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The Complete Guide to Financial Wellness for Therapists

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How to Save for Retirement as a Therapist

Apr 25, 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
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How Much Money Does a Private Practice Therapist Make?

Apr 16, 2024
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist

Apr 12, 2024
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Should You File Your Own Taxes as a Therapist?

Apr 8, 2024
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Michelle Vo and the Power of Taking Calculated Risks

Apr 4, 2024
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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

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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

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5 Investment Strategies for Therapists

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The Complete Guide to HSAs for Therapists

Nov 5, 2024
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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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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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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

May 6, 2024
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How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

Mar 10, 2024
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Michelle Vo and the Power of Taking Calculated Risks

Apr 4, 2024
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How Dr. Justin Dodson Started a Private Practice on His Friend’s Couch

Mar 25, 2024
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The Best Cancellation Policy for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
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The Complete List of Policies and Paperwork for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
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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

Mar 10, 2024
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The Complete Guide to Financial Planning for Therapists

Mar 10, 2024
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Should Therapists Have a Separate Business for Other Income Streams?

Mar 10, 2024
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The Complete List of Income Streams for Therapists

Mar 10, 2024
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HIPAA-Compliant Payment Methods for Therapists

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How to Sell Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
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How to Overcome Financial Anxiety as a Therapist

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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.

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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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