7+ Best EHRs for Solo Mental Health Practices
Running a solo mental health practice means wearing a lot of hats. You’re the clinician, the scheduler, the billing department, and more — often all before lunch. The last thing…
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Running a solo mental health practice means wearing a lot of hats. You’re the clinician, the scheduler, the billing department, and more — often all before lunch. The last thing…
SimplePractice has been a go-to for many healthcare professionals — myself included — but with its ongoing price increases, it’s not the right fit for everyone. Also, it’s hard to…
Remember how you felt when you were younger and would wake up to snow outside? If you’re anything like me, you were PUMPED. Snow days meant a day off of…
Finding the right EHR for your mental health private practice can seem like a huge undertaking. But I’ve tried just about every EHR on the market to help you decide…
Our community has recently experienced very sudden and tragic losses that have left many families in shock and grieving. I’ve been contacted by many parents wondering how to best help…
As a therapist, I often talk with parents who are very concerned about their adult children struggling with depression. They will often tell me that their child is not acting…
Most people who engage with a narcissist or a person with narcissistic tendencies will begin to doubt themselves, their thoughts, feelings, and even their own lived experiences. People who have…
As a parent, you want the absolute best for your teen. You try to support their happiness and success by encouraging them to do well in school, make wise choices,…
Today our culture is seeing more and more content around the theme of trauma. Advocacy efforts by leaders in different fields have generated more mainstream attention promoting broader social awareness…
A while back, I was grabbing coffee with a friend who was venting about his relationship. “It’s like I’m always in trouble for stuff she does without a second thought,”…
As a therapist, I’ve used both TherapyNotes and SimplePractice for many hours, and each offers unique benefits to mental health professionals. SimplePractice gets praise for its user-friendly interface and customizable…
When a person is considering pursuing trauma therapy, they often wonder how long it will take before they see progress. They may feel intimidated by fears of being in therapy…
As a parent, it’s normal to be concerned when your child doesn’t seem to have the social life that you would expect them to have. You may be worrying that…
All families have their unique set of challenges and shortcomings, and one common way they deal with these conflicts is by projecting blame on one particular member of the family,…
Many of my clients find themselves feeling drained and unfulfilled, even when they are successful and doing well for themselves. They will often struggle with feeling as though they shouldn’t…
Many well-intentioned parents can feel lost due to the countless parenting strategies and approaches being advertised to them. Parents are hearing about gentle parenting, child-led parenting, authoritative parenting, and so…
Put simply, dialectical thinking is when we consider alternative perspectives or points of view on a particular topic and make room for all points without trying to discredit another. It…
You might have reached a point where you’ve recognized that you’re unhappy in your relationship, but you feel bound to the relationship because you have a child. Maybe you’ve read…
Feeling lonely? You’re not alone. Humans are designed to be a part of a community and to feel that we belong. When we’re missing this, we will often feel depressed,…
Are you considering changing your child’s school? You’re not alone. Parents may consider changing their child’s school for a variety of reasons including seeking better opportunities elsewhere, challenges not being…
Do you get emails from your child’s teacher about poor classroom behavior? Do you find yourself frustrated, overwhelmed, and anxious as you read about how your child is acting at…
Parents of teenagers understand the chaotic, beautiful, challenges that come along with raising a teenager. Navigating raising a teenager through highs and lows, closeness and distance, and youth and independence…
Maybe your child is having a meltdown at the grocery store because they “have to have” an overpriced toy. Maybe your children are arguing over whose turn it is to…
As a therapist, I work with a lot of clients that beat themselves up. This presents differently for different people – Some of my clients struggle with negative self-talk or…
Many parents experience sadness when their child goes to college. This is a big transition for the entire family, and everyone’s daily living is impacted. Parents sometimes struggle with experiencing…
You are not alone in your anxiety. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the United States. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of…
As a therapist, many clients come to me feeling distressed about the thoughts that they are having. I find that they are even more upset whenever their thoughts are very…
Your relationship with your adult son has likely evolved significantly over the course of their lifetime. When he was a baby, he needed you for absolutely everything, and his need…
Parents often acknowledge the importance of raising healthy, resilient children. However, many parents feel lost when trying to build confidence their sensitive child. Parents tend to resort to fixing, coddling,…
Whether you have been in their lives for decades or you have recently joined their family, navigating your relationship with your adult stepchildren can be incredibly complex. Although these relationships…