Author: Ehab Youssef, Psychologist
Ehab Youssef is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 10,000 hours of direct psychotherapy. He holds an MSc in Psychology from the University of Groningen, Netherlands. Ehab is an eclectic therapist specializing in process-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and other evidence-based modalities for depression, anxiety, grief, and personality disorders in individual and group settings. In 2020, he received the prestigious Kasr El Ainy Yehia El Rakhawy Award for best psychotherapy. Beyond his clinical practice, Ehab supervises other therapists, provides corporate counseling to employees, and teaches graduate-level psychology courses. He has been featured in Fast Company Middle East as an AI psychology researcher and is a verified expert on http://Featured.com. He maintains profiles on TherapyRoute, It’s Complicated, and MantraCare, and has published on ResearchGate. At Mentalyc, Ehab serves as clinical reviewer and content author, ensuring clinical accuracy across the platform’s educational resources.
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Quick answer: SimplePractice’s AI Note Taker is a $35/month per-clinician add-on inside the SimplePractice EHR that drafts SOAP, DAP, or BIRP notes from session audio or dictation. It works fine for therapists who already use SimplePractice and want basic note drafting, but it doesn’t analyze sessions, track therapeutic progress, surface alliance insights, or work outside […]June 16, 2026·26 min read
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The best EHR, behavioral health EHR, or mental health practice management software for a private practice in 2026 depends on practice size, payer mix, and whether you prescribe. For a solo private pay therapist, SimplePractice at $49 per month or Sessions Health at $39 per month are the cheapest viable picks. For an insurance heavy […]July 21, 2026·57 min read
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Therapy intake questions gather the clinical information you need while building rapport in the first session, and the right set changes with every client who sits down across from you. This guide gives you ready-to-use intake questions for young children and for adults, the non-negotiable questions every intake must include, standardized screening tools to pair […]June 23, 2026·15 min read
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For therapists seeking to increase their knowledge and improve their practice, selecting the right literature can be life changing. Good books not only offer insights into complex psychological theories and therapeutic techniques but also provide real-life examples that can be used in daily sessions with clients. These books often cover a broad range of topics, […]February 27, 2026·10 min read
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Are you a therapist on the hunt for the perfect laptop to help with your therapy practice? Whether you’re jotting down therapy progress notes, scheduling appointments, or conducting theletherapy sessions, the right laptop can make all the difference. Now a days, having a reliable, efficient, and secure device isn’t just a convenience–it’s a necessity. Many […]February 20, 2026·10 min read
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This AutoNotes vs Mentalyc comparison covers how the two AI documentation tools differ in 2026 on note generation, pricing, compliance, and team features. The short version: AutoNotes wins on unlimited notes at a low price. Mentalyc wins on what goes into each note. It generates notes from what was actually said, not from what the […]June 29, 2026·15 min read





