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Free Progress Note Generatorfor Therapists.
Describe what happened in the session. Get a structured clinical note in your preferred format. 10 free notes per month, no sign-up required.
Learn about each format
What is a progress note in therapy?
A therapy progress note is a clinical record documenting what occurred in a session — the client's presentation, interventions the therapist used, clinical assessment, and the plan going forward. Common formats include SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan), DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan), BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan), GIRP (Goals, Interventions, Response, Plan), PIRP (Problem, Intervention, Response, Plan), and Narrative. The right format depends on your setting, supervisor, and insurer requirements. Reframe generates notes in all six formats from a brief free-text session summary. Text-input only — no recording setup, no transcript, no microphone.
Good. You should be skeptical of AI note generators.
Most note tools store session data on servers, require recording uploads, or use vague HIPAA disclaimers. Reframe is text-input only. You type a summary after the session ends. That summary is processed in-memory for the request and not retained in Reframe's main database afterward. Google Vertex AI handles generation with a Business Associate Agreement in place. You review every note before it enters your EHR.
Clinical Examples
Real examples across modalities
Works with CBT, EMDR, EFT, and any text-based clinical approach.
"45 min. Client reported increased anxiety at work since new manager started. Used thought record to identify catastrophizing and mind-reading patterns. Client was able to generate an alternative thought with prompting. Assigned automatic thought monitoring worksheet."
S: Client reported increased anxiety at work since a new manager started.
O: During the thought record, client identified catastrophizing and mind-reading and generated an alternative thought with prompting.
A: Client identified two thinking patterns connected to the reported work anxiety and generated one alternative thought with support.
P: Client will complete automatic thought monitoring. Session duration: 45 minutes.
"50 min EMDR Phase 4. Target: childhood incident, unjust blame by teacher. NC: I am defective. PC: I did nothing wrong. Starting SUD 8. BLS via eye movements across 4 sets. Client moved through shame then anger then grief. SUD to 3. VOC 2 to 5. Did not complete installation. Closed with container exercise. Client stable at end of session. Plan to resume installation next session."
B: Client processed a childhood incident involving unjust blame. Starting SUD was 8/10. Negative cognition: "I am defective."
I: Therapist used eye-movement bilateral stimulation across four sets and closed with a container exercise.
R: Client moved through shame, anger, and grief. SUD decreased from 8 to 3, and VOC for "I did nothing wrong" increased from 2 to 5. Client was stable at the end of session.
P: Resume installation next session. Session duration: 50 minutes.
"60 min couples EFT. Pursuer-withdrawer cycle around finances. Partner A opened with criticism, Partner B shut down. Slowed cycle with EFT sphere. Both able to name attachment fear under position: A fears not mattering, B fears being inadequate. First time both softened. Ended with enactment - vulnerable ask and genuine response. Assigned 5-min daily check-in."
D: Couple described a pursuer-withdrawer cycle around finances. Partner A opened with criticism, and Partner B withdrew. With EFT facilitation, Partner A named a fear of not mattering and Partner B named a fear of being inadequate. Both softened during an enactment that included a vulnerable ask and response.
A: Both partners identified attachment fears beneath their positions and softened during the in-session enactment.
P: Couple will complete a five-minute daily check-in. Session duration: 60 minutes.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Progress notes are free forever. Worksheets and the rest of the suite start with a free account.
- 10 progress notes per month
- All 6 formats (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIRP, Narrative)
- No credit card
- No time limit
- Progress notes stay free with your account
- Unlimited worksheets (50+ CBT, DBT types)
- Session prep & thinking partner
- Grounding exercises
- Treatment plans
Compliant by architecture, not policy
Most tools promise HIPAA compliance. Reframe achieves it by never storing your session data in the first place.
Google Vertex AI with BAA
Business Associate Agreement in place. Your data is processed under a signed BAA, the same infrastructure used across healthcare.
Zero data retention
Session summaries are processed for the request and not retained in Reframe's main database afterward. When generation completes, your data is gone.
No PHI used for training
Your session content is never used to train AI models. It is used only for the single generation request you initiate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a progress note in therapy?
A progress note is a clinical record documenting what occurred in a therapy session, including the client's presentation, interventions used, clinical assessment, and the plan going forward. Common formats include SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIRP, and Narrative.
What note formats does this tool support?
Reframe supports SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan), DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan), BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan), GIRP (Goals, Interventions, Response, Plan), PIRP (Problem, Intervention, Response, Plan), and Narrative formats.
Is this progress note generator HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. Reframe uses Google Vertex AI with a Business Associate Agreement in place. Session summaries are processed for the request and are not retained in Reframe's main database afterward. The architecture is zero-retention by design.
Can I use this without creating an account?
Yes. You can generate up to 10 progress notes per month without signing up. No credit card, no account, and no personal information required.
Does this tool record therapy sessions?
No. Reframe is text-input only. You type a brief summary after the session ends. There is no microphone, no recording setup, and no transcription to clean up.
What is the difference between SOAP, DAP, and BIRP notes?
SOAP separates client report (Subjective) from therapist observation (Objective), then adds Assessment and Plan. DAP combines client and therapist data into a single Data section for faster documentation. BIRP focuses on the specific Intervention the therapist used and how the client Responded. The right format depends on your practice setting.
Will the AI add details that were not in my summary?
It is designed to use only what you provide, and it marks entirely missing sections with [Therapist to complete]. You still review every draft before it enters the record.
How long does it take to generate a progress note?
Most notes generate in a few seconds after you submit your session summary.
Can I paste the generated note into my EHR?
Yes. After reviewing the draft, copy it into your EHR. If you want to keep working in Reframe, you can also carry the same case into a free account.
How many free notes do I get?
10 progress notes per month with no account required. Create a free account and notes become unlimited, forever, across all 6 formats. Pro adds worksheets, session prep, thinking partner, and the rest of the workflow.
Who built this tool?
Reframe Practice was built by a Registered Psychotherapist who works directly with therapy clients. The clinical documentation tools are designed to match how therapists actually think and write.