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Substance Abuse Notes: Real Progress Note Examples for Addiction Counselors
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…
DAP Notes: Format, Examples & Free Template
DAP Notes: How to Write Them, With Examples, Template & Best Practices A DAP note is a clinical progress note format that organizes documentation into…
CPT Code 96127: Billing Guide for Mental Health Reimbursement (2025)
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…
Mental Health Progress Notes: 10 Examples and 5 Templates | ICANotes
Documentation Mental Health Progress Notes: 10 Examples and 5 Templates A practical guide to what belongs in a behavioral health progress note, with five copy-ready…
Couples Therapy Notes: Templates, Examples & Documentation Tips
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.…
Out-of-Network Reimbursement: What Providers Need to Know
Out-of-Network Reimbursement for Behavioral Health Providers Quick Definition An out-of-network provider is a clinician who does not have a contract with a client’s insurance plan.…
Recent DSM-5-TR Updates
Recent DSM-5-TR Updates As a behavioral health professional, it’s essential to stay up-to-date on changes to the DSM-5 to diagnose patients accurately and help them…
Which EHR Is Right for My Practice?
An electronic health record (EHR) underpins the many tasks in healthcare practices, from recording progress notes to billing patients. Since practices have so much to…
Types of Therapy Notes: Formats, Examples & Templates
Types of Therapy Notes: Formats, Examples & Templates Therapy notes are essential for documenting client care, supporting medical necessity, and protecting clinicians from audits and…
6 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Medical Transcribing Services
6 Reasons Why You Should AvoidMedical Transcribing Services Amidst record rates of burnout in healthcare, some practices have turned to medical transcription services to ease…
Is Telehealth the New Norm?
Due to widespread lockdowns aimed at reducing the risk of community transmission of COVID-19, clinics across the world scrambled to find an effective way to…
ABA Therapy for ADHD: Strategies to Improve Focus & Behavior
ABA Therapy for ADHD: Practical Strategies to Strengthen Focus & Behavior Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy offers an effective treatment approach for children with ADHD,…
Life Skills Group Activities for Adults: Ideas, Topics & Therapy Exercises
Life Skills Activities for Adults in Group Therapy (Examples + Session Ideas) This blog post explores a variety of engaging life skills activities designed for…
Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES
Behavioral health providers are no strangers to collaboration and patient file exchanges. Whether you were looking for another therapist’s help on a case or had…
Couples Therapy Techniques, Ground Rules, and Interventions
Couples Therapy Techniques, Ground Rules & Interventions for Therapists Discover practical couples therapy techniques, interventions, and session ground rules that can improve outcomes for couples…