The Sessions Health Guide to Private Practice

Written by experienced therapists who help you run your dream private practice

Client Relationship

Help keep the theraputic relationship strong and active with these posts about the therapeutic alliance.

Nuts and Bolts

The everyday concerns of running a private practice from scheduling to billing and everything in-between.

Insurance

Guidance for keeping insurance claims running smoothly including the appropriate use of CPT codes.

Wisdom

The reflections of practicing psychotherapists about the art of psychotherapy.

  1. CPT code 96127: What it is and when to use it

    As a therapist, you won’t be using CPT code 96127 – so who can use it, and what should therapists use instead?

  2. CPT Code 90847 for family therapy: Answers to all of your questions

    CPT code 90847 is the code used for family therapy with the patient present, also known as “conjoint psychotherapy.

  3. CPT Code 90832: Your guide to what it is and when to use it

    CPT code 90832 is the code used for 30-minute individual psychotherapy sessions provided by a licensed mental health clinician.

  4. Case Study: New insurance-based therapist gets started with Sessions Health

    New insurance-based therapist gets started with Sessions Health.

  5. Case Study: Group practice with 10 clinicians make a seamless transition to Sessions Health

    Group practice with 10 clinicians make a seamless transition to Sessions Health.

  6. Case Study: Marriage and family therapist finds efficiency and inclusivity with Sessions Health

    Marriage and Family Therapist Finds Efficiency and Inclusivity with Sessions Health.

  7. AI as a medium of power in psychotherapy

    The ethical use of AI in psychotherapy requires a close examination of how it affects power dynamics and the therapeutic relationship.

  8. How electronic claims work in a behavioral health EHR

    Electronic claims make submitting claims convenient, but the system and process can be confusing. This post demystifies how this all works.

  9. How to use modifiers on mental health insurance claims

    Use modifiers on insurance claims to accurately describe the mental health services you provided.

  10. How opening your schedule can firm up your boundaries

    There are many benefits to using an EHR, such as Sessions Health. Use the self-scheduling feature in your practice for better boundaries.