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Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

Wondering whether private practice pays more than being an employee therapist? This guide compares earnings, explores key income factors, and helps you decide if going solo is worth it.

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Should You File Your Own Taxes as a Therapist?

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Michelle Vo and the Power of Taking Calculated Risks

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Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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What to Do When a Client Fires You as Their Therapist

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How Dr. Justin Dodson Started a Private Practice on His Friend’s Couch

Mar 25, 2024

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How Doubling Down on Heard Helped Dr. Amanda Buduris Launch Her Second Business

Mar 18, 2024

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How to Read a Personal Tax Return for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 11, 2024

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Common Questions Therapists Have About Their Finances

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Heard Tax Calendar for Therapists

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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Occupational Therapists

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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Physical Therapists

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New Tax Credits and Deductions for Private Practice Owners

Sep 11, 2025

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Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Sole Props vs. S-Corps

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Will the Big Beautiful Bill Change How I Pay Estimated Taxes in 2026?

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Your Private Practice Taxes, and What to Do About It

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How to Choose a Retirement Plan for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024

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How to Choose a Healthcare Plan for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024

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How to Choose a Business Credit Card for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024

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How to Set Your Fees in Private Practice (Plus 3 Mistakes to Avoid)

Mar 10, 2024

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Do I Need a Business Checking and Savings Account for My Private Practice?

Mar 10, 2024

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How to Track Expenses for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 9, 2024

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Dieticians

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Chiropractors

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

Jul 11, 2024

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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

May 6, 2024

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How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

Mar 10, 2024

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Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

Sep 25, 2025

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The Benefits of Becoming a Private Practice Therapist

Sep 24, 2025

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How to Start a Private Practice as a Speech Language Pathologist

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Private Practice

Sep 19, 2025

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How to Build an Emergency Fund as a Therapist

Aug 7, 2025

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What Therapists Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Jul 31, 2025

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Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

Sep 23, 2025

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How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Insurance Companies as a Therapist

Aug 28, 2025

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What Therapists Need to Know About 529 Plans and Other College Savings Accounts

Aug 14, 2025

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The Complete Guide to Profit First for Therapists

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The Complete Guide to Estate Planning for Therapists

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How Anim Aweh Saved Money on Her Taxes By Switching to S Corp with Heard

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Heard Raises $10M to Help Therapists Be Financially Independent

May 5, 2022

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Free articles, fact-checked by experts

Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

Should You File Your Own Taxes as a Therapist?

Michelle Vo and the Power of Taking Calculated Risks

Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

What to Do When a Client Fires You as Their Therapist

How Dr. Justin Dodson Started a Private Practice on His Friend’s Couch

How Doubling Down on Heard Helped Dr. Amanda Buduris Launch Her Second Business

How to Read a Personal Tax Return for Your Therapy Practice

Common Questions Therapists Have About Their Finances

Heard Tax Calendar for Therapists

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Occupational Therapists

The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Physical Therapists

New Tax Credits and Deductions for Private Practice Owners

Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Sole Props vs. S-Corps

Will the Big Beautiful Bill Change How I Pay Estimated Taxes in 2026?

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Your Private Practice Taxes, and What to Do About It

How to Choose a Retirement Plan for Your Therapy Practice

How to Choose a Healthcare Plan for Your Therapy Practice

How to Choose a Business Credit Card for Your Therapy Practice

How to Set Your Fees in Private Practice (Plus 3 Mistakes to Avoid)

Do I Need a Business Checking and Savings Account for My Private Practice?

How to Track Expenses for Your Therapy Practice

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Dieticians

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Chiropractors

The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

Do Private Practice Therapists Earn More than Employees?

The Benefits of Becoming a Private Practice Therapist

How to Start a Private Practice as a Speech Language Pathologist

How to Start a Physical Therapy Private Practice

How to Build an Emergency Fund as a Therapist

What Therapists Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Therapist Income Benchmarks: What to Expect in Private Practice

How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Insurance Companies as a Therapist

What Therapists Need to Know About 529 Plans and Other College Savings Accounts

The Complete Guide to Profit First for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Estate Planning for Therapists

How Anim Aweh Saved Money on Her Taxes By Switching to S Corp with Heard

Heard Raises $10M to Help Therapists Be Financially Independent

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