What Is an NPI Number? A Complete Guide for Therapists in 2026
If you’re launching a private practice, joining a group practice, or transitioning to insurance-based billing, one of the very first administrative steps you’ll encounter is getting your NPI number. It’s free, it’s required by federal law, and without it, you literally cannot submit a single insurance claim. This guide, written by Jason Roy and reviewed […]
How to Start a Private Practice as a Therapist in New York in 2026
Starting a private therapy practice in New York in 2026 is one of the most rewarding — and most bureaucratically complex — career moves a licensed clinician can make. Between the PLLC formation requirements, the state’s unique publication mandate for LLCs, NYSED licensing verification, NPI registration, CAQH profile setup, and the labyrinth of insurance credentialing, […]
Alma vs. Headway 2026: The Payout Rate Truth for Therapists
Alma vs. Headway 2026: The Payout Rate Truth for Therapists For independent therapists in 2026, the choice between Alma and Headway isn’t just a matter of preference—it’s a critical business decision that determines your “take-home” income. As the private practice landscape becomes increasingly dominated by these credentialing aggregators, the question I hear most often from […]