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Norman Dasenbrook

Norman C. Dasenbrook, MS, LCPC is a private practice consultant with over 30 years’ experience. He is the author of, “The Complete Guide to Private Practice” For more private practice information go to www.counseling-privatepractice.com or find him on Facebook at Dasenbrook Consulting.

Private Practice: "Begin with the End in Mind"

Sep 30, 2019

Stephen Covey’s, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”’ published almost 20 years ago is still relevant today. Covey’s 2nd habit, is based on the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot at present see with your eyes.
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Balance Billing: What is it and is it legal?

Sep 06, 2018

According to healthcare.gov,” balance billing occurs when providers bill a patient for the difference between the amount they charge and the amount that the patient’s insurance pays”. Sometimes it’s legal and sometimes it isn’t.
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Credit/Debit Cards and HSA Accounts

Mar 27, 2018

Accepting credit cards is a good business decision that offers the mental health professional many advantages: no more NSF checks, the money is deposited the same day, billing costs are defrayed, and you will no longer have to hear, “I forgot my checkbook!”
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Helping counseling practices move from Forming, Storming, Norming to Performing

Mar 12, 2018

I spoke to a practice group composed of large practice owners in the Chicago area on how to help their practices move from forming, storming, norming to performing. One crucial component of moving through the stages successfully, is a code of conduct.
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Verify Client Insurance Benefits: Self-Protection, Enabling or Marketing?

Aug 18, 2016

I have seen much debate from e-mails and listservs on whether assisting clients with their insurance coverage is making sure the mental health provider gets paid or enables clients to not take responsibility.
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Norman Dasenbrook

Private Practice: "Begin with the End in Mind"

Balance Billing: What is it and is it legal?

Credit/Debit Cards and HSA Accounts

Helping counseling practices move from Forming, Storming, Norming to Performing

Verify Client Insurance Benefits: Self-Protection, Enabling or Marketing?

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Norman Dasenbrook

Private Practice: "Begin with the End in Mind"

Balance Billing: What is it and is it legal?

Credit/Debit Cards and HSA Accounts

Helping counseling practices move from Forming, Storming, Norming to Performing

Verify Client Insurance Benefits: Self-Protection, Enabling or Marketing?

Connect with Us

Latest Photos

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American Counseling Association

ATTENTION: You are viewing an archived version of ACA's website.
For the most up-to-date information and resources, please visit Counseling.org.