Author: Marissa Moore, LPC, LCPC


  • F43.23: 2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code for Adjustment Disorder

    F43.23: 2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code for Adjustment Disorder

    In the US healthcare system, F43.23 is a specific code used for billing…

  • Improving Note-Taking for Neurodivergent Mental Health Professionals

    Improving Note-Taking for Neurodivergent Mental Health Professionals

    Note-taking can be a tedious process for many mental health professionals.…

  • ADHD and Progress Notes: Strategies and Tools for Therapists

    ADHD and Progress Notes: Strategies and Tools for Therapists

    Imagine you’ve had a long day, and your practice is full.…

  • 15 BEST Mental health Progress Note Templates & Examples

    15 BEST Mental health Progress Note Templates & Examples

    Writing progress notes may be a dreaded part of your day…

  • What are DAP Notes & How to Write them?

    What are DAP Notes & How to Write them?

    How to Write DAP Notes There are a variety of methods…

  • Therapeutic Alliance: A Complete Guide

    Therapeutic Alliance: A Complete Guide

    Mental health clinicians use various therapeutic modalities to help treat their…

  • 90853 CPT Code: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)

    90853 CPT Code: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)

    CPT codes are numbers used to reimburse specific mental health services.…

  • Can Psychotherapy Notes be Subpoenaed?

    Can Psychotherapy Notes be Subpoenaed?

    Receiving a subpoena is not something many mental health clinicians like…

  • Private Practice Counseling Policies and Procedures

    Private Practice Counseling Policies and Procedures

    If you’re a mental health professional who owns a private practice,…

  • DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD

    DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has a…

  • 90791 CPT Code: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)

    90791 CPT Code: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)

    If you’re a mental health professional, billing can be overwhelming. It’s…

  • CPT Code 90834: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)

    CPT Code 90834: Complete Description (+Reimbursement Details 2025)

    When you write psychotherapy notes, you often have to bill a code…

  • A List of Best Resources to Find Free or Low-Cost Ceus for Counselors

    A List of Best Resources to Find Free or Low-Cost Ceus for Counselors

    Being a therapist can be a costly expense. If you’re a…

  • PHI in Psychotherapy Notes, What Information to Include & What to Not Include

    PHI in Psychotherapy Notes, What Information to Include & What to Not Include

    If you’re a mental health professional, you might be familiar with…

  • Hiring Therapists: How to Build and Retain a Strong Team

    Hiring Therapists: How to Build and Retain a Strong Team

    If you’re the owner of a mental health practice and need…

  • Note-taking Solutions for Therapists With Vision Impairments or Carpal Tunnel

    Note-taking Solutions for Therapists With Vision Impairments or Carpal Tunnel

    Physical limitations can cause a variety of challenges with note-taking for mental…

  • Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Therapists with Dyslexia

    Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Therapists with Dyslexia

    Writing notes can be time-consuming and daunting if you’re a mental…

  • Anxiety & Progress Notes for Therapists: Overcoming Challenges & Effective Strategies

    Anxiety & Progress Notes for Therapists: Overcoming Challenges & Effective Strategies

    Mental health professionals have many standards they have to follow when…

  • Contact (service) Note: Documenting Between-Session Communication

    Contact (service) Note: Documenting Between-Session Communication

    If you’re a mental health clinician, there will be times when…

  • Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals: How to Keep Growing in Your Practice

    Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals: How to Keep Growing in Your Practice

    If you’re a therapist or mental health professional, you’re required by…

  • Goal Setting in Counseling and Therapy

    Goal Setting in Counseling and Therapy

    Mental health professionals must document goals in their treatment plans and progress notes.…

  • Starting a Private Practice in Counseling Checklist: Essential Tools for New Therapist

    Starting a Private Practice in Counseling Checklist: Essential Tools for New Therapist

    If you’re considering starting a private practice in the mental health…

  • PIE Notes Mental Health (With Examples)

    PIE Notes Mental Health (With Examples)

    Mental health documentation is an essential aspect of psychotherapy sessions. Documentation helps…

  • Self-Care Tips for  Psychotherapists, Therapists & Counselors: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

    Self-Care Tips for  Psychotherapists, Therapists & Counselors: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

    Self-care for therapists should be essential if you’re a full-time professional.…