Mental health records are generally protected by state and federal privacy laws. These laws vary from state to state, but they typically provide that mental health records can only be released with the patient’s consent. In some cases, such as in an emergency, mental health records may be released without the patient’s consent. State and […]
Should I Take Notes During Therapy? There’s no simple “yay or nay” answer to taking notes during therapy. In this blog, we’ll discuss the very real and practical pros and cons of note-taking for practitioners of professional psychotherapy or counseling services. We should begin this discussion by acknowledging that our healers go by various titles – […]
As a psychotherapist, you understand that accurate and thorough notes are essential to provide great patient care. But did you know that there are specific requirements for how you must document your patients’ mental health information if you accept Medicare? To be compliant with Medicare regulations, your psychotherapy notes must include certain elements related to […]
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 […]
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. Many therapists describe dreading documentation—staying late after sessions, losing weekends to catch up, or feeling stuck trying to “sound professional” in notes meant for insurance. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it all manually anymore. With […]
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 […]
