We wrote the book on progress notes. Literally.

The Therapy Documentation Experts Behind Note Designer Software

Written by Patricia C. Baldwin, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist), this trusted resource has helped over 25,000 mental health professionals streamline their clinical notes, improve their progress note and report writing, and feel confident about their documentation. With a 4.6/5 rating on Amazon, the book has become a cornerstone in therapist education and professional documentation practice.

• The book provides step-by-step guidelines, tips, and instruction on how to create and write therapy notes.
• Information and guidance are provided on how to write a treatment plan, an intake report, treatment progress notes, termination summaries, risk assessments and more.
• Included are: how to write SOAP notes, BIRP notes, DAP notes, Child and Family Therapy notes, Couples Therapy Notes, and Risk Assessment Reports.
• A number of sample notes, reports and templates are provided.
• The book also includes hundreds of representative statements for therapists to use in the design of their own therapy progress notes.
• A valuable resource used by experienced mental health professionals and trainees alike

When you choose Note Designer, you’re choosing documentation software for therapists created by experienced clinicians – not by tech companies or non-clinicians. Our software is grounded in real-world clinical experience, ethical practice, and years of hands-on knowledge in mental health documentation.

Whether you’re looking for:

• Progress note templates that actually reflect therapeutic work
• Customizable SOAP, DAP, BIRP, or EMR-compatible formats
• An intuitive note-writing tool that maintains clinical integrity

…Note Designer gives you a reliable, clinician-developed solution that respects your time, your ethics, and your profession.