As a therapist, you know that documentation is an essential part of your job. Not only do you need to keep track of your client’s progress, but you also need to make sure that your documentation is compliant with payer and insurance requirements. Unfortunately, this can be easier said than done. It can be a […]
Almost every therapist takes notes from their sessions. More often than not, trying to capture everything you discussed with your client from the session may get stressful. Tools like Simple Practice and Mentalyc are designed to help you make your note-taking easier and more intuitive. Both of them can make your psychotherapy easier and less […]
It’s no secret that therapists have to take careful notes during sessions with patients. But did you know that those notes are subject to the same federal privacy laws as other medical records? To protect the confidentiality of their patients, therapists must take care to write their psychotherapy notes in a HIPAA-compliant manner. That’s right: […]
As the young patient stepped out of the elevator into the clinic, you greeted her warmly, immediately recognizing her and welcoming her in while inquiring about her whereabouts. It was only two minutes in when the patient began to feel the unique client-therapist connection and ushered in an intimate talk where their deepest feelings and […]
Writing progress notes for every client session can be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially when you’re managing a full caseload. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it all manually anymore. With the help of our online progress note generator, therapists can now create accurate, compliant notes in just minutes. Still, finding the right tool can feel […]
Before Delving Deep Together, Let’s Understand the Big Picture: Before we hold our discussion on the reason why progress notes are so-called, let’s first understand the purpose of counseling. Therapy can be simply thought of as a means intended to help clients take responsibility for the circumstances in their lives, thereby empowering them to live […]
How we met and discovered our shared passion Georgi and I met during the Entrepreneur First Accelerator program, where we learned about our shared desire to help other people and our passion for building something that would be meaningful to us. Having had problems with an eating disorder as a teen myself, it was natural […]
What is my mental health counselor scribbling on that paper? Did I say or do something wrong? Imagine that you’re in a session, and your client makes a little joke to relieve some tension that they are feeling, and instead of laughing, you make some notes. Jokes apart, patients have indicated a greater willingness to […]