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A Brief History of Terrible mental health EHRs

mental health practices have spent years stitching together outdated EHRs, disconnected tools, and manual workarounds. PrecisionMind is rebuilding the foundation with one connected system designed around how mental health care actually works.

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Research · 2026 · 12 min read

Falling Through the Cracks in mental health Care

mental health often breaks down in the lost referrals, missed follow-ups, and disconnected decisions between appointments. PrecisionMind is building the shared infrastructure practices need to coordinate care and keep patients from quietly disappearing.

Private practice · 2026 · 5 min read

Introducing PrecisionMind for Practices: A workspace created for the way clinical teams really work

Discover PrecisionMind for Practices, a connected workspace for mental health group practices to collaborate, manage access, and support quality care.

Founder blog · 2026 · 9 min read

How PrecisionMind Is Free (and Why You’re Not the Product)

PrecisionMind is free, and you’re skeptical. So when we say it’s truly free, with no usage limits, we know the next question inevitably is — what’s the catch?

Private practice · 2026 · 23 min read

A Therapist's Guide to Getting Credentialed with Insurance

Learn how to get credentialed with insurance payers for your mental health practice. This guide covers NPIs, EINs, CAQH profiles, common payers, application steps, and tips to avoid pitfalls, helping therapists expand their client base and streamline billing.

Founder blog · 2026 · 7 min read

From the Founder: Why PrecisionMind Is Free (and Always Will Be)

We want to enable mental health providers to run their own practices. Here's more context on why PrecisionMind is free.

Founder blog · 2026 · 5 min read

Behind the Scenes at PrecisionMind: Our First Live AMA with Therapists

Some insights from our first AMA and what's coming up next at PrecisionMind.

Research · 2026 · 9 min read

Free EHR for Mental Health: What “Free” Really Means for Therapists

Discover what 'free EHR for mental health' really means. Learn how to avoid trials, caps, and hidden costs with a truly free EHR for therapists.

Research · 2026 · 15 min read

F41.0 Panic Disorder: Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals

Understanding Panic Disorder (F41.0): A comprehensive guide for mental health professionals covering diagnostic criteria, treatment approaches (CBT, SSRIs), comorbidities, and billing best practices.

Research · 2026 · 19 min read

F90 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals

Understand ADHD: A comprehensive guide for mental health professionals on ICD-10 code F90, covering diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and patient resources for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Research · 2026 · 17 min read

Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent (F33) - ICD-10 Guide for Clinicians Guide for Mental Health Professionals

A comprehensive ICD-10 guide for mental health professionals on Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent (F33). Includes diagnostic criteria, coding, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments.

Private practice · 2026 · 13 min read

DARP Notes - Detailed Documentation Guide with template and examples

Learn about the DARP (Data, Assessment, Response, Plan) clinical documentation format for psychotherapy notes. Discover its strengths, limitations, and how it helps meet compliance standards and justify medical necessity.

Research · 2026 · 18 min read

F41.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals

In-depth guide on F41.1 GAD, covering DSM-5 equivalents, assessment tools (GAD-7, etc.), treatment options (CBT, medication), and practice management for clinicians.

Private practice · 2026 · 13 min read

SEO for therapists - A detailed guide with tips and examples

Learn SEO strategies for therapists to improve online visibility and attract more clients. This guide covers content optimization, backlinks, technical SEO, and how to implement SEO yourself.

Research · 2026 · 8 min read

Understanding Doorknob Confessions in Therapy

Navigating "doorknob confessions" in therapy? Learn why clients share late disclosures and how to manage them effectively for a stronger therapeutic relationship.

Research · 2026 · 15 min read

Can AI replace therapists? Here's why not

AI therapists are booming. But can they actually help provide care? Here is a deep dive into each against a very simple question.

Private practice · 2026 · 4 min read

On Your Side: A commitment from PrecisionMind

We know that supporting providers is the best way to truly support patients, and we’re committed to proving that, every step of the way.

Private practice · 2026 · 11 min read

Mental Health Treatment Plan Template with Examples

Learn how to create treatment plans that are both clinically meaningful and insurance-compliant without sacrificing your lunch break. This step-by-step guide includes a downloadable template for mental health clinicians.

Private practice · 2026 · 10 min read

Managing No-Show and Late Cancellation Clients in Therapy Practice

Managing no-shows and late cancellations can be tricky in a therapy setting. Here's how you can navigate around it.

Private practice · 2026 · 6 min read

How to conduct a therapy intake session? A detailed guide

A comprehensive guide for mental health professionals on conducting effective therapy intake sessions, covering preparation, paperwork, client assessment, and building rapport.

Private practice · 2026 · 22 min read

A Guide to Billing Insurance for Therapy for Mental Health Professionals

Billing insurance for therapy can be tricky for mental health professionals. We wrote this guide to change that.

Private practice · 2026 · 11 min read

How to Set a Sliding Scale for Therapy?

Sliding scale fees make therapy more accessible by adjusting costs based on a client's ability to pay, but implementing this system poses challenges for both therapists and clients

Private practice · 2026 · 11 min read

HIPAA for Mental Health Professionals: A Detailed Guide

HIPAA provides essential guidelines for mental health professionals, balancing the protection of sensitive health information with the ability to share data when necessary for patient care.

Private practice · 2026 · 12 min read

Decoding Body Language In Therapy Sessions

Body language can be super helpful in therapy session to help therapists understand their clients better. Here is a brief guide on how to decode it.

Private practice · 2026 · 15 min read

Networking for Therapists: A Definitive Guide

Building genuine connections through networking is crucial for therapists to grow their practice, expand their client base, and foster professional relationships in today's competitive landscape.

Private practice · 2026 · 7 min read

How to Write an Effective Therapist Bio

A well-crafted therapist bio helps build trust, attract the right clients, and set the foundation for a successful practice.

Private practice · 2026 · 12 min read

Is It Ever Okay to Give or Accept a Gift in Therapy?

The blog discusses the ethical complexities of gift exchanges between therapists and clients, focusing on maintaining boundaries while allowing context-dependent exceptions.

Private practice · 2026 · 15 min read

The Importance of Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals

Mental health professionals need to embrace lifelong learning to provide the best care, stay updated on the latest practices, and advance their careers, despite challenges like time constraints and financial limitations.

Private practice · Sep 2, 2026 · 16 min read

How to start a private practice: the complete guide

From business entity to first client: every decision you need to make to launch a practice, in order, with the mistakes that cost new practices the most time and money.

Private practice · Aug 21, 2026 · 14 min read

Applying for insurance payer contracts, step by step

Which payers to approach first, how to prepare a clean application, what to expect at each stage, and the follow-up tactics that shorten credentialing timelines.

Private practice · Aug 7, 2026 · 13 min read

Understanding and negotiating insurance fee schedules

How to read a fee schedule, benchmark your allowed amounts, and negotiate rate increases with evidence, including when and how to walk away from a bad contract.

Private practice · Jul 16, 2026 · 9 min read

Choosing practice management software: an honest checklist

The twelve questions that actually predict whether a platform will serve your practice for years, from pricing transparency to claim visibility to who owns your data.

Private practice · Jun 30, 2026 · 8 min read

Setting your cash-pay rates with confidence

Why charging what the local market charges is the wrong frame, how to price by value and positioning, and the scripts that make rate conversations comfortable.

Private practice · Jun 18, 2026 · 9 min read

Starting a telehealth practice the right way

Licensure across state lines, the telehealth-specific consent and safety policies you need, and the clinical craft of doing strong therapy through a screen.

Private practice · Jun 12, 2026 · 10 min read

CPT codes for mental health billing, explained

The codes that cover most mental health practices, when to use each, the documentation each requires, and the coding mistakes that invite denials.

Private practice · May 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Malpractice insurance for therapists: what you actually need

Occurrence versus claims-made, how much coverage is typical, what telehealth and records requirements change, and the riders worth considering.

Private practice · May 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Finding your niche as a therapist

Why generalist practices fill slowly, how to choose a niche you will not resent, and the referral and marketing effects that follow.

Private practice · Sep 18, 2025 · 12 min read

A therapist's guide to getting credentialed with insurance

What credentialing actually involves, how long each stage takes, and the preparation that keeps applications from stalling for months.

Private practice · Aug 2, 2025 · 10 min read

Mental health treatment plan template, with examples

A practical structure for goals, objectives, and interventions that satisfies payers while staying genuinely useful in the room.

Research · Feb 6, 2025 · 6 min read

What AI scribes should and should not do in mental health care

Ambient documentation saves hours, but therapy has particular risks. Consent, review, and scope are where it lives or dies.

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