Within a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic transformed nearly every therapy practice into a telehealth provider. Therapists were forced to quickly adapt to this new way of seeing clients. The learning curve was steep and the change happened at

Cognitive processing therapy, or CPT, is a research-supported treatment used to help individuals with trauma histories. It emphasizes how negative or incorrect thoughts about past trauma can fuel powerful secondary emotions that keep clients trapped in a negative spiral. This

Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of a strong working relationship between a therapist and client. A client’s understanding that their therapist will protect their privacy by not revealing the contents of therapy sessions encourages the sharing of intensely-personal thoughts,

Books are one of the best ways to connect with practitioners, researchers, and others who have knowledge and insight to help you as you work with clients. We’re avid readers ourselves, and we’ve found several books to be especially beneficial.

That the teenage years occupy a unique space in the stages of human development. These years are usually defined by exploration and risk, along with the struggle to solidify a sense of identity. If presented with a time machine, few

In order to build a sustainable practice, therapists must be a jack-of-all-trades. While you may get help from an administrative assistant, a billing specialist, and others who can handle various tasks, it’s important to have a basic understanding of each

As a therapist, you may find the billing and claims submission process cumbersome. And for good reason: billing is complex due to the requirements of insurance companies that want detailed justification for the services you’re providing. In addition to the

Billing for mental health services can be complex. You have to remember to include all applicable diagnoses codes, provide adequate documentation, and use accurate CPT codes for the mental health services you’re providing. There are rules and regulations surrounding documentation

CPT, ICD-10, DSM-5, oh my! With so many different types of code sets, how do you know which to use when? The ICD-10 and DSM-5 are particularly confusing since they each include mental health diagnostic codes, and in the newest