Oct 24, 2013 | Business matters
Through our years of consultation with other mental health professionals, we’ve seen highly competent clinicians fail miserably in their private practices because of poor business decisions and procedures. Here are three common mistakes, and how you can avoid them: 1....
Jun 8, 2013 | Business matters
The first step in finding the right billing service, whether automated or live, is to decide what it is you need and want and then what the service provides. Some key points to assess should include: Do you need insurance submission? What kind of reports do you need...
Apr 7, 2013 | Business matters
I recently conducted a consultation with an Early Career Psychologist regarding the state of her practice and what future route she should take in her career path. She was a member of a group practice. She was not one of the practice owners, but rather she was an...
Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
The time is almost upon us. On January 1, 2013 the new CPT codes go into effect. You can get the crosswalk (corresponding old and new codes) from the APA Practice Organization American Psychological Association Practice Directorate. Also, be sure to visit...
Jul 29, 2012 | Ideas, therapy
In my work with clients in psychotherapy I like to weave current events into our discussions when appropriate. I've found that it helps give people a point of reference in understanding their own situation and their coping skills. None of my current clients is a...
