Let’s be real—most therapists aren’t just managing conversations, they’re juggling goals, progress, emotions, schedules, and sometimes… paperwork chaos.

A good session notebook doesn’t just keep your notes in one place—it keeps your mind clear.

So what should your therapy notebook actually have?

🧾 The Must-Haves in Your Therapy Session Notebook

✅ Quick Client Snapshot

You don’t need to memorize everything. A simple “About This Client” page with key details saves you time—and shows your client you’re present.

✅ Thoughtful Session Pages

Forget cramped lines. You want space to reflect, track goals, and note down exactly what your client said that hit you hard.

✔️ Try SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)
✔️ Or DAP if you prefer a looser format.

Extra tip: leave room for a follow-up plan—you’ll thank yourself next week.

✅ Progress Tracker

Therapy isn’t always linear. But having a visual progress chart can motivate both you and your client.

✅ Your Own Reflections

You matter too. A little sidebar for “what I noticed” or “what I felt” can improve your therapeutic presence and prevent burnout.

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✨ My Go-To? The Jots & Tally Therapist Notebook

Here’s why I recommend it (even to new grads):

🗂️ Templates ready to go
🧾 50+ sessions worth of space
🧠 Clean, calm layout
🎯 Professional but never boring

💡 Grab it on Amazon – Therapist-designed. Client-approved.

💡 View other notebooks – Jots and Tally.