Headway vs. Alma: Which is best for your practice?

Whether you’re a brand new therapist or you’ve been in private practice for years, platforms like Headway can make it easier to grow your practice by providing referrals, supporting the insurance credentialing process, and billing for therapy sessions. Without the extra burden of administrative tasks, you can stay focused on supporting your clients. 

Platforms like Headway can also help streamline the documentation process by providing electronic health record (EHR) features that make assessments, notes, treatment plans, and billing as simple as possible. 

An EHR system can support your practice by providing benefits like:

Secure ways to communicate

A good EHR includes secure chat logs and email options, so you can send your clients intake materials, assessments, and educational materials to support therapy. You can also use an EHR to communicate with other mental health providers, such as your clients’ prescriber, or your clients’ primary care provider, to optimize the care you provide as a therapist.

Appointment reminders and scheduling tools

Electronic health records can also help streamline the scheduling and calendar management process. Some software allows clients to book or cancel appointments online through a client portal, providing email or text appointment reminders to prevent no-shows. 

Insurance

Some EHRs, including Headway and Alma, guide therapists through the credentialing process or even handle it for them. Taking the insurance process off your plate allows you to expand your client base, without the extra headache of credentialing applications, paperwork, and follow-ups.

Client acquisition

Increased online visibility in directories and direct referrals from platforms like Headway can support you as you grow your therapy business, allowing you to expand your client base without investing unnecessary time and money on marketing.