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Anxiety Treatment Plan: Goals, SMART Objectives & Examples [2026]

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 3, 2025

How to Write a Treatment Plan for Anxiety: Goals, Objectives and Real Examples A well-structured anxiety treatment plan is the foundation of effective clinical care…

7 EHR Problems and How to Fix Them

By Sanjiv Patel | December 1, 2025

7 EHR Problems and How to Fix Them in Mental Health Practices EHRs are designed to streamline documentation, enhance coordination, and improve outcomes. But for…

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…

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…

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…

Political Obsession Disorder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

By Don Morrison | October 24, 2025

Political Obsession Disorder: How to Recognize and Treat an Unhealthy Obsession with Politics Political obsession disorder is a pattern of excessive preoccupation with political news,…

Golden Thread Documentation in Mental Health: Complete Guide

By Sharon Miller | October 20, 2025

Golden Thread Documentation in Mental Health: What It Is and How to Maintain It Golden thread documentation connects a client’s intake assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan,…

8 Best EHRs for Mental Health Private Practice (2026)

By Sanjiv Patel | October 16, 2025

The 8 Best EHRs for Mental Health Private Practices in 2026 Finding the right EHR software can completely change how you run your practice. The…

Self-Harm Treatment Plan: Goals, Interventions & Safety

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | October 13, 2025

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

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…

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…

Behavioral Health Billing Metrics & KPIs: Essential RCM Benchmarks for 2026

By Fatima Davis | September 24, 2025

Behavioral Health Billing Metrics & KPIs: The Benchmarks Every Practice Should Know in 2026 Behavioral health billing metrics are among the most important operational metrics…

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…

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…

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…