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Getting Started with Therapal: Your Complete Setup Guide

Emily Watson
Emily Watson
Customer Success · 2025-09-15
Getting Started with Therapal: Your Complete Setup Guide

Welcome to Therapal!

Congratulations on starting your Therapal journey! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get your practice up and running.

Step 1: Complete Your Profile

First things first - let's set up your profile.

Basic Information
  • Name and credentials
  • Professional bio
  • Profile photo
  • Contact information

    Practice Details
  • Practice name and address
  • Phone and fax numbers
  • Office hours
  • Time zone

    Billing Information
  • NPI number
  • Tax ID
  • Payment processor setup
  • Bank account for deposits

    Step 2: Configure Your Calendar

    Your calendar is the heart of your practice. Let's set it up right.

    Set Your Availability
    1. Go to Settings > Calendar
    2. Click "Set Availability"
    3. Define your working hours for each day
    4. Add any recurring blocked time (lunch, admin time)

    Create Appointment Types
    Define the types of sessions you offer:
  • Individual therapy (45 min, 60 min)
  • Intake sessions
  • Couples therapy
  • Group therapy

    For each type, set:

  • Duration
  • Price
  • Buffer time before/after
  • Video or in-person

    Sync Your Calendar
    Connect your existing calendar:
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Apple Calendar

    Two-way sync prevents double-booking and keeps everything in one place.

    Step 3: Set Up Client Portal

    Give your clients a professional experience.

    Customize Your Portal
  • Add your practice logo
  • Write a welcome message
  • Configure booking page URL

    Enable Features
  • Online scheduling
  • Secure messaging
  • Document sharing
  • Payment portal

    Create Intake Forms
    Set up the forms clients complete before their first session:
  • Demographics
  • Health history
  • Consent forms
  • Payment authorization

    Step 4: Import Your Clients

    Already have existing clients? Import them easily.

    From a Spreadsheet
    1. Download our template
    2. Fill in client information
    3. Upload the file
    4. Review and confirm

    From Another System
    We can help migrate data from:
  • SimplePractice
  • TherapyNotes
  • Jane App
  • And others

    Contact support for assisted migration.

    Step 5: Configure Billing

    Get paid faster with automated billing.

    Set Up Payment Processing
    1. Connect Stripe account
    2. Configure payment settings
    3. Set up automatic payments

    Insurance Billing (if applicable)
    1. Add your credentialed payers
    2. Configure claim settings
    3. Set up clearinghouse connection

    Create Fee Schedule
    Define your rates for each service type.

    Step 6: Explore AI Features

    Therapal's AI can save you hours every week.

    AI Documentation
  • Enable audio recording
  • Choose your note template
  • Configure AI settings
  • Practice with a test session

    AI Treatment Plans
  • Review available templates
  • Customize to your approach
  • Generate your first plan

    Step 7: Schedule Your First Client

    You're ready! Here's how to schedule your first appointment:

    1. Click "New Appointment"
    2. Select or create client
    3. Choose appointment type
    4. Pick date and time
    5. Send confirmation

    Getting Help

    Need assistance? We're here for you:

  • Help Center: Searchable articles and tutorials
  • Video Tutorials: Step-by-step walkthrough videos
  • Live Chat: Available during business hours
  • Email Support: support@therapal.io

    What's Next?

    Now that you're set up, explore these resources:

  • AI Documentation Guide
  • Insurance Billing 101
  • Webinar: Getting the Most from Therapal

    Welcome to the Therapal family!

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    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    Customer Success

    Emily leads Therapal's customer success team and has helped hundreds of practices get started.

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