https://www.welllaunched.com/blogPrivate practice tips for therapists https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-get-therapy-clientshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-get-therapy-clientsWed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTHow to get therapy clients when you're new: where clients look, what each channel costs, the ethics rules, and a first-90-days plan for a solo practice. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/headway-fee-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/headway-fee-therapistsMon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTHeadway fee for therapists, explained: the $9.99 marketplace fee per session, when it starts, which clients it covers and skips, and what it costs a year. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/ai-scribe-consent-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/ai-scribe-consent-for-therapistsSun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTDo you need client consent to use an AI scribe in therapy? State-by-state laws for 2026, HIPAA and ethics rules, what a consent form must say, and a sample. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/informed-consent-for-therapyhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/informed-consent-for-therapySun, 01 Nov 2026 06:30:00 GMTWhat a therapy informed consent form must include under the APA, ACA, NASW, and AAMFT codes, state rules to check, the forms that go with it, and a checklist. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/google-business-profile-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/google-business-profile-for-therapistsSun, 01 Nov 2026 05:10:00 GMTGoogle Business Profile for therapists, step by step: who's eligible, telehealth and home-office privacy, categories, verification, and reviews ethics. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-grow-your-private-practicehttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-grow-your-private-practiceTue, 27 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMTHow to grow your private practice: get found on Google and ChatGPT, build referrals, raise your fee, cut admin. A psychologist's 90-day plan and checklist. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/best-website-builder-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/best-website-builder-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 07:20:00 GMTBest website builder for therapists, compared Nov 2026: Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Showit, therapist services, done-for-you. Prices, HIPAA, picks. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/private-practice-marketing-planhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/private-practice-marketing-planTue, 27 Oct 2026 07:10:00 GMTA private practice marketing plan on one page: your client goal, who you help, 3 to 4 channels, a 90-day start, budget, and what to track. Free template. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/professional-organizations-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/professional-organizations-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTProfessional organizations for therapists by license, with 2026 dues: ACA $189, AAMFT $216, NASW $236, APA up to $274. What each gives a private practice. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/client-intake-process-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/client-intake-process-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:50:00 GMTThe client intake process for therapists, from first inquiry to first session: a flow chart, the forms you need, reply and call scripts, and GFE timing. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/what-is-a-practice-management-systemhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/what-is-a-practice-management-systemTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:40:00 GMTA practice management system (EHR) runs scheduling, notes, intake, and billing. Solo therapist prices as of Nov 2026, must-haves, and how to choose. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/ethical-mental-health-marketinghttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/ethical-mental-health-marketingTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMTEthical mental health marketing for therapists: what you can and can't say, testimonial rules (APA, ACA, NASW, AAMFT), and before-and-after rewrites. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-market-yourself-as-a-therapisthttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-market-yourself-as-a-therapistTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:20:00 GMTHow to market yourself as a therapist without hustle: 15 ideas ranked by effort and payoff, a 3-hour monthly routine, and the ethics rules to follow. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/logos-and-branding-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/logos-and-branding-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:10:00 GMTLogos and branding for therapists: start with your words, then a simple logo, 2–3 colors, 2 fonts, and real photos. 2026 costs and mistakes to skip. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/alma-vs-headwayhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/alma-vs-headwayTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTAlma vs Headway for therapists, as of Nov 2026: Alma's $95–$125 monthly fee vs Headway's new $9.99 marketplace fee, plus pay, credentialing, and fit. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/seo-keywords-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/seo-keywords-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 05:50:00 GMTSEO keywords for therapists are your clients' words plus your city. Find them free, with examples by specialty and a keyword map for every page. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/what-is-sliding-scale-therapyhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/what-is-sliding-scale-therapyTue, 27 Oct 2026 05:40:00 GMTSliding scale therapy means fees reduced by income. How therapists set tiers and spots, ethics and insurance rules, 2026 poverty-line tiers, and a policy. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/google-ads-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/google-ads-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 05:30:00 GMTGoogle Ads for therapists: what clicks cost in 2026, the mental health ad rules (no remarketing), a starter campaign, and when to stop paying. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/social-media-marketing-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/social-media-marketing-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 05:20:00 GMTSocial media marketing for therapists: which platform to pick, what to post, ethics and HIPAA rules, boosting posts, and a 20-minute weekly plan. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/local-seo-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/local-seo-for-therapistsTue, 27 Oct 2026 05:10:00 GMTLocal SEO for therapists: set up Google Business Profile, telehealth and home-office rules, service pages, Bing, and ethical reviews. A 30-day plan. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-much-do-therapists-makehttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-much-do-therapists-makeTue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMTTherapists make $59,350 to $100,580 a year at the median, by license (BLS, May 2025). See hourly pay, pay by setting, and private practice math. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/good-faith-estimate-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/good-faith-estimate-for-therapistsMon, 26 Oct 2026 18:10:00 GMTGood Faith Estimate rules for therapists: who gets one, the 1- and 3-day deadlines, what it must include, the $400 dispute rule, and a free template. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/psychology-today-profile-tipshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/psychology-today-profile-tipsMon, 26 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMTPsychology Today profile tips: what to write in each box, the 640/360/360 limits, a before-and-after example, and how to boost who sees you. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-private-practicehttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-private-practiceMon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTA lean telehealth therapy practice costs about $1,000 to $3,000 to start in year one. See every cost line by line, three budgets, and what to skip. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/therapist-headshotshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/therapist-headshotsSun, 18 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMTTherapist headshots that feel warm and real: what clients look for, what to wear, a shot list, 2026 photographer prices (about $216–$427), and ethics. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/credentialing-with-insurance-companieshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/credentialing-with-insurance-companiesSun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTHow therapists get credentialed with insurance companies: CAQH, NPI, Medicare for LPCs and MFTs, 3 to 6 month timelines, costs, and platforms. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/website-design-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/website-design-for-therapistsSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMTWeb design for therapists, page by page: what each page needs, costs to build, phone and speed basics, HIPAA and ethics rules, plus a launch checklist. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/liability-insurance-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/liability-insurance-for-therapistsSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:20:00 GMTLiability insurance for therapists: most pay about $400 to $1,000 a year for $1M/$3M malpractice coverage. Compare carriers, costs, and what to ask. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-increase-referrals-in-private-practicehttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-to-increase-referrals-in-private-practiceSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:10:00 GMTHow to increase referrals in private practice: who to contact first, a copy-ready outreach email, the ethics rules, and a 30-day plan, with 2026 data. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/private-practice-business-planhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/private-practice-business-planTue, 13 Oct 2026 01:07:16 GMTA private practice business plan fits on one page: who you help, your fee, costs, and how many clients you need. Free template and break-even worksheet. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/seo-for-therapistshttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/seo-for-therapistsTue, 13 Oct 2026 01:07:15 GMTSEO for therapists in plain English: how Google and ChatGPT choose which therapists to show, the 4 pieces that matter, and a 30-day checklist you can do. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-therapists-show-up-in-chatgpt-ai-searchhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-therapists-show-up-in-chatgpt-ai-searchMon, 12 Oct 2026 04:14:17 GMTHow ChatGPT and Google's AI choose which therapists to name, a 10-step checklist, and how a psychologist gets nearly all inquiries from AI and Google. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-much-should-i-charge-for-therapyhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/how-much-should-i-charge-for-therapyMon, 12 Oct 2026 04:13:38 GMTMost therapists charge $100 to $200 a session, and the average private pay fee is about $143. Use the free calculator and formula to set your own fee. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/do-therapists-need-a-pllc-or-llchttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/do-therapists-need-a-pllc-or-llcMon, 12 Oct 2026 04:12:53 GMTNo. You can start as a sole proprietor, but if you form an entity, your state may require a PLLC. See every state, 10-state costs, and S-corp math. https://www.welllaunched.com/post/therapist-website-examples-what-great-solo-practices-have-in-commonhttps://www.welllaunched.com/post/therapist-website-examples-what-great-solo-practices-have-in-commonTue, 06 Oct 2026 19:13:07 GMTTherapist website examples from real solo practices, and the 10 things the best ones share: a clear first line, fees, fit, and an easy way to book.