by Steven Walfish | Dec 2, 2012 | Business matters
One frequently asked question by those early in practice is “What expenses are deductible on my taxes?” In my book with Jeff Barnett, Financial Success in Mental Health Practice: Essential Tools and Strategies for Practitioners we present a list of business expense...
by Steven Walfish | Nov 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have long advocated that as graduate educated mental health professionals we should take advantage of our entire skill set to make a living. We are not limited to assessment and psychotherapy, but over the course of my career I have earned money from...
by Steven Walfish | Nov 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recently Chris Peterson, a leader in the Positive Psychology movement, died at age 62. It is a reminder that just because we are mental health professionals we are not immune from experiencing life’s trials, tribulations, and indeed the very ending of life. In...
by Steven Walfish | May 25, 2012 | Marketing
In their blog pieces Why Give Away Your Time? Do the Math and Community Presentations – A Great Way to Get Referrals” Jeff Zimmerman and Pauline Wallin speak to the need for being involved in your community. Presentations are a way for you to demonstrate your skill...
by Steven Walfish | May 22, 2012 | Business matters, Office procedures
I conduct substance abuse evaluations as part of child custody cases. As part of the evaluation process I request records from previous therapists the parties may have seen for individual or couples therapy. By law clinicians are allowed to recoup costs for copying...
