Join us as we chat with Julia Maestas, the founder of Walk It Out Therapy. Julia, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her journey from journalism to mental health care, and how she's pioneering the innovative concept of walking therapy. Discover the benefits of this innovative practice, the challenges Julia faced in starting her private practice, and her inventive strategies for engaging clients, particularly teens.

Discover how Measurement-Based Care can revolutionize your mental health practice by enhancing treatment effectiveness, boosting patient engagement, and streamlining care with the latest technology.

Explore the benefits and challenges of psychiatrists offering both therapy and medication management. Learn how this integrated approach enhances patient care and impacts financial outcomes.

We interviewed Dr. David Grunwald of DIA Health. Read along as he delves into the pressing issues and innovative solutions in mental health care, including the need for greater accessibility, the challenges of starting a group practice, and his strategies for supporting underserved communities.

Discover why taking time off is crucial for mental health providers, and learn practical strategies for vacation planning and utilizing technology to ensure seamless patient care in our latest blog.

Explore how mental health providers can effectively manage communication with patients outside of therapy sessions through strategic use of technology and clear protocols, enhancing care and maintaining professional boundaries.

Read about key office policies for mental health practices to ensure smooth operations and compliance. Learn how to develop, implement, and maintain policies that enhance efficiency and patient care.

This blog explores key considerations when choosing a group practice and its benefits. It also covers important factors to consider if you decide to leave, including the challenges and legalities of non-compete agreements and ethical and practical tips for transitioning patients.

Discover the pros and cons of starting a private practice versus joining a group practice. Learn about the autonomy, financial benefits, and challenges of private practice, and the stability, resources, and peer support offered by group practices.

We interviewed Dr. Steve Khachi of Mind Study Center. Read along as he explores the critical challenges and innovations in mental health care, including the need for better access to services, the importance of training in psychiatry, and the latest advancements in treatment.

This blog post discusses the challenges and strategies for streamlining payment collections in mental health practices, highlighting technological complications, insurance issues, and the importance of clear communication and advanced billing systems.

This blog post explores the impacts of cancellations and no-shows in mental health practices, common reasons behind them, and effective strategies to manage and reduce their occurrence while maintaining positive patient relationships.

This blog post offers strategies for attracting and retaining clients, essential for the growth and sustainability of a new mental health practice.

This blog post discusses strategies for negotiating in-network contracts in mental health care to improve financial stability and patient access.

This post explores the impact of choosing between in-network and out-of-network insurance on your practice’s finances, operations, and patient access, offering insights to help make informed decisions for better patient care.

In our second part on practice charge masters, we cover some common pitfalls that can arise when configuring your charge master for the first time, as well as steps you should take to ensure your charge master stays compliant.

In the first of two parts discussing charge masters, we go over the components of a charge master, and how to best determine the services and costs that it’s comprise of.

This week, our focus is on assessing costs associated with starting your mental health practice.

Welcome to the Sit and Stay blog, where we break down the challenges of starting and maintaining a mental health practice.

For our first blog, our focus is on starting a mental health-based private practice.