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How to Apply for Out-of-State Licensure as a Therapist

Aug 25, 2021
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The Path to Becoming an Entrepreneurial Therapist with Dr. Marie Fang

Jul 30, 2021
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Being a Therapist During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 30, 2021
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How Living and Practicing in Separate States Impacts Your Taxes as a Therapist

Jul 30, 2021
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4 Ways Therapists Can Work Toward Financial Freedom

Jul 30, 2021
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5 Things I Learned From Running a Solo Practice the Past 3 Years

Jul 30, 2021
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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Counselors

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Psychologists

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

Mar 6, 2025
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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

Jan 24, 2025
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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

Jan 24, 2025
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How to Track Expenses for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 9, 2024
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4 Types of Business Loans for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
August 18, 2022
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3 Financial Stressors Therapists Face and How to Combat Them

Mar 9, 2024
August 10, 2021
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How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement for Your Therapy Practice (with Example)

Mar 9, 2024
April 7, 2022
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Year-End Financial Planning for Therapists

Mar 8, 2024
November 30, 2023
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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 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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What Does a Bookkeeper Actually Do?

Mar 10, 2024
July 29, 2021
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The Complete Guide to CPT Codes for Therapists

May 27, 2024
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11 Must-Haves for Your Therapy Website: Tips from Experts

May 2, 2024
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Is Private Practice Worth It for Therapists?

Apr 22, 2024
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Understanding Your Relationship with Money as a Therapist

Apr 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist

Apr 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
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Michelle Vo and the Power of Taking Calculated Risks

Apr 4, 2024
April 4, 2024
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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
February 10, 2025
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How I Paid Off $83,000 in Debt as a Social Worker and Single Woman

Jan 20, 2025
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Top 5 Takeaways from Heard Business School in 2024

Dec 26, 2024
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Top Business Podcasts for Therapists

Dec 20, 2024
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Therapy Practice Predictions for 2025

Dec 19, 2024
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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
December 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
September 4, 2024
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Announcing the 2024 Financial State of Private Practice Report

Mar 29, 2024
March 29, 2024
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Heard Raises $15M to Build the Financial Back Office for Therapists

Jun 22, 2023
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