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7 Ideas to Increase Group Therapy Attendance and Reduce No-Shows

All behavioral health clinicians have experienced it: the clock ticks one minute past appointment start time, then two, then ten. Finally, you call it. Your patient isn’t coming today, and you might as well move on to the next task.…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 12, 2026

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From Intake to Payment: How the Right Client Portal Transforms the Patient Experience

In behavioral health, the patient experience doesn’t start in the therapy room. It starts at intake, and it continues through scheduling, communication, billing, and payment. When these steps feel fragmented, patients disengage. Intake forms go unfinished. Appointments are missed. Billing…

PerrillFebruary 27, 2026

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Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges

Behavioral health professionals often juggle the weight of their clients' emotional needs alongside their own personal struggles. This burden can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and a decline in well-being. Therapists are not immune to personal challenges; balancing work with…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 7, 2024

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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

An electronic health record (EHR) system is a critical tool for successful, patient-centered psychiatric practices. There are a number of specific technical requirements for an EHR system that meets psychiatrists’ needs. These translate to core functions of an EHR. Whether…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 3, 2024

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Opening Your Own Practice vs. Working at a Group Practice: Pros and Cons

Choosing between opening your own practice or working at a group practice is a critical decision for behavioral healthcare providers. Understanding the benefits and challenges of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your personal…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 1, 2024

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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

The patient intake process sets the tone for a patient's entire treatment journey and significantly impacts their overall experience. That makes an easy and efficient patient intake process vital for the success of any behavioral health practice, but it’s especially…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 31, 2024

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5 Signs Your Behavioral Health Practice Needs to Regain Centralized Control (And How to Do It)

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Centralized control streamlines workflows, fostering collaboration among staff and optimizing resource allocation. Effective practice management requires…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 21, 2024

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11 EHR Benefits for Large Behavioral Health Practices

Efficient operations are the foundation of success for large behavioral health practices. As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 15, 2024

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How To Start a Therapy Practice

How To Start a Therapy Practice Starting your own behavioral health practice requires patience and commitment. The transition from being a clinician to a practice owner is challenging, but also offers unique rewards. In this article, we present a brief…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 1, 2024

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