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Oct 15, 2025

Signe Klitgaard

Head of Operations

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The documentation problem therapists face

Example of workflow in action

Conclusion

AI is reshaping the way therapists handle administrative tasks — especially session documentation. What once required hours of repetitive writing can now be completed in minutes, allowing clinicians to focus on what matters most: their clients.


The documentation problem therapists face

Therapists spend up to 40% of their time on paperwork — progress notes, treatment plans, session summaries, and compliance reports.

This not only leads to burnout but also reduces the quality of client interaction.

Common challenges

  • Time-consuming manual note-taking;

  • Risk of errors or missed details;

  • Inconsistent formatting across sessions;

  • Administrative overload is reducing clinical focus.


How AI changes the workflow

AI tools are now providing smart documentation assistance that feels natural and intuitive.

AI is reshaping the way therapists handle administrative tasks — especially session documentation. What once required hours of repetitive writing can now be completed in minutes, allowing clinicians to focus on what matters most: their clients.


The documentation problem therapists face

Therapists spend up to 40% of their time on paperwork — progress notes, treatment plans, session summaries, and compliance reports.

This not only leads to burnout but also reduces the quality of client interaction.

Common challenges

  • Time-consuming manual note-taking;

  • Risk of errors or missed details;

  • Inconsistent formatting across sessions;

  • Administrative overload is reducing clinical focus.


How AI changes the workflow

AI tools are now providing smart documentation assistance that feels natural and intuitive.

Free up your time today

Join hundreds of therapists who have transformed their practice with intelligent documentation

Free up your time today

Join hundreds of therapists who have transformed their practice with intelligent documentation

Free up your time today

Join hundreds of therapists who have transformed their practice with intelligent documentation

From recording to structured notes

1.

The therapist records the session (in-person or online);

2.

AI transcribes speech into accurate text;

3.

Smart algorithms identify key topics, emotions, and action points;

4.

The system generates a structured summary with clear sections and formatting.

This workflow turns an hour of manual work into a few clicks.

"Increased accessibility and user-friendly tools create more focus on the client."

"Increased accessibility and user-friendly tools create more focus on the client."

Tobias Andersson, Therapist , Sweden

Tobias Andersson, Therapist , Sweden

Example of workflow in action

Example of workflow in action

AI automatically detects conversation context and organizes insights into note templates.

AI automatically detects conversation context and organizes insights into note templates.

Most features in this guide are included in the Essential plan, however Workflows are only on the Advanced/Expert plan.

Most features in this guide are included in the Essential plan, however Workflows are only on the Advanced/Expert plan.

FAQ

FAQ

How does an AI journaling tool actually save me time every day?

The tool transcribes the session and automatically generates a structured journal draft. This eliminates the need for you to spend valuable time writing detailed notes after every session, allowing you to streamline your documentation process significantly.

Can the tool help me be more present with my client?

Will the tool replace the final clinical documentation?

How does the tool specifically improve documentation quality?

How does an AI journaling tool actually save me time every day?

The tool transcribes the session and automatically generates a structured journal draft. This eliminates the need for you to spend valuable time writing detailed notes after every session, allowing you to streamline your documentation process significantly.

Can the tool help me be more present with my client?

Will the tool replace the final clinical documentation?

How does the tool specifically improve documentation quality?

How does an AI journaling tool actually save me time every day?

The tool transcribes the session and automatically generates a structured journal draft. This eliminates the need for you to spend valuable time writing detailed notes after every session, allowing you to streamline your documentation process significantly.

Can the tool help me be more present with my client?

Will the tool replace the final clinical documentation?

How does the tool specifically improve documentation quality?

Conclusion

Conclusion

AI is not replacing therapists — it’s empowering them. By transforming documentation from a burden into a seamless process, clinicians regain valuable time, reduce burnout, and maintain higher standards of care.

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About the author

Signe Klitgaard

Head of Operations

Signe Klitgaard is Head of Operations Therapy at Nila, focusing on mental health innovation and digital tools for therapists. She collaborates closely with clinicians to translate complex ideas into accessible, evidence-based insights.

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