Credentialing & Payer Strategy · Independent Therapists Only
Your payer contracts are
an asset you own.
Start treating them that way.
This is for you if…
You're building something real, and you want to own it.
- ✓You're leaving Alma, Headway, Grow Therapy, or Rula and need a real payer panel
- ✓You're building your first independent panel and don't know where to start
- ✓You're confused by credentialing timelines and can't get straight answers
- ✓You're tired of being locked into platform rates you can't negotiate
- ✓You want to own your payer relationships, not rent access to them
Free Tools & Resources
Built for independent therapists
Real tools to help you understand credentialing, evaluate your options, and build a stronger practice.
Interactive Credentialing Guide
See the full credentialing timeline, common challenges at every step, and where we help.
Explore the journey →Free DownloadPractice Start-Up Kit
Start-up checklist, trusted vendor referrals, book and tool recs, and credentialing do's and don'ts.
Get the free kit →The Headway Magic 8 Ball
Should you stay or should you go? Shake the 8 ball and find out.
The Referral Mystery
An interactive choose-your-own-adventure through the referral maze.
How we work together
Start with clarity. Then we handle everything else.
Free Strategy Call
A focused call to understand where your practice stands and identify the most important next step. No sales pitch, no commitment.
- ✓ Identify your most important next step
- ✓ Walk away with a clear action plan
Full Credentialing
Full application management from start to panel activation. We handle CAQH setup and cleanup, application submission, follow-up with each payer, and confirmation of panel activation.
- ✓ CAQH setup & cleanup
- ✓ Application submission
- ✓ Payer follow-up & escalation
- ✓ Panel activation confirmation
Active Management
Ongoing credentialing maintenance so you never lapse. We handle re-credentialing, CAQH updates, certificate of insurance renewals, and a quarterly payer panel audit.
- ✓ Re-credentialing before lapse
- ✓ CAQH maintenance
- ✓ COI updates
- ✓ Quarterly panel audit
How it works
Book a Free Strategy Call
We learn about your practice, identify the most important next step, and give you a clear action plan. Free, no commitment.
We handle credentialing
You send us your license, NPI, and malpractice info. We handle every application, follow-up call, and payer escalation until your panel is active.
You own the contracts
Your contracts. Your NPI. Your payer relationships. We stay on retainer to handle re-credentialing and maintenance so you never lose a panel spot.
Frequently asked questions
From the Blog
Guides for independent therapists
Practical credentialing, payer contract, and practice independence content written for solo providers.
Read the Blog →Ready to own your payer relationships?
One session. A clear plan. No commitment to go further until you're ready.
Book a Free Strategy Call →Free · Payer-specific · No commitment