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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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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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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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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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Top Behavioral Health EHR Challenges in 2025

By Dr. October Boyles | August 14, 2025

Biggest Behavioral Health EHR Challenges Clinicians Will Face in 2025 If you’re a mental health clinician preparing for the road ahead, this blog post is…

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Best EHR for Psychiatrists: 7 Reasons Psychiatrists Choose ICANotes in 2025

By Dr. October Boyles | August 7, 2025

7 Reasons Psychiatrists Trust ICANotes for Streamlined Notes, Prescribing, and Outcomes Measurement Psychiatrists spend up to 35 percent of their day on documentation. A Software Advice reviewer…

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Mastering CMS Compliance in Mental Health: What Auditors Really Want to See

By Dr. October Boyles | July 30, 2025

Mastering CMS Compliance in Mental Health: What Auditors Really Want to See CMS compliance is a top concern for behavioral health clinicians navigating the complexities…

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Best Mental Health Patient Portal Features in 2025

By Sanjiv Patel | July 24, 2025

Best Mental Health Patient Portal Features in 2025 A secure, user-friendly patient portal is now essential for behavioral health practices-not just to meet client expectations,…

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