# 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), child and adolescent counseling, 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