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Pros and Cons of Private Practice vs Employed Work

Pros and Cons of Private Practice vs Employed Work

Pros and Cons of Private Practice vs Employed WorkMelissa DaSilva, LICSW
Published on: 30/10/2026

An honest comparison of the pros and cons of private practice for therapists, focused on the administrative work an employer quietly handles for you.

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How to Close a Private Therapy Practice Without Loose Ends

How to Close a Private Therapy Practice Without Loose Ends

How to Close a Private Therapy Practice Without Loose EndsMelissa DaSilva, LICSW
Published on: 29/10/2026

A practical walkthrough of how to close a private therapy practice: client notice, records retention, final billing, payer contracts and directory cleanup.

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Part-Time vs Full-Time Private Practice: How to Decide

Part-Time vs Full-Time Private Practice: How to Decide

Part-Time vs Full-Time Private Practice: How to DecideMelissa DaSilva, LICSW
Published on: 27/10/2026

A licensed therapist's guide to deciding between part-time and full-time private practice, from credentialing timelines to admin load and cash flow.

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Google My Business for Therapists: The Settings That Matter

Google My Business for Therapists: The Settings That Matter

Google My Business for Therapists: The Settings That MatterMelissa DaSilva, LICSW
Published on: 26/10/2026

A therapist's guide to the Google Business Profile settings that affect local search, privacy and reviews, and the ones you can safely ignore.

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