Author: Tracy Collins, LCP

Tracy Collins is a licensed clinical psychologist with a strong commitment to supporting fellow mental health professionals. With over six years of clinical experience, she combines her expertise in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help clinicians enhance therapeutic outcomes and simplify their documentation process. In addition to her clinical background, Tracy is skilled in creating educational content tailored for therapists. At Mentalyc, she focuses on translating complex clinical and compliance concepts into clear, actionable insights that help clinicians save time, stay compliant, and provide effective, evidence-based care.

Eleos Health Review for Therapists (2026): Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

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Therapists reading an Eleos Health review are usually trying to answer one practical question: does transcription-based AI documentation actually save time, or does it create new friction around reliability, editing, and daily workflow? This Eleos review looks at how Eleos performs in real clinical settings—where it helps, where clinicians report challenges, and how it compares […]

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Best Art Therapy Note Taker (2026): Complete Guide for Clinicians

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Therapists searching for an art therapy note taker in 2026 are looking for one thing: a way to document symbolic expression, creative process documentation, and intervention outcomes clearly without flattening the clinical meaning of art-based work or risking insurance denials. Art therapy documentation is uniquely complex. Many sessions include quiet stretches, movement, play, imagery, symbolic […]

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Best Wellness Coaching Note Takers in 2026 Reviewed

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Wellness coaches looking for note-taking tools want one thing: a reliable way to capture session insights, goals, and progress without spending hours documenting after each call. Coaching sessions often cover habits, mindset shifts, accountability, and long-term goals all at once. When notes are scattered or incomplete, it becomes harder to track progress and maintain continuity […]

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Top 5 Best HIPAA-Compliant AI Notetakers & Treatment Plan Tools for Therapists (2026)

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Documentation audits are increasing, insurers are rejecting vague or inconsistent notes, and concerns about AI-generated therapy notes, from fabricated details to unclear data storage, are making clinicians more cautious. Many tools claim to be HIPAA compliant, but stop at basic security. They encrypt data yet fall short on clinical accuracy, audit-ready documentation, and treatment-plan alignment—the […]

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Best AI Notetaker for Therapists in 2026 (Ranked based on Real Reviews)

Session Documentation

Therapists searching for the best AI notetaker want one thing: a tool that genuinely reduces documentation time while staying clinically accurate and privacy-safe. But not all AI therapy tools deliver the same results. Some miss clinical nuance, some store recordings long term, and others require heavy editing. Choosing the right tool means understanding accuracy, privacy […]

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Best Progress Tracking Tools for Therapists in 2026 (Ranked Based on Real Reviews)

Progress Monitoring

Therapists choosing a progress-tracking tool in 2026 want one thing: a clear view of whether clients are actually improving without creating more paperwork. But tools vary widely. Some only track symptoms through questionnaires, while others miss what matters most in real clinical work: changes in symptoms, progress toward goals, and the quality of the therapeutic alliance. […]

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TX Plan for Therapists: How to Write Effective, Compliant Treatment Plans with Mentalyc

Treatment Planning and Approaches

Therapists know progress doesn’t happen by chance. It’s planned, measured, and refined. A strong TX plan connects the client’s needs, goals, and outcomes, giving structure to intuition and clarity to the therapeutic process. Whether you’re a new clinician learning how to write a TX plan for therapy or an experienced professional looking to streamline documentation, […]

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Beyond the Couch: The 2026 Guide to Jobs for Therapists in the U.S.

General and Other

From private practice to AI development, how to find a career that fits your life. Key Takeaways Jobs for therapists in the U.S. are changing fast. The days of choosing solely between “community mental health” and “private practice” are over. As we look toward 2026, the field is exploding with flexible telehealth roles, hybrid positions, […]

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Eleos vs Mentalyc (2026): Which AI Therapy Note Tool Is Better for Group Practice?

Session Documentation

Therapists are entering 2026 facing a familiar challenge: clinical documentation is taking too long. Many clinicians still spend hours each week completing progress notes, rewriting session summaries, and ensuring their documentation meets medical-necessity standards, payer requirements, and ethical expectations. The burden is exhausting, and it directly contributes to burnout, reduced work–life balance, and increased administrative stress. This is why AI […]

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