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

Last Updated: June 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer How to Start a Private Therapy Practice in New York Form a PLLC — Submit Articles of Organization to the NYSED Office of Professions for consent, then file with the NY Department of State. Fulfill Publication Requirements — Publish your PLLC formation in two designated county newspapers within […]
Alma vs. Headway 2026: The Payout Rate Truth for Therapists

Home › For Providers › Alma vs Headway Payout Rates 2026 📅 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • Therapydial Editorial Team ⚡ Quick Answer Alma and Headway structure their fees differently, making a direct comparison tricky — but here is the bottom line for 2026: Alma charges a flat […]