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.

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 […]

Tracy Collins, LCP
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. […]

Tracy Collins, LCP
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, […]

Tracy Collins, LCP