TherapyNotes vs SimplePractice 2026: Billing Comparison
Home › For Providers › TherapyNotes vs SimplePractice Billing 📅 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • Therapydial Editorial Team ⚡ Quick Answer TherapyNotes and SimplePractice are the two most widely used EHRs in private practice. Here is the fast verdict for billing-focused therapists: TherapyNotes wins on billing automation — […]
Medicare Enrollment for LMHCs & LMFTs: 2026 Guide
Home › For Providers › Billing & CPT Codes › Medicare Enrollment for LMHCs & LMFTs 📅 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • Therapydial Editorial Team ⚡ Quick Answer LMHCs and LMFTs can now enroll in Medicare as independent providers — effective January 1, 2024 under the Consolidated Appropriations […]
CPT 90791 Billing Guide: Intake Evaluation 2026
Home › For Providers › Billing & CPT Codes › CPT 90791 Billing Guide 📅 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy — Therapydial Editorial Team Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • Billing & Credentialing Specialist ⚡ Quick Answer Six things to get right every time you bill CPT 90791: Use 90791 for diagnostic evaluations performed […]
90837 vs 90834: Which CPT Code Pays More?
Home › For Providers › Billing & CPT Codes › 90837 vs 90834 📅 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy — Therapydial Editorial Team Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • Billing & Credentialing Specialist ⚡ Quick Answer The single rule that determines whether to bill 90837 or 90834: 90834 = 38–52 minutes of face-to-face therapy […]
2026 Mental Health CPT Code Changes
Home › For Providers › Billing & CPT Codes › 2026 CPT Code Changes 📅 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy — Therapydial Editorial Team Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • Billing & Credentialing Specialist ⚡ Quick Answer Here’s how to stay compliant and maximize reimbursement with 2026 mental health CPT codes: Audit your payer […]
How to Credential with Cigna (Evernorth) in 2026: Complete Therapist Guide
Home› Providers› Credentialing› Cigna / Evernorth Guide 2026 Last Updated: June 2026 JR Jason Roy — Healthcare Credentialing Specialist Reviewed by Licensed Clinicians • TherapyDial Editorial Team ⚡ Quick Answer How to Credential with Cigna / Evernorth as a Therapist Confirm the network is open — Call 1-800-926-2273 or email BehavioralProviderRecruitment@Evernorth.com before applying. Complete your […]
How to Start a Private Practice as a Therapist in North Carolina
Last Updated: June 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer How to Start a Private Practice in North Carolina Verify Licensure — Confirm full, unrestricted clinical licensure (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT) via your respective state board like the NCBLCMHC. Form a PLLC — Under NC law (Chapter 55B), you must obtain a Certificate of Registration from your board before […]
How to Start a Private Practice as a Therapist in Massachusetts
Last Updated: June 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer How to Start a Private Therapy Practice in California Verify License Status — Ensure your LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychology license is fully active with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Form an Entity — Choose between a Sole Proprietorship or a Professional Corporation (PC), as LLCs […]
How to Start a Private Practice as a Therapist in Georgia
Last Updated: June 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer How to Start a Private Practice in Georgia Confirm Licensing — Verify your full LPC or LCSW via the Georgia Composite Board, as APCs cannot operate independently. Supervised Hours — Accumulate 3,000 post-master’s hours and 105 supervision hours to upgrade from APC. Pass Exams — Pass the NCE/NCMHCE […]
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Private Therapy Practice (2026)
Last Updated: June 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer How to Start a Private Therapy Practice Obtain Clinical License — Secure your LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or PsyD license from your state regulatory board. Apply for NPIs — Register on the NPPES portal for your individual Type 1 and organizational Type 2 National Provider Identifiers. Establish a Legal […]