Guides & Templates for Clinicians

AI therapy note tools you can use without recording the session: Note Designer, AutoNotes, Upheal, Blueprint, Twofold, SOAPNoteAI and WellNotes compared on input, price and what each records. Facts checked November 2026.

Free plans and low-cost AI note takers for therapists, compared on what the free tier really includes and the lowest paid price: Upheal, Berries, TheraPro, Heidi, SOAPNoteAI, Note Designer, AutoNotes, Mentalyc, Supanote and WellNotes. Facts checked November 2026.

AI documentation tools for speech-language pathologists compared: SLPFlow, Ambiki, Twofold, SOAPNoteAI and WellNotes on SLP focus, input, note formats and published pricing. Facts checked November 2026.

AI note tools for social workers and LCSWs compared on case note and progress note formats, recording vs typed input, and published pricing: Supanote, TheraPro, Berries, AutoNotes, Note Designer, Upheal and WellNotes. Facts checked November 2026.

A therapeutic interventions list grouped by modality (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, solution-focused and ABA), with clinical words and example progress note sentences for each.

What the BACB requires for RBT supervision in 2026: the 5% monthly minimum, two face-to-face contacts, one observation, who can supervise since January 1, 2026, and the records to keep.

The main models of clinical supervision (competency-based, treatment-based, developmental and integrated), the roles a supervisor plays, and how to document supervision sessions.

BCBA supervised fieldwork requirements now and from January 1, 2027: hours, supervision percentages, contacts, observations, monthly limits, and how to plan if you are applying around the change.

How process notes (psychotherapy notes) differ from progress notes under HIPAA: the legal definition, what can never be a psychotherapy note, authorization and access rules, and what to keep where.

A step-by-step process for writing ABA session notes: what to record during the session, how to turn data into a narrative, a vague-vs-strong rewrite, and a pre-submit checklist for RBTs.

ABA practice platforms (CentralReach, Motivity, Raven Health, RethinkBH) compared with a standalone note tool (WellNotes) on session notes, data collection, published pricing and who each one fits. Facts checked October 5, 2026.

For practice owners, clinical directors and agencies choosing one documentation system for several clinicians: 8 options compared on EHR note templates, treatment plans, supervision, per-clinician pricing and fit.

Therapy progress notes examples in SOAP, DAP and BIRP formats, what every progress note must include, how progress notes differ from psychotherapy notes, and common mistakes.

What BIRP stands for, why behavioral health programs use it, how it compares with SOAP and DAP, and how to write each section, with worked examples.

What DAP stands for, what belongs in Data, Assessment and Plan, how DAP compares with SOAP, and when counselors and therapists choose it, with worked examples.

A side-by-side comparison of SOAP and DAP note formats for therapists, counselors, and BCBAs. Learn the key differences, when to use each, and how to choose the right format for your clinical setting.

Therapists spend hours on SOAP notes every week. Here are 7 proven techniques to cut your documentation time in half, while keeping your notes thorough and clinically sound.

For therapists in solo or small private practice who write their own notes: 10 therapy note tools compared on monthly price, note formats, whether they record sessions, and how they fit beside your EHR.

How SOAP notes work in mental health settings: what therapists put in each section, worked examples for a CBT session and a BCBA session, insurance considerations and common mistakes.

Learn a proven method for writing thorough, compliant therapy progress notes in under 2 minutes per session. Includes templates, examples, and time-saving strategies used by experienced clinicians.

Real-world BCBA session note examples for supervision, direct services, parent training, and assessments. Includes downloadable templates, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for writing faster ABA notes.