Is ICANotes better than SimplePractice for mental health clinicians?

Yes. While both platforms serve mental health professionals, ICANotes is purpose-built for behavioral health . It provides clinically robust, menu-driven documentation that meets payer standards, plus integrated billing and HIPAA-compliant telehealth available in every plan. Unlike SimplePractice, which caters broadly to wellness providers, ICANotes focuses exclusively on the clinical, billing, and compliance needs of behavioral health practices.

Does SimplePractice charge extra for billing or telehealth?

Yes. SimplePractice includes telehealth and billing features only in higher-tier plans, while ICANotes makes them available without having to upgrade to a higher tier.

What makes ICANotes different from SimplePractice?

ICANotes is built specifically for behavioral health, while SimplePractice serves a broader range of wellness professionals. ICANotes offers menu-driven, clinically structured documentation that supports medical necessity, integrated billing and claims management, and telehealth available in every plan. It’s designed to help clinicians document faster, stay compliant, and get paid more efficiently — all in a single, purpose-built EHR