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Couples Therapy CPT Code Guide: How to Bill Correctly

By Fatima Davis | July 7, 2023

Couples Therapy CPT Code and Billing Guide Billing for couples therapy can be confusing, especially when it comes to selecting the correct CPT code and…

Clinician Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and How to Overcome It

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 16, 2023

Understanding Clinician Imposter Syndrome: How Therapists Can Overcome Self-Doubt Imposter syndrome is remarkably common among mental health clinicians and often shows up as perfectionism, comparison,…

Managing Violent and Aggressive Behavior: Strategies for Mental Health Professionals

By Dr. October Boyles | May 12, 2023

Learning about different emotional behaviors and mental health conditions on your path to becoming a therapist certainly makes it easier to help understand and diagnose…

Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes

By Dr. October Boyles | April 28, 2023

Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Health Progress Notes Need practical guidance for documenting therapeutic interventions in your progress notes? This guide offers clear strategies you can…

Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | April 21, 2023

Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health You probably didn’t start a career in mental health because you love charting, but unfortunately, it’s a…

Self-Esteem Worksheets

By Dr. October Boyles | April 14, 2023

Self-Esteem Worksheets As a therapist or behavioral healthcare clinician, you may counsel many patients with low self-esteem or self-confidence. Patients with depression or anxiety are…

Legal and Liability Issues in Suicide Care for Clinicians

By Dr. October Boyles | April 7, 2023

Suicide Risk: Documentation, Duty to Warn, and Foreseeability Effective suicide risk care balances patient safety, confidentiality, and your legal duties. This guide explains how foreseeability…

Assessing & Managing Suicidal Ideation in Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | March 28, 2023

Assessing and Managing Suicidal Ideation in Behavioral Health Practice Behavioral health clinicians face the difficult yet vital task of assessing and documenting suicide risk. This…

Mental Health Documentation Guidelines & Cheat Sheet

By Dr. October Boyles | March 3, 2023

Mental Health Documentation Best Practices: Guidelines & Cheat Sheet In behavioral health and therapy, strong mental health documentation is more than record-keeping – it’s the…

Completing a PRP Intake

By Dr. October Boyles | February 24, 2023

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness – and many experience severe symptoms. While…

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

By Dr. October Boyles | February 3, 2023

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline In 2020, a death by suicide occurred every 11 minutes in the United States. In 2021, this average increased by 4%, amounting to 47,646…

How to Transition From Insurance to Private Pay

By Dr. October Boyles | January 27, 2023

Therapists and counselors dealing with insurance companies often spend too much time writing notes and completing documentation to file claims and get reimbursed. In a…

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools for Clinicians: GAD-7, BAI, & More

By Dr. October Boyles | January 20, 2023

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools Used by Mental Health Professionals Anxiety affects millions of individuals, making accurate assessment essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Mental health…

How to Prevent Documentation Errors in Healthcare

By Dr. October Boyles | January 17, 2023

For better or worse, documentation is a significant part of every clinical workflow. When done right, providers stay on the same page and get a…

How to Write a Grief Treatment Plan

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | December 29, 2022

How to Write a Grief Treatment Plan: Goals, Objectives, and Examples A grief treatment plan is a structured, clinician-led framework that supports clients through their…