Choosing the right Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is an important decision for your private practice.
TherapyNotes, SimplePractice, and TherapyAppointment are considered the top three systems for therapists and mental health professionals. Oyinyechi Abraham, a virtual assistant at My Freedom VA breaks down the pros and cons of each system, offering an honest review from a daily user.
TherapyNotes is a complete practice management system that lets you manage patient records, schedule appointments, meet with patients remotely, create rich documentation, and bill insurance all in one place.
The platform is best known for being highly structured with customizable note templates, quick diagnosis code searches, and client history summaries. We like using this platform because it is simple and clean, however it is also basic, without the same level of intuitive features as other programs.
Overall rating: 
3.8 stars
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Simple Practice is an EHR created specifically for therapists and mental health providers.
The platform is most known for its ease of use, scheduling tools, and patient portal. The system includes a dedicated client-facing mobile app, paperless intakes, and secure messaging. We like using this platform because it is the easiest to use and has the most dynamic features. 4 out of 5 VAs named this platform as the best system to work with.
Overall rating: 
4.5 stars
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Therapy Appointment is a practice management management and EMR software system designed by therapists.
The platform is known for its self-scheduling options and automated intake processes. We like using this platform because it is easy to use and has helpful features like payroll templates and documentation.
Overall rating: 4.3
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EHR System Ratings at a Glance |
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| Overall Rating | Documentation | Ease of Use | Pricing | |
| TherapyNotes | |
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Starting at $69/month for a single user and $79/month for the first user and $50 for each additional user in a group practice. |
| SimplePractice | |
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Discounted year after the free trial and then starting at $49 per month |
| TherapyAppointment | |
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Starting at $10 per month, the pricing grows with your practice |
The Winner
Our virtual assistants preferred Simple Practice 80% of the time with Therapy Appointment a distant second and Therapy Notes the least liked platform. We like the simple design and intuitive features available with Simple Practice, including the automatic flagging of delinquent accounts for collections eligibility.
While Therapy Appointment offers a simple, less intuitive design, it lacks some of the advanced automation features that make Simple Practice stand out. Therapy Notes offers robust customization, which often feels overly complex and less user-friendly.
