Can you recommend a client portal for intake and onboarding with appointment booking for a group therapy practice?

Yes — for a group therapy practice, you’ll usually want a client portal that combines:

• intake forms + e-signatures
• appointment booking
• HIPAA-compliant client messaging
• insurance/payment collection
• provider scheduling for multiple clinicians/groups

Here are the strongest options to consider:

Best all-around options

1. SimplePractice

Best for: Small to mid-sized therapy practices wanting an all-in-one system
Why it stands out:

• Client portal with intake paperwork, secure messaging, telehealth, and online booking
• Strong support for multiple clinicians
• Good for group practices and common behavioral health workflows
• Easy to use for both staff and clients

Watch for: Pricing can add up as your team grows.

---

2. TherapyNotes

Best for: Practices that want robust practice management and solid intake/scheduling
Why it stands out:

• Good client portal
• Online scheduling
• Digital intake forms
• Very popular in behavioral health
• Strong documentation and insurance workflow support

Watch for: Interface is more utilitarian than polished.

---

3. Jane App

Best for: Practices that want a modern, flexible booking + intake experience
Why it stands out:

• Excellent online booking
• Client forms and portal
• Easy group scheduling options
• Good user experience for clients and clinicians
• Works well if you want a cleaner front-end experience

Watch for: Some therapy-specific workflows may be less deep than TherapyNotes.

---

If you need stronger group practice scheduling

4. TheraNest

Best for: Budget-conscious group practices
Why it stands out:

• Client portal, intake forms, scheduling
• Group practice friendly
• Usually more affordable than some competitors

Watch for: UI and automation may feel less refined.

---

5. Carepatron

Best for: Smaller practices or those wanting a simple modern setup
Why it stands out:

• Client portal
• Forms and appointment booking
• Team scheduling features
• Often attractive for leaner teams

Watch for: Make sure it fits your clinical and billing complexity before committing.

---

My practical recommendation

If you want the best balance of intake, portal, and booking for a therapy group practice, I’d shortlist:

1. SimplePractice — easiest all-in-one option
2. TherapyNotes — strongest therapy-specific operations
3. Jane App — best booking experience and modern feel

What to look for before choosing

For a group therapy practice, make sure the portal supports:

• multiple clinicians
• round-robin or directed scheduling
• group session booking
• intake automation
• custom forms
• HIPAA compliance
• payment collection
• waitlist management
• client self-scheduling rules

If you want, I can also give you:

• a comparison table of these platforms,
• recommendations based on your practice size/budget,
• or a shortlist specifically for group therapy sessions vs individual therapy.