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What is teletherapy? Teletherapy definition

What Is Teletherapy?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 29, 2020

Teletherapy is becoming a booming practice. The current demand for teletherapy and other types of telehealth solutions is so high, providers who offer these services…

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Billing Pitfalls and Challenges for Mental Health Clinicians

Billing Pitfalls for Mental Health Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 19, 2020

As a mental health clinician, you may have faced billing issues that add stress to your professional life. In comparison to other health care professionals,…

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Top Reasons Behavioral Health Professionals Get Sued

Top 5 Reasons Behavioral Health Professionals Get Sued

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 3, 2020

The role of a behavioral health professional comes with a significant amount of responsibility. You are in a position to affect positive change in the…

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EHR and Social Media: Do They Belong Together?

EHR and Social Media: Do They Belong Together?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 28, 2020

Social media has become a regular part of life. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of American adults use some form of social media,…

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How Helpful and Accurate Are Online Psychological Evaluations?

How Helpful and Accurate Are Online Psychological Evaluations?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 20, 2020

Accurate mental health diagnosis is the cornerstone of successful behavioral health practice. The process typically occurs in three phases. First, the clinician gathers detailed information…

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How to Increase Client Communication

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 15, 2020

Effective communication is central to the client-therapist relationship. It’s the underlying theory behind talk therapy. If you’re having trouble getting through to a client or…

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How to Make Your Practice Virtual

How to Make Your Practice Virtual

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 13, 2020

How to Make Your Therapy Practice Virtual [2020 Guide] The use and acceptance of virtual therapy have grown significantly over recent years. According to a…

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How Technology Affects Mental Health Therapy

How Technology Affects Mental Health Therapy

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 5, 2020

As the stigma surrounding mental health continues to erode, people are discussing the topic more openly, and they are more willing to seek therapy. Modern…

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How COVID-19 Coronavirus is Impacting Mental Health

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Mental Health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed lives around the world in a matter of months. Early studies about COVID-19 suggest a substantial negative impact on individuals’ mental…

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what is a billflash statement

What Is a BillFlash Statement?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 30, 2020

Is the billing process of your mental or behavioral health practice tedious and time-consuming? Are you looking for a way to streamline the billing and…

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Impact on Your Therapy Practice

COVID-19 and Your Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 28, 2020

In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the focus is on general health care, but behavioral health is another crucial field that may be struggling…

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How to reduce client turnover rate in your therapy practice

How to Reduce Your Client Turnover Rate

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 22, 2020

The struggle to retain clients is something most mental and behavioral health professionals have in common. Consistency in attendance among your clients is necessary for…

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Strategies to Gain More Clients for Your Practice

Seven Strategies to Gain More Clients for Your Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 17, 2020

When you are part of a small or growing mental health practice, finding new patients can be a challenge. You’ll need to learn how to…

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What are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Why are They Important?

What Are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Why Are They Important? 

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 10, 2020

When we seek to improve health in America, we usually look at the healthcare system. However, health in the U.S. is impacted by more factors…

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How to Minimize Client No-Shows in your Therapy Practice

How to Minimize No-Shows in Your Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 1, 2020

No-shows can be a source of frustration for therapists or clinicians of any practice. When a patient doesn’t show up to an appointment, you lose…

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