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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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How to Pay Quarterly Taxes as an S Corp Therapy Practice

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The People Management Playbook for Therapy Practice Owners

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How to Treat Your Therapy Practice Like a Business

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The State-by-State Hiring Guide for Therapy Practices

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How to Grow Your Solo Therapy Practice Into a Group Practice

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How to Raise Your Rates as a Therapist

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How to Heal Your Relationship with Money as a Therapist

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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

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How to Get More Referrals for Your Therapy Practice

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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

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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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5 Investment Strategies for Therapists

Nov 7, 2024
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The Complete Guide to HSAs for Therapists

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How to Invest with Variable Income as a Therapist

Oct 31, 2024
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How to Choose Payroll Software for Your Therapy Practice

May 20, 2024
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How to Switch Accounting Systems for Your Therapy Practice

May 16, 2024
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How to Save for Retirement as a Therapist

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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

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

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The Best Private Practice Advice for Early-Career Therapists

Mar 10, 2024
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The Complete Guide to Out-of-Network Billing for Therapists

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Group Therapy Practice?

Mar 10, 2024
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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Licensed Therapist?

Mar 10, 2024
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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Therapy Practice?

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How to Set a Marketing Budget for Your Therapy Practice

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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

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

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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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State of Heard: Q1 2025

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Heard 2024 Year in Review

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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

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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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