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  • Best Art Therapy Note Taker (2026): Complete Guide for Clinicians

    Therapists searching for an art therapy note taker in 2026 are looking for one thing: a way to document symbolic expression, creative process documentation, and intervention outcomes clearly without flattening the clinical meaning of art-based work or risking insurance denials. Art therapy documentation is uniquely complex. Many sessions include quiet stretches, movement, play, imagery, symbolic […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
  • Best Wellness Coaching Note Takers in 2026 Reviewed

    Wellness coaches looking for note-taking tools want one thing: a reliable way to capture session insights, goals, and progress without spending hours documenting after each call. Coaching sessions often cover habits, mindset shifts, accountability, and long-term goals all at once. When notes are scattered or incomplete, it becomes harder to track progress and maintain continuity […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
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    Top 5 Best HIPAA-Compliant AI Notetakers & Treatment Plan Tools for Therapists (2026)

    Documentation audits are increasing, insurers are rejecting vague or inconsistent notes, and concerns about AI-generated therapy notes, from fabricated details to unclear data storage, are making clinicians more cautious. Many tools claim to be HIPAA compliant, but stop at basic security. They encrypt data yet fall short on clinical accuracy, audit-ready documentation, and treatment-plan alignment—the […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
  • TherapyNotes AI Review for Therapists

    TherapyNotes AI Review for Therapists (2026): Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

    Therapists exploring a TherapyNotes AI review are often trying to understand whether an AI notetaker inside a traditional EHR can reduce documentation time or simply shift work around existing templates. In this guide based on real clinicians’ reviews, we examine how well this platform performs in real clinical workflows, where its limitations appear, and when […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • SimplePractice AI Review

    SimplePractice AI Note Taking Review for Therapists (2026): Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

    This review examines how SimplePractice’s AI note-taking tool performs in real-world therapy workflows, drawing on feedback from therapists who use it in practice. We assess note quality, recording and transcription behavior, pricing, compliance, and day-to-day usability, and place it in context alongside more specialized documentation tools such as Mentalyc. We will help you to answer: […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
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    Blueprint Review for Therapists (2026): Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

    Therapists researching a Blueprint review are usually trying to answer one simple question: Blueprint the right tool for me? For clinicians who rely on routine assessments to monitor symptoms and meet reporting requirements, it’s a familiar option; but one that also raises important questions about insight between sessions, workflow fit, and long-term clinical value. In this review, […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Is Mentalyc Worth It? Honest Review of Pricing, Note Accuracy & HIPAA Compliance

    Is Mentalyc Worth It? Honest Review of Pricing, Note Accuracy & HIPAA Compliance

    If you’re searching for “Is Mentalyc worth it?” or “Is Mentalyc legit?”, you’re likely already familiar with AI note-taking tools for therapists — and you’re probably cautious. AI note-taking software has exploded in the past few years, but much of it has been built around speed – not around therapy itself. Mentalyc stands out because […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
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    Best AI Therapy Notes for Therapists in 2026 (Ranked based on Real Reviews)

    Therapists searching for the best AI notetaker want one thing: a tool that genuinely reduces documentation time while staying clinically accurate and privacy-safe. But not all AI therapy tools deliver the same results. Some miss clinical nuance, some store recordings long term, and others require heavy editing. Choosing the right tool means understanding accuracy, privacy […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
  • Best Therapy Progress Tracking Tools 2026

    Best Progress Tracking Tools for Therapists in 2026 (Ranked Based on Real Reviews)

    Therapists choosing a progress-tracking tool in 2026 want one thing: a clear view of whether clients are actually improving without creating more paperwork. But tools vary widely. Some only track symptoms through questionnaires, while others miss what matters most in real clinical work: changes in symptoms, progress toward goals, and the quality of the therapeutic alliance. […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
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    TX Plan for Therapists: How to Write Effective, Compliant Treatment Plans with Mentalyc

    Therapists know progress doesn’t happen by chance. It’s planned, measured, and refined. A strong TX plan connects the client’s needs, goals, and outcomes, giving structure to intuition and clarity to the therapeutic process.  Whether you’re a new clinician learning how to write a TX plan for therapy or an experienced professional looking to streamline documentation, […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
  • How to Scale Your Group Practice With the Best Group Practice Management Software

    Running a group practice comes with growing pains, from endless paperwork to burnout. The right group practice management software can change that. Learn how to scale efficiently while reducing stress.
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Job for Therapist in US 2026

    Beyond the Couch: The 2026 Guide to Jobs for Therapists in the U.S.

    From private practice to AI development, how to find a career that fits your life. Key Takeaways Jobs for therapists in the U.S. are changing fast. The days of choosing solely between “community mental health” and “private practice” are over. As we look toward 2026, the field is exploding with flexible telehealth roles, hybrid positions, […]
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    Tracy Collins, LCP
  • Mentalyc vs TherapyFuel: Best AI Note-Taking Tool for Therapists?

    Some EHRs are trying to ride the AI wave by adding note-taking features, but are they getting it right? We took a closer look at TherapyFuel by TherapyNotes and compared it with Mentalyc, a platform built specifically for insurance-ready therapy documentation. Who nails it, and who’s just pretending? In this comparison of Mentalyc vs TherapyFuel, […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Mentalyc vs Note Taker by Simple Practice: Which AI Therapy Note Tool Is Better in 2025?

    Mentalyc vs Note Taker by Simple Practice: Features, Pricing & Detailed Comparison AI is sneaking into EHRs these days, so we had to take a closer look. We checked out Note Taker, the AI add-on built right into a Simple Practice EHR, and compared it to Mentalyc, a tool made specifically for therapy notes. This […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Mentalyc vs Blueprint

    Mentalyc vs Blueprint: Which AI Therapy Software Is the Smarter Choice for Therapists in 2025?

    Mentalyc vs Blueprint: Feature, Price, Key Comparison Helping others is your mission – your time is valuable, and your work deserves the right tools. We’ve broken down the strengths and weaknesses of two top AI platforms – Mentalyc vs Blueprint – to help you choose the one that aligns with your values and helps you […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Mentalyc vs Heidi Health

    Mentalyc vs Heidi Health: Why Mentalyc Is the Better AI Tool for Therapists in 2025

    Mentalyc vs Heidi: Why Mentalyc is the better choice than Heidi Health Choosing the right AI platform for therapists can be overwhelming – especially with so many options claiming to do it all.  Today, we’ll compare two popular tools: Mentalyc vs Heidi Health — Mentalyc, designed specifically with therapists in mind, and Heidi, a more […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • What Are Z Codes for Mental Health

    What Are Z Codes for Mental Health

    Z codes are part of the ICD-10 system used by doctors and therapists to describe social or life situations that affect an individual’s health. They are not about a mental disorder, but they give helpful background information about what is happening in a person’s life. Mental health is closely connected to a person’s everyday life. […]
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    Gargi Singh, Psychologist
  • Mentalyc vs Upheal – Best AI Therapy Software in 2025 (Full Comparison Guide)

    Mentalyc vs Upheal – Features, Price, and Key Comparison Many therapists are turning to AI – and it’s a total game-changer. These smart tools take the weight off writing detailed session notes, freeing up your time so you can focus on what matters most: your clients. We’ve taken a close look at two leading platforms […]
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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • What is the Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT)

    What is the Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT)

    Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) is a working model for integrating client feedback into treatment from therapist session to session. It uses brief, standardized assessments of client wellbeing and the therapeutic working relationship to enable therapists to guide midcourse. We therapists try to form rich, healing relationships with our clients, but we labor in the dark […]
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    Silvi Saxena, MBA, LSW
  • Basic Counseling Skills and Tools (A Guide for Therapists)

    Basic Counseling Skills and Tools (A Guide for Therapists)

    Counseling skills and tools make clients feel safe, supported, and in the long run, healed. In the therapeutic relationships, the interventions are important, but what is even more important is the human relationship formed through effective counseling skills. As a new therapist beginning your career or an established clinician wishing to return to basics, having […]
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    Silvi Saxena, MBA, LSW
  • How to write DARP Notes (with Examples)

    How to write DARP Notes (with Examples)

    Mental health professionals use DARP notes to record what happens during a client’s session. These notes keep track of key details that support the client’s care. DARP stands for Data, Assessment, Response, and Plan. This DARP format helps mental health practitioners organize their notes in a clear way. It is also useful for legal records […]
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    Adesuwa Olajire, LCP
  • 10 Ethical issues in Counseling

    10 Ethical issues in Counseling (Examples and Considerations)

    Ethics in counseling refers to the standards and principles that govern the professional conduct of therapists. Ethics refers to the system of moral principles which guide human behaviour. It outlines what is right, what is fair, what is just, and what is good. Ethics in counseling are not mere rules, as a therapeutic space is […]
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    Gargi Singh, Psychologist
  • Therapeutic Alliance in Group Therapy

    Therapeutic Alliance in Group Therapy (A Complete Guide)

    Therapeutic alliance in group therapy is a complex web of relationships between the therapist and the clients, and the relationship amongst the group members themselves. It is more layered, more relational, and sometimes more fragile. The therapeutic alliance, is the collaborative interaction & connection between the mental health professional and their clients. The bed of […]
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    Gargi Singh, Psychologist
  • Starting a Counseling Private Practice in Texas

    Starting your counseling private practice is a career move that is a step into professional independence. It’s where clinical work meets entrepreneurship, where values begin shaping the practice environment, and where your presence can directly support your community’s mental health needs. Counseling Private Practice in Texas When it comes to private practice in Texas, they […]
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    Gargi Singh, Psychologist