by Barbara Griswold, LMFT | Sep 15, 2026 | All Articles, For In-Network Therapists, For Out-of-Network Therapists, General Billing Issues, General Practice
Health plans are increasingly steering members with milder mental health concerns toward behavioral health coaches and digital wellness tools instead of licensed therapists. Insurers frame these coaching programs as providing faster access to care and “early...
by Barbara Griswold, LMFT | Sep 12, 2026 | All Articles, Billing, Coding, For In-Network Therapists, For Out-of-Network Therapists, General Billing Issues, General Practice
Do you bill for “unspecified” and “other specified” diagnoses? Well, you aren’t alone. These diagnoses are those favorite “catch all” diagnoses that many of us lean on heavily. Some of us, too heavily. And why not? Our clients are complex, and rarely fit neatly...
by Barbara Griswold, LMFT | Sep 4, 2026 | All Articles, Billing, Burnout / Therapist Wellness, For In-Network Therapists, For Out-of-Network Therapists, General Practice
Being a psychotherapist often feels like riding a financial rollercoaster, with its unpredictable ups and downs. One month you’re booked solid; the next, your schedule is a sea of empty slots and cancellations. And if you take a vacation or are ill? That’s just...
by Barbara Griswold, LMFT | Sep 3, 2026 | All Articles, Billing, For In-Network Therapists, For Out-of-Network Therapists, General Practice
In this modern age, telehealth is king. So whether you’re huddled in front of a computer in the corner of your bedroom or have an office suite with bottled water, let’s get real: your only human interaction may be with the Amazon delivery person. And if you...
by Barbara Griswold, LMFT | Aug 18, 2026 | All Articles, Billing, Billing for Couples, Burnout / Therapist Wellness, Clinical, For In-Network Therapists, For Out-of-Network Therapists, General Practice
Think you have to work harder or longer to make more money in private practice? Fortunately, that isn’t the case. Your calendar does not need to become a hostage to your good intentions. Instead, it may be helpful to look at how your practice could be...
