Mentalyc
Mentalyc operates as an AI note generator and is designed to cater to the needs of psychotherapists, psychologists, and mental health counselors. It is HIPAA-co...
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What is Mentalyc?
Mentalyc is an AI-powered clinical intelligence and documentation platform built specifically for psychotherapists, psychologists, mental health counselors, licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, and PMHNPs. It automates the creation of therapy notes, treatment plans, and progress tracking, significantly reducing the administrative burden on clinicians. The core functionality involves transforming session data—captured via live listening during in-person or telehealth sessions, uploaded audio files, dictation, or typed summaries—into compliant, structured documentation.
Key features include AI note taking supporting SOAP, DAP, BIRP, PIRP, SIRP, GIRP, PIE, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Psychiatry note formats; AI Treatment Planner that auto-drafts plans with SMART goals; AI Progress Tracker that monitors goal progress and symptom changes without client questionnaires; and Alliance Genie™ which provides therapeutic alliance scores and session analytics derived from actual session content. The platform also generates intake notes, supervision notes, group therapy notes, and Mental Status Exam documentation.
Mentalyc is for individual therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals as well as group practices. It supports individual, couples, family, child, and supervisee clients. The tool works alongside existing EHR systems like SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane App, ICANotes, TheraNest, Valant, and more through a Chrome extension that autofills notes directly into the EHR with one click, eliminating copy-pasting.
The platform is fully HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II compliant in the U.S., and also adheres to Canadian (PHIPA, PIPEDA, PHIA) and Australian (APP) privacy standards. It serves more than 30,000 clinicians and was founded in 2021. Mentalyc does not use client data to train AI models, never sells or shares data, securely stores audio for up to 3 days before automatic deletion, and creates fully anonymized transcripts without names or identifying details.
Mentalyc pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Mentalyc offers tiered subscription plans with discounts for annual billing. The Mini plan starts at $14.99/month (billed annually) for 40 notes/month. Basic is $39.99/month, Pro is $69.99/month, and Super is $119.99/month. The Team Plan (group practice) is $49.99/seat/month billed annually or $59.99/seat/month billed monthly, with every seat getting unlimited notes and full access to all features including group therapy notes, supervision notes, treatment plans, Alliance Genie™, and Progress Tracker. A 14-day free trial includes full PRO access with 15 complete notes, no credit card required. Annual billing saves up to $300 compared to monthly. Pre-licensed therapists, interns, and trainees working independently toward licensure receive a special discount.
Mentalyc pros
- Saves 3-4 hours per week of documentation time, reducing to 1 hour at most
- Takes less than 5 minutes to complete each note
- Full 14-day free trial with 15 notes included, no credit card required
- HIPAA-compliant with signed BAA and SOC 2 Type II certification
- Supports 10+ note formats including SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIRP, PIE, EMDR
- Works with all major EHRs via Chrome extension for one-click autofill
- No EHR switching required—plugs alongside existing systems
- AI Treatment Planner generates SMART goals from session content automatically
- AI Progress Tracker monitors symptoms and goals without client questionnaires
- Alliance Genie™ provides therapeutic alliance feedback without client forms
- Supports individual, couples, family, child, and group therapy documentation
- Generates supervision notes including supervisee progress and supervisor sign-offs
- Full data anonymization—transcripts strip all identifying details
- Data never used to train AI models, never sold or shared with others
- Template Builder allows complete customization of note layouts
- Four input methods: live listening, audio upload, dictation, or typed summary
- Maintains golden thread connectivity across all sessions for audit readiness
- Group therapy notes include session overview plus individual progress for each participant
- Psychiatry notes capture medication details, dosages, and changes automatically
- 30,000+ trusted therapists with clinician-built, clinician-tested platform
Mentalyc cons
- Mini plan excludes Alliance Genie™ feature completely
- Basic plan gives only limited Alliance Genie™ insights without timing details
- Mini and Basic plans support individual adults only, no couples/families/children
- No native mobile app—runs only on phone browser requiring home screen shortcut
- Back-to-back sessions in one recording create combined note that cannot be split
- Alliance Genie™ does not count toward CE credits
- Clients cannot access notes directly—must be downloaded and emailed by therapist
- Annual billing required for best pricing, monthly costs more per seat
- Group plan pricing flat per seat regardless of caseload differences
- Part 2 compliance depends on provider obtaining required consent, not built-in
Frequently asked questions about Mentalyc
How much does Mentalyc cost?
Mentalyc plans start at $14.99/month. The free trial gives you full PRO access for 14 days, enough to generate 15 complete notes, with no credit card required. Solo plans are designed for individual therapists and counselors. Group Practice plans add shared templates, centralized billing, and supervision features. Full pricing, feature comparisons, and group discounts are on the pricing page.
How long does it take to set up Mentalyc?
Under 5 minutes. Sign up with your email, choose your note format (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, or others), and generate your first note. No credit card is required during the 14-day free trial. You do not need to change your EHR, install software, or migrate any data. If you want to sync notes to SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, or another EHR, integration takes one additional step and is guided inside the app.
Is Mentalyc secure and compliant with privacy regulations?
Yes. Mentalyc is fully HIPAA-compliant and SOC 2 Type II certified in the U.S., and also meets Australian Privacy Principles and Canada's PIPEDA, PHIPA, PIPA, and PHIA standards. Mentalyc is trusted by 30,000+ therapists for HIPAA compliant AI therapy notes with full end-to-end encryption and US-based data residency. Beyond compliance, Mentalyc offers full data anonymization: session audio is processed and immediately deleted, and transcripts are stripped of identifying details. Your data is never used to train AI models. You can download a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) directly from your account settings.
Does Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice and other EHRs?
Yes. With the Mentalyc Chrome Extension, you can autofill your notes directly into SimplePractice and any other EHR with one click. No copy-pasting, no switching tabs. The extension works across TherapyNotes, TheraNest, Jane, Osmind, Tebra, Kareo, and custom EHR systems.
What note formats are available in Mentalyc?
Mentalyc offers a wide variety of note templates to suit your needs, including SOAP, DAP, PIRP, SIRP, GIRP, BIRP, PIE, EMDR, Play Therapy, Psychiatry notes, and more. You can create intake notes, progress notes, and treatment plans. It supports all client types: individuals, children, couples, and families. Notes can be created from recordings, transcripts, dictation, or written summaries, whatever works best for you. Everything is easy to customize to fit your workflow and style.
How does Alliance Genie™ analyze my sessions?
Alliance Genie™ evaluates your session across 5 clinical dimensions and 27 areas: using a framework grounded in Bordin's working alliance model, the same theoretical foundation behind the Working Alliance Inventory, plus four additional dimensions that paper scales can't reach: Therapeutic Framework, Session Management, Therapeutic Relationship, and Therapeutic Process. The audio is processed into an anonymized transcript (no names or identifying details), then deleted. The AI reviews the transcript the way a supervisor would, looking at what strengthened the alliance, where engagement shifted, how you navigated resistance or sensitive topics, and what you might try differently next session. You receive a structured feedback report: what went well, what you may have missed, and concrete suggestions for your next session. Over time, you can track how your scores across each dimension evolve.
Can I create treatment plans using Mentalyc?
Absolutely! Treatment planning is available on the BASIC plan and above. Mentalyc functions as therapy goal tracking software, supporting guided goal setting, intervention suggestions, goal attainment tracking, and customizable templates. Your treatment plans also auto-update as your clients progress. As a therapist, you keep full control and can edit everything.
Does Mentalyc offer group therapy notes?
Yes. Mentalyc generates group therapy notes both for the session as a whole and individual progress notes for every participant, automatically, without manual splitting or copy-paste between records. Group notes are included in the SUPER plan and in every seat of the Team plan, so every clinician in your group practice gets full access at no extra cost.
How long is the free trial, and what features are included?
You get 14 days of full PRO access, including 15 notes, no credit card required. During your trial, you can create notes in all four ways: record live sessions (in person or telehealth), upload audio files, use dictation, or type a summary manually. You'll have access to all core features, including intake and progress note templates (SOAP, DAP, and more), treatment plans, session analytics, client summaries, narrative notes, and supervision notes.
What does Mentalyc do with my session recordings?
Mentalyc temporarily uses your session recording to create a transcript. We securely store the audio for up to 3 days, just in case something needs to be fixed or retried with your note. After that, the audio is automatically deleted. The transcript we create is fully anonymized: it never includes names or personal details. Anonymizing means removing identifying details from transcripts to keep sessions private. We don't require identifiable client data to generate notes, and we store only the minimum necessary information to provide value to clinicians, nothing more. For those who prefer a balance, we also offer partial anonymization: we keep limited details like first names while removing sensitive identifiers. This is especially helpful for therapists who need clearer context, like in family sessions, without compromising security. Everything is handled with care and stays fully HIPAA- and SOC 2 Type II-compliant.