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I frequently hear from therapists who feel they were never taught to keep good client records. What do the plans expect? I'm going to tell you. But don't panic if your records are a tad less detailed -- I'd wager few of us meet these requirements. However,...
Q: “I’ve heard insurance plans only pay for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). How can I document my psychodynamic interventions so that health plans will pay for the session?” A: This is an issue faced by most therapists, since most clinicians utilize...
Writing treatment plans for couples can be a challenge. You know it is important to select appropriate treatment goals that would pass an insurance plan review or audit. But what goals will plans approve for couples therapy? First, a few points about couples...
Thanks to the 499 of you who took my Progress Notes Survey! This is the fifth in a series of articles reporting on the survey results (if you missed the first four articles, click here). In my Progress Notes Survey, one topic I explored was treatment plans. I wanted...
Do you avoid writing treatment plans? Or maybe you don't see them as helpful, or don't feel you have time, so you don't write them? Well, you aren't alone -- it seems like a large number of therapists I consult with don't write treatment plans for their clients. But...