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Key Takeaways

Generated from the text of customer reviews

SimplePractice provides an all-in-one EHR platform designed for mental health providers. It is widely recognized for its user-friendly interface that unifies clinical workflows. Users often praise it easy-to-use scheduling and notes though some report missing treatment plans. The platform has recently released Care Aide add-on for intake summaries, session preparation, client summaries, and treatment plan drafts.

Our Verdict

SimplePractice suits solo practitioners and small to mid-sized mental health practices. Its pricing positions it as a premium investment, which is validated for providers requiring deeply integrated operations. We recommend it for behavioral health practitioners who prioritize a straightforward and efficient workflow over extensive customization.

SimplePractice Specifications

  • Appointment Management/Scheduling 
  • E-prescriptions
  • Patient Portal
  • Compliance Tracking

SimplePractice Features

Telehealth

SimplePractice's telehealth feature provides a HIPAA-compliant platform for practitioners to conduct secure video visits with clients from any device. The integrated video conferencing allows for real-time appointments that include capabilities like screen sharing, file sharing, and a virtual whiteboard. Practitioners can easily admit clients from a telehealth waiting room when they are ready to start their session, improving overall workflow efficiency. It also includes built-in session timers and blurred background options for added privacy, helping improve virtual care management.

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Billing

The application offers managed billing services to stay on top of insurance processes. It makes it easy for clients to pay their bills through the portal using credit, debit, FSA, and HSA cards. They can add a new card or update existing payment methods within the software. Practitioners can also send digital invoices, statements, superbills, and CMS-1500 forms directly through the platform. Overall, SimplePractice is a great tool for managing your private practice’s billing needs with its secure filing capabilities and helpful features.

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Insurance Claims

SimplePractice lets you file primary and secondary claims quickly and securely. Claims are automatically populated with client and session details, saving time during submission, while built-in eligibility checks help verify insurance coverage before appointments. Additionally, you can track claim statuses, receive Electronic Remittance Advice (ERAs), and manage billing more efficiently. The system also provides options for superbill templates, billing statement preferences, and delayed document delivery, helping practices simplify their insurance workflows.

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Client Portal

The client portal is a secure platform that offers customers access to their billing data, medical history, and lab results. It provides a range of functionalities, such as online appointment scheduling, messaging, and video conferencing with service providers.  Additionally, this functionality enables users to stay connected with their service providers in real-time, enhancing communication between the two parties.

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Scheduling

The software gives you full control over your schedule with easy-to-use calendar management tools. Clients can easily view availability and directly book appointments. Moreover, clients can self-schedule sessions online, ensuring around-the-clock access to your solo or group practice. The software also offers customizable reminder settings to prevent missed appointments, allowing you to tailor the timing, frequency, and delivery method of reminders to suit each client’s preference.

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EHR Mobile App

SimplePractice provides a dedicated mobile app that enables clinicians to manage their practice from anywhere. Through the app, providers can handle scheduling, clinical notes, secure messaging, and client management directly from their mobile devices. Clinicians can also create invoices, collect payments, send intake forms, manage histories, and access appointment details on the go, improving remote access.

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Pros And Cons of SimplePractice

Pros

  • Automatic appointment reminders help reduce no-shows

  • Facilitates coordinated team-based client care with shared calendars

  • Automates repetitive administrative tasks to save time

  • Allows convenient credit card payments from clients with integrated payment processing

  • Responsive customer support team

Cons

  • Limited customization options for a few advanced features

  • The treatment plan update process can feel unintuitive

  • The telehealth workflow can be a bit cumbersome for recurring appointments

SimplePractice Pricing

Starter

Essential

Plus

Plus (Group Practice)

  • Unlimited clients

  • Paperless intakes

  • Client Portal

  • Progress notes

  • Diagnosis and treatment plans

  • Integrated measurement-based care

  • Automated invoicing and billing

  • Credit card processing

  • Live customer support

  • Mobile app

  • All Starter, features plus:

  • Customizable notes and assessments

  • Appointment reminders

  • Online appointment requests

  • Secure client messaging

  • Monarch directory

  • Professional website

  • Analytics dashboard

  • Snippets

  • All Essential features, plus:

  • Calendar sync

  • Appointment request widget

  • Advanced calendar filters

  • Client waitlist

  • Add team members

  • Add practice managers ($39/month/manager)

  • Add clinicians ($74/month/clinician)

  • Group appointments

  • Unlimited clients

  • Progress notes

  • Appointment request widget

  • Premium support phone line

  • Group telehealth

Disclaimer: The pricing details were last updated on Sep 07, 2026 from the vendor's website. Please contact us for a tailored pricing list.

SimplePractice Reviews

Total 332 reviews

4

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

49%

4

Stars

25%

3

Stars

14%

2

Stars

3%

1

Stars

8%

Share your experience

A

Anonymous

Mental Health Care, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
June 2026

“simple virtual assistant”

Pros

I really appreciate how simple it is to use with one provider and a built in virtual assistant. It makes it much easier to communicate with my patients while also coordinating with my assistant.

Cons

The messaging experience needs a little improvement depending on screen size. I'd also like it to work more reliably on Safari with MacBooks.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

10

CA

Chelsea Arrington

Mental Health Care, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
May 2026

“great UI”

Pros

The user interface is excellent ... everything feels simple and pretty simple. It's also well integrated with payment processing so handling bookings and appointments runs smoothly and day to day management is easy.

Cons

Pricing is on the high side for small practices that only have one person or a small team. A couple of features also seem aimed more at larger groups, prescribing workflows, etc. so they weren't really fully used in my setup.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

8

Customer Support

5

Functionality

5

MR

Meredith Reuter

Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2026

“perfect appointment management”

Pros

Overall, it's a really solid EMR. The calendar layout is something I genuinely appreciate and scheduling appointments feels extremely simple. The telehealth interface stands out as especially good and clients consistently seem happy with it most report no problems jumping into telehealth. Reminders also get positive feedback and online payments are just as painless to handle, too.

Cons

The one area that still needs improvement is updating treatment plans. To make changes, you have to open the previous plan and edit directly within it which took me a while to figure out. It feels like there should be a clearer, more direct and more clinically helpful way to update plans without all that extra back and forth.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

Frequently Asked Questions

How are client card payments sent to a practice bank account?

SimplePractice processes card payments through Online Payments, which uses Stripe. Payouts go to the bank account linked to the payment account. Insurance payments come directly from the payer.

Is SimplePractice HIPAA-compliant?

Yes, the platform is HIPAA-compliant and HITRUST-certified. Practices remain responsible for protecting client records and meeting their own privacy obligations.

Can insurance claims be submitted through SimplePractice?

Yes, electronic claims can be submitted to connected payers after the required payer enrollment is complete. The payer sends any payment directly to the practice.

How do clients join a SimplePractice telehealth appointment?

The clinician schedules an appointment with a video location. Clients join through a link in an email reminder or the Client Portal. Computers use a web browser; phones and tablets use the SimplePractice telehealth app or Client Portal app.

What are some alternatives to SimplePractice?

Several alternatives to SimplePractice are available to explore, such as TherapyNotes, TheraNest, CounSol.com, and Tebra. Their specialties differ, so compare them by practice type, billing needs, documentation, telehealth, and cost.

Can SimplePractice handle all billing tasks for practice?

No, it has tools for invoices, client payments, and insurance claims, but it does not manage all billing for the practice. Insurance companies pay the practice directly, and the practice follows up on claim issues.

How long does it take to receive payments through SimplePractice?

Client card payouts can be scheduled daily, weekly, or monthly. The first payout has a seven-day wait; later payouts follow the selected schedule. Insurance payment timing varies by payer.

Does SimplePractice offer a mobile app?

Yes, SimplePractice has a separate mobile app for iOS and Android.

Does Simple Practice Offer a free plan?

No, it doesn’t offer a free plan but comes with a 30-day free trial.