Resources for mental health professionals and other clinicians.
From Simple Notes to Powerful Treatment Plans: A Mental Health Documentation Guide
I know how overwhelming it feels to stare at a blank treatment plan template. You worry about missing crucial elements, getting documentation rejected, or having your supervisor request multiple revisions. Let’s transform that anxiety into confidence by building a treatment plan step by step. (more…)
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The Unofficial History of SimplePractice
SimplePractice is a practice management software used by therapists and wellness professionals to handle scheduling, billing, and client records. Initially designed for solo practitioners, it hasn’t been without its growing pains. What follows is the lesser-known yet essential history behind this influential product. (more…)
Measuring Depression with PHQ-9
The Patient Health Questionniare (PHQ-9) is a brief test/assessment which consists of nine items. Each item is scored 0 to 3, providing a 0 to 27 severity score. The PHQ-9 can be used as both a diagnostic module as well as a depression severity score. (more…)
Important Books for Private Practice Therapists
Starting up a private practice as a counselor or therapist can be overwhelming, intimidating, and often a huge financial risk. Taking steps to mitigate the dangers involved demands approaching things from a business perspective; the dilemma is that this is the anthesis of what we consider a genuine therapist should be. Finding a way to…
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