The 9 best EHR systems for therapists

Headway

Headway’s EHR is part of an all-in-one platform designed to help you run your practice, your way. With functionalities including AI-assisted note-taking, documentation templates that facilitate compliance, HIPAA-adherent client messaging, a syncable calendar, billing and claims support, and integrated telehealth, Headway’s EHR features offer the full package at an unbeatable price: free. The Headway experience is designed to save you time, money, and energy, so you can focus on providing excellent client care. 

Carepatron

Carepatron is a comprehensive EHR system designed specifically for mental health practitioners. It offers features like client management, appointment scheduling, secure documentation, billing integration, telehealth capabilities, and client portals. Carepatron emphasizes security, compliance with healthcare regulations, and an intuitive user interface to streamline administrative tasks so mental health professionals can focus more on patient care.

SimplePractice

SimplePractice is a popular EHR designed to simplify mental health practices. The features are comprehensive, ranging from scheduling and billing to documentation and treatment planning, plus extras like telehealth, marketing support, and a website builder. Given its many features, SimplePractice is a bit more expensive compared to other, simpler platforms.

TheraNest

Another popular EHR software for mental health providers, TheraNest offers all the standard features you can expect in an EHR, such as scheduling, billing, documentation, and a Wiley Treatment Planner integration. It may not be ideal for large enterprise practices, because it lacks some of the advanced features of other platforms. 

Therapy Notes

TherapyNotes is an affordable option compared to other platforms, yet it still boasts all the important features of an EHR, including billing, scheduling, documentation, and a built-in telehealth platform. Users share positive reviews of Therapy Notes’ customer support. That said, some therapists may not appreciate that the notes templates aren’t very customizable and that clients can’t book appointments themselves using this platform.

My Best Practice 

A budget-friendly option ideal for smaller practices, My Best Practice is a straightforward EHR offering billing, scheduling, documentation, and a client portal. Pre-set note templates may not be customizable enough for some therapists, and the platform lacks the advanced features (like in-depth reporting or integrations) of larger platforms.

Sessions Health 

Sessions Health is an easy-to-use EHR that offers benefits like billing, scheduling, treatment planning, and documentation. It’s a bit simpler than other EHRs, without many advanced feature options. It’s also a newer platform compared to other popular options, so available features may evolve over time.

Valant

Valant is known for its excellent customer support. Along with basic features like scheduling, billing, and documentation, Valant has a library of rating scales and measures to make measurement-based care easier. Some users may find it expensive, especially small practices, and given the extra features, it may be more difficult to learn.

Tebra

Tebra, formerly Kareo, is a user-friendly EHR that’s priced competitively compared to larger EHR solutions. It includes all the basic features of popular EHRs, like scheduling, billing, and documentation. Telehealth is included in the platform. The software may not be ideal for larger practices because it doesn’t include advanced features. Users report mixed experiences with customer service response times.

More EHR options for mental health providers

Headway’s expansive resource center explores many EHRs options, such as the best EHRs for psychiatrists and the best free EHRs for mental health. 

Headway’s EHR is a no-cost option that supports many mental health provider types. Learn more about Headway’s free EHR features.