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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…

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…

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…

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,…

EHR for Small Behavioral Health Practices | 2026 Guide

By Andrew Holderied | July 17, 2025

EHR for Small Behavioral Health Practices: What to Look for in 2026 An EHR for a small behavioral health practice is a cloud-based documentation and…

Money Dysmorphia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

By Dr. October Boyles | July 8, 2025

Money Dysmorphia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Money dysmorphia is a distorted perception of one’s financial situation that can cause people to feel…