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Is Private Practice Worth It for Therapists?

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Understanding Your Relationship with Money as a Therapist

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How Much Money Does a Private Practice Therapist Make in 2025?

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist

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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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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

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Tax Deductions for Counselors

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Tax Deductions for Psychologists

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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

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How to Choose a Business Credit Card for Your Therapy Practice

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

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

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How to Track Expenses for Your Therapy Practice

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4 Types of Business Loans for Therapists

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3 Financial Stressors Therapists Face and How to Combat Them

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

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

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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

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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

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The Complete Budgeting Guide for Therapists

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Saving Time as a Therapist in 2025: Automation and AI

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Top Directory Websites for Therapists

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When and How to Refer Therapy Clients Out

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

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State of Heard: Q1 2025

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Heard 2024 Year in Review

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Heard Named to SMBTech 50 for Second Consecutive Year

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Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

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