Clinical Best Practices

Sometimes it can be helpful to have a point of reference to help guide your clinical decision-making. We've put together all the industry standards of care and more in-depth clinical subject areas.

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Jul 2025
F10.20: Understanding Alcohol Dependence, Uncomplicated (ICD‑10)
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Apr 2025
Therapy Goals and Objective Examples: A Therapist's Resource for Guiding Progress
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Jun 2025
F41.1 ICD-10: How to Accurately Use the Code for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Therapy
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Jul 2025
Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type ICD-10
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Jul 2025
Opioid Dependence ICD-10-CM: Clinical Coding and Practice Considerations
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Apr 2025
F43.22: : Mastering ICD-10 Precision Coding for Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety
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Jan 2025
Treatment Goals for Anxiety: A Therapist’s Guide
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Aug 2025
Understanding ICD‑10 F43.10: PTSD Unspecified
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Jul 2025
Understanding ICD-10 Code F32.A: A Guide for Therapists Treating Unspecified Depression
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Jul 2025
ICD 10 Codes for Anxiety: A Therapist’s Guide to Diagnosis, Documentation & Treatment Planning (F40–F48)
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Jan 2025
Diagnosis Code F41.9: How and When to Maximize Reimbursement for Therapists
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Dec 2025
Support for Clients During Holidays: Effective Strategies for Managing Seasonal Stress
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Nov 2025
Body Memory: How Therapists Can Work With Implicit Somatic Memories in Trauma and Healing
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Dec 2025
Broaching in Counseling: A Practical Guide for Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice
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Nov 2025
Holiday Depression: What Therapists Should Know to Detect and Treat Seasonal Low Mood
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Nov 2025
Gen Z Therapy: Understanding and Engaging the Next Generation of Clients
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Sep 2025
Therapy Interventions List: Evidence-Based Options and How to Choose
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Nov 2025
Separation Anxiety: Helping Clients Navigate Attachment, Loss, and Regulation
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Nov 2025
Family Roles: Understanding Dysfunctional Patterns to Improve Therapeutic Outcomes
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Nov 2025
Communication Exercises for Couples: Evidence-Based Tools for Connection and Repair
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Nov 2025
F43.12: PTSD ICD-10 Coding and Clinical Documentation for Therapists
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Nov 2025
F41.8: Other Specified Anxiety Disorders ICD-10 Coding and Clinical Examples
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Nov 2025
F43.9: ICD-10 Guide to Understanding Unspecified Stress Reaction and Adjustment
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Oct 2025
F12.20: Cannabis Dependence ICD-10 Coding and Clinical Documentation Guide
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Oct 2025
Delusional Disorder ICD-10: Coding, Assessment, and Therapy Approaches
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Oct 2025
SOAP Meaning in Mental Health Documentation for Therapists
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Oct 2025
Functional Neurological Disorder ICD-10-CM: Clinical Guide for Therapists
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Oct 2025
Alcohol Dependence with Withdrawal ICD-10: Clinical Coding and Treatment Guide
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Oct 2025
Bipolar ICD-10-CM: Coding and Clinical Essentials for Therapists
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Oct 2025
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder ICD-10: Clinical and Coding Guide
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Oct 2025
Art Therapy Prompts: Creative Interventions to Deepen Client Insight
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Oct 2025
Accelerated Resolution Therapy: Step-by-Step Guide to Protocol, Client Fit, and Outcomes
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Sep 2025
Mild Depression ICD-10: Documentation and Treatment Guide for Therapists
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Sep 2025
SBAR Example: Clinical Communication for Therapists
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Sep 2025
Group Therapy for Kids: Evidence-Based Approaches and Activities
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Sep 2025
Couples Counseling: How Therapists Can Support Partners Effectively
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Sep 2025
Couples Therapy Questions: Assessment and Intervention Prompts for Clinicians
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Sep 2025
Walk and Talk Therapy: How Therapists Can Implement it in Therapy
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Oct 2025
How to Support Loved Ones in Eating Disorder Recovery This Thanksgiving
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Jan 2025
Client Progress Notes Examples for Therapists: Best Practices and Guidelines
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Sep 2025
Therapeutic Communication: Techniques to Strengthen Client Connection
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Sep 2025
Neurodivergent Test: When and How to Use Assessments in Clinical Practice
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Sep 2025
Understanding and Addressing Vicarious Trauma in Mental Health Practice
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Aug 2025
Autonomy in Counseling: Fostering Client Self-Determination
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Aug 2025
Cultural Humility in Counseling: Key Strategies for Mental Health Professionals
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Aug 2025
Termination Session Therapy Activities: Rituals, Letters, and Aftercare Planning
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Aug 2025
Anger Management for Kids: What Therapists Need to Know for Effective Intervention
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Jun 2025
Burnout-Proofing Your Therapy Intake Process: How to Create Boundaries From Day One
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Sep 2025
Motivational Interviewing Questions: Effective Techniques for Enhancing Client Engagement
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Jul 2025
Panic Disorder ICD-10-CM: Understanding Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Application
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Jul 2025
Color Therapy: Exploring the Psychological Effects of Color in Mental Health Treatment
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Jul 2025
Concurrent Documentation: Improving Accuracy and Efficiency in Therapy Sessions
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Jul 2025
Couples Therapy Exercises: Strengthen Connection and Communication
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Jul 2025
Depression ICD‑10: Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment in Clinical Practice
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Jul 2025
Borderline Personality Disorder ICD-10: F60.3 - Diagnostic Precision and Therapeutic Best Practices for Clinicians
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Jul 2025
Fair Fighting Rules: Promoting Healthy Conflict in Therapy
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Jul 2025
Excuse Letter Sample for Student: Therapist Considerations in Documentation
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Jul 2025
Supporting the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in Clinical Practice
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Jul 2025
Let’s Talk Cheating: Supporting Clients Through Infidelity and Relationship Repair
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Jul 2025
Therapy Phone Consultation Script: Building Trust Before the First Session
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Jul 2025
Speech Delay vs Autism: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals in Differentiating the Two
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Jul 2025
Brainspotting vs EMDR: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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Jul 2025
F33.9: Using ICD-10-CM Code in Practice - A Therapist’s Guide to Recurrent Depression
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Jul 2025
Treatment Goals: Creating Effective Treatment Goals in Therapy - A Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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Jul 2025
Cognitive Defusion in Therapy: Techniques for Helping Clients Untangle from Unhelpful Thoughts
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Jul 2025
Helping Clients Build Connection Beyond the Therapy Hour
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Jul 2025
Gen Z Is the Loneliest Generation: Here’s How to Show Up for Them
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Jul 2025
MBSR: A Therapeutic Tool for Clinicians and Clients
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Jul 2025
Understanding ICD-10 Code F88: A Therapist’s Guide to Other Disorders of Psychological Development
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Jul 2025
Using a Genogram Maker in Therapy: Tools and Strategies for Mapping Family Dynamics
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Jun 2025
EMDR Therapy: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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Jul 2025
Positive Affirmations for Kids: A Therapist’s Guide to Building Confidence, Emotional Regulation, and Self-Compassion
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Jun 2025
Neurodivergent Therapy: Creating Affirming, Adaptable Spaces for Diverse Minds
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Jun 2025
Delirium ICD-10 (F05): What Therapists Should Know in Clinical Practice
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Jun 2025
Alcohol Withdrawal ICD-10 (F10.239): A Clinical Overview for Mental Health Therapists
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Jun 2025
F32.9: Understanding and Applying the Unspecified Depression Diagnosis in Clinical Practice
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Jun 2025
When the World Feels Unreal: A Clinician-Focused Guide to Derealization
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Jun 2025
Stonewalling in Therapy: Addressing Emotional Shutdown in Couples Work
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Jun 2025
Refugee Mental Health: Clinical Considerations for Trauma-Informed, Culturally-Responsive Therapy
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Jun 2025
Ecomaps in Everyday Therapy: Ecomaps—Seeing the Whole Picture
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Jun 2025
Executive Dysfunction: A Treatment-Focused Guide for Therapists in Clinical Practice
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Jun 2025
First Responder Trauma: Clinically Supporting Those Who Serve on the Front Lines
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Jun 2025
Posttraumatic Growth in Therapy: Guiding Clients from Survival to Strength
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Jun 2025
Alcohol Use Disorder ICD-10: Clinical Insight for Informed Therapeutic Care
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Jun 2025
Exposure Therapy: Strategies for Effective Use in Clinical Practice
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Jun 2025
Modeling Therapy in Clinical Practice: Leveraging Observational Learning for Behavioral Change
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Jun 2025
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: Leveraging Strengths in Short-Term Practice
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Jun 2025
High-Conflict Couples: Clinical Strategies for De-escalation and Repair
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Jun 2025
Using Genograms in Therapy: Mapping Family Systems for Insight and Healing
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Jun 2025
Narrative Therapy: Transformative Techniques for Reauthoring Lives
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Jun 2025
LGBTQ+ Resources Every Therapists Should Know: Staying Current in 2025 to Support Inclusive and Effective Care
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Jun 2025
Gender Identity Therapy: Support Beyond the Coming Out Moment
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Jun 2025
Trauma Recovery: Guiding Clinical Frameworks and Best Practices for Mental Health Professionals
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Jun 2025
Immigrant Mental Health: Clinical Strategies for Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Care
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Jun 2025
Integrating the RAIN Technique into Clinical Practice: A Mindful Approach to Emotional Regulation
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May 2025
Professional Communication: Building Lines with Your Client’s Care Team - A Guide for Therapists
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May 2025
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Best Practices for Working with Complex Trauma
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May 2025
Paranoia ICD-10 Classification and Treatment: What Therapists Need to Know
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Jun 2025
Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises into Effective Treatment
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May 2025
Using Safety Plans Effectively in Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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