The Couch: A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

End the year strong with this therapist bookkeeping checklist—track income, reconcile accounts, and set next year's goals with ease.

Unravel the complexities of insurance paneling for therapists and learn how to navigate the world of payors and payments.

Learn how to create an operating budget for your therapy practice—track revenue, manage expenses, and improve financial decision-making.

How do you know if someone is a “bad” therapist? We share 7 red flags to look out for, and how to tell if a therapist is right for you.

Carla Titus shared how she helps practice owners grow and manage the financial side of their business, and how you can as well.

Suicide rates are climbing in America across nearly all demographic groups, but among men the statistics are most alarming. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Joanna Lovinger dives into the crisis.

Discover how AI is transforming mental health practices with personalized care, predictive analytics, and improved efficiency.

Rediscover your identity after children leave home with a "Selfaissance"—a personal renaissance for parents transitioning to an empty nest. Learn how to cope with empty nest syndrome, embrace new hobbies, and find purpose in this new life chapter.

Wondering if you've messed up enough to need therapy? A therapist explains how therapy can help with a range of issues, no matter how big or small your struggles may feel.

Discover the meaning of a situationship—where romance meets ambiguity. Learn how to navigate, end, or transition this modern dating trend

This isn't just another checklist of red flags. We’re diving deep into what emotional and physical abuse truly looks like and how you can regain control of your life.

Showing up for your therapy sessions when things are good can be just as useful. Here are 11 questions you can ask yourself to spark reflection before a therapy session.