**For licensed and pre-licensed mental health therapists.** Join a fast, friendly **30-minute Live Q&A** on the business side of running a therapy practice: billing, insurance, pricing, intakes, payer panels, tech, and everyday workflows. Quick intros to share your specialty and who you see, so peers know when to refer. Then we’ll move on to your questions.

**Agenda**

* Quick intros: name, license, specialty, location, and who you see, so peers know when to refer
* Live Q&A: business and operations questions for Justin and Michelle

**Guidance on questions**
We focus on **business and operations**: payer panels, pricing, client intake flow, automation and tools, productivity, scheduling, revenue cycle basics.

Prompts if you’re not sure where to start:

* What is one change that would save me 30 minutes a week?
* How can I speed up eligibility and benefits checks?
* What should I handle before applying to a specific payer?
* How are peers managing no-shows and late cancellations?

**Accessibility and vibe**
Cameras optional, kindness expected. If turnout is small, it becomes an even more focused Q&A, giving you extra space for your questions.

**Note**
Late arrivals are welcome, join when you can. Sessions stay on the business side of practice: no clinical consultation, no promised referrals, and no legal or tax advice. Members may share who they see so peers know when to refer, but all connections are peer-to-peer.

Therapist Practice Builders — Washington

Nicky Dvorak

Shayne Jones

Therapists Only: Private Practice Live Q&A + Networking (30 minutes)

Online event

This is a virtual circle open to mental health professionals in Washington State where we support each other in the difficulties, challenges and beauty of being mental health professionals. We will also share knowledge and practical skills related to business ownership and entrepreneurship.

This group is open to Washington Mental Health Resource Listserve Members. Washington Mental Health Resource is a listserv messaging community for mental health professionals licensed in Washington.
Sign up here: https://wamentalhealthresource.com/

WA Mental Health Professionals

Erika Nelson

Katrin W

Kris

Lauren L.

Meghan Kaloper

Chris

Stacey Speelman

Leif Nesse

Rebecca

Support Circle

If you’re running, part of, or starting a practice in Washington, **2026 insurance shifts will change how clients use benefits and how you get paid.** This briefing will help you feel prepared, not blindsided.

We’ll touch on Medicaid reimbursement increases, Cascade Select’s capped rates and growing enrollment, tighter parity enforcement, high-deductible plans, and what’s likely to stick with telehealth. We’ll also look at workforce strain—and how hybrid care can help keep things sustainable.

**You’ll walk away with practical tools and takeaways, including:**

* A **one-page prep checklist** for 2026
* **Three practical tweaks** for pricing, scheduling, and payer mix
* **Conversation scripts** for high-deductible clients
* A short **watch list** of items to confirm with your top payers
* Simple ways **automation** can save you hours each week

We’ll wrap with **10–15 minutes of Q&A** so you can ask what’s on your mind—or just listen in.

**Format & feel**

* 30-min briefing + 10–15 min Q&A
* Business/ops focus (not clinical or legal advice)
* Cameras optional, kindness expected
* Replay for all RSVPs

Jackilyn Imper

Private Practice Prep: WA Insurance Changes 2026 (Live Q&A)

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