Columnists, Practical Practice
Preventing unplanned therapy termination
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
If only therapy would end neatly when the client reaches the desired goals! It is not always easy for the client or the therapist to determine when and how to end therapy. In a...
Tips for success in sub-leasing office space
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Tips for developing a thriving health psychology practice
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
While many clinical health psychologists work in health care settings, there is a need for outpatient clinicians in the private sector. The demand for ongoing outpatient...
How does name change impact professional identity?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Demystifying meditation in psychotherapy
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
People who seek therapy often want to get better at relaxing their body and mind. The concept is simple but not so easy to achieve under stressors such as dental surgery,...
The DSM: Is it time to evolve?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Clinicians rely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) every day and many people refer to it as the “bible” of psychiatry. Upon searching the internet for the...
Niche specialization: Is finding your niche important?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Is it necessary for independent practitioners to have an area of specialty practice? A quick review of popular sites such as the Psychology Today Therapist Directory gives the...
Is student loan debt worth it?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Changed: Independent Practice in the Age of Cyberterrorism
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
I became aware of a problem related to patient claim submission in late February, when the electronic claim submissions through my electronic medical record platform ground to...