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The stories demystifying the business side of private practice.

Medicare for mental health services
Are you a mental health clinician with questions about Medicare for mental health services? Many therapists (and clients) often ask: … Continued

Preventing mental health insurance claim denials
For clinicians in private practice, mental health insurance claim denials can significantly impact your revenue and practice sustainability. This article … Continued

Why a no-show and cancellation policy is essential for therapists
Wondering whether you need a no-show and cancellation policy with your therapy clients? You’re not alone. If I were to … Continued

How to get a raise (in your insurance reimbursement rate)
In my work consulting with therapists regarding insurance issues, the majority of clinicians’ complaints are about their insurance reimbursement rates. … Continued

How to build your private practice with referrals
Referrals are fundamental for therapists in private practice. And understanding how to manage and identify your referral sources is essential. … Continued

What do counselor and therapist abbreviations in titles stand for?
Wondering about those letters—the counselor, therapist abbreviations, and psychologist abbreviations—that appear after your behavioral health colleagues’ names on their therapist … Continued

The ethics of ChatGPT and AI in mental health
Should people be using AI in therapy? What is chatbot therapy? Is there an AI therapist? Are people really using … Continued

How are ICD and CPT codes different—and why are they important?
ICD codes and CPT codes are two of the most important coding systems to understand in the healthcare billing process. … Continued

The pros and cons of online appointment booking
There’s a lot of debate in the therapist community about online booking and whether or not clinicians should enable online … Continued

How therapists use AI and ChatGPT to tackle admin work
Since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, I’ve been exploring AI (artificial intelligence) applications specifically for therapists in private practice to … Continued