Therapy Note Examples

SOAP Note Examples

SOAP note examples that cover a variety of different therapy session scenarios.

Overview

A breakdown of why these examples might be helpful to therapists.

Quill offers a range of SOAP note examples that demonstrate how each section can be applied to different therapy scenarios. Whether it’s managing anxiety, addressing grief, working through procrastination, or exploring self-esteem, these examples show how the SOAP format captures essential session details for various client needs.

Each example consists of both the actual SOAP note and the session summary that was used to generate that note (once it was submitted to Quill, which then applied its AI logic). Hopefully this shows how Quill can help streamline your note writing processes as a therapist.

SOAP Note Examples

Take a look at these examples to see Quill in action. All of these notes were generated from a brief summary of a client session.

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Adjusting to Remote Work

Client is struggling with feelings of isolation and lack of motivation since transitioning to remote work.

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Anger Management

Client struggles with anger management and is learning relaxation techniques.

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Anxiety Around Upcoming Election

Client is experiencing heightened anxiety related to the upcoming election and political climate.

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Anxiety Diagnosis

Client has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and is learning coping techniques.

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Balancing Family and Career Ambitions

Client is struggling to find balance between career growth and family responsibilities.

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Battling Depression

Client experiences symptoms of depression and is setting small, achievable goals.

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Body Image Issues

Client is addressing body image issues using DBT and mindfulness.

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Building Self-Confidence

Client is building self-confidence using CBT and role-playing.

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Caregiver Stress

Client feels overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities and is learning self-care strategies.

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Childhood Trauma

Client is healing from childhood trauma using IFS therapy.

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Chronic Illness and Mental Health

Client is struggling with the emotional toll of managing a chronic illness and its impact on their mental health.

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Chronic Pain Management

Client is managing chronic pain using ACT techniques.

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Coping with Breakup

Client struggles with feelings of loss and isolation after a breakup.

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Coping with Social Media Burnout

Client is struggling with feelings of burnout and stress related to social media use.

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Dating and Work Confidence

Client is navigating dating later in life while also struggling with confidence in work meetings.

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Dealing with Post-Pandemic Anxiety

Client is struggling with anxiety related to adjusting back to social situations post-pandemic.

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Eating Disorder

Client is addressing binge eating and body image issues using DBT techniques.

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Fear of Public Speaking

Client has a fear of public speaking and is practicing exposure therapy techniques.

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Grief and Loss

Client is processing grief using EMDR therapy.

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Low Self-Esteem Struggles

Client struggles with low self-esteem and is working on building positive self-talk.

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Managing Chronic Illness

Client is managing the emotional toll of chronic illness using ACT.

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Managing OCD

Client is managing OCD with ERP therapy.

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Managing Panic Attacks

Client experiences frequent panic attacks and is learning management techniques.

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Navigating Divorce

Client is navigating the stress of divorce and co-parenting.

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Navigating Gender Identity

Client is exploring their gender identity and seeking guidance on self-acceptance.

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Overcoming Procrastination

Client is overcoming procrastination using CBT techniques.

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Overwhelmed by Workload

Client feels overwhelmed with workload and struggles with anxiety and sleep issues.

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Parenting a Child with ADHD

Client is navigating the challenges of parenting a child with ADHD while also dealing with financial stress.

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Parenting and Financial Struggles

Client is balancing the stress of raising a child with a learning disability and ongoing financial difficulties.

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Parenting Challenges

Client is addressing parenting challenges and learning positive techniques.

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Performance Anxiety

Client is addressing performance anxiety with CBT and visualization.

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Pregnancy and Financial Stress

Client is experiencing financial difficulties while also navigating the stress of pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Stress and Teen Dating

Client is dealing with pregnancy stress while also navigating their teenage kid starting to date.

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Relationship Issues

Client is working on marital issues using Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

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Self-Harm Behaviors

Client is addressing self-harm behaviors and learning distress tolerance.

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Self-Identity Issues

Client is exploring self-identity issues using IFS therapy.

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Social Anxiety

Client is dealing with social anxiety and practicing CBT techniques.

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Substance Abuse Recovery

Client is focused on substance abuse recovery using motivational interviewing.

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Trauma from Medical Procedures

Client is processing trauma related to past medical procedures.

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Trauma Recovery

Client is recovering from childhood trauma using EMDR therapy.

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Work-Life Balance

Client is working on improving work-life balance using CBT techniques.

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Workplace Conflict

Client faces ongoing conflict with a coworker and seeks communication strategies.

More about SOAP notes

To learn more about SOAP notes and what makes them different from the rest, click one of these buttons.

SOAP Note Overview SOAP Note Cheat Sheet SOAP Note Template

Other Examples

Here are samples and examples for the other note formats, all of which can be generated with AI by Quill Therapy Notes.

BIRP Note Examples DAP Note Examples PIRP Note Examples SIMPLE Note Examples