Category: Therapy Documentation


  • Psychiatric Nursing Notes (Psych Mental Health Nurse Note Example Included)

    Psychiatric Nursing Notes (Psych Mental Health Nurse Note Example Included)

    So… What Are Psychiatric Nursing Notes? Basically, psychiatric nursing notes stand as the…

  • 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…

  • Conducting a Comprehensive Mental Status Exam: Tips and Techniques

    Conducting a Comprehensive Mental Status Exam: Tips and Techniques

    The mental status examination (MSE) is a crucial tool used 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.…

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

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

    Therapists don’t stop caring about their clients when services end. We…

  • Social Work Notes (With Example and Template)

    Social Work Notes (With Example and Template)

    As a social worker, it’s critical to have the ability to…

  • PIE Notes Mental Health (With Examples)

    PIE Notes Mental Health (With Examples)

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

  • An Overview of Mental Health Notes

    An Overview of Mental Health Notes

    If you’re a mental health professional, you may feel overwhelmed with…

  • Treatment Plan: What It Is, Examples & How to Write One

    Treatment Plan: What It Is, Examples & How to Write One

    As a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how the simple act of planning can…

  • Case Management and Case Notes

    Case Management and Case Notes

    That incident still resonates in my head. I was in the…

  • Process Notes (Psychotherapy notes / Private notes) vs Progress Notes – Key Difference

    Process Notes (Psychotherapy notes / Private notes) vs Progress Notes – Key Difference

    Mental health clinicians have to document all counseling sessions that they…

  • What is a Therapy Intake Note & How Should I Write one?

    What is a Therapy Intake Note & How Should I Write one?

    If you’re a mental health clinician, documenting client intake appointments is…

  • How to Write Couples Therapy Notes? (With Examples and Tips)

    How to Write Couples Therapy Notes? (With Examples and Tips)

    Setting the Stage: What Is Couples Therapy? Think about your relationship…

  • How to Write PIRP Note? (With Example)

    How to Write PIRP Note? (With Example)

    If you’re looking for a problem-focused note format, consider writing PIRP…

  • How to Write BIRP Notes (With Examples & Templates)

    How to Write BIRP Notes (With Examples & Templates)

    BIRP notes are a type of note format used by many…

  • How to Write GIRP Notes (with Examples)

    How to Write GIRP Notes (with Examples)

    GIRP Notes GIRP notes are a form of progress note documentation…

  • What are EMDR Therapy Notes and How to Write Them?

    What are EMDR Therapy Notes and How to Write Them?

    EMDR Notes: All Your Queries Answered! Have you ever found yourself…

  • The BEST BIRP Note Generator (Write BIRP Note Faster)

    The BEST BIRP Note Generator (Write BIRP Note Faster)

    Mental health BIRP notes are an important part of the therapeutic…

  • Why is documentation important in Mental health Treatment?

    Why is documentation important in Mental health Treatment?

    Documentation is a crucial part of mental health treatment in today’s…

  • Cures Act Psychotherapy Notes

    Cures Act Psychotherapy Notes

    The Cures Act (short for the 21st Century Cures Act) Psychotherapy…

  • Medical Necessity: A Therapist’s Guide to Utilization Review, Authorizations & Documentation

    Medical Necessity: A Therapist’s Guide to Utilization Review, Authorizations & Documentation

    As someone who’s worked on both sides of healthcare in the…

  • Maximizing Your Productivity as a Therapist with an AI Tool

    Maximizing Your Productivity as a Therapist with an AI Tool

    Being a therapist can be a demanding job, requiring long hours…

  • Should I take notes during therapy? Yay or Nay?

    Should I take notes during therapy? Yay or Nay?

    Should I Take Notes During Therapy? There’s no simple “yay or…

  • Writing Therapy Progress Notes For Insurance

    Writing Therapy Progress Notes For Insurance

    As a therapist, you know that documentation is an essential part…