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AI-powered documentation for therapists

Focus on therapy,
not paperwork

AI notes from every session, an assistant that knows your patients' history, and less time spent on admin — so you can focus on what matters.

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Session Notes — SOAP
Generated by AI · March 21, 2026
SOAPDAPBIRP
Subjective

Client reports improved sleep patterns since last session. Describes feeling "more present" during daily activities...

Objective

Affect: congruent, positive. Eye contact: consistent. Speech: normal rate and volume. PHQ-9 score decreased from 14 to 9...

Assessment

Client demonstrates meaningful progress in cognitive restructuring techniques. Reduction in negative thought patterns...

Plan

Continue weekly sessions. Introduce behavioral activation exercises. Review thought journal in next session...

Documentation shouldn't be the hardest part of therapy

Most therapists spend more time writing about sessions than they do in them. That's a problem worth solving.

Hours lost to notes

Progress notes, treatment plans, session prep — documentation consumes hours that could be spent with patients.

Context fades between sessions

Details from past sessions get lost. Preparing for the next appointment means digging through incomplete records.

Burnout from admin work

Repetitive paperwork is one of the top contributors to therapist burnout. The work that matters most takes the back seat.

From session to notes in three steps

A workflow designed for how therapists actually work — not how software thinks they should.

1Step 01

Capture the session

Paste a transcript, upload an audio file, or record directly in the browser. Illumate works with your preferred workflow.

2Step 02

AI generates your notes

Get structured SOAP, DAP, or BIRP progress notes, a session summary, and suggested focus areas — all in seconds.

3Step 03

Review and export

Edit the AI draft as needed. Export to PDF, copy to clipboard, or use FHIR-compatible format for your EHR system.

AI Assistant with knowledge base

Your patients' context,
always at hand

Illumate connects to your full session history. Ask questions in natural language — get analysis, patterns, and treatment insights grounded in real data.

Full client context on demand

Ask about any patient — the AI accesses their complete session history, dynamics, and progress. No more flipping through old notes.

Session prep in seconds

Before your next session, ask for a summary of where you left off, current goals, and key themes. Walk in prepared, not scrambling.

Pattern analysis across sessions

Surface recurring themes, triggers, and behavioral shifts that span weeks or months. See the bigger picture the notes alone might miss.

Cited, verifiable answers

Every response references specific sessions and excerpts. You always know where the insight came from — no hallucinated claims.

AI
Illumate AssistantContext: Alex M. — all sessions
Summarize Alex's progress over the last month. What should I focus on in tomorrow's session?
AI
Here's a progress summary for Alex M. across sessions #10–#12 (Feb 20 – Mar 18):
Progress
  • PHQ-9 decreased from 14 to 9 (moderate → mild)
  • Cognitive restructuring techniques showing measurable effect
  • Sleep quality improved — consistent bedtime routine established
Active areas
  • Work-related anxiety persists around deadlines
  • Social comparison patterns, especially post-team reorg
  • Morning routine disruptions correlate with higher symptom days
Suggested focus for tomorrow

Review behavioral activation exercises introduced in session #12. Explore the social comparison trigger in more depth — Alex mentioned a promotion cycle starting next week.

Sources: Session #12 (Mar 18), Session #11 (Mar 4), Session #10 (Feb 20)

Less admin, better notes, more time for patients

Every feature is designed around one outcome — giving you hours back without compromising the quality of your documentation.

Structured notes in seconds

SOAP, DAP, and BIRP formats generated from your session content. Every note is editable and version-tracked.

Session intelligence

Automatic summaries, suggested focus for the next session, and treatment plan drafts — all derived from real session data.

Walk into sessions prepared

Get a quick recap of where you left off, active goals, and key themes before every appointment. No more scrambling through old files.

Seamless export workflow

Export notes to clipboard, PDF, or FHIR-compatible format. Fits into your existing EHR and documentation workflow.

Privacy-first architecture

Your patients' data deserves the highest standard

Designed for sensitive mental health data from day one — not bolted on later.

AES-256-GCM encryption

Column-level encryption, not only in transit.

Per-therapist isolation

No cross-account access; data scoped per account.

Audio auto-deleted

Removed after transcription by default; retention configurable.

Audit logging

Who accessed what, when, and from where.

HIPAA roadmap

Technical controls live; admin and compliance phases in progress.

AI guardrails

Pre- and post-processing keeps the model in clinical scope.

Built for the way therapists work

Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a small team, Illumate fits your workflow.

Solo practitioners

Independent therapists who manage their own documentation and want to reclaim hours every week.

Small practices

Teams of 2–10 clinicians looking for consistent note quality and reduced administrative overhead.

Across modalities

CBT, psychodynamic, integrative, and other approaches — Illumate adapts to how you work, not the other way around.

Frequently asked questions

Illumate generates SOAP, DAP, and BIRP progress notes from your session content. Each format is fully editable, and you can switch between them for any session.

You can ask the AI questions about a specific patient, a single session, or across multiple sessions. The chat is context-scoped — it only accesses relevant clinical data and cites specific sessions and excerpts in its responses. Off-topic requests are politely declined.

Yes. Sensitive data is encrypted at the column level with AES-256-GCM. Each therapist's data is fully isolated — there is no cross-account access. Audio files are deleted after transcription by default, and all actions are audit-logged.

Absolutely. You can paste a transcript directly, upload an audio file (MP3, M4A, WAV) for automatic transcription, or record the session directly in the browser using local transcription.

No. Illumate is a documentation assistant — it helps you write notes and access patient context. It does not provide diagnoses, treatment recommendations to patients, or replace clinical judgment in any way.

Early access is free. You'll be among the first therapists to use Illumate and help shape the product. No credit card is required to join the waitlist.

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