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ICD-11 Updates for 2022

ICD-11 Updates for 2022

November 23, 2022 |

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) has been the foundation for medical coding, clinical workflows and research across the world, but the current version is about 30…

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How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services

How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services

November 18, 2022 |

Deciding how much therapy costs can be challenging for even the most seasoned therapists. Counseling is a unique field. The value of your services is…

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Conducting a Successful Intake With Your Clients

Conducting a Successful Intake With Your Clients

November 8, 2022 |

One of the most important interactions you have with clients is during your intake session. During this appointment, you build initial rapport, hear the client’s…

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Therapist Shame and Documentation

Therapist Shame and Documentation: How the Shame Spiral Keeps You Behind on Notes and Hating Documentation

November 7, 2022 |

Let me start by saying this. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in regard to your documentation. Truly. Even if you feel a pit in…

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Top 8 Things to Include in Your Substance Abuse Counseling Notes

Top 8 Things to Include in Your Substance Abuse Counseling Notes

October 26, 2022 |

Counseling notes are a key component of offering therapy services to your patients. These notes contain important information about your patient that allows you to…

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How to Write DAP Notes

How to Write DAP Notes

October 11, 2022 |

In psychotherapy, you’ll find many different types of progress notes. One popular approach uses data, assessment and plan (DAP) notes. They can help you organize…

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What Is CPT Code 96127 and How Does It Affect Your Income?

What Is CPT Code 96127 and How Does It Affect Your Income?

September 22, 2022 |

Brief behavioral assessments are a great way for behavioral health professionals and other clinicians to gauge risk and progress, but many of them don’t bill…

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How to Write Progress Notes

How to Write Progress Notes

September 8, 2022 |

As a therapist, progress notes are necessary for you to track your patient’s progress and ensure they are receiving effective treatment options. Progress notes contain…

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How to Write Couples Therapy Notes

How to Write Couples Therapy Notes

August 24, 2022 |

Couples counseling differs from individual therapy because instead of dealing with one person’s issues or addiction, you’re working through two individuals’ needs and how those…

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What Out-of-Network Clinicians Need to Know About Insurance

What Out-of-Network Clinicians Need to Know About Insurance

August 18, 2022 |

An out-of-network provider is a clinician who has not signed a contract with a certain insurance plan to provide behavioral health or health care services…

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