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Category: Private Practice in Counseling

Riding out the economic storm

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Web Admin

Q: It appears that the economy is not going to pull out of this downturn anytime in the near future. What impact will a poor economy have on professional counselors in private practice? A: Just like trying to predict the stock market, no one knows for certain what will happen.

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Superbill gets super response

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Web Admin

We were surprised and gratified by readers’ response to the information about using a superbill in our August 2007 column and have received almost 100 requests to date for examples of our superbill. With the superbill option, the counselor can collect the fee at the time of the session. The

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It’s time to get your NPI number

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Web Admin

Q: Why would I need a National Provider Identifier number if I never plan to electronically bill insurance or managed health care companies? A: By May 23, 2007, counselors will need a National Provider Identifier number whether they bill an insurance company electronically, through a website or via paper HCFA.

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Using the ’community standard’ to set fees

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Web Admin

Q: What is the best method for determining what to charge for counseling in private practice? A: Putting a monetary value on what we do in the counseling profession can be difficult. After all, we are caring professionals who want to help first and worry about money second. But if

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The complications of sliding fee scales

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Web Admin

In this month’s column, we want to address a question sent in to us by many members of the American Counseling Association. This issue has to do with private practice billing, particularly the issue of using a sliding fee scale. We will offer our opinion from the viewpoint of private

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Does incorporating offer extra protection?

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Web Admin

Q: I’m an LCPC in Northern Illinois. I have a private practice and have always wondered if my home and personal assets are protected in the event of a lawsuit. I have the recommended malpractice insurance coverage. However, I am not incorporated. Some social workers I know say they are

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Collaborative law offers emerging income stream

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Web Admin

Q: You talk a lot about multiple income streams for a successful practice. In my practice, I have incorporated that concept and do traditional talk therapy, work with insurance and managed care companies, contract with employee assistance programs, give speeches on parenting and positive communication, and conduct a mood disorders

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Dealing with managed care denials

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Web Admin

Q: I have an individual part-time private practice in Michigan. In my area, several licensed professional counselors have experienced difficulty gaining access to insurance panels and reimbursement. To help learn from each other, we have begun to discuss becoming a group practice. However, we are struggling with how we look

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Maintaining client files

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Web Admin

Q: I am all set to start my private practice after attending your workshop in North Carolina. I have two questions. First, I’ve searched the ACA Ethical Standards Casebook, sixth edition, and your book, The Complete Guide to Private Practice for Licensed Mental Health Professionals, and I am unable to find

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By any other name, it’s still fraud

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Web Admin

Q: I have just joined an established private practice. The majority of clients in this practice want to use their third-party (insurance) benefits. I am applying to get on insurance and managed care panels. In the meantime, I have two new clients who have insurance that won’t cover me. The

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