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90834 CPT Code Psychotherapy, 45 minutes
90834 CPT Code: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes BlogClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingComplianceeSignatureGroup TherapyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTreatment Planning

90834 CPT Code: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes

Definition The 90834 CPT code refers to psychotherapy sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes. It is commonly used by mental health professionals to bill for individual therapy sessions. During these sessions, clinicians worth with their patients to address emotional, behavioral, or…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 9, 2026
How to become a therapist
How to Become a Therapist: Step-by-Step Guide BlogClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingComplianceeSignatureGroup TherapyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationRegulations and ComplianceTreatment Planning

How to Become a Therapist: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Become a Therapist: Becoming a therapist is a rewarding journey that involves specialized education, certification, and a passion for helping others. Let’s explore how to become a therapist, the various types of therapists, and the qualifications needed for…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Telemedicine Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology
Telemedicine: Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealth

Telemedicine: Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology

Definitions and History Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, refers to the delivery of healthcare services virtually using technology. It allows patients and providers to connect remotely, bridging geographical gaps and improving access to care. The concept of telemedicine dates back…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 20, 2026
Compact license states work together to expand telehealth access.
How to Use Interstate Compacts to See More Telehealth Clients BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyePrescribingGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealth

How to Use Interstate Compacts to See More Telehealth Clients

Providing telehealth therapy services over the Internet can expand your business and be rewarding, too. Telehealth can fit into your clients’ busy schedules so that they can obtain care that they might not otherwise have access to. Since the COVID-19…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Practice manager discusses transitioning from clinical to administrative roles in behavioral health
Navigating the Transition from Clinical to Administrative Roles in Behavioral Health Practice BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

Navigating the Transition from Clinical to Administrative Roles in Behavioral Health Practice

Transitioning from clinical to administrative roles in behavioral health is a significant career shift demanding new skills, a different mindset, and a willingness to embrace complex challenges. While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 20, 2026
Practice manager works on comparing different options to legally set up your practice.
Comparing Different Options to Legally Set Up Your Behavioral Health Practice BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

Comparing Different Options to Legally Set Up Your Behavioral Health Practice

Choosing the right legal structure for your behavioral health practice is crucial for both legal compliance and operational efficiency. Legal structures are not one-size-fits-all—it’s important to consider which structure best aligns with your goals, liability preferences, and financial strategies. When…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 20, 2026
Practice manager discusses outsourcing and hiring for behavioral health practices
Running Your New Practice: 4 Functions to Consider Outsourcing and Hiring For BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

Running Your New Practice: 4 Functions to Consider Outsourcing and Hiring For

For behavioral health providers interested in launching their own private practice, navigating the administrative side of things can be daunting. While their expertise lies in clinical care, the success of a practice often hinges on effectively managing a number of…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 20, 2026
Practice managers review key forms needed to manage and protect their mental health private practice
Your List of Key Forms Needed to Manage and Protect Your Mental Health Private Practice BlogClinical DocumentationComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

Your List of Key Forms Needed to Manage and Protect Your Mental Health Private Practice

Although often overlooked, effective forms are an important part of the toolbox for clinical directors and other behavioral health providers. Forms communicate expectations, which can help avoid problems. In addition to this, many forms are legally required or can help…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 28, 2026
New practice owner works on creating a private practice operating budget.
What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like BlogBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical DocumentationComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like

Navigating New Challenges For behavioral health practitioners starting their own private practice, navigating the financial side can often be daunting. After all, they've trained and specialized in behavioral health, not accounting. Understanding the intricacies of budgeting and financial planning for…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Provider explores how to get credentialed with insurance companies.
3 Ways to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies for Mental Health Providers BlogBillerBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical DocumentationEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

3 Ways to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies for Mental Health Providers

Insurance credentialing is an important, intricate process that results in you becoming a “paneled,” in-network provider for a health insurance plan. Credentialing can help your behavioral health practice bring in more patients and more revenue, but it can take several…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 11, 2026