AI scribe for marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
Facts checked on 15 October 2026.
MentalNote is an AI scribe for LMFTs and marriage and family therapists: record a couples, family or individual session in your browser, pick DAP, BIRP, GIRP, SOAP or a Progress note, and get a structured draft to review, on a free plan or Premium at $99 a month, with a BAA on every plan.
Couples and family sessions are the hardest to document: several voices, shifting dynamics and a lot said in 50 minutes. MentalNote records the session with consent, labels the transcript by speaker, and drafts the note in your format so you can review it while the session is still fresh.
5 free scribe sessions a month. No credit card. BAA on every plan.
The short answer
- Record the session in your browser, in the room or on a telehealth call in a browser tab, and get a draft note when the session ends.
- Pick the format you chart in: DAP, BIRP, GIRP, SOAP, PIRP, Progress, Intake / Biopsychosocial or Treatment Plan, or your own structure with custom instructions.
- It is told not to fill gaps. The app instructs the AI to write "Not documented in session" for anything the session did not cover, and not to add a denial, a diagnosis or a risk rating you did not state. Check every draft.
- Start free: 5 scribe sessions a month, no time limit, no credit card. Premium is $99 a month or $990 a year.
- MentalNote is HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA included on every plan.
Who it is for
Solo clinicians and small practices that want to sign up today, pay a published price and start without a sales call or an IT project. Premium is for solo clinicians. Practices can apply for the Practice Pilot.
Built for couples and family sessions
- The transcript is labeled by speaker, so you can check who said what before you sign the note.
- GIRP drafts tie the session back to relational goals, such as fewer escalations or a weekly check-in.
- Interventions you name, such as Gottman, EFT or structural family therapy techniques, are recorded in the Intervention section.
- Write custom instructions for your own structure, such as a section for each family member. The same no-invention instructions still apply.
Note formats you can generate
| Format | Sections | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| DAP | Data, Assessment, Plan | Fast, compact progress notes |
| BIRP | Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan | Showing what you did and how the client responded |
| GIRP | Goals, Intervention, Response, Plan | Tying each session to treatment plan goals |
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan | Insurance-friendly notes and scores such as the PHQ-9 |
| PIRP | Problem, Intervention, Response, Plan | Problem-focused sessions |
| Progress note | Session overview, client report, interventions, response, risk and safety, plan | A fuller narrative note |
| Intake / Biopsychosocial | History, mental status observations, risk and safety, impressions, plan | First sessions and assessments |
Also available: SIRP, PIE and Treatment Plan, plus custom instructions for your own structure. Format guides: DAP notes for LMFTs, BIRP notes for LMFTs, GIRP notes for LMFTs, Progress notes for LMFTs.
What a GIRP draft looks like
A human-written, shortened illustration based on a fictional session (no real client). It is not verbatim app output, and your drafts will vary with what is said.
Fictional example: Couples session 5, conflict de-escalation (GIRP)
Goals
Reduce escalating arguments from 3 a week to 1 or fewer. Rebuild a weekly 20-minute check-in.
Intervention
Reviewed last week's argument using the Gottman "aftermath of a fight" exercise. Coached softened start-up and a 20-minute break when either partner feels flooded.
Response
Partners report 2 arguments this week, down from 4. Partner A practiced a softened start-up in session. Partner B agreed to call a break instead of leaving the house.
Plan
Continue weekly couples sessions. Homework: two scheduled check-ins, use the break signal. Review frequency of arguments next session.
Each partner is described by role, not quoted at length. You decide what goes into each person's record.
What it will not do
These are instructions the app gives the AI for every therapy note. They are meant to reduce errors, but they are not a guarantee. Review every line.
| What can go wrong | What MentalNote instructs the AI to do |
|---|---|
| A risk statement that was never asked ("denies SI") | Include risk and safety content only if it was explicitly discussed, and never write that the client denied something the session did not ask about. |
| A diagnosis the AI guessed | Give no diagnosis, diagnostic impression or code unless you stated it in the session. |
| An intervention you did not use | Use only what the session contains: no invented interventions, scores, dates or homework. |
| A gap filled with typical content | Write "Not documented in session" for anything the session did not cover. |
How it works
- Confirm you have your client's consent. The web app asks you to confirm it before every recording.
- Record in the browser, in the room or on a telehealth call in another tab.
- When the session ends, choose a format and get the draft, with the speaker-labeled transcript beside it.
- Review and edit every line, then copy or export it into your EHR.
Prefer Microsoft Word? The optional Word add-in drafts a therapy note from a short typed summary, with no recording.
What it costs
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, no time limit | 5 web-app scribe sessions a month. No credit card. |
| Premium | $99 a month, or $990 a year ($82.50 a month) | Unlimited note generation, browser app and Word add-in. |
| Practice Pilot | Apply | A guided evaluation for practices. |
No sales call needed: sign up and choose a plan yourself. MentalNote is HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA included on every plan. You accept the BAA in the app before your first session.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free AI scribe for marriage and family therapists?
Yes. MentalNote's free plan includes 5 scribe sessions a month, with no time limit and no credit card. Premium is $99 a month or $990 a year.
Can it handle couples and family sessions with several speakers?
Yes. The transcript is labeled by speaker, and the draft describes what each person reported and how they responded. Check every attribution before you sign.
Which note format should an LMFT use?
Use the format your practice or payer expects. GIRP works well for relational goals, BIRP for interventions and response, and DAP for compact notes.
Does it work for telehealth couples sessions?
Yes. Record a telehealth call that runs in a browser tab, or a session in the room.
Is MentalNote HIPAA compliant?
MentalNote is HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA included on every plan. You accept it in the app before your first session.
Does it connect to my EHR?
Not directly. Copy or export the reviewed note into your EHR or practice management system.
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