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Melvin Varghese discusses the importance of creating a professional will for therapists with Dr. Robin Miller, highlighting the implications for client care and continuity planning in private practice.

What happens to your private practice if you suddenly become incapacitated… or pass away? It’s a difficult question, and one most therapists never want to think about. But in this deeply practical and important conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Robin Miller to discuss one of the most overlooked responsibilities in private practice: creating a professional will. Dr. Miller shares the personal story that led her to found TheraClosure after unexpectedly losing a close colleague and stepping in to manage the aftermath of her private practice, client care, records, and continuity planning. This conversation is thoughtful, grounded, and incredibly relevant for every clinician in private practice. In this episode, we discuss: What a professional will actually is Why every therapist in private practice should have one What happens to client care and medical records if a clinician dies unexpectedly The emotional and ethical impact on clients after sudden therapist loss How professional wills differ for solo practitioners vs. group practices Common mistakes therapists make when planning for continuity of care Why “I’ll deal with this later” can create major problems for loved ones and…

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