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

Borderline Personality Disorder DSM-5: Criteria for Diagnosis

Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding the DSM-5-TR Criteria for Diagnosis Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an often misunderstood, complex mental health condition that involves instability in how individuals relate to others,…

Diagnosing

F43.1 2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code for PTSD

ICD-10 Code for PTSD Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event or emotionally or physically harmful…

Diagnosing

DSM-5 Criteria for PTSD Diagnosis

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after someone has experienced a traumatic event. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text…

Diagnosing

Generalized Anxiety Disorder DSM-5: Criteria for Diagnosis

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s characterized by excessive worry, fear, and anxiety regarding events and activities such as work,…

Diagnosing

Treatment Plans

EMDR Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) emerged as a powerful and evidence-based therapeutic approach for trauma resolution and various other mental health conditions. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the…

Treatment Plans

Notes Supervision & Education

Supervision Notes: Documenting and Enhancing Clinical Practice

Supervision is widely recognized as a cornerstone of a psychotherapist's professional development and the delivery of high-quality clinical care. It provides a unique opportunity for therapists to engage in a…

Notes, Supervision & Education

Private Practice

Setting up a Counseling Business From Home

Starting a counseling business from home allows you to provide virtual or in-person therapy to clients while maintaining a flexible work-life balance. In recent years, telehealth has gained popularity, enabling…

Private Practice

Notes

Tools and Strategies for Accurate Clinical Assessment

Accurate clinical assessments are of paramount importance in the mental health field. Clinical assessment and diagnostic accuracy serve as the foundation for understanding and addressing clients’ mental health concerns. When…

Notes