Insurance vs Private Pay for Therapists: The Real Math

Nobody explained billing to you in grad school. This episode covers how insurance reimbursement actually works in private practice, contracted rates, credentialing timelines, superbills, denial management, and what nobody prepares you for when you're running it yourself. Plus, the questions to ask before you decide which billing model fits your practice. Resources: Private Practice Foundations, Your First 90 Days in Private Practice → craftyourpractice.com/launch Credentialing Accelerator → craftyourpractice.com/accelerator Craft Your Practice: Credentialing, Insurance, and Getting Paid, Lisa Reidsema → craftyourpractice.com/books