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The Complete Guide to Loans for Therapists
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The Complete Guide to Loans for Therapists

Here’s what you need to know before applying for a personal loan when you’re a self-employed therapist.

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How To Switch From a Sole Proprietor to an S Corporation as a Therapist

Mar 7, 2024
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How to Set Up Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 7, 2024
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Should I File My Taxes Jointly or Separately as a Therapist?

Mar 4, 2024
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Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW of Mind Money Balance

How to Get Your Mind and Money in Balance with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

Feb 29, 2024
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What Therapists Need to Know About Tax Extensions

Feb 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
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What Therapists Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting

Feb 22, 2024
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How to Calculate a Reasonable Salary as a Therapist

Feb 13, 2024
February 12, 2024
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Can Therapists Deduct Student Loan Payments from Their Taxes?

Jan 30, 2024
January 30, 2024
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Are Holiday Gifts Tax Deductible for Therapists?

Dec 21, 2023
December 26, 2023
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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

Mar 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Counselors

Mar 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Psychologists

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

Mar 6, 2025
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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

Jan 24, 2025
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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

Jan 24, 2025
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The Difference Between an Accountant, Bookkeeper, CPA, and EA for Therapists

Mar 10, 2024
April 6, 2023
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How to Choose a Retirement Plan for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
March 17, 2023
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How to Choose a Healthcare Plan for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
September 14, 2022
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How to Choose a Business Credit Card for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
August 31, 2022
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How to Set Your Fees in Private Practice (Plus 3 Mistakes to Avoid)

Mar 10, 2024
July 29, 2021
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Do I Need a Business Checking and Savings Account for My Private Practice?

Mar 10, 2024
July 29, 2021
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

Apr 3, 2025
April 3, 2025
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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

Jul 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
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How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

Mar 10, 2024
April 14, 2023
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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
December 20, 2022
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

Mar 10, 2024
September 23, 2022
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Should You Do Your Own Bookkeeping as a Therapist?

Jun 3, 2024
May 27, 2024
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The Complete Guide to Insurance Credentialing for Therapists

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
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The Complete Guide to CPT Codes for Therapists

May 27, 2024
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11 Must-Haves for Your Therapy Website: Tips from Experts

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
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Is Private Practice Worth It for Therapists?

Apr 22, 2024
April 22, 2024
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Understanding Your Relationship with Money as a Therapist

Apr 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
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The Complete Budgeting Guide for Therapists

May 9, 2025
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Saving Time as a Therapist in 2025: Automation and AI

May 1, 2025
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Top Directory Websites for Therapists

Apr 23, 2025
April 23, 2025
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When and How to Refer Therapy Clients Out

Apr 14, 2025
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How I Paid Off $94,000 in Debt in 3 Years as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Feb 24, 2025
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How to Make Cash Pay Therapy More Accessible for Your Clients

Feb 10, 2025
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State of Heard: Q1 2025

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Heard 2024 Year in Review

Dec 30, 2024
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State of Heard: Q4 2024 quarterly update from the desk of Andrew Riesen, Co-Founder and CEO.

State of Heard: Q4 2024

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Heard Welcomes Howard Spector, Co-Founder of SimplePractice, to Board of Directors

Dec 4, 2024
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Heard Named to SMBTech 50 for Second Consecutive Year

Sep 4, 2024
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Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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