Author: Courtney Gardner, MSW
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Risk Assessment in Mental Health: A Complete Guide for Professionals
Mental health risk assessment is the systematic evaluation of whether someone…
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Motivational Interviewing: How to use it in Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is fundamentally about working alongside clients as they…
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Understanding Basics of Billing in Group Therapy (Everything You Need to Know)
Billing in group therapy involves understanding specific CPT codes, insurance requirements,…
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CPT Code 90849: Multiple-family Group Psychotherapy
The CPT Code 90849 is for multiple-family group psychotherapy, a form…
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Deciding Which Progress Note Format Type is Right for you
The right progress note format simplifies documentation, sharpens your clinical observations,…
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What is Exposure Hierarchy?
Exposure hierarchy, a structured, step-by-step plan that helps clients gradually face…
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HIPAA Compliant Online Forms
Using HIPAA compliant online forms is a critical but often overlooked…
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A Therapist’s Guide to the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale – Revised
The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale (RAADS-R) is a clinician-administered self-report…
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Interactive Complexity CPT Code 90785
CPT 90785 is an add-on code, which means it must be billed in…
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15 SOAP Note Examples and Templates (2025)
As a mental health professional, do you struggle to keep track…
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Trauma Symptom Checklist (TSC) for Children
Psychological trauma in children doesn’t always show up in the ways we…
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Treatment Plan for Gender Dysphoria (A Complete Guide)
The American Psychological Association defines Gender Dysphoria as severe distress that occurs when an individual’s gender identity is…
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Recognizing and Managing Manipulative Clients in Counseling
At some point or another, therapists learn how difficult it can be to work with…
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How to Empower and Motivate Clients in Therapy?
Have you ever felt frustrated when your clients hit a plateau,…
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CPT Code 90875
Incorrect Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code usage and documentation errors cost mental health care providers thousands of dollars annually. One of the most complex codes to bill correctly is CPT code…
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Trauma Narrative in Therapy and Examples
As mental health professionals, we understand the significant impact of trauma…
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Why is it Important to Individualize an Integrative Treatment Plan?
Do you often encounter clients who are dissatisfied with generic mental…
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How to Find Client Strengths In Therapy (with Examples)?
Do you ever feel stuck in a pattern with your clients,…
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Drug Abuse Treatment Plan (with Examples)
In this blog, we’re delving into the intricacies of crafting treatment…
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Therapy Termination: All You Need to Know
Have you ever thought about the importance of saying goodbye at…
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Neuropsychological Testing & Assessment
Have you ever stopped to ponder how your remarkable brain works?…
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How To Set Private Practice Fees?
Feeling overwhelmed about setting your fees? Whether you're an experienced therapist…
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CPT Code 96127 Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)
Feeling overwhelmed by the sea of CPT codes? Get ready to…
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Simplepractice Vs. Practice Better (A Detailed Comparison)
Starting your own practice is a significant and exciting milestone. However,…