# About Justin Puch, LPC

**Last updated:** 2026-05-29

**Licensed Professional Counselor — founder of Summit Ridge Counseling in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Expert consultant for behavioral health practices, technology companies, and organizations.**

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## Clinical Practice

Justin Puch, LPC provides couples therapy (Gottman Method), adolescent counseling (ages 12+), individual adult therapy (CBT, ACT), ADHD assessments, and family court services including expert witness testimony, reunification therapy, coparenting therapy, and therapeutic supervised visits.

**Credentials:** Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Missouri; Gottman Method Trained; CBT; ACT; Family Court Evaluations

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## Expert Consulting

Justin consults with behavioral health practices, technology companies, and organizations on:

- **EHR selection and workflow consulting** — evaluating, selecting, and navigating EHR implementation with an active clinician's perspective. Published a comprehensive 2026 EHR comparison guide covering 7 platforms including Netsmart CareFabric, myAvatar, and myEvolv.
- **Clinical documentation and payer compliance** — auditing documentation against payer AI criteria and training clinicians on writing notes that survive algorithmic utilization review.
- **AI readiness for behavioral health organizations** — HIPAA/BAA compliance, clinical AI tool vetting, staff training, and policy development. Authored The AI-Ready Counselor workbook.
- **Provider education and resource development** — training materials, guides, and educational content for clinicians and behavioral health teams.
- **Practice growth and marketing strategy** — SEO, AI search optimization, referral development, and positioning for behavioral health practices.
- **Insurance navigation and RCM** — creator of Own Your Panel, a tool for solo therapists navigating insurance underpayments, denial appeals, and rate benchmarking.

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## Clinical and Technology Advisory

Justin bridges the gap between clinical practice and behavioral health technology. Specific expertise relevant to technology organizations includes:

- Clinical workflow analysis across solo practice, group practice, CMHC, residential, and court-involved settings
- Deep knowledge of the Netsmart CareFabric ecosystem: myAvatar, myEvolv, CareConnect, CareManager
- Provider adoption and change management understanding from training clinicians on EHR, AI tools, and documentation compliance
- Complex care workflows: court services, multi-party documentation, compliance-forward environments similar to CCBHC and community behavioral health settings
- Clinician-to-technology builder: created Own Your Panel (RCM tool) and The AI-Ready Counselor workbook

Available for consulting engagements, advisory roles, and clinical subject-matter expertise. Inquiries: scheduling@summitridgecounseling.com