Angela M. Doel, Psychotherapist, Author at Blog For Therapist

Using Wiley Treatment Planners (A Complete Guide for Therapists)

Therapists often seek tools that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their practices. Wiley Treatment Planners, a series of resources developed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., stands out as…

Tools, Treatment Plans

Tools

EHR/EMR Evaluation Checklist

Evaluating an electronic health record system requires a structured approach considering various factors, from system features to implementation processes and organizational needs. In this blog, you will find a detailed…

Tools

Notes

Clinical Documentation Examples

Clinical documents are essential for psychotherapists to maintain organized and confidential records of their clients' treatment and progress. Clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation supports mental health professionals in providing better…

Notes

Private Practice

A Therapist’s Guide to Build and Manage a Client Waitlist

In mental healthcare, the demand for therapy and counseling services often surpasses the availability of practitioners, leading to the creation of client waitlists. Managing a waitlist can present challenges in…

Private Practice

Billing & Insurance

Top Billed Mental Health CPT Codes in 2024

Figuring out the complexities of mental health billing requires a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the most current CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes. These codes are important for therapists and…

Billing & Insurance

Notes

What is Assessment in Soap Note (How to Write it)?

SOAP note is a standardized method mental health professionals use to document and organize information gathered during client sessions. SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, which are the…

Notes

Therapy Techniques

Walk and Talk Therapy: A Therapist’s Guide

Mental health professionals understand that therapy must be tailored to meet each client's unique needs. This often involves exploring different methods and techniques while remaining adaptable and ready to refine…

Therapy Techniques

Legal & Compliance

When Can a Therapist Break Confidentiality?

Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship, offering clients a safe space to explore their most intimate thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or exposure. Confidentiality is foundational…

Legal & Compliance

Notes

How to Write the Objective in SOAP Notes?

SOAP notes are a widely adopted method of progress note documentation used by mental health professionals to write down and organize information clearly, concisely, and systematically. The SOAP method offers…

Notes

Billing & Insurance

CPT Code 90846: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2024)

Description Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Code 90846 is used within mental and behavioral health services to denote a specific type of therapeutic interaction. This code is important in the coding…

Billing & Insurance