Author: Courtney Gardner, MSW


  • Open-Ended Questions in Counseling

    Open-Ended Questions in Counseling

    Do you ever feel like you're playing 20 Questions with your…

  • TheraPlatform vs TherapyNotes: A Comprehensive Comparison

    TheraPlatform vs TherapyNotes: A Comprehensive Comparison

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by mountains of paperwork and struggling to…

  • Private Practice vs. Agency Counseling

    Private Practice vs. Agency Counseling

    As a mental health professional, deciding whether to work in a…

  • How to Start a Private Practice in California?

    How to Start a Private Practice in California?

    Are you considering starting your own private practice in California? Join…

  • Starting Your Own Practice as a BCBA

    Starting Your Own Practice as a BCBA

    Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) ready for a…

  • Tips for Supervising MFT Interns in Mental Health Private Practice

    Tips for Supervising MFT Interns in Mental Health Private Practice

    Are you ready to start an exciting journey as a supervisor…

  • 30 Best Group Therapy Activities

    30 Best Group Therapy Activities

    In mental health therapy, creating a supportive environment is important, especially…

  • Naming your Therapy Private Practice (Tips and Strategies)

    Naming your Therapy Private Practice (Tips and Strategies)

    Choosing the perfect name for your therapy practice is more than…

  • Telepsychiatry (Telemental Health)

    Telepsychiatry (Telemental Health)

    Telemedicine has made it possible to access healthcare services from the…

  • The 8-Minute Rule (with Cheat Sheet)

    The 8-Minute Rule (with Cheat Sheet)

    In therapy, ensuring that you are appropriately compensated for your time…

  • Doorknob Confession

    Doorknob Confession

    Imagine this: you're wrapping up a counseling session when your client…

  • Icd 10 Code for Autism 2025: F84.0

    Icd 10 Code for Autism 2025: F84.0

    Have you ever wondered what the ICD-10 code for autism covers?…

  • Free Forms Needed for Counseling Private Practice

    Free Forms Needed for Counseling Private Practice

    You’ve done it – you leaped private practice! Congratulations! It’s time…

  • Client vs Patient (Do therapists have patients or clients?)

    Client vs Patient (Do therapists have patients or clients?)

    You have patients, right? Or do you have clients? As a…

  • Psychometric Test (A Complete Guide)

    Psychometric Test (A Complete Guide)

    Have you ever been curious about the secrets behind those tricky…

  • Therapeutic Relationship

    Therapeutic Relationship

    Exploring the Dynamics of Therapeutic Relationships Have you ever pondered the…

  • How to Make Therapy Sessions More Productive and Effective?

    How to Make Therapy Sessions More Productive and Effective?

    As a mental health professional, your dedication to helping others and…

  • Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)

    Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)

    The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) is a cornerstone tool for…

  • Occupational Therapy Assessments List (Mental Health)

    Occupational Therapy Assessments List (Mental Health)

    Curious about how occupational therapists assess and treat mental health conditions?…

  • Daily Living Activities – 20 (DLA-20)

    Daily Living Activities – 20 (DLA-20)

    Are you looking to revolutionize your client assessments? Introducing the Daily…

  • CMS Psychotherapy Documentation Requirements

    CMS Psychotherapy Documentation Requirements

    As a mental health pro, your main focus is to help…

  • Occupational Therapy Goals & Examples (Adults and Children)

    Occupational Therapy Goals & Examples (Adults and Children)

    What strategies do you have in mind to engage your clients…

  • Pediatric SOAP Notes (With Examples and Template)

    Pediatric SOAP Notes (With Examples and Template)

    You won’t believe the transformation your SOAP notes will undergo when…

  • What are the Exceptions to Confidentiality in Counseling?

    What are the Exceptions to Confidentiality in Counseling?

    You've likely heard the term "patient confidentiality" before, but do you…