Practice Management
I use SimplePractice's AI note-taking feature in my own practice. Here's why the efficiency is real — and why I built Practice Pad as a different kind of bridge for handwriting-native therapists.
By Perry Emerick, MS, LPC · June 2026 · Read article →
Product Updates
Practice Pad's Community Template Library is live, starting with EMDR-specific documentation built around target, SUD/VOC, processing, installation, body scan, and closure.
By Perry Emerick, MS, LPC · June 2026 · Read article →
Practice Management
Most private-pay therapists don't need a full EHR just to write session notes. An honest look at what you actually need — and what your real options are.
By Perry Emerick, MS, LPC · April 2026 · Read article →
Practice Management
If you're already using Google Workspace, do you really need SimplePractice? An honest look at when you need a full EHR — and when you're paying for features you'll never touch.
By Perry Emerick, MS, LPC · April 2026 · Read article →
iPad & Technology
Therapists are rediscovering handwriting — on iPad. Here's why Apple Pencil note-taking fits clinical work better than typing, and how to make it HIPAA-safe.
By Perry Emerick, MS, LPC · April 2026 · Read article →
HIPAA & Compliance
Can you legally store therapy session notes in Google Drive? Here's a clear, honest answer — and the specific step most therapists miss when setting it up.
By Perry Emerick, MS, LPC · April 2026 · Read article →