Can a Therapist Be Licensed in Multiple States? What It Actually Costs to Keep Them
Short answer: Yes. There is no limit on how many state licenses you can hold, and plenty of clinicians hold two or three. The application…
The BCBSM Incident-to Billing Change: What It Means for Limited-License Therapists and the Practices That Employ Them
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will stop paying for supervised, limited-license therapists in office settings on March 1, 2027. Vermont’s Blue plan floated a…
What Is Client Abandonment? A Therapist’s Guide to Ending Care Without Crossing the Line
Short answer: Client abandonment happens when you end the professional relationship, or let it lapse, while a client still needs care, without giving them reasonable…
How to Read a Remittance Advice: A Therapist’s Guide to EOBs and Insurance Terms
Short answer: When you bill insurance, the payer sends you a remittance advice (RA), or its electronic version, the ERA, explaining exactly how your claim…
Does My Clinical Social Work License Transfer to Another State?
Short answer: No. A clinical social work license doesn’t transfer the way a driver’s license does. Your license is issued by one state’s board and…
The Telehealth First Amendment Ruling: What It Actually Means for Your Practice
A federal court struck down D.C.’s rule barring out-of-state providers from seeing D.C. clients online. Before you assume the borders just opened, read the fine…
Parity Is a Moving Target in 2026. Here’s What Your Practice Should Document Now.
Enforcement is paused, audits are ramping, and the clinicians who win denials will be the ones who kept receipts. If you have tried to make…
What to Include in a Clinical Supervision Contract
Most supervision contracts are treated as paperwork: a form to sign so the hours count. That is a missed opportunity. A supervision contract, done well,…
HIPAA for Therapists: What It Actually Requires (and the Myths That Won’t Die)
A direct look at what HIPAA compliance really means for clinicians, common misconceptions, and the practical answers to the questions therapists actually ask. Last updated:…
Professional Wills for Therapists: A Practical Guide
What a professional will is, why every clinician should have one, and exactly what to put in yours. Last updated: May 2026. This guide on…