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AI Tools for Therapists (2026)

For most therapists, AI's biggest win is documentation: drafting progress notes, treatment plans and session summaries so evenings aren't spent catching up on notes. It's also where the risk sits, because session content is some of the most sensitive health information there is. Each guide compares real pricing and user feedback, with the rules linked.

Before you record a session for AI notes: you need a business associate agreement (BAA) with the vendor, informed client consent, and to check your state's recording-consent law. What HIPAA and the APA expect.

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