Therapists spend a lot of time writing notes. (Huge understatement!) It’s an important part of the job, but it can also take time away from clients, other dreaded paperwork, or even just taking a breath between sessions. That’s where AI therapy notes come in.
What Are AI Therapy Notes?
AI therapy notes are notes written with the help of artificial intelligence, or AI. These tools are designed to make documentation faster and easier for therapists. Instead of starting from scratch every time, therapists can use an AI-powered therapy scribe or note writer to help them generate structured, professional notes in seconds, rather than writing them by hand.
Some AI note services work by "ambient listening" -- a fancy phrase that actually means they are recording the entire session, sending the recording to a server, transcribing everything, and then summarizing the conversation (and making some conclusions) before generating a note. These systems capture every word spoken, process the data, and generate notes based on what they heard during the session. While this might sound convenient, it raises big concerns about privacy, security, and whether therapists and clients are comfortable with their full sessions being recorded.
How Quill Does It Differently!
Quill doesn’t record your sessions. At all. Instead, Quill works as a therapy note writer that helps you summarize the key points of your session when you’re ready... after the session is over. You type in a few details, and Quill gives you a well-structured, professional note based on your input. You stay in control of what’s written, the assessments you want to include, the observations you made, etc. And nothing is stored.
This makes Quill different from other AI therapy note services that rely on recording systems or ambient listening. With Quill, there’s no risk of sensitive conversations being saved or misinterpreted or subpoenaed or leaked in a data breach. It’s simple, secure, and built for therapists who want AI to help -- not take over. (And it's run by a husband and wife team, Jon and Jen -- a software engineer and a therapist!)
AI therapy note scribes (as some folks call them) are changing how therapists handle documentation. Whether through full-session recordings or AI-assisted summaries, these tools aim to reduce the time spent on paperwork so therapists can focus on their clients.
For therapists who want privacy, control, and simplicity, Quill offers a different approach -- one that works alongside you rather than recording everything you and your client says. If that sounds like a better fit, check out QuillTherapyNotes.com to see how it works. (And there's a free trial, no credit card required!)
