If you're  using SimplePractice, you may have tried their built-in Note Taker to streamline your documentation. While it's a helpful first step, many clinicians find themselves looking for something more tailored to their specialty and workflow. That's where Freed comes in.

Our purpose-built AI scribe offers the specialty depth, customization, and accuracy that busy clinicians need to actually go home on time. 

This post walks through what to look for in an AI scribe, how Freed compares, and why so many therapists and psychiatrists use it alongside SimplePractice.

What to look for in a SimplePractice-compatible AI scribe

Here's what matters most if you’re looking for a Simple Practice AI scribe: 

• Seamless browser compatibility: Works directly within SimplePractice without complex integrations or IT headaches. The best solutions might have Chrome extensions  that sit alongside your existing workflow, or one-click push capabilities. 
• Ambient and dictation input options: Gives you flexibility in how you capture patient encounters. Sometimes you need hands-free ambient listening during therapy sessions — other times dictation works better for quick updates.
• Templates that match your speciality: Crucial for behavioral health with pre-built templates for therapy notes, psychiatric evaluations, and treatment plans that understand mental health terminology and documentation requirements.
• AI that learns your style: Saves time by adapting to your preferred language, note structure, and clinical approach over time.
• Fast setup with no admin barriers: Individual clinicians can get started immediately without waiting for practice-wide approvals or IT support.

Why clinicians look beyond SimplePractice’s note taker

SimplePractice's Note Taker offers convenience, but it comes with significant limitations that frustrate many behavioral health clinicians:

• Heavy editing requirements: Every note needs substantial revision before signing. SimplePractice's AI often misses nuances in mental health conversations or produces generic language that doesn't match your clinical voice.
• Limited customization options: You can't fine-tune note style, tone, or structure. You're stuck with SimplePractice's approach, which may not match your documentation preferences or specialty requirements.
• Restricted note format support: Only covers SOAP and DAP notes, with no dictation capability. Many behavioral health clinicians prefer different formats for therapy notes, psychiatric evaluations, or treatment planning sessions.
• Lack of specialty depth: Notes miss important mental health context, use inappropriate terminology, or fail to capture the therapeutic nuances that matter for quality care and billing accuracy.

How Freed outperforms built-in AI note tools 

Freed was built specifically to address the limitations clinicians face with basic EHR note-taking tools, making it the perfect SimplePractice AI scribe. Here's how it delivers better results for SimplePractice users:

• Works directly in your browser - The Chrome extension sits alongside SimplePractice with no complex integrations, no IT tickets, no waiting. Install it and start generating better notes immediately.
• Ambient listening captures what matters - Focuses on clinically relevant information during patient encounters. Freed understands behavioral health conversations and pulls out the details that belong in your documentation.
• Learns and adapts to your preferences - Studies your note style, preferred language, and clinical approach. Over time, Freed's output requires less editing and better matches your documentation voice.
• Smart Visit Prep accelerates pre-session work - Automatically reviews previous notes, highlights relevant patient history, and suggests follow-up items from prior encounters. Everything you need is organized before the patient arrives.
• Built for small-practice workflows - Matches SimplePractice's core user base. 47% of Freed customers come from small and medium practices with 2-10 clinicians, just like most SimplePractice users.
• Flexible per-seat pricing - Starts at individual clinicians with no volume requirements or long-term contracts. Monthly billing options and group discounts are available.
• Private individual accounts - Every clinician gets their own templates, customization options, and note history separate from team members.

Switching from SimplePractice Note Taker? Here’s what to expect

Making the transition from SimplePractice's built-in AI to Freed is straightforward and risk-free:

• Notes that don't require heavy editing: Freed understands behavioral health language and produces clinically appropriate content from the start. Most clinicians find they need only minor tweaks rather than complete rewrites.
• Clear interface with minimal learning curve: Start generating better notes on day one. The Chrome extension integrates seamlessly with your existing SimplePractice workflow.
• Push notes into SimplePractice with one click: Generated notes copy directly into your SimplePractice fields without manual formatting or additional steps.
• Greater confidence in quality and accuracy: Freed's focus on medical accuracy and specialty-appropriate language means notes feel like something you actually wrote rather than generic AI output.

How to get started 

Step 1: Create a Freed account

• Sign up: Go to https://secure.getfreed.ai/signup.
• Enter Your email: Provide your email information (no billing information is required).
• Start your free one-week trial

Step 2: Capture your first visit. 

Freed works by capturing the audio of your patient visit, creating a full transcript, and then automatically generating a SOAP note from that transcript. When you’re ready to start, follow these steps:

• Open Freed on a desktop web browser or app.
• Select “Capture Conversation” and begin speaking to your patient. Be sure your microphone input is correct.
• Select “End Visit” when you’re done with the conversation. Freed will now begin processing the note.

Step 3: Download and pin the Freed Chrome Extension.

Visit the Chrome Web Store and download the Freed Chrome Extension at no cost. 

• Install the Chrome Extension ‍
• Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome (top-right corner).
• Find “Freed AI Extension” in the list.
• Pin Freed to your toolbar for easy access

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Step 4: Push to SimplePractice in one click. 

Freed aligns notes to your EHR fields so you can push them over with zero formatting hassle.

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Conclusion

If you’re looking for a more flexible, specialty-aware complement to your current tools, Freed may be the right fit. Try it free today.