INSURANCE CREDENTIALING FOR THERAPISTS & MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICES
Less admin.
More room to practice.
You have enough on your plate without spending your afternoons figuring out CAQH, filling out insurance applications, or trying to get someone from a provider enrollment department to email you back.
I'm Fariha, a therapist who also happens to know insurance credentialing really, really well. I help therapists and group practices get their paperwork in order, apply to insurance panels, and stay on top of the process.
You did not go to grad
school for this part.
You became a therapist to help people. Not to chase insurance companies, figure out CAQH, or wonder where your applications went. But here we are.
I'm a therapist, too, and I help therapists and group practice owners handle the credentialing paperwork, applications, and follow-up.
You have enough on your plate. Let me take this part off.
HERE'S WHAT I CAN TAKE OFF YOUR PLATE.
The credentialing stuff.
All of it.
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Ready to start accepting insurance? Let's get those applications moving.
Getting credentialed with insurance companies sounds pretty straightforward until you're actually doing it. Every network has its own requirements, forms, portals, and way of doing things. And somehow, there's always one more piece of information they need.
I help therapists, counselors, and mental health providers apply to insurance panels, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), and Optum/UnitedHealthcare.
I'll help gather your information, complete and submit enrollment applications, and follow up with the insurance companies as things move along. You'll know what's been submitted, where things stand, and whether there's anything else we need to take care of.
You don't have to become an expert in insurance credentialing just to start accepting insurance.
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Ah, CAQH. If you know, you know.
Your CAQH profile is one of those things that's incredibly important for insurance credentialing, but not exactly intuitive when you're setting it up for the first time.
And even if you've already created one, there's the matter of keeping everything accurate, uploading documents, and remembering to re-attest when it's time.
I help therapists with CAQH profile setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance. Whether you're starting from scratch, trying to finish a profile you began months ago, or need someone to make sure your information is current, I can take care of it with you.
Because the last thing you need is an insurance application getting held up over something in your CAQH profile.
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Another acronym. Another application. I know.
If you're starting a private practice or setting up a group, you've probably come across the term NPI. That's your National Provider Identifier, and it's an important piece of the insurance enrollment process.
Depending on how your practice is structured, you may need an individual NPI, an organizational NPI, or both.
I help therapists and practice owners navigate NPI applications, understand which information is needed, and get everything submitted correctly.
It's one of those administrative tasks that doesn't need to take over your afternoon, especially when you have someone who knows the process helping you through it.
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One therapist or a whole team? I've got you.
Credentialing yourself is one thing. Credentialing several therapists while also running a group practice is a whole different situation.
There are individual provider applications, group enrollment requirements, insurance contracts, and plenty of details to keep organized along the way.
I provide insurance credentialing support for solo therapists and group practices, whether you're opening your doors for the first time, expanding your team, or adding clinicians to existing insurance networks.
I'll help organize the provider information, complete the appropriate applications, and keep track of the moving pieces.
And if you're a group practice owner who's tired of having credentialing live on your already-too-long to-do list, we should probably talk.
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Because submitting the application is only half the fun.
You finally get everything submitted. Amazing.
And then... nothing.
Maybe the insurance company is reviewing your application. Maybe they're waiting on a document. Maybe you need to call someone to figure out what's happening.
This is one of the most frustrating parts of the insurance credentialing process, especially when you're trying to plan for new clients or bring another clinician onto your team.
I track applications, follow up with insurance companies, and help address outstanding requests so you're not constantly checking portals or wondering whether something has fallen through the cracks.
Insurance companies still control their processing times and approval decisions, but you won't have to be the one chasing every update.
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You got credentialed! Now let's keep everything up to date.
One thing that surprises a lot of therapists is that credentialing isn't always something you finish and never think about again.
CAQH profiles need regular re-attestation. Professional licenses and other documents expire. Insurance companies have recredentialing requirements. And group practices have provider rosters that need attention as clinicians join or leave.
I offer ongoing credentialing maintenance for therapists and mental health practices who would rather have someone keeping track of those details.
That can include CAQH re-attestation, recredentialing reminders, expirable-document tracking, and insurance roster maintenance.
It's a way to keep the administrative side of your practice organized without having to add another set of reminders to your calendar.
HI, I'M FARIHA.
I'm a therapist, too.
Which is kind of the point.
I'm Fariha Newaz, LCPC. I've spent over five years working in insurance credentialing, and I actually enjoy the paperwork (yes, really).
When you work with me, you get me. I'll handle your applications, follow up with insurance companies, and keep you in the loop.
Less paperwork for you. More time for your practice.
Good support. Clear pricing.
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need help with one part of the process, here's what working together looks like.
For therapists who want the insurance side of their practice handled from the beginning.
- ✓ CAQH profile setup or completion
- ✓ Plus NPI application assistance, if needed
- ✓ Applications for up to five insurance panels
- ✓ Application submission and follow-up
- ✓ Status tracking and updates
- ✓ Two scheduled meetings
- ✓ Portal access and ownership handoff
Just need help with one thing?
Have 3+ providers? Group practices may qualify for a 25% reduced per-provider rate.
Keeping things up to date.
CAQH re-attestation, recredentialing reminders, and expiration tracking.
Provider roster maintenance every 90 days.
A quick note: Projects typically begin with a 50% deposit, with the balance due at an agreed milestone. Fees cover services performed; insurance companies determine approvals and timelines. Monthly maintenance is priced per provider.
Let's talk about your practice
READY WHEN YOU ARE.
Let's get this off your plate.
Tell me a little about your practice, what you're working on, and where you could use some help. We'll take it from there.