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Top Anxiety Assessment Tools for Clinicians: GAD-7, BAI, & More

By Dr. October Boyles | January 20, 2023

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools Used by Mental Health Professionals Anxiety affects millions of individuals, making accurate assessment essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Mental health…

How to Prevent Documentation Errors in Healthcare

By Dr. October Boyles | January 17, 2023

For better or worse, documentation is a significant part of every clinical workflow. When done right, providers stay on the same page and get a…

Grief Treatment Plan: Goals, Objectives & Sample Templates for Clinicians

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | December 29, 2022

Grief Treatment Plan: Goals, Objectives, and Examples for Clinicians A grief treatment plan outlines structured goals, measurable objectives, and interventions to help clients process loss…

The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State (2026)

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 23, 2022

The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State (2026) Many young people avoid mental health treatment when parental consent is required, but most…

Top Depression Assessment Tools: Compare PHQ‑9, BDI, DASS‑21 & More

By Dr. October Boyles | December 8, 2022

Best Depression Assessment Tools: A Clinician’s Guide to Screening and Monitoring Accurate identification and tracking of depressive symptoms are essential in behavioral health care. Depression…

Interventions for Anxiety: How to Choose the Right Technique for Each Client

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | November 29, 2022

Interventions for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Techniques for Anxiety Disorders This clinician-focused guide breaks down the most effective interventions for anxiety disorders, including CBT, exposure therapy, mindfulness,…

ICD-11 Updates for 2022

By Dr. October Boyles | November 23, 2022

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) has been the foundation for medical coding, clinical workflows and research across the world, but the current version is about 30…

How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services

By Dr. October Boyles | November 18, 2022

Deciding how much therapy costs can be challenging for even the most seasoned therapists. Counseling is a unique field. The value of your services is…

Effective Therapy Intake for Mental Health and Psychiatry Providers

By Dr. October Boyles | November 8, 2022

Effective Therapy Intake: A Guide to Successful Mental Health, Counseling & Psychiatry Intake The therapy intake session sets the tone for your entire clinical relationship.…

Therapist Shame and Documentation: How the Shame Spiral Keeps You Behind on Notes and Hating Documentation

By Miranda Palmer, LMFT | November 7, 2022

Therapist Shame and Documentation Let me start by saying this. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in regard to your documentation. Truly. Even if you…

Substance Abuse Notes: Real Progress Note Examples for Addiction Counselors

By Dr. October Boyles | October 26, 2022

Substance Abuse Notes: Example Progress Notes and Tips for Clinicians Effective substance abuse notes help clinicians document treatment progress, demonstrate medical necessity, and ensure continuity…

How to Write DAP Notes

By Dr. October Boyles | October 11, 2022

How to Write DAP Notes: Examples and Best Practices for Clinicians A DAP note is a clinical progress note format that organizes documentation into Data,…

CPT Code 96127: Billing Guide for Mental Health Reimbursement (2025)

By Fatima Davis | September 22, 2022

CPT Code 96127 Description: Billing, Documentation & Reimbursement Guide for Mental Health (2026) CPT code 96127 is a brief behavioral/emotional assessment code used when you…

How to Write Mental Health Progress Notes: Tips, Templates & Examples

By Dr. October Boyles | September 8, 2022

How to Write Mental Health Progress Notes + Examples and Templates Writing mental health progress notes is part of every session, but it can feel…

Couples Therapy Notes: Templates, Examples & Documentation Tips

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 24, 2022

How to Write Couples Therapy Notes (Templates, Examples, and Insurance Considerations) Writing effective couples therapy notes requires balancing clinical clarity, ethical documentation, and, when applicable.…