Best AI Tools for Therapists in 2026

AI helps therapists reduce administrative burden so they can focus on client care. From session notes to treatment planning, these tools save 5-10 hours per week of documentation time.

Top AI Tools for Therapists

Tool	Price	Best For	HIPAA
Upheal	Free / $49/mo	AI session notes	Yes
Blueprint	Custom	Measurement-based care	Yes
Freed	$99/mo	AI clinical documentation	Yes
SimplePractice	$29/mo	Practice management	Yes
Mentalyc	$29/mo	AI progress notes	Yes
Lyssn	Custom	Session quality analysis	Yes
ChatGPT	Free-$20/mo	Psychoeducation materials	No

1. Upheal — AI Session Notes

Records therapy sessions (with client consent) and generates SOAP notes, DAP notes, and progress notes automatically. Saves 2-3 hours daily on documentation.

• Automatic session transcription and notes
• Multiple note formats (SOAP, DAP, BIRP)
• HIPAA compliant with BAA
• Free plan available for evaluation

2. Blueprint — Measurement-Based Care

AI-powered outcome tracking with automated symptom assessments. Tracks client progress over time and suggests evidence-based interventions.

3. Freed — Clinical Documentation

AI medical scribe that listens to sessions and generates clinical documentation in any format. Works for therapy, psychiatry, and medical practices.

4-7: More Tools

SimplePractice — All-in-one practice management with telehealth. Mentalyc — Specialized AI progress notes for therapists. Lyssn — AI analysis of session quality for supervision. ChatGPT — Draft psychoeducation handouts and treatment plan templates (do not input PHI).

Important Considerations

• Always obtain informed consent before recording sessions
• Verify HIPAA compliance and sign BAAs
• Never input identifiable patient information into non-compliant tools
• Review all AI-generated notes before finalizing
• AI assists documentation — clinical judgment remains yours

FAQ

What AI tools do therapists use?

Upheal for notes, Blueprint for outcomes, SimplePractice for management, ChatGPT for materials.

Is it HIPAA compliant?

Upheal, Blueprint, Freed, and Mentalyc are HIPAA compliant. ChatGPT is not.

Can AI replace therapists?

No. AI handles admin tasks. The therapeutic relationship cannot be replicated.

Final Verdict

Upheal is the best starting point for AI session notes with a free plan. SimplePractice for overall practice management. AI documentation saves therapists 5-10 hours weekly for more client time.