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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, Compared (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? (2026)

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 2026 | EMR for Therapists

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 Therapy for Anxiety: Clinician’s Guide + Treatment Plans

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | August 28, 2025

Treatment Strategies ACT Therapy for Anxiety: Interventions & Treatment Plans A clinician’s guide to what the evidence says, twelve session-ready interventions, and a worked ACT…

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 for Behavioral Health (2026)

By Dr. October Boyles | August 20, 2025

Joint Commission Compliance for Behavioral Health: Standards, Checklist, and Survey Prep More than 3,500 behavioral health and human services organizations in the United States hold…

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…