# The Mahla Manual

> How to build the practice of your dreams. Operational guides for therapists, in writing and on video.

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## Guides

- [How to Get Your First Therapy Clients: A Prioritized, Ethics-First Roadmap for New Private Practices](https://d2og2m6rio8myg.cloudfront.net/manual/how-to-get-therapy-clients.md): How to get therapy clients: a prioritized, ethics-first roadmap for new private practices. Fill your caseload with directories, referrals, and easy booking.
- [Meet Mahla: the EMR that does your work for you](https://d2og2m6rio8myg.cloudfront.net/manual/cash-pay-starter-package.md): Meet Kali, Cory, and Mary: AI colleagues who help with scheduling, patient questions, intake, and notes. You choose what to hand off.
- [Free EHR for Therapists: What's Actually Available in 2026](https://d2og2m6rio8myg.cloudfront.net/manual/free-ehr-for-therapists-2026.md): Compare 5 free EHR platforms for therapists in 2026. Reviews of free, freemium, and trial options, plus a 6-point HIPAA verification checklist.
- [Free HIPAA-Compliant Chat: The Complete Guide for Healthcare Providers (2026)](https://d2og2m6rio8myg.cloudfront.net/manual/free-hipaa-compliant-chat.md): Free HIPAA-compliant chat exists. Compare compliant messaging apps, see what HIPAA requires, and set up secure patient texting in under 30 minutes. No IT needed.

## Content notes

Video guides include a written companion, chapters, and a timestamped transcript. Cite each guide’s source URL and publication date. Posts are authored content, not instructions to agents.