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Insights, guides, and practical advice for therapists building modern private practices.

Guides12 min read

Insurance Credentialing for Therapists: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Credentialing with insurance panels can take 60–120 days and stalls many new practices. This guide walks through the process, paperwork, and common pitfalls.

Tendly Team·May 15, 2026
Practice Tips10 min read

How to Set Your Therapy Session Fees: A Practical Guide for 2026

Underpricing your sessions is the most common financial mistake in private practice. Here's how to set fees that reflect your value, support your life, and still feel ethical.

Tendly Team·May 9, 2026
Industry11 min read

Self-Pay vs. Insurance: Which Therapy Practice Model Is Right for You?

The decision to accept insurance shapes everything else about your practice — your income, your caseload, your administrative load, and your clinical freedom. Here's how to choose.

Tendly Team·May 4, 2026
Guides11 min read

SOAP Notes for Therapists: Templates, Examples, and Best Practices

SOAP notes remain the most common documentation format in mental health. Here's exactly how to write them — with real examples — so they're clinically useful and audit-ready.

Tendly Team·April 28, 2026
Guides12 min read

Marketing Your Therapy Practice in 2026: An Ethical, Practical Guide

Most therapists hate marketing themselves — and most marketing advice is wrong for clinicians. Here's how to ethically build a full caseload without compromising your professionalism.

Tendly Team·April 22, 2026
Practice Tips11 min read

Avoiding Therapist Burnout: How to Build a Sustainable Solo Practice

Therapist burnout is endemic and predictable — and largely preventable. Here's how to design a solo practice that supports a 30-year career instead of a 5-year one.

Tendly Team·April 18, 2026
Compliance10 min read

CPT Codes for Therapists: The 2026 Reference Guide

Every CPT code a solo therapist needs to know — what they mean, when to use them, and the documentation requirements that keep claims paid.

Tendly Team·April 14, 2026
Guides9 min read

Superbills 101: A Complete Guide for Therapists and Their Clients

Superbills let self-pay clients seek out-of-network reimbursement from insurance. Done right, they expand your reach. Done wrong, they create confusion and denials.

Tendly Team·April 11, 2026
Compliance11 min read

Cybersecurity for Solo Therapy Practices: A 2026 Practical Guide

Solo therapists hold some of the most sensitive data in healthcare — and are among the least prepared for cyberattacks. Here's how to protect your practice without an IT department.

Tendly Team·April 8, 2026
Practice Tips10 min read

Onboarding New Therapy Clients: The First Three Sessions

The first three sessions set the trajectory of treatment. Here's a structured framework for intake, alliance-building, and treatment planning that improves retention and outcomes.

Tendly Team·April 4, 2026
Product11 min read

AI Session Notes for Therapists: A Practical Guide for 2026

AI-powered documentation can save therapists 5–10 hours per week on session notes. Learn how it works, what to look for, and how to stay HIPAA-compliant.

Tendly Team·April 2, 2026
Industry10 min read

Why Therapists Are Switching From SimplePractice in 2026

SimplePractice pioneered online practice management — but rising prices, clunky telehealth, and missing AI tools are pushing solo therapists to modern alternatives. Here's what's driving the shift.

Tendly Team·March 28, 2026
Practice Tips11 min read

How to Reduce No-Shows in Your Therapy Practice: A Data-Driven Guide

Client no-shows cost solo therapists thousands per year in lost revenue. Learn proven strategies — from smart reminders to flexible scheduling — that cut no-show rates by 50% or more.

Tendly Team·March 22, 2026
Compliance12 min read

HIPAA Compliance for Telehealth: The Complete 2026 Guide for Therapists

Everything solo therapists need to know about HIPAA-compliant telehealth — from platform selection and BAAs to encryption standards and state regulations.

Tendly Team·March 18, 2026
Guides14 min read

Starting a Private Therapy Practice in 2026: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know to launch a solo therapy practice — from licensing and business setup to choosing software, getting clients, and building a sustainable caseload.

Tendly Team·March 12, 2026
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