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Stay up to date on the latest ideas, treatments, career advice, and more with ScienceWorks.


What “Evidence-Based” Looks Like in a Real Therapy Practice: Evidence-Based Therapy Practice Culture
“Evidence-based” should mean more than a buzzword. This guide shows what evidence-based therapy practice culture looks like in real clinics: training with feedback, case consultation, measurement-based care, and the humility to adjust (or refer out) when fit isn’t there.

Ryan Burns
2 days ago7 min read


From Solo to Group Practice: What Changes When You Start hiring
Thinking about your first hire? This guide on how to start a group practice counseling team covers when to add clinicians, what systems to build, and how to protect culture and quality as you grow.

Ryan Burns
2 days ago6 min read


1099 therapist taxes basics: What to Track
1099 therapist taxes basics can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need a perfect spreadsheet to get organized. This guide shows a simple weekly tracking system for income, expenses, mileage, and admin time, plus “good enough” bookkeeping habits that make tax season calmer.

Ryan Burns
2 days ago6 min read


Telehealth Counseling - Tennessee License Requirements: Can You Serve TN Clients If You’re Licensed Elsewhere?
Telehealth counseling Tennessee license requirement can trip up even experienced clinicians. Learn why “where the client sits” matters, how Tennessee boards approach out-of-state telehealth, and a simple workflow for documentation, travel, and supportive referrals.

Ryan Burns
2 days ago6 min read


How to Know You’re Ready to Hire Your First Contractor Clinician
Hiring your first contractor clinician can feel risky. This guide helps you hire a therapist independent contractor with clear green lights, red flags, onboarding essentials, and a 30 - 60 day ramp plan, so growth is sustainable and compliant.

Ryan Burns
2 days ago8 min read


Telehealth Setups That Support Clinical Quality
strong telehealth setup is more than a camera and a link. This guide covers telehealth therapy best practices therapist teams use to protect privacy, boundaries, and workflow so sessions feel calmer, safer, and more effective.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago8 min read


Starting a Private Practice in Tennessee: The Hard Parts and a Practical Roadmap
Starting a private practice in Tennessee can be rewarding - but it’s also more operationally complex (and financially risky) than most therapists expect. This roadmap highlights the hard parts, the minimum viable checklist, and why many clinicians choose a supported jumpstart through the ScienceWorks Management Program.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago6 min read


The “Platform” Approach: The Therapy Practice Platform Model for Faster Growth With Shared Infrastructure
A therapy practice platform model can help clinicians grow faster by removing the biggest friction points: marketing, admin, and tech decisions, while keeping clinical autonomy intact.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago6 min read


Niche vs “Generalist”: How to Choose a Therapy Niche That Builds Momentum
Choosing between niche and generalist work can feel risky. This guide on how to choose a therapy niche shows when specialization builds momentum, when generalist work is strategic, and how to position your practice so the right-fit clients and referrers can find you.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago6 min read


Psychology Today profile tips therapist: How to attract better-fit clients
Most therapist directories reward clarity, not credentials. These Psychology Today profile tips therapist owners can use help the right clients recognize themselves fast: a best-fit headline, first 150 words, smart specialties and keywords, trust signals, and a simple inquiry-to-consult flow that filters out poor fits.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago6 min read


Marketing for Therapists: 5 Channels That Actually Work (and How to Pick Yours)
Marketing for therapists works best when you stop trying everything and commit to two channels for 90 days. Here are 5 channels that actually work, plus a simple scorecard to choose yours.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago7 min read


How to Build a Therapy Caseload Tennessee Therapists Can Sustain (Without Feeling Salesy)
Build a therapy caseload Tennessee clinicians can feel good about by making your message clear, choosing high-trust channels, and using ethical guardrails. This guide includes a 30-60-90 day plan.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago8 min read


Therapist Split Percentage Private Practice: What’s Fair and How to Compare Offers
Therapist split percentage private practice offers can look similar on paper, but the “fair” split depends on fees, cancellations, support, and how fast you get paid. Use the numbers below to compare offers with less guesswork.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago9 min read


No Minimum Caseload Therapist Job Sounds Great - But What Does It Mean in Real Life?
“No minimum caseload therapist job” can mean freedom, or it can mean you’re on your own. Here’s how to tell the difference, ask the right questions, and build a steady caseload without hustle culture.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago7 min read


Therapist job red flags: Red Flags in Therapist Job Posts (and Green Flags That Actually Matter)
Therapist job red flags can hide in “supportive culture” language. Use this checklist to spot pay confusion, quotas, and unpaid admin time before you accept a role.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago6 min read


Questions to Ask Before Joining a Group Practice Therapist: Comp, Support, Autonomy, Fit
Thinking about joining a group practice? This guide shares the key questions to ask before joining a group practice therapist so you can compare compensation, support, autonomy, and fit without the awkwardness.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago5 min read


1099 vs W2 therapist Tennessee: What changes (and what doesn’t)
Choosing between a 1099 vs W2 therapist Tennessee role is less about “better” and more about fit: autonomy, support, benefits, and how pay is structured. Use this guide to compare offers, ask smarter questions, and spot red flags before you accept.

Ryan Burns
3 days ago7 min read
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