Even small therapy practices face big legal responsibilities.

Feeling stretched thin by the demands of running a legal, ethical practice? You’re not alone. Many of our clients run small to mid-sized psychotherapy practices, and they’ve faced the same challenges you might be navigating now. At Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers, we understand the unique pressures mental health professionals experience, and we know how to help.

Whether you’re navigating a new practice startup, patient privacy obligations, payor disputes, or tricky employment issues like contracts, terminations, or supervision requirements, we can support you. We’ll help you put clear, practical policies in place so you can feel more confident, focused, and protected in your work.

Other issues we often address for psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, LCSWs, and other mental health professionals include:

Intake forms
Employment contracts and handbooks
Practice startup, mergers, and changes in ownership
Business formations (LLC, PLLC, corporations)
Telehealth and interstate practice
Insurance audits and clawbacks
No Surprises Act compliance
Balancing privacy obligations with mandatory reporting requirements
Responding to subpoenas and record requests

We understand that your legal documents and policies need to reflect more than just the law—they should align with your license type, the needs of your patient population, and the way your team is structured. One-size-fits-all templates rarely work in a field as nuanced as mental health.

Thinking about opening a therapy practice?

Starting your own practice is an exciting move, but it can also feel overwhelming. We’re here to make the legal side more manageable. In a free consultation, one of our healthcare attorneys will walk you through the key risks to watch for and the safeguards that can help you feel more secure from day one. If you’re ready to build something of your own, we’d love to support you.