What Makes Soma Different
Most AI tools for therapists do one thing — transcription. Soma covers the entire care journey: prep, session, and follow-up. With privacy that goes beyond compliance and a platform that grows with your practice.
Built by mental health clinicians, for mental health clinicians.
The Full Workflow — Not Just a Scribe
Other tools record your session and hand you a transcript. Soma supports you before, during, and after — so you walk into every session informed and leave with your notes already done.
Before Session
Review mood patterns, journal themes, activity completion, and wearable data from your client's week. Walk in knowing what matters — not scrambling to remember.
During Session
One-click recording, live transcription, and AI-generated clinical notes in SOAP, DAP, BIRP, or freeform. Be fully present — Soma handles the documentation.
After Session
AI-generated follow-up tasks, activities, and resources delivered directly to your client's app. The therapeutic loop continues between appointments.
How Soma Compares
AI scribes handle transcription. EMRs handle records. Soma handles the entire clinical workflow — with privacy no one else can match.
| Feature | Soma | Other AI Scribes | Other EMRs |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Documentation | |||
| AI-generated clinical notes | |||
| SOAP, DAP, BIRP format support | |||
| Live session transcription | |||
| One-click recording | |||
| AI session prep (all tiers) | |||
| AI-generated follow-up tasks (all tiers) | |||
| Client Engagement | |||
| Client mobile app | |||
| Client journaling (text & voice) | |||
| Clinician-assigned activities & exercises | |||
| Mood tracking | |||
| Wearable integration (Fitbit) | |||
| Between-session visibility dashboard | |||
| Post-discharge continuity | |||
| AI Intelligence | |||
| AI Chat copilot with full client context | |||
| AI-generated clinical reports | |||
| AI-surfaced themes & risk signals | |||
| Documents & Reports Vault | |||
| Privacy & Security | |||
| Encryption in transit and at rest | |||
| PIPEDA compliant | |||
| PHIPA compliant features | |||
| Audit logging | |||
| Complete client anonymity (alias-only) | |||
| Consent-first architecture | |||
| Client-controlled data sharing | |||
| EMR & Practice Management | |||
| Works alongside your existing EHR | |||
| Complete modular EMR (optional) | |||
| Treatment plans with SMART goals | |||
| Consent management & e-signatures | |||
| Scheduling | |||
| Billing & invoicing | |||
| Digital intake forms | |||
| Identity Vault (PHI separated from clinical data) | |||
| Compliant record destruction workflows | |||
Privacy That Goes Beyond Compliance
Most platforms treat privacy as a checkbox. Soma was architected from the ground up with privacy at the core — so your clients' data is protected in ways other platforms simply can't match.
Complete Anonymity
Clients are identified only by alias. No names, no emails, no date of birth, no health card numbers. Soma never knows who your clients are.
Encryption at Every Layer
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Session recordings, transcripts, notes, and client data are all protected by advanced encryption standards.
Consent-First Architecture
The client controls their own data sharing. Data flows only with explicit consent, and clients can revoke access at any time. This isn't a feature — it's the foundation of how Soma is built.
Built for PIPEDA and PHIPA compliance from day one — not retrofitted as an afterthought.
Made by Mental Health Clinicians, for Mental Health Clinicians
Soma wasn't designed in a vacuum by engineers guessing what therapists need. It was built alongside practicing clinicians who live the same workflows, face the same documentation burden, and understand the therapeutic relationship from the inside. Every feature exists because a clinician asked for it.
A Clinical Advantage at Every Level
Even at our entry tier, Soma gives you more than other platforms offer at their highest. And with Tier Two, you unlock capabilities no one else has.
Tier One — Light Notes
AI-powered clinical documentation that works alongside the tools you already use — and even at this tier, Soma supports you before, during, and after every session. No switching systems, no migration, no disruption.
Most AI scribes stop at transcription. Even our entry tier gives you the full prep → session → follow-up workflow.
Tier Two — Full Mobile App
Most PopularEverything in Tier One — plus the anonymous client mobile app, between-session data, and an AI copilot that knows your client's full context. This is where Soma becomes something no other platform offers.
Anonymous Client App
A free, anonymous mobile app your clients use between sessions. No personal identifiers required — just an alias and a consent code.
- Text and voice journaling
- Clinician-assigned activities and exercises
- Mood tracking and wearable integration
- Crisis support resources
- Post-discharge continuity — clients keep the app
Between-Session Visibility
Research shows clinicians detect only 1 in 20 deteriorating clients without data-driven monitoring. Soma gives you a continuous clinical signal between appointments.
- Mood patterns and journal themes at a glance
- Activity completion tracking
- Wearable data alongside subjective experience
- AI-surfaced insights — not raw data dumps
AI Chat Copilot
An AI assistant with full context about your client — session notes, between-session data, and clinical history. Ask questions, explore patterns, and prepare for sessions in a secure environment.
Reports & Documents Vault
Generate clinical reports from your client's full data set. Store, organize, and retrieve documents securely. Everything in one place — no more scattered files.
A Platform Built for Your Clinic or Practice
Tier Three adds a complete, modular EMR designed for mental health — with privacy architecture that separates identity from clinical data by design.
Tier Three — Custom EMR + Modules
Identity Vault
Encrypted PHI stored separately from clinical data. Late binding — identity linked only when a professional needs it.
Clinical Notes
Sign, lock, and amend notes with full audit trail. Built for regulatory compliance.
Consent Management
Track and manage client consent with digital signatures and version history.
Treatment Plans
Structured treatment plans with SMART goals, progress tracking, and clinical milestones.
Scheduling
Appointment management integrated directly into your clinical workflow.
Billing
Invoicing and payment tracking connected to your session and client records.
Intake Forms
Digital intake forms that flow directly into your client record.
Document Management
Organize, store, and retrieve clinical documents in a secure vault.
Export & Audit
Full audit logging and data export for regulatory and compliance requirements.
Record Destruction
Compliant record destruction workflows with documentation and verification.
Everything in Tier Two — plus ten integrated EMR modules that give you a complete, privacy-first clinical system. No patchwork of separate tools. One platform, designed for mental health.
See the Difference for Yourself
Start with a demo to see the full platform in action, or jump straight into a free trial with full Tier Three access for 30 days.
30-day free trial includes every feature. No credit card required.
