Category: Financial Growth and Management
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How to Balance Personal and Business Finances as a Therapist
As a therapist, you spend your days helping others find clarity. But when it comes to your own finances, things can start to blur. It’s common for therapists, especially in private practice, to mix personal and business money without realizing it. One account for everything. A few Venmo transfers here and there. Groceries and office…
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From Sole Proprietor to LLC or S-Corp as a Therapist: What You Need to Know
Running your own therapy practice is rewarding, but the business side can feel overwhelming. Many therapists start as sole proprietors because it’s simple: you report your income on Schedule C and you’re in business. But as your private practice grows, you may wonder if switching to a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or S corporation (S-Corp)…
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A Therapist’s Guide to Managing Practice Debt Effectively
How to pay down loans and credit without compromising your practice’s financial health Debt has a way of creeping into private practice. Maybe it started with startup costs. Maybe a slow season pushed you to lean on credit cards. Or maybe student loans have been hanging over your head since day one. However it started,…
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The Cost of Avoiding Financial Advice for Your Therapy Practice
You spent years studying mental health, human behavior, and how to guide clients through trauma and transformation. But no one gave you a manual for building a sustainable business. Financial planning? Tax strategy? Retirement plans? None of that was on the syllabus. Many therapists steer clear of financial professionals. Some think it’s too expensive. Others…
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How to Categorize Private Practice Expenses for Better Financial
A private practice incurs a wide range of business expenses, including office rent, utilities, administrative tasks, and marketing costs. As a business owner, you have to track deductible business expenses carefully to ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize financial performance. Understanding the differences between deductible expenses and personal expenses will help you separate business…
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How to Build an Emergency Fund for Your Therapy Practice
Running a therapy practice extends beyond client care. Financial challenges like a slow season, a decline in client appointments, or unexpected expenses such as office repairs or software upgrades can quickly disrupt cash flow. Without proper financial planning, these situations can lead to stress, debt, and difficult financial decisions. That’s why you need an emergency…