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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…