Do you ever feel like your mental health practice is getting a little cluttered? When you’re a solo practitioner, it’s absolutely vital to keep your practice organized. You need to be able to find everything necessary for the smooth operation of your office at a
Have you put thought into what the phrase “the new normal” really means? Every industry worldwide experienced big changes this past year and a half and many people just want everything to return to “normal.” But here’s the thing: even with vaccinations rolling out and
What does your private practice’s budget look like? When mental health professionals start their own practices, many aren’t quite prepared for the enormity of tasks required to run a small business. They’ve spent years training to become therapists, but that doesn’t mean they have the
How many times a year would you say that your clients forget their appointments? As the owner of a private practice, preventing missed appointments should be one of your top priorities. Not only do missed appointments mean that you lose money, but you also lose
Have you ever made a mistake when invoicing a client? When someone comes to a mental health professional for therapy, the last thing they want is to deal with is a billing mixup. Not only do these errors complicate your books, but they also create
Do you worry about your clients’ privacy? Of course you do! Here at Owl Practice, we take compliance and privacy very seriously. When we were building our practice management solution, we spoke with mental health professionals across the country to determine how best to provide
How many missed sessions have you had so far this year? There are few things more frustrating for those in private practice than having a client miss a session, especially when they don’t have an acceptable excuse. Every time a client misses a session, it
How has COVID-19 impacted your private practice? It’s hard to believe that we’ve been living under pandemic conditions for over a year. During the early days of the pandemic, Canadian private practices had to shut their doors, exacerbating the mental health emergency that accompanied the
With tax season coming up quickly, are you ready? Doing your taxes—both your personal taxes and those of your private practice—can make for a stressful time. Maybe it’s being presented with a deadline, worrying about money, or just having to do “math”, but most people
Are you taking care of your mental health? We’re sure you’ve noticed how the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a demand for mental health care like never before. Social isolation, anxiety, loss of income, and a fear of illness have resulted in a mental health
