Legal Risks of Poor Documentation, and how Therapists can Protect Themselves
Documentation is a key component of therapeutic practice and ethical professional practice. Therapists have an obligation to…
Malpractice Insurance for Therapists – A Complete Guide
As a psychotherapist, it is critical to safeguard your practice and reputation as a competent clinician. The…
What is a Superbill? A Complete Guide
Understanding medical billing is essential for serving your clients effectively. One term you’ve likely encountered is the superbill—a…
Can You Be Double Licensed In LMHC and LMFT?
Can you be double licensed in LMHC and LMFT? By: Silvi Saxena, MBA, MSW, LSW, CCTP, OSW-C…
Can a Private Practice Be a Nonprofit?
Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health Care and Non-Profit Organisations When a mental health practitioner decides to…
Do I Need an LLC for Private Practice?
Starting a private practice involves handling several administrative tasks. This can seem daunting if you’re just starting…
Free Forms Needed for Counseling Private Practice
You’ve done it – you leaped private practice! Congratulations! It’s time to get organized and take your…
When Can a Therapist Break Confidentiality?
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship, offering clients a safe space to explore their most…
What are the Exceptions to Confidentiality in Counseling?
You've likely heard the term "patient confidentiality" before, but do you know what it means for you…
Can Psychotherapy Notes be Subpoenaed?
Receiving a subpoena is not something many mental health clinicians like to deal with. You may feel…
Private Practice Counseling Policies and Procedures
If you’re a mental health professional who owns a private practice, in your initial paperwork, you will…
Best Insurance Panels For Therapists
Congrats on making your dream come true! You’re now a therapist with your very own practice. But…
PHI in Psychotherapy Notes, What Information to Include & What to Not Include
If you’re a mental health professional, you might be familiar with writing progress notes after a psychotherapy…
PIPEDA: Data Protection Law in Canada for Organizations & Mental Health Clinicians
Mental health clinicians in Canada are responsible for handling sensitive information about their clients. It is essential…
Cures Act Psychotherapy Notes
The Cures Act (short for the 21st Century Cures Act) Psychotherapy Notes was signed into law in…
Medical Necessity: A Therapist’s Guide to Utilization Review, Authorizations & Documentation
As someone who’s worked on both sides of healthcare in the direct practice of psychotherapy as well…
Documenting Medical Necessity Mental Health
Medical necessity is an important part of documenting mental health treatment. Here’s why it matters. What is…
Mental Health Insurance Denials
If you’re a business owner or practitioner delivering outpatient psychotherapy or counseling services, you’re probably well-versed in…
HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to Mental Health
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of…
Mental Health Records Release to Patient
Mental health records are generally protected by state and federal privacy laws. These laws vary from state…
Writing Therapy Progress Notes For Insurance
As a therapist, you know that documentation is an essential part of your job. Not only do…
Medicare Psychotherapy Documentation Requirements
As a psychotherapist, you understand that accurate and thorough notes are essential to provide great patient care….
How to keep psychotherapy notes in a HIPAA-compliant manner?
It’s no secret that therapists have to take careful notes during sessions with patients. But did you…
HIPAA Compliant Note-Taking App
Keep Your Patients’ Notes Private and Secure In the past, therapists had no choice but to keep…