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    Ethics Consult What can I do when my clients tell me about their prior therapists' bad behavior?

    Ethics Consult: What to Do When Clients Speak Negatively About Prior Therapists

    Dear Ethics Consult, Most of my clients aren’t in therapy for the first time. They’re frequent fliers.  Usually their stories … Continued

    A therapist studies the difference between progress notes vs psychotherapy notes

    Progress Notes Vs. Psychotherapy Notes

    One of the most popular questions we get asked is, “What is the difference between Progress Notes and Psychotherapy Notes?” Read this post to find out!

    A therapist in his office uses his electronic tablet to look at the list of top mental health ICD-10 Codes for the year

    Most Frequently Used Mental Health ICD-10 Codes 2022

    To gain insight into U.S. health trends, SimplePractice identified the 20 most common ICD-10 codes in 2022 used by mental … Continued

    A therapist makes edits to her no show cancellation policy template

    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

    This female prelicensed therapist is noticing some warning signs in the posted jobs for prelicensed therapists.

    Jobs for Prelicensed Therapists—Warning Signs to Watch Out For

    You may see plenty of potential employers posting jobs for prelicensed therapists.  But, as a prelicensed therapist seeking a position, … Continued

    A clock hangs on the wall with a section colored yellow, showing the time in a session that can bill using the 8 minute rule.

    Understanding the Medicare 8 Minute Rule

    If you bill Medicare in your private practice, you already know there’s a lot to consider to make sure you’re … Continued

    A panel of two women and two men are in conversation on a stage in front of an audience about the state of mental health in America at SimplePractice headquarters in California

    Clinician Conversation Reveals the State of Therapy and Mental Health in America

    A growing number of Americans need access to quality mental health care, however many clinicians are overwhelmed.  As a practice … Continued

    Working with clients via teletherapy when they travel across state lines

    Can a Therapist Do Telehealth Across State Lines?

    Modern society is incredibly mobile. Our therapy clients may cross state lines to travel for work, visit family, go away … Continued

    An abstract design that indicates ethics consult about children of divorce

    Ethics Consult: Child Custody and Parental Visitation

    Dear Ethics Consult, If my nine year-old minor client who is a child of divorce does not want to visit … Continued

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