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The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

Learn how to manage credit as a self-employed therapist—from building personal credit to making smart financial moves for long-term growth.

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Are Credit Card Fees Tax Deductible for Therapists?

Mar 9, 2024
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Tax Planning Strategies for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
July 27, 2023
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The Complete Guide to S Corporations for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
May 15, 2023
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How to Determine If Something is a Tax Deduction for Therapists (with Examples)

Mar 9, 2024
March 14, 2023
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How to start a therapy practice in Oregon

How to Start a Therapy Practice in Oregon

Mar 9, 2024
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How to Start a Therapy Practice in North Carolina

Mar 9, 2024
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How to start a therapy practice in Washington

How to Start a Therapy Practice in Washington

Mar 9, 2024
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How to Start a Therapy Practice in Texas

Mar 9, 2024
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How to start a therapy practice in New York

How to Start a Therapy Practice in New York

Mar 9, 2024
January 31, 2023
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The Complete Guide to S Corporations for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
May 15, 2023
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How to Determine If Something is a Tax Deduction for Therapists (with Examples)

Mar 9, 2024
March 14, 2023
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How to Read an S Corporation Tax Return for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 9, 2024
December 5, 2022
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Tax Season Checklist for Sole Proprietors

Mar 9, 2024
July 21, 2022
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The Complete List of Tax Deductions for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
May 19, 2022
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When Are My Taxes Due for My Private Practice?

Mar 9, 2024
July 29, 2021
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What’s the Difference Between Cash and Accrual Accounting for Therapists?

Mar 8, 2024
June 7, 2022
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How to Manage Cash Flow in Your Private Practice

Mar 8, 2024
July 29, 2021
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How to Pay Yourself as a Therapist

Mar 7, 2024
August 1, 2023
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How to Choose Accounting Software for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 7, 2024
August 24, 2022
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How to hire an accountant for your therapy practice

How to Hire an Accountant for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 7, 2024
July 7, 2022
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How to Build a Budget for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 7, 2024
May 3, 2022
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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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The Complete Guide to Loans for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Loans for Therapists

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
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What Therapists Need to Know About Liability

Apr 25, 2025
April 25, 2025
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What to Do After Losing or Leaving Your Job: A Complete Guide for Therapists

Mar 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
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How Long Does It Take to Fill Your Therapy Practice?

Jul 3, 2024
July 3, 2024
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The Complete Guide to Local Marketing for Therapists

Jun 20, 2024
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How to Name Your Therapy Practice

Jun 10, 2024
June 10, 2024
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The Complete Budgeting Guide for Therapists

May 9, 2025
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
April 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
February 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

Apr 22, 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

Dec 12, 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

Mar 29, 2024
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