Tag: Mentalyc

  • Mentalyc vs Heidi Health: Why Mentalyc Is the Better AI Tool for Therapists in 2025

    Mentalyc vs Heidi Health: Why Mentalyc Is the Better AI Tool for Therapists in 2025

    Mentalyc vs Heidi: Why Mentalyc is the better choice than Heidi Health Choosing the right AI platform for therapists can be overwhelming – especially with so many options claiming to do it all.  Today, we’ll compare two popular tools: Mentalyc vs Heidi Health — Mentalyc, designed specifically with therapists in mind, and Heidi, a more […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • 8 Tips to Help You Grow Your Private Practice

    8 Tips to Help You Grow Your Private Practice

    In a rapidly evolving mental health landscape—particularly in regions where awareness is growing but accessibility remains inconsistent—therapists with private practice face both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge lies in navigating a saturated market where simply being qualified is no longer enough. The opportunity, however, is immense: more people are actively seeking support, and […]

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    Gargi Singh, Psychologist
  • Tips for First Therapy Session for Therapist

    Tips for First Therapy Session for Therapist

    The connection built in the first therapy session can shape the entire therapeutic journey. Research consistently shows that the quality of the initial interaction significantly impacts treatment outcomes. It’s a delicate blend of professional skill and raw human empathy—where every word, every pause, and every shift in body language plays a role. There’s a moment—right […]

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    Nuria Higuero Flores, Psychologist
  • AI in Mental Healthcare: A Complete Guide

    AI in Mental Healthcare: A Complete Guide

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming mental healthcare, offering innovative solutions to address the growing global demand for mental health support. From AI-driven chatbots providing therapeutic assistance to algorithms detecting early signs of mental health conditions, AI has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis, treatment, and accessibility. However, integrating AI into such a human-centered field raises important […]

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    Nuria Higuero Flores, Psychologist
  • What AI Can Do for Behavioral Health Clinicians: The Future of Care

    What AI Can Do for Behavioral Health Clinicians: The Future of Care

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming behavioral healthcare. For therapists, AI offers tools that support positive client outcomes, streamline administrative tasks, and create innovative treatment pathways. AI is a powerful ally to therapists, allowing them to focus on what they do best—delivering personalized, effective care to their clients. Tailored Treatment Planning AI technology offers incredible […]

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    Angela M. Doel, Psychotherapist
  • The 13 Best Productivity App for Therapists (2025)

    The 13 Best Productivity App for Therapists (2025)

    Any mental health practitioner would want to provide the best possible care to their clients however handling the administrative and organisational parts of the practice may be exhausting and time-consuming. Well, if you face a similar concern you are in the right place because we have got you covered. There are a plethora of apps […]

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    Gargi Singh, Psychologist
  • 5 Ways Mentalyc AI Can Improve The Profitability Of Your Practice

    5 Ways Mentalyc AI Can Improve The Profitability Of Your Practice

    What’s this sudden “AI” buzz? Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't new but its recent advancements and growing accessibility have sparked a surge of interest, particularly in the competitive mental health landscape. Unlike before, AI today isn't just theoretical. With increased processing power, sophisticated algorithms, and vast datasets, AI applications are now practical and demonstrably valuable. This […]

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    Ehab Youssef, Psychologist
  • Empowering Mental Health Professionals Through Five Core Values

    Empowering Mental Health Professionals Through Five Core Values

    The spark of Mentalyc ignited in an unusual place: amidst my personal journey to overcome an eating disorder. The frustration of bouncing between five therapists, two psychiatrists, and enduring tough experiences taught me firsthand the need for a transformative approach to therapy, one that empowers both patients and practitioners. This desire took shape in the […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Therapist Burnout: Signs, Causes, and Tips to Prevent it

    Therapist Burnout: Signs, Causes, and Tips to Prevent it

    You've dedicated your life to helping others work through challenging times, but when was the last time you focused on yourself? As therapists, our job is emotionally demanding. We absorb the stress and trauma of our clients daily, often leaving little time for self-care. If you're not careful, you can feel depleted, unmotivated, and dreading […]

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    Courtney Gardner, MSW
  • Starting a Private Practice in Counseling Checklist: Essential Tools for New Therapist

    Starting a Private Practice in Counseling Checklist: Essential Tools for New Therapist

    If you’re considering starting a private practice in the mental health field, you may have many questions. You must take many steps to open your practice, market to your niche clients, and figure out strategies for maintaining and keeping track of everything. Knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. You have to choose what structure […]

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    Marissa Moore, LPC, LCPC
  • PIPEDA: Data Protection Law in Canada for Organizations & Mental Health Clinicians

    PIPEDA: Data Protection Law in Canada for Organizations & Mental Health Clinicians

    Mental health clinicians in Canada are responsible for handling sensitive information about their clients. It is essential to understand the legal and ethical implications of data protection in Canada to ensure that you are complying with the law and maintaining the trust of your clients. In this article, we will discuss everything about PIPEDA and […]

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    Dr. Salwa Zeineddine
  • Self-Care Tips for  Psychotherapists, Therapists & Counselors: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

    Self-Care Tips for  Psychotherapists, Therapists & Counselors: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

    Self-care for therapists should be essential if you’re a full-time professional. I remember being in graduate school, working full-time, and completing an internship simultaneously. My professors drilled self-care into my head, but no one taught me how to do it, and more importantly, I thought, when will I find the time? Now after being a […]

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    Marissa Moore, LPC, LCPC
  • Apps for Mental Health Professionals to Enhance Their Practice (2025)

    Apps for Mental Health Professionals to Enhance Their Practice (2025)

    Providing high-quality treatment for your clients is a primary priority as a mental health practitioner. To do this, remaining organized and efficient is essential. With an increasing patient load and the obligations of maintaining a successful practice, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and struggle to keep up with your job. Fortunately, a variety of tools, […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Benefits of AI and Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Mental Health Care

    Benefits of AI and Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Mental Health Care

    What is Data-driven Therapy? Data-driven therapy is a growing area of interest in the field of mental health that relies on the collection and analysis of data to inform the therapeutic process. Traditionally, therapists collect data using standardized tools such as the PHQ-9 and GAD-7, which are questionnaires that assess symptoms of depression and anxiety, […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • AI Therapy & Therapists Using AI to Make Therapy Better

    AI Therapy & Therapists Using AI to Make Therapy Better

    There is a growing interest in using artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and mental healthcare nowadays, both on the therapist’s and the client’s sides. We hear a lot about clients going for AI therapy using chatbots instead of going to a therapist for therapy, especially after the pandemic, to get a cure for their mental […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Maximizing Your Productivity as a Therapist with an AI Tool

    Maximizing Your Productivity as a Therapist with an AI Tool

    Being a therapist can be a demanding job, requiring long hours of sessions, followed by an even longer process of writing progress notes. However, Thomas Hanna (LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCATP), a licensed therapist from Tempest Counseling in Tampa, Florida, found a way to streamline his note-taking process, freeing up time and energy to focus on his clients. The […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc
  • Founders’ Story: Maria and Georgi – Mentalyc

    Founders’ Story: Maria and Georgi – Mentalyc

    How we met and discovered our shared passion Georgi and I met during the Entrepreneur First Accelerator program, where we learned about our shared desire to help other people and our passion for building something that would be meaningful to us. Having had problems with an eating disorder as a teen myself, it was natural […]

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    Maria Szandrach, CEO of Mentalyc