Most therapists think in sessions — but a successful practice is about the bigger picture: relationships over time. Learn more about patient lifetime value in Headway’s guide.
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9 therapist referral networks for finding new clients
Here’s how to find and schedule more clients using therapist referral networks and online directories.
How to have a great 15-minute therapy consultation
There’s no official guidebook for this important milestone in the therapy journey, but here’s a start for structuring it.
When can a therapist break confidentiality, as mandated reporters?
While therapists have an essential responsibility as mandated reporters, it’s challenging to navigate. Learn when a therapist can and must break confidentiality.
5 ways to plan for time off in private practice
One of the most important ways to practice self-care as a therapist — and provide better support to your clients — is to schedule time off for yourself on a regular basis.
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.
Listing inaccurate business addresses for your practice can actually do more harm than good.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Learn pathways to licensure, how a Compact license is different, and how Headway supports multi-state practice.
Overseeing clinician performance through assessments and feedback ultimately improves the quality of care. Here’s where to start.
Whether it’s your first practice admin or additional staff, here’s how to approach hiring to find the best fit.
Learn how to document MDM to capture clinical complexity, support your E/M code choice, and reduce billing risk in your psychiatry documentation.
Billing and credentialing were once persistent headaches for Dr. Grace Ashu-Ngang, but with Headway, those headaches became long forgotten. “All that overwhelm and burnout is out the window,” she says.
Learn real-world strategies to keep your clinicians supported, satisfied, and eager to stick with your practice.
Here are the signs it’s time to make a new hire, plus how to prepare for your search.
Hiring for your therapy group practice? Headway discusses key interview questions for psychologists and what to look for in responses to find the right fit.
The key to a stress-free end of the year? Starting early. Headway’s EHR can help you prepare now so you’re not scrambling in the final weeks.
We’ll walk you through the non-negotiables, as well as the things you can go without.
Headway was built with the needs of group practices in mind. Here’s how we help your practice reach its full potential.
Here’s what to know about addressing revenue disruptions.
Here are the tools, strategies, and educational resources that will help your practice stay ahead.
Here’s how to build a brand and create a strong online presence for your psychiatric practice.
Having trouble managing your caseload? Here’s how you can manage your therapy clients effectively.
Streamlining communications can save you time and stress, preserving energy for what matters most: supporting your clients.
Learn effective strategies for telling clients you're leaving a therapy practice while maintaining trust and ensuring continuity of care for a smooth transition.
Learn how therapists can use peer consultation to improve clinical decisions, reduce burnout, and grow professionally.
Starting your private practice can feel overwhelming. Headway helps psychiatric providers go from credentialed to ready to see patients in just 30 days.
Learn how to market your psychiatric practice on Psychology Today with Headway’s tips and a psychiatrist bio example to attract the right clients.
Unlock faster credentialing, streamlined insurance billing, reliable biweekly payments, and access to a growing marketplace of clients — so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
SEO doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn practical ways to help more clients discover your practice online — with tips made for therapists.
Learn how to plan your therapy parental leave with confidence using this step-by-step guide and client communication template.
Learn how to raise your self-pay therapy rates with confidence using customizable rate increase letter templates and communication tips.
An effective welcoming group therapy room design can enhance therapeutic outcomes and client comfort. Headway shares ideas to create welcoming spaces for group therapy.
Mental health referral forms are a first step toward a client’s transition of care.
Get inspired by these blog ideas that attract clients, boost awareness, and reflect your unique clinical voice.
Learn how to optimize your schedule and prevent burnout with these practical tips.
Discover the best trainings for therapists to enhance your skills, stay current with techniques, and improve client outcomes.
Therapists play a vital role in closing mental health equity gaps. Here are practical ways to diversify the field and deliver inclusive care that meets every client where they are.
Looking for a good faith estimate template for therapists? Here’s what to know about writing them, as well as an example.
Learn why professional wills are important for mental health providers and how to create your own.
Client referrals are integral to therapists in private practice. Here’s how to navigate the world of thank you letters for referrals.
Discover a practical mental status exam template for therapists that streamlines documentation, improves assessment accuracy, and satisfies insurance requirements.
As a provider, you understand how interconnected a client’s needs are. Here, we discuss the benefits and challenges of care coordination for mental health.
When working with new couples therapy clients, there are unique questions you want to ask to better understand their needs. We want to help you start off on the right foot.
Intake forms are critical to gathering key information from a new client. Our guide offers templates and examples to simplify your client onboarding process.
New family therapy clients mean unique considerations for their intake form. Headway helps you gather critical information with our guide to family therapy intake forms.
Discover how walk and talk therapy benefits both therapists and clients. Learn strategies, considerations, and when you could use this approach in your practice.
Documentation is complicated. It can be confusing to know which term providers should use. Read our guide to see what’s right for you.
Looking for ideas to help in the fight to improve access to mental healthcare? Here’s how to increase accessibility.
Behavioral health equity ensures access to mental health care for all individuals. Here are ideas for providers to help marginalized communities.
It’s easy to forget the questions you should ask when verifying a client’s insurance. Our insurance verification checklist — and features — make this process easier.
Verifying client insurance can feel difficult and overcomplicated. Our guide empowers you to streamline the insurance eligibility verification process.
Identifying common barriers can help you be a better advocate for mental health care for all.
Understanding the nuances between the terms can help you choose the one that best supports your therapeutic work.
Most, if not all, therapists experience client dropout at one point or another. Here’s how to handle it.
Choosing a speciality can benefit you and your patients. Here’s how to decide which one to pursue.
Because clients’ needs change over time, your treatment plan will eventually change, too.
Add these CBT books to your shelf to support your clients on their mental health journeys.
Learn more about creating a routine that works for you and your clients.
It’s key to broach the subject up front so there are no surprises later on.
Wiley PracticePlanners help mental health clinicians better treat their clients by providing customizable, evidence-based treatment goals, objectives, and interventions.
Understanding the signs of countertransference, and how to address it, is an important way to maintain an effective and ethical therapy practice.
These last-minute disclosures can be challenging for therapists to deal with.
Learn more about Medicare and the patient population with this type of insurance.
If your client isn’t progressing, even after a long period of time, you may need to change your strategies.
Learn more about clawbacks and how you can prevent them.
E-prescribing is a standard of practice across healthcare fields, including psychiatry.
It’s your role as a mental health clinician to determine when and how to best support your clients — and when it’s appropriate to refer someone to a higher level of care.
Be strategic and ensure you and your potential client have the information you need to start therapy on the right foot.
Taking the steps to keep your caseload current can be tedious — but it’s important.
Here are 7 of the most important housekeeping tasks to keep on your to-do list as a therapist in private practice.