Therapists Q&A: How to Discuss Deductibles with Clients (30 min)

Theme of the week: Explaining Deductibles to Patients (Part 2 of 2)
We’re dedicating both Monday and Thursday’s Q&As to this two-part series—so if you can’t make one, you have another chance.
This week we’ll focus on how therapists can talk about deductibles with clients—without losing trust or creating confusion.

📖 Read the guide: Explaining Deductibles to Therapy Patients: A Therapist’s Guide

Who this is for
These Q&As are designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health therapists (LMFT, LMHC/LPCC, LCSW/LICSW, PsyD/PhD, Associates). If you’re running, preparing to run, or contributing to a therapy practice, you’ll get the most out of these conversations.

Format (as always)
Fast, friendly 30-minute Live Q&A on the business side of running a therapy practice, plus quick networking so you can make your referral needs visible.

Agenda:

• Quick intros: name, license, specialty, location, who you see
• Live Q&A with our practice ops folks (deductible-focused prompts below)
• Wrap: key takeaways + links mentioned

Questions you might bring:

• What language helps clients understand deductibles without feeling overwhelmed?
• How can you set financial expectations early in intake?
• Other practice operations questions (payer panels, pricing, workflows, scheduling, etc.)

Scope & vibe
We stick to business and operations (billing, payer panels, pricing, intakes, tools/workflows). Not clinical consultation; no promised referrals; members may share who they see so peers can connect when it’s a fit. Cameras optional, warm, low-pressure vibe.