Author: Ann Dypiangco, LCSW

Ann Dypiangco, LCSW is a mental health therapist and tech enthusiast who specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma. With a master’s degree from Boston College, Ann has extensive training in psycho-sensory techniques such as EMDR and Havening. She is licensed in California and runs a small virtual practice. Ann is passionate about the intersection of technology and mental health and is excited about how AI and the metaverse will transform the industry.

How to Write a Biopsychosocial Assessment (With Template) – Mentalyc

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Have you ever stared at a blank screen, wondering how to even begin a new client’s biopsychosocial (BPS) assessment? You’re not alone. Many therapists across the U.S. say that this report is the single most overwhelming piece of clinical documentation. Unlike progress notes such as GIRP or SOAP notes, which are brief and tied to […]

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Efficiently Documenting Symptoms & Diagnosis: Steps, Benefits, & Tips for Therapists

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As a therapist, your primary focus is to provide adequate care, maintain a strong therapeutic bond, and emotionally support your patients through their difficulties. Chances are, you are a people person. Not a paper person. But for every client you care for comes a duty to keep a chart with well-crafted clinical documentation. An essential aspect […]

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What are Family Therapy Notes & How to Write Them?

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Family therapists are the superheroes of the therapeutic world. They therapeutically join with multiple people in a room, many of whom are at odds with each other, while facilitating complex interventions that allow family members to feel seen, heard, and equally challenged. All with the agility of Spiderman, swinging from rooftop to rooftop, or in […]

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Difference in Note-taking Among Mental Health Professionals

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Mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors receive different training in their unique approaches to providing mental health care. However, they share a few things in common: the need for client charts with thorough clinical documentation and the mandate to keep client information and services […]

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Ann Dypiangco, LCSW
Conducting a Comprehensive Mental Status Exam: Tips and Techniques

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The mental status examination (MSE) is a crucial tool used by mental health professionals to assess a patient’s current psychological state. It’s a structured evaluation that goes beyond just symptoms and delves into the patient’s overall behavioral and cognitive functioning. The MSE also aids psychotherapists, social workers, and psychiatrists in finding an accurate diagnosis, monitoring […]

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Discharge (Termination) Notes: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Clients

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Therapists don’t stop caring about their clients when services end. We continue to hold them in our hearts, root for them from afar, and want to provide the best possible transition out of treatment as a way for our care to have a long-lasting positive impact. The end of therapy is a critical stage in […]

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