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7 Mental Health Books Therapists Recommend

Discover a variety of eye-opening mental health books on our list of books therapists recommend.

Ada Peng•January 19, 2026

7 of the Best Books for New Therapists

Discover the best books for new therapists looking for guidance on professional development as a clinician.

Ada Peng•January 16, 2026

5 Therapy Books for Therapists’ Professional Development

Explore new therapeutic modalities and practical advice with these recommended therapy books for therapists.

Ada Peng•January 14, 2026

9 Must-Read Mental Health Memoirs for Therapists

Discover mental health memoirs that will deepen your empathy and broaden your perspective as a therapist.

Ada Peng•January 12, 2026

Your 2026 Self-Care Guide to Therapist Burnout Prevention

Learn how to identify therapist burnout symptoms, differentiate between moral injury and burnout, and get resources for recovery, prevention, and ongoing self-care.

Ada Peng•January 9, 2026

How to Overcome New Therapist Anxiety

Learn the tools to manage new therapist anxiety as you navigate your early days of your clinical work.

Ada Peng•January 8, 2026

25 Useful Self-Care Resources for Therapists

Discover a variety of self-care resources for therapists, including the best podcasts for therapists, books for therapists, and more.

Sam Mulhern•January 19, 2024

Self-Care for Therapists | 9 Daily Wellness Tips

Learn how to prioritize more consistent self-care for therapists with our list of wellness tips to incorporate into your day.

Krysti Vo, MD•December 28, 2023

5 Tips for Therapist Burnout Recovery

Learn new strategies for taking action against clinician burnout with our five tips for therapist burnout recovery.

Krysti Vo, MD•December 24, 2023

The 5 Warning Signs of Therapist Burnout

Discover the signs of therapist burnout so you can begin the road to recovery.

Krysti Vo, MD•December 18, 2023

What Is Moral Injury in Healthcare?

Get the answer to the question, “What is moral injury in healthcare?” plus examples of moral injury and how to combat it in the healthcare industry.

Krysti Vo, MD•December 16, 2023

How to Start a Telehealth Private Practice

Learn how to start a telehealth private practice with Orchid’s innovative all-in-one EHR software.

Sam Mulhern•December 14, 2023

How to Set Up Telehealth at Home in 5 Simple Steps

Learn how to set up telehealth at home with our simple 5-step guide for mental healthcare providers.

Krysti Vo, MD•December 10, 2023

3 Notable Benefits of AI & Telehealth for Clinicians in 2023

Find out how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your private practice with the latest AI and telehealth innovations.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•December 9, 2023

How to Choose the Best Telehealth Software for Therapists

Looking for new HIPAA-compliant telehealth software for therapists? Learn what to look for in the best telehealth software for your practice.

Sam Mulhern•December 7, 2023

13 Frequently Asked Clinician Questions about Telehealth

Get answers to frequently asked questions that private practice clinicians are asking about telehealth in 2023.

Sam Mulhern•December 2, 2023

How to Start a Private Therapy Practice in 2023

Learn everything you need to know about how to start a private therapy practice in 2023 with Orchid’s comprehensive guides.

Sam Mulhern•December 1, 2023

Insurance Credentialing for Therapists | 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Find out how to get credentialed with insurance companies, including the most common mistakes to avoid in insurance credentialing for therapists.

Krysti Vo, MD•November 26, 2023

The Private Practice Skills Checklist for Therapists

Use our private practice skills checklist to help find if you have the therapist skills needed to run your own practice.

Sam Mulhern•November 19, 2023

What Are the Pros and Cons of Private Practice Therapy?

Learn more about the pros and cons of private practice therapy for solo practice owners.

Krysti Vo, MD•November 17, 2023

How to Earn CE Credits as a Mental Health Professional

Learn about continuing education credits and how you can earn CE credits through Orchid to jumpstart your professional development.

Krysti Vo, MD•November 11, 2023

Do You Need an LLC for Your Private Practice?

Are you wondering: Do I need an LLC for my private practice? Find out your answer from our guide to the pros and cons of private practice LLC.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•November 10, 2023

9 Checklists for Planning Your Private Practice Expenses

Get the rundown on the key private practice expenses every new solo private practice owner in mental health care needs to take into account.

Krysti Vo, MD•November 4, 2023

Your Best EHR for Mental Health Private Practice in 2023

Learn about the top 9 features that your best EHR for mental health private practice should include.

Sam Mulhern•November 3, 2023

The Beginner’s Guide to Therapy Intake Forms

Learn the basics of therapy intake forms, including how to get started with customizing and automating your first therapy intake form.

Krysti Vo, MD•October 27, 2023

3 Steps to a Stronger Patient Payment Management Process

Learn how to optimize your therapy practice’s patient payment management process with a clear patient payment policy.

Sam Mulhern•October 27, 2023

3 Steps to a User-Friendly Therapy Invoice Template

Learn how to use a therapy invoice template to more efficiently invoice for therapy services and get paid promptly.

Sam Mulhern•October 20, 2023

How to Use Patient Appointment Reminders to Avoid No Shows

Learn how to reduce therapy patient no shows by automating your patient appointment reminders.

Sam Mulhern•October 20, 2023

How to Create Your Therapy Logo (+ Therapy Logo Ideas)

Learn therapy logo design best practices, and get inspiration from our therapy logo ideas.

Sam Mulhern•October 15, 2023

New Patient Welcome Letter | Tips & Template for Therapists

Learn the latest best practices for welcoming new patients with a new patient welcome letter for your therapy practice.

Sam Mulhern•October 13, 2023

Visual Branding Strategy for Therapists | 2023 Best Practices

Learn how to create your therapy practice’s visual branding strategy, including the 5 key elements of your visual brand language.

Sam Mulhern•October 11, 2023

5 Steps to Your Therapy Practice's Brand Voice Guidelines

Learn how to make your therapy practice’s brand voice guidelines with Orchid’s brand voice worksheet, including examples of brand voice adjectives.

Sam Mulhern•October 6, 2023

How to Name Your Therapy Practice in 2023

Get inspired with tactics for how to name your therapy practice, including a list of examples of therapy practice names.

Sam Mulhern•October 5, 2023

How to Find Your Niche as a Therapist in 2023

Learn why and how to find your niche as a therapist with Orchid's 2023 guide.

Sam Mulhern•October 3, 2023

How to Write Your Therapy Mission Statement in 5 Steps

Learn why and how to write a therapy mission statement for your private practice.

Sam Mulhern•September 29, 2023

The 7 Best Referral Sources for Therapists in 2023

Use Orchid’s 2023 guide to learn more about the best referral sources for therapists and tips for growing your therapist referral network.

Sam Mulhern•September 26, 2023

Social Media Marketing for Therapists | 2023 Best Practices

Use Orchid’s 2023 guide to learn the best practices of social media marketing for therapists, including establishing a therapist social media policy.

Sam Mulhern•September 22, 2023

Blogging for Therapists: Start Your Mental Health Blog in 9 Steps

Learn how to start your own therapy blog with Orchid’s comprehensive 2023 guide to the best practices of blogging for therapists.

Sam Mulhern•September 15, 2023

Private Practice Website Design in 9 Easy Steps | 2023 Edition

Learn how to build your therapy practice website with Orchid’s 2023 private practice website design guide for beginners.

Sam Mulhern•September 13, 2023

SEO for Therapists | The Ultimate 2023 Beginners Guide

Learn all about how to optimize your private practice marketing strategy by using Orchid's how-to-guide on SEO for therapists.

Sam Mulhern•September 8, 2023

TherapyNotes vs SimplePractice: 2023 EHR Comparison Guide

Use Orchid’s 2023 EHR comparison guide to consider the pros and cons of behavioral health practice management systems TherapyNotes vs SimplePractice.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•September 7, 2023

TheraNest vs SimplePractice: 2023 EHR Comparison Guide

With Orchid’s 2023 EHR comparison guide, compare the features, pricing, benefits, and drawbacks of mental healthcare practice EHRs TheraNest vs SimplePractice.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•August 30, 2023

How AI is Transforming the Healthcare EHR Landscape

With Orchid at the forefront of AI innovation, discover how AI tools are reshaping what clinicians can accomplish with AI in mental healthcare EHR software.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•August 23, 2023

Exploring the Ethical Issues of AI in Mental Healthcare

Learn more about the ethics of AI in mental healthcare, including ethical issues around competence, confidentiality, and informed consent.

Joseph Pomianowski•August 21, 2023

AI & Privacy Issues in Mental Healthcare

Learn the ins and outs of AI and privacy issues in the mental healthcare industry, including best practices in data privacy and security measures.

Joseph Pomianowski•August 17, 2023

How Does Generative AI Work in Mental Healthcare?

Learn how generative AI works and some of the generative AI use cases in the mental healthcare industry.

Joseph Pomianowski•August 15, 2023

Streamline Your SOAP Notes with Orchid’s AI Medical Assistant

Learn how to use Orchid's AI SOAP notes tool to streamline your clinical notes and improve patient care.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•August 12, 2023

The Pros & Cons of AI in a Mental Healthcare EHR

Learn about the pros and cons of AI in mental healthcare and how you can implement AI into your EHR workflow with Orchid.

Krysti Vo, MD•August 10, 2023

The Best EHR Tools for Mental Health Professionals

Learn about must-have features when considering an EHR, and how these features save time, money, and headaches for any private practice.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•August 4, 2023

How to Start a Peer Support Group for Therapists

Learn how to start your own peer support group for therapists and list your group therapy sessions on Orchid.

Krysti Vo, MD•July 31, 2023

7 Effective Private Practice Marketing Strategies

Explore several private practice marketing strategies that’ll help you establish and grow your private practice’s online presence and client base.

Krysti Vo, MD•July 27, 2023

5 Tools for Managing Client Expectations in Your Private Practice

Manage client expectations with five key tools that’ll protect your time, money, and client relationships.

Krysti Vo, MD•July 24, 2023

The Step-by-Step Guide to Branding Your Private Practice

Learn how to develop private practice branding, including tips for a business name, designing your counseling logo, color palette, voice & tone.

Krysti Vo, MD•July 20, 2023

The Best Way to Secure Your Therapy Progress Notes

Learn about common pitfalls when keeping progress notes, and why using a HIPAA-compliant EHR like Orchid is best for you and your patients.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•July 16, 2023

How to Write Your Best Therapist Directory Profile (With Examples)

Enhance your therapist directory profile to attract new clients and to create a positive patient experience. Get inspired by example clinician profiles.

Ada Peng, MA•July 13, 2023

How to Write & Enforce a Therapist Cancellation Policy

Learn about how therapist cancellation policies help establish boundaries and maintain a reliable therapeutic environment. Learn practical tips for crafting effective policies that optimize time and ensure fair compensation.

Krysti Vo, MD•July 7, 2023

5 Reasons Why Your Practice Needs Online Appointment Scheduling

Online appointment scheduling software is a game changer for any private practice. Learn how it helps mental health professionals streamline logistics and get paid.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•November 23, 2022

Sponsoring Professional Growth at the Texas Counseling Association’s Annual Conference

Orchid is proud to sponsor conferences, events, and programs related to mental healthcare, including the 2022 Annual Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•November 13, 2022

Ready to Learn a New Therapy Technique? Act Now with Intro to ACT

Learn how to get continuing education credits while you expand your skills as a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, nurse, or psychologist.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•October 16, 2022

Sponsoring Marriage and Family Therapy at the Wisconsin AAMFT Conference

Orchid is proud to sponsor conferences, events, and programs related to mental healthcare, including the 2022 Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy September Conference.

David Liebers, MD•October 11, 2022

Session Notes from the Frontlines: Dr. Daniel Block, MD

Mental health professionals have been at the frontlines of the pandemic’s mental health crisis. Dr. Daniel Block, MD, shares key lessons from running his psychiatry practice with Orchid.

Daniel Block, MD•October 3, 2022

Celebrating Failure with The Freelancer Failure Ball

Orchid is proud to be a sponsor and partner of The Freelancer Failure Ball, which supports the mental health advocacy non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms. Read more about FFB and TWLOHA and why we chose to sponsor their causes.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•September 9, 2022

Session Notes from the Frontlines: Tom Liu, LCSW

Mental health professionals have been at the frontlines of the pandemic’s mental health crisis. Tom Liu, LCSW, shares his journey, wisdom, and the profound lessons he’s learned as a practitioner during the pandemic.

Tom Liu, LCSW•August 23, 2022

New Year’s Reflections: Refocusing Our Energy Toward Rebirth and Revitalization

A new year is upon us now. Many see this time of winter as a time of rebirth and an opportunity to set new goals and intentions. But while goal-setting, it helps to reflect on what you’ve learned so far.

Yumnah Syed-Swift, MSW•January 13, 2022

Is group therapy right for me?

Whether you are looking for more support around a certain issue, or hoping to make deeper changes in yourself and your environment, it’s a good idea to reach out to a group therapist to see if and how a group experience could help you meet (or define!) your goals.

Teresa Lee, MD•December 16, 2021

8 Free Therapy Sessions? It’s All Thanks to AMHC

Powered by a generous $25,000 donation from Saks Off 5th, AMHC has selected Orchid as their platform of choice for their Lotus Fund therapy scholarships. Together, we’ve joined forces to offer 8 free therapy sessions to 25 members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities — all within the Orchid portal.

Krysti Vo, MD•November 10, 2021

The Importance of Mental Health in Autism

It is critical that parents, teachers, and clinicians understand that those on the autism spectrum may also have co-occurring psychiatric issues. Clinicians should also be aware that patients presenting with psychiatric problems may have unidentified ASD. Let’s make sure that no more autistic children, adolescents, or adults ever feel alone in this world. And let’s work together to support policy changes that grant autistic people access to appropriate interventions and accommodations in school, the workplace, and the community that support their mental health.

Laura Anderson Kirby, PhD•April 29, 2021

The Overlap in Autism and Mental Health

When working with autistic children and adults, we need to think beyond social-communication skill differences. Autistic individuals often have co-occurring mental health needs, and treating these mental health issues can better position autistic individuals to succeed and to have a better quality of life.

Amy Nasamran, PhD•April 26, 2021

It's OK to Not Feel "Body Positive" (And Here's Why)

I often encourage patients struggling to feel good about their bodies to think about their values, and how to live a life in accordance with them. We can all feel good about ourselves without changing our bodies. It’s hard work to get to that place, but it is immensely rewarding.

Elizabeth Gordon, PsyD•April 17, 2021

Yes, You Can Make Peace with Your Body Image

It’s perfectly normal to feel uncomfortable in our bodies. Even the most confident-appearing people experience this style of self-doubt. We must try to remember that the standard of “perfection” we believe we’re chasing does not actually exist. We can rewrite our own narrative, knowing that the images we see are nothing but a collection of cheap advertising tricks. They do not get to dictate how we feel about ourselves. That privilege uniquely belongs to each one of us.

Emily Simonian, MA, LMFT•March 30, 2021

Racism in Mental Health

What can we do to make mental health care safe and equitable for all? We should have an inclusive mental health care system by starting at the organizational level, by ensuring clinical staff is culturally represented, and by implementing anti-racist work in the workplace.

Candida Wiltshire, MSW, LCSW•February 13, 2021

The Origins of Neck Pain and How Mind-Body Therapy Can Help

Neck pain can present in many different forms--pains that can be sharp, achy, burning, or electric in quality. While severe neck pain can sometimes indicate more serious causes, it is more often the result of something much less medically urgent. I’ll discuss common causes for this pain and some healthy ways to treat it at home, especially how you can use mind-body therapy to help treat pain.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•November 20, 2020

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition, and a recent Cochrane review work supports the idea that CBT can be an important adjunctive intervention for pain management.

David Liebers, MD•October 12, 2020

How To Develop Productive Habits While You Work From Home During COVID-19

Has working from home been difficult for you? Learn how to develop productive habits as you work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Krysti Vo, MD•October 11, 2020

A Guide to Different Types of Mental Health Professionals

Learn about the different types of mental health professionals. We break down five different types of mental health professionals.

Sammi Wong•October 9, 2020

A Guide to Different Types of Therapy

It is important to choose a therapy that matches what you are looking for. Learn more about the different types of therapy offered by Orchid professionals.

Sammi Wong•October 8, 2020

Low Back Pain, Weight Loss, and Therapy

Low back pain is one of the most common causes for doctor visits and the second most common cause of disability in America. In this post, we will discuss the following: 1) weight loss as a way to treat low back pain, 2) the value of a physical therapist in helping treat low back pain, 3) the McKenzie Therapy as a method to relieve low back pain, and 4) the role of behavioral coaching in sticking to a routine.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•September 21, 2020

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Case Study: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A new study shows that Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) may be superior to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in improving outcomes in chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders, such as Fibromyalgia.

David Liebers, MD, MPH•August 9, 2020

Stress, Pain, and a Pinch of Sad

How are stress and pain connected? According to the NIH (National Institutes of Health), long term stress could affect your immune, cardiovascular, sleep, and reproductive systems (among others). Worse still, studies have also shown anxiety and depression can independently worsen chronic pain.

Christian Acharte, MD, MPH•July 31, 2020

Does psychotherapy improve immune health?

Psychotherapy is recognized as an effective, evidence based-treatment. Many Orchid providers are expertly trained in this area, and we want to give you an update on some recent study related to the treatment.

David Liebers, MD•July 25, 2020