Between Sessions with Berries

You’re the one everyone turns to for support. But who supports you? From endless documentation and emotional exhaustion to keeping up with clinical demands, mental health professionals are facing burnout like never before. You’ve tried better systems, stricter boundaries, even thought about leaving, but it still feels overwhelming. That’s why Berries, your AI assistant built for clinicians, created In Between Sessions, a podcast made to help you do more of what matters: caring for your clients and caring for yourself. Each week, we feature candid interviews with therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and mental health innovators who share what’s working in the real world, not just what looks good on paper. You’ll hear practical strategies for documentation, conversations about burnout and balance, and ways AI can support your workflow without replacing your

Between Sessions with Berries is a business podcast hosted by Berries, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Berries hosts Between Sessions with Berries, a business show with 84 episodes published.

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  Episode #69

  Using AI Responsibly in Your Practice with Stephen Ferrara

  Sep 29, 202634 min

  AI scribes have shifted mental health professionals from writing their own notes to reviewing someone else's version of the session, and that shift comes with real risk. It's easy to sign off on a note without catching an error, without confirming a client actually consented to being recorded, or without knowing what happens to that audio once the session ends. In this episode, Kym talks with Dr. Stephen Ferrara, a nurse practitioner, educator, and health policy leader with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He's the founder of AI Nurse Academy, the immediate past president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the founding associate dean for artificial intelligence at Columbia University School of Nursing. Stephen breaks down what real AI literacy looks like for clinicians, where mental health professionals are getting it wrong, and how to build guardrails that protect both your license and your clients. In This Episode, We Cover: The biggest mistake clinicians make when they start trusting AI-generated notes What the "good enough" trap actually costs your documentation How to get genuine, informed consent before using an AI scribe in session The AI literacy basics every mental health professional should understand before relying on these tools Why full practice authority varies so much by state, and what that means for telehealth How state legislation is starting to regulate AI in clinical settings The privacy guardrails Stephen uses in his own practice to protect client data Connect with Stephen Ferrara: Website: https://www.ainurseacademy.ai | https://www.drstephenferraranp.com ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com .

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  Episode #68

  What Insurance Auditors Are Really Flagging Right Now with Beth Rontal

  Sep 22, 202637 min

  Insurance audits used to be rare. Now AI systems built into insurance company billing platforms are flagging patterns fast, and codes like 90837, multiple sessions per week, and long-term maintenance therapy are all under closer watch. For mental health professionals who rely on these codes regularly, that shift can raise real questions about what actually holds up under review. In this episode, Kym sits down with Beth Rontal, LICSW, founder of The Documentation Wizard and a nationally recognized expert in clinical documentation. Beth breaks down what's driving the rise in AI-assisted audits, the specific language that supports medical necessity, and how the "golden thread" connects diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress notes into documentation that stands up to scrutiny. In This Episode, We Cover: Why AI is accelerating insurance audits and which billing patterns it's trained to flag. The exact language that helps justify medically necessary 90837 sessions. How to document session start and stop times so notes hold up under review. What Z codes are and why they matter for supporting a diagnosis. The golden thread that ties diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress notes together. When and how to justify billing for multiple sessions per week. Where rating scales fit into an audit-ready chart, and when they're optional. Connect with Beth Rontal: 90827 Documentation Made Simple: https://bit.ly/dw-berries Website: https://documentationwizard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/documentationwizard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@documentationwizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocumentationWizard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/documentation-wizard/ ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com .

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  Episode #67

  SEO, AI Search, and Scaling Your Practice with Danielle Swimm

  Sep 15, 202632 min

  If your usual marketing playbook has suddenly stopped filling your caseload, you're picking up on something real. What worked reliably for years, referrals, directories, a decent website, isn't carrying the same weight anymore, and most mental health professionals are left guessing at what actually changed. In this episode, Kym talks with Danielle Swimm, LCPC, business coach for therapists, and founder of The Entrepreneurial Therapist, about what's shifting in marketing right now and what's still worth your time. They get into how AI search is changing the way people find a provider, which old-school strategies are quietly making a comeback, and what it actually takes to build income beyond one-on-one sessions without running yourself into the ground. In This Episode, We Cover: Why marketing that worked for years is falling flat in 2026. How to show up when someone asks an AI platform for a provider recommendation. What actually builds credibility with search bots, and with clients, on your website. Why weekly blogging is no longer the move, and what's replacing it. The backlink strategy Danielle says has never stopped working. How to know when you're ready to hire help or add a new revenue stream. What it really takes at home to create the capacity for a business to grow. Connect with Danielle Swimm: Website: https://www.theentrepreneurialtherapist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurialtherapist Podcast: https://www.theentrepreneurialtherapist.com/podcast Newsletter: https://www.theentrepreneurialtherapist.com/newsletter ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com .

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  Episode #63

  Delegating Without Losing Control with Nicole Lacherza-Drew

  Aug 18, 202629 min

  Most mental health professionals are trained to provide therapy, not to run a business. Billing, scheduling, marketing, and documentation pile up fast, and without a system in place, it's easy to end up managing a practice that runs you instead of the other way around. In this episode, Kym talks with Nicole Lacherza-Drew, PsyD, founder of CouchSide Coordinators, a virtual administrative support company built for therapists and wellness providers. As a licensed psychologist herself, Nicole has lived the same overwhelm she now helps other clinicians solve. She and Kym get into how to figure out what to hand off first, where automation actually earns its place, and how AI fits into daily practice management without taking over the parts that make the work yours. In This Episode, We Cover: Why most clinicians are trained to do therapy, not to run a business. The real reason so many practice owners hesitate to bring on help. A simple way to decide what's actually worth delegating first. How to build SOPs even when nothing is written down yet. Where automation quietly takes work off your plate. Why chasing what worked for someone else's marketing can waste time and money. How to track your own time honestly before deciding what to change. Connect with Nicole Lacherza-Drew: Website: https://www.couchsidecoordinators.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couchsidecoords/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CouchSideCoordinators/ ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com .

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  Episode #62

  Ending the Guessing Game in Mental Health Care with Dr. Steve Rondeau

  Aug 11, 202640 min

  When a client cycles through medication after medication with no real improvement, it is easy to label them treatment-resistant and run out of ideas. Referring out to a psychiatrist often just means more trial and error, with no clear answer for why nothing seems to be working. Kym sits down with Dr. Steve Rondahl, founder of Axon EEG Solutions and a naturopathic doctor who has analyzed more than 50,000 brain scans. Steve explains how objective brain data can show what is actually happening in a client's brain instead of relying on subjective symptom checklists, and why two people with the exact same diagnosis can need completely different treatment approaches. In This Episode, We Cover: Why two clients with the same diagnosis can have completely different brain patterns underneath. The real story behind a client whose panic symptoms did not match what her brain scan actually showed. How brain data helps validate clients who have been told nothing seems to work for them. Why some treatments fail before they even have a chance to help, and how to know in advance. What it takes to bring brain scan technology into your own practice, regardless of your background. Why patterns mental health professionals often see as problems can actually be strengths in the right environment. Connect with Dr. Steve Rondahl: Website: https://axoneegsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-rondeau-aba2028/ Book - Think Like a Brain: https://www.thinklikeabrain.com/ ______________ Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com .

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