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Concerned family, including parents, adult children, and grandchildren, gathered around a woman in distress, illustrating the impact of addiction on every generation.

Addiction and Family Systems: Understanding Roles and Recovery

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | November 17, 2025

Addiction and Family Systems: How Clinicians Can Support the Whole Family Addiction and family systems are deeply interconnected. When substance use destabilizes a household, family…

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Behavioral health professional reviewing electronic health record options on computer, comparing EHR and EMR systems for practice management and care coordination.

EHR vs EMR: Key Differences

By Sanjiv Patel | November 5, 2025

EHR vs EMR: What’s the Difference? An EMR is a digital version of a paper chart used in a single practice. An EHR includes that…

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Counselor using treatment planning software on computer to track client outcomes and therapy progress measures, demonstrating measurement-based care in behavioral health.

Treatment Planning in Counseling: What It Is and How Software Improves It

By Dr. October Boyles | October 30, 2025

Treatment Planning in Counseling: Why Software That Tracks Outcomes Matters Effective treatment planning in counseling depends on tools that link goals to measurable progress. ICANotes…

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How to Help Clients With Political Obsession Disorder

By Don Morrison | October 24, 2025

Political Obsession Disorder: How to Support Clients with an Unhealthy Obsession with Politics Political obsession disorder is an emerging mental health concern in today’s hyper-polarized…

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Therapist documenting a client session on a laptop, symbolizing the golden thread in mental health documentation that links assessment, treatment planning, and progress notes.

Golden Thread Documentation for Mental Health Clinicians

By Sharon Miller | October 20, 2025

The Golden Thread in Mental Health Documentation: How to Keep Your Clinical Story Seamless and Defensible Maintaining consistent, high-quality clinical documentation can feel like walking…

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Laptop displaying ICANotes Behavioral Health EHR dashboard with clinical note tracking

Best EHR for Mental Health Private Practice

By Sanjiv Patel | October 16, 2025

The Best EHRs for Mental Health Private Practices in 2025 Finding the right EHR can completely change how you run your practice. The best systems…

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Self-Harm Treatment Plan: Interventions & Goals

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | October 13, 2025

Creating a Self-Harm Treatment Plan: Interventions and Goals That Support Healing and Safety A self harm treatment plan outlines assessment findings, measurable goals, and evidence-based…

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ICANotes vs SimplePractice: Which EHR Fits Behavioral Health Best?

By Sandy Crowley | October 8, 2025

ICANotes vs SimplePractice: Which EHR Is Built for Behavioral Health Clinicians? Choosing the right EHR can make or break your clinical workflow. Both ICANotes and…

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Therapist using ICANotes therapy notes software to complete a progress note in minutes

Best Therapy Notes Software & EMR for Therapists | ICANotes

By Sanjiv Patel | September 30, 2025

Best Therapy Notes Software & EMR: Why Therapists Choose ICANotes Looking for the best therapy notes software and EMR for therapists? ICANotes is a behavioral…

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Practice owner analyzing behavioral health billing KPIs

Behavioral Health Billing Metrics & KPIs: Best Practices for 2025 RCM Success

By Fatima Davis | September 24, 2025

Behavioral Health Billing Metrics and KPIs Every Practice Should Track in 2025 Tracking the right behavioral health billing metrics is essential for protecting revenue and…

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ICANotes vs Valant: Best Affordable Behavioral Health EHR for Groups

By Sanjiv Patel | September 16, 2025

ICANotes vs Valant: The Best Behavioral Health EHR for Groups Comparing ICANotes vs Valant? This overview helps behavioral health group practices choose the right EHR…

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How to Write a Clinical Summary for Mental Health (Examples & Templates)

By Dr. October Boyles | September 12, 2025

How to Write a Clinical Summary for Mental Health (Examples & Templates) This guide walks you through exactly how to write a clinical summary for…

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A client with an anxiety disorder receiving ACT therapy

ACT for Anxiety Disorders: A Practical Guide for Clinicians

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | August 28, 2025

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety: A Clinician’s Guide to Building Psychological Flexibility This article shows how to turn ACT principles into steady, values-driven change…

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How to Write Psychotherapy Notes: What to Include & Skip

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 22, 2025

How to Create a Psychotherapy Note (Step-by-Step Guide) Mental health professionals have many details to remember about many different clients. Some therapists might see over…

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Joint Commission Compliance Roadmap for Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | August 20, 2025

How Joint Commission Compliance Protects Patient Safety This article offers a clear, practical roadmap to understanding and achieving Joint Commission compliance, specifically tailored for behavioral…

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