Author: Mason Anglin

CAQH ProView for Therapists: Pass Attestation Every 120 Days

California therapists: here’s the 120‑day CAQH ProView attestation playbook I once lost a panel spot because my CAQH attestation lapsed during vacation. Payers never called—they just flipped my credential to “inactive.” Here’s how I make sure that never happens again. CAQH ProView for Therapists: Pass Attestation Every 120 Days According to CAQH, over 2.6 million providers […]

NPI for Therapists: Type 1 vs Type 2 (and When You Need Both)

California therapists: learn when a solo practitioner also needs a Type 2 NPI, how to request one in NPPES, and how updates trickle down to Medi‑Cal managed‑care plans. Spoiler: If you’ve incorporated your practice—even as a single‑member LLC—there’s a good chance you need two NPIs, not one. I learned this the tedious way after Blue Shield […]

Interactive Complexity: What California Therapists Need to Know (2025)

What California Therapists Need to Know to Not Leave Money on the Table Some sessions are straight‑forward. Others feel like you’re juggling a worried parent, a translator, and a dysregulated teen—all while the clock keeps ticking. Interactive complexity (CPT 90785) is the billing code that captures the extra lift. Below is how—and when—to use it […]

Medi-Cal Therapy Billing (2025): Codes, Modifiers 93/95, Documentation

last updated: August 2, 2025 Running a private-practice in California means we spend almost as much time wearing a billing hat as we do our therapist hat. After too many rejected claims and late-night resubmits, I finally pulled together everything I wish I’d known about billing Medi-Cal for telehealth sessions. I hope it saves you […]

Online Therapy in California: How to Find the Best Telehealth Platform for You

The demand for online therapy has exploded in recent years. In Google’s “mental health” search trends, phrases like “online therapy,” “telehealth therapist” and “virtual counseling” have some of the highest search volumes. Californians in particular are embracing telehealth because it offers convenience, privacy and access to specialists across the state. As a Licensed Marriage and […]

Therapy for Men: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Support

Men’s mental health has historically been overlooked, but search data show that men are increasingly looking for support. In 2025 the search term “therapy for men” receives around 60,000 searches per month and has been growing rapidly. As an LMFT based in California, I want to help men understand why seeking therapy is not a […]

Burnout and High-Functioning Anxiety: Recognize the Signs and Protect Your Well-Being

As our lives get busier, it’s common to feel overworked and overwhelmed. Search trends show that interest in “high‑functioning anxiety” and “burnout” has surged in recent years. These issues often fly under the radar because people who experience them appear successful on the outside while struggling on the inside. As a Licensed Marriage and Family […]

Journaling and EMDR Therapy: Tools for Healing and Self-Discovery

As online search trends show, interest in journaling for mental health and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has surged. People want practical tools to heal from trauma, manage stress and deepen self‑awareness. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California, I often recommend these approaches because they empower clients to […]

What Is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA)? How to Qualify and Get an ESA Letter

Emotional support animals (ESAs) are companion animals that provide comfort and support to individuals living with mental health conditions. They are not the same as trained service animals; instead, they help by offering calming companionship that can ease symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. With interest in ESAs and the letters that certify them growing […]