About Our Blog
Our blog is written by practicing professionals who offer online counseling services. Their advice, tips, and experiences are shared to inspire and educate peers, clients, and those seeking to learn more.
22
May2019
“The military teaches our service members how to go to war. But the military does not teach them how to come home. I’m here to change that.”
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, something amazing is about to happen?
That’s how ... Read More
08
May2019
Tired of illness and weather canceling your sessions?
Wish people would show up for their online sessions or shoot you an email the day before?!
Yeah, us too!
Through a series of conversations, we heard of a friend who establishes a two-way no-show policy. At the time ... Read More
24
Apr2019
Are you a DIY person or a I’ll-just-buy-it person?
I have friends that LOVE scouring pinterest for their next project. Curtains?! No problem, they have about a million ideas and a sewing machine ready.
It’s about a personal touch and crafting those curtains exactly the way ... Read More
03
Apr2019
If you’re not telling anyone about what you do, does it really matter what you do?!
We believe what you do does matter and we want to see you tell people about it.
So, here’s 5 different ways to tell the world what you do.... Read More
20
Mar2019
Have you ever filled out one of those quizzes floating around on the internet? Like, “What’s your secret-sauce for marketing”, “What type of sleeper are you”…?
No?!
Well, then you’ve probably taken a personality test at some point or done one of those facebook things that ... Read More
06
Mar2019
Running your own practice as an online therapist comes with its own set of challenges.
Sure you don’t have to choose between your love for therapy and love for your family (or travel) anymore, but it can get lonely. Not only are you a therapist listening to ... Read More
20
Feb2019
You’ve spent hours with your client and they’ve covered a lot of ground. Your client recently received a promotion and is now moving. Because they’re thankful for all you’ve done together and want to continue the work they ask if you can continue being their therapist via online ... Read More
15
Feb2019
You’re sitting in front of your computer screen after seven in-person counseling sessions. You’re exhausted, but determined to get to the bottom of this starting-an-online-practice thing.
Your cursor blinks in the search bar…
Hold up!
Before you go to bed another hour later we’d like ... Read More
30
Jan2019
You’ve finally crept all the way out to the edge of the high diving board. Your toes are wrapped around the final centimeters of the white sandpaper-y bendy piece of something.
“You’ve got this,” your mom calls from the other side of the pool, video camera ... Read More
24
Jan2019
Tell me if this sounds familiar:
“I’ve never been super interested in offering online therapy sessions because I think you’d lose valuable information, such as body language, tone, and pacing.” Turns out, you’re not alone. When ... Read More
15
Jan2019
If you've ever considered making a splash online with a blog but decided against it, because the odds of getting noticed seemed way too slim, this is the post for you! We got to sit down with Marissa Lawton, the online therapist’s go-to gal to getting noticed online, discover ... Read More
10
Dec2018
The most productive blog post a therapist can write…
You want to get noticed online, after all you are an online therapist. You look ... Read More
16
Nov2018
If you don’t have these two things on your website you might be missing out on new clients.
Something awesome just happened. Wanna know what it is?!
Lucy was given a referral to five therapists and one of them is you!
She’s ... Read More
09
Nov2018
“I was told that you couldn’t make real money if you had your own practice. Well, all I can say is, ‘I wish I had started my practice sooner.’ I’m earning the money I need, doing what I love, and running my own schedule, all because I started my own ... Read More
17
Oct2018
Have you ever used a ladle to flip pancakes? Probably not. But if you had you would have realized that flipping pancakes with a ladle didn’t work so good.
In actuality you probably used the ladle to pour the pancake batter onto your pan and then flipped the pancakes with a ... Read More
11
Oct2018
On National Mental Health Day…Don’t forget the Mental Health Professionals. Whether you are a mental health professional, or you know and love one, please remember – SELF CARE!
Compassion fatigue can be a serious occupational hazard for those in any kind of helping profession. Compassion fatigue is characterized by physical and ... Read More
10
Oct2018
Did you know that in America:
14 million people die of cancer every year
25 million people have asthma
29.1 million people develop diabetes
53 million people have arthriti... Read More
02
Oct2018
If I could give you ONE tip that would help you increase engagement on Facebook, get your audience in the habit of clicking your links, AND open the door for you to invite ideal clients to work with you, ... Read More
23
Jul2018
I wanted to tell you about some new services available to you. We've heard from many of you that you wanted help obtaining new clients and we listened! You may already know Nick Fuller is our Chief Technical Officer at iTherapy, but you might not know that he also runs ... Read More
30
Jan2018
iTherapy Provider Jana Scrivani has recently become a contributing blogger for Shrink Tank!
Check out her first post: How Depression Took a Bite Out of 'The Walking Dead' Ratings
06
Jan2018
One of the questions we get more than any ... Read More
27
Oct2017
Offering online therapy can be extremely rewarding both for you, the mental health provider, and for your clients. Here’s the top 10 reasons why it’s awesome.
1. Ease & Convenience – Nothing beats the convenience of online therapy for both you and your client. Save time by saying good bye ... Read More
20
Oct2017
If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your practice, we’ve got some answers. We’ve partnered with Lisa Wozniak and Woz Marketing to bring you all iTherapy providers a free marketing ... Read More
06
Oct2017
In late 2015, Dr. Amber Lyda was at a cross roads. She’d spent the last 10 years working at University counseling centers and, while it was a good ... Read More
05
Oct2017
Yesterday we announced our new features and partner services – what we call Jumpstart Your Practice.
The response has been incredible. Since we’ve launched our Counseling ... Read More
04
Oct2017
Today we’re happy to announce Jumpstart Your Practice.
Since Carol & Forrest Pulley started iTherapy back in 2010, our goal has always been to help people who asked Carol, “How’d ... Read More
02
Oct2017
Back in 2007, iTherapy’s co-Founder Carol Pulley, started her ... Read More
29
Sep2017
As a psychologist, you know you need some tools to do your best work. A phone number and email where people can reach you are essential for finding clients, ... Read More
09
Aug2017
As Mental Health Professionals, you pursue your passion – Helping People. However, your practice is also your business! If your business is not successful, you won’t be able to pursue ... Read More
31
Jul2017
You’ve finished school, you’ve got your license, you’ve started your own private practice. There’s just one thing to add – clients.
Many education programs do not include how to market your practice.
But as your private practice experts, we’re here to help ... Read More
22
Feb2017
Women who undergo traumatic experiences are twice as likely to develop PTSD as men(A.P.A., n.d.). While ... Read More
13
Dec2016
Many therapy client’s may wonder, what does a therapist think about before they see a new client for the first time? What sort of expectations do therapists set for themselves when clients come into the office?
I try to prepare as best I can before a client comes in for the ... Read More
09
Aug2014
Are you struggling to find a balance between protecting your parents while not infringing on their need for an independent life? If so, you are not alone.
Countless adults become caregivers or guardians for their aging parents, often finding it necessary to ... Read More
30
Mar2014
Licensed Psychological Associate - Daughter, Wife, Sister
Have you ever thought about how your life would change if you decided to care for your dad through the final stages of his life at home.
My father ... Read More
29
Mar2014
Are you struggling to find a balance between protecting your parents while not infringing on their need for an independent life? If so, you are not alone.
This may be one of the toughest decisions we ever have to make. Even if you know it is the right thing to do, ... Read More
29
Mar2014
Managing Partner iTherapy
Twenty- Nine Percent of the U.S. adult population are providing care to someone. I have had the opportunity and the gift to be a caregiver, twice in my life, for both my mother and father. My father was diagnosed with cancer and we cared for him ... Read More