Guides to start, grow, and run your practice

Why I stopped using no-harm contracts in my practice

Many therapists were trained to view them as important clinical tools, but they’re not evidence-based.

9 therapy prompts for quiet clients

Struggling to engage quiet clients in sessions? Here are some ideas to help spark conversation and build trust in therapy.

How to write a treatment plan for grief

Grief and mourning are highly personal processes that can look different depending on the individual.

How to write a PTSD treatment plan

Here’s what you need to know, plus a treatment plan example.

9 therapist referral networks for finding new clients

Here’s how to find and schedule more clients using therapist referral networks and online directories.

How to have a great 15-minute therapy consultation

There’s no official guidebook for this important milestone in the therapy journey, but here’s a start for structuring it.

When can a therapist break confidentiality, as mandated reporters?

While therapists have an essential responsibility as mandated reporters, it’s challenging to navigate. Learn when a therapist can and must break confidentiality.

5 ways to plan for time off in private practice

One of the most important ways to practice self-care as a therapist — and provide better support to your clients — is to schedule time off for yourself on a regular basis.

How many clients do most therapists have?

How many sessions you can fit into a “full time” practice depends on several important factors, including your own capacity and your clients’ needs.

The 13 most common psychiatry CPT codes (and how to use them)

Understand the ins and outs of CPT codes to help make documentation and billing more efficient — and give you more time to focus on other areas of your practice.

How to bill insurance for therapy

Headway strives to simplify billing insurance so you can focus on providing care. Read our comprehensive guide to mental health billing.

The 10+ most common CPT codes (and how to use them)

Understand the ins and outs of CPT codes to help make documentation and billing more efficient — and give you more time to focus on other areas of your practice.

How to use CPT code 90837

The 90837 CPT code is often understood to be the standard of a therapy session among providers. However, insurers have a tendency to flag 90837 more frequently than other codes.

10 therapists share their honest thoughts on Headway

Headway helps simplify insurance for more than 80,000 mental health care providers across the country.

Where Headway’s earnings come from (and where they go)

Our vast network of providers like you makes it possible to secure better rates for everyone — without charging to use our platform.

Getting started with Headway in 30 days

If the journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step, then the journey to starting or streamlining your insurance practice begins with a single call.

Continuing education for mental health professionals

Acquiring CE credits helps you better serve your clients — and grow your business.

How much does a typical therapist make?

Curious about the average salary of people in your profession? It depends on a few factors.

Therapist burnout: Signs, causes and how to prevent it

It’s a common phenomenon in helping professions, but work-related burnout can feel debilitating.

Student loan forgiveness for mental health professionals

Becoming a licensed therapist involves a lot of work — and a lot of education.

How to have a successful client discharge (with discharge summary template)

Every discharge situation is different, but a few best practices can help ensure the discharge note documentation process is successful.

How to write progress notes

Progress notes are the core piece of documentation a provider should write after each client session, but it’s more than just a record of what happened.

How to write a mental health treatment plan

Whenever you want to change the goal of your therapy care, or the path you want to take with the client to reach that goal, you’ll want to document a treatment plan.

How to write therapy intake notes (with examples)

The intake assessment is your chance to get a deep understanding of your patient — and maybe connect some elements from their journey that they wouldn’t connect themselves.

How to write SOAP notes

Here’s how SOAP notes can help you write better, faster notes — and effectively document your work as a clinician.

Therapist reviews: Headway vs Grow Therapy

Deciding between Headway and Grow Therapy? Let’s break down the key differences and benefits to discover which is right for your practice.

How to start a private therapy practice

Going out on your own can come with a learning curve, especially if you’re not familiar with the business aspects involved in a private practice.

How to market your practice and get more therapy clients

Growing your clientele can be a lot less complicated than you think. All you’ll need is a simple mindset shift and a couple basic strategies that help potential clients find and connect with you.