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The Complete Guide to CPT Codes for Therapists

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Burnout: When Stress Stops Being Temporary

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S Corp Approval Letters for Therapists

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From solo to group practice: what I wish I'd known before I started supervising

Jun 11, 2026
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Introducing Heard Banking

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Malpractice Insurance for Therapists: What You Need and What It Costs

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The Cognitive Tax Holding Back Private Practice Therapists

Jun 2, 2026
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Why therapists avoid checking their bank account (and the data on what happens when they do)

May 11, 2026
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What Is a Superbill? A Therapist's Guide to Creating and Using Superbills

Apr 13, 2026
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Healing in Alaska: Marie Lavigne on the power of combating isolation one meaningful connection at a time

Apr 2, 2026
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Mid-century illustration of an open envelope with a letter and papers spilling out, next to a green approved checkmark, an armchair, desk lamp, coffee mug, and round glasses.

S Corp Approval Letters for Therapists

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Five High-Impact Ways to Reinvest Your 2026 Tax Refund in your Therapy Practice

Mar 27, 2026
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How the 2026 Government Shutdown Impacts Tax Season for Therapists

Feb 2, 2026
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When Should You File a Tax Extension

When Should You File a Tax Extension

Jan 27, 2026
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Extension vs late Filing

Extension vs late Filing

Jan 27, 2026
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7 Tax Extension Myths

7 Tax Extension Myths

Jan 27, 2026
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How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

Jul 24, 2025
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How to Transition Your Therapy Practice from Insurance to Cash Pay

Jul 3, 2025
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What is Financial Literacy and Why Is It Important for Therapists?

Jun 12, 2025
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How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

Jun 5, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

Feb 7, 2025
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Introducing Heard Banking

Jun 9, 2026
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The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Private Practice

The Glossary of Bookkeeping and Tax Terms for Therapists

Oct 29, 2025
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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

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

Jul 11, 2024
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Malpractice Insurance for Therapists: What You Need and What It Costs

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Meet the first Heard Private Practice Launch Grant recipients

Mar 30, 2026
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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

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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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From solo to group practice: what I wish I'd known before I started supervising

Jun 11, 2026
June 11, 2026
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The Cognitive Tax Holding Back Private Practice Therapists

Jun 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
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Ostrich burying its head in the sand

Why therapists avoid checking their bank account (and the data on what happens when they do)

May 11, 2026
May 6, 2026
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Healing in Alaska: Marie Lavigne on the power of combating isolation one meaningful connection at a time

Apr 2, 2026
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Three Therapists on Rates, Income, and What "Enough" Means in Private Practice

Mar 16, 2026
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How to Upgrade Your Therapy Practice Marketing

Mar 2, 2026
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Burnout: When Stress Stops Being Temporary

Jun 24, 2026
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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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