personal and sensitive matters with you. But what if they tell you something others really need to know, like information…

When setting private practice fees, you want to make sure that the rates you choose are high enough to reflect the value you provide and will be able to help you reach your financial goals. But you also want to ensure you don’t price out your client base by making…

You’ve probably heard about podcasts. You may even listen to them already. They’re a (usually) unscripted series of conversations on a specific topic, releasing new episodes regularly. Topics include anything from pop culture to comedy, true crime, self-help, current events, and more. But podcasts aren’t just for fun. You can…

Good patient notes are essential for providing high-quality care to your clients because they help maintain continuity of care. As a therapist, you’re likely to see a lot of different clients with various experiences and needs in a single day. You’ll rely on your patient notes to differentiate between clients…

No one likes to admit that they’ve made a mistake. But mistakes happen. As long as you learn from them and take steps to improve processes going forward, it shouldn’t be life-altering. This rule is especially true of newer therapists who simply don’t have the experience of therapists further along…

Crises can pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of counselors and their clients. Not only are you responsible for ensuring that your clients are safe, but it is also essential that you are prepared to respond and take steps toward protecting your own safety in a crisis situation.…