
Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes: What Mental Health Practices Need to Document—and How DocVilla Makes It Easier
Mental health clinicians document care in different note types—most commonly therapy notes (also called psychotherapy notes in some contexts) and progress notes. The distinction matters for clinical quality, legal defensibility, privacy, and billing. This guide explains the practical differences, shows what goes in each note, and outlines a documentation workflow that protects patient privacy while streamlining care and reimbursement—all inside DocVilla’s cloud-based EHR/EMR for behavioral health. … Read More