How important is it for LPCs and LMHCs to be included in the new health bill? I received this important memo today from the Georgia LPCA office and I thought it important enough to post here! Do what you can, even if you only accept private pay clients. Help grow your profession so we are [...]

I saw a feature on the local news about security and surveillance and I was astonished at how common surveillance cameras are. They are everywhere~ in subway stairways, on street corners, in the grocery store, at major theme parks. And actually, I guess I knew that. We all know that, right? But how many of [...]

I have been receiving many inquiries asking if online counseling is covered by insurance so I thought I would share what I know with everyone. Early in 2004, the American Medical Association published a new CPT code 0074T that allowed physicians in the USA reimbursement for online consults. The new code was released January 1st, [...]

I recently received the 2010 American Counseling Association conference line-up and the sessions about technology look great! As some of you know or have ascertained, my focus topic much of the time involves the impact of technology on the field of mental health so I was just thrilled to see the terrific choices that will [...]

I recently read a blog post by John Grohol of psychcentral.com who often debates whether or not internet addiction is “real.” This is a debate that has existed for a years now and with the next DSM in development, questions arise as to whether internet addiction and cybersex addiction should be included, and if so, [...]

I recently had a conversation with a colleague who said she just couldn’t find her “calling.” She is a counselor and she knows she was led to help people but she feels she is called to deeply fulfill her vocation- she just doesn’t know what or how. She told me about her jobs (plural). One [...]

Last week I was interviewed by the Stars and Stripes regarding online counseling and the article entitled Tricare Programs Offer Online Counseling posted today. Some of you may know that Tricare is offering online services now with a pilot program called TRIAP in which military and their family members can obtain assistance online via webcam. [...]

The ACA Weblog has been up for several weeks and we the bloggers seem to offer a nice balance and contrast to each other. But I am wondering, what do you want to read about? What is important to you and what would draw you here on a regular basis? Do you check in on [...]