Therapy Session Note Examples – Trauma-Informed Edition (Google Sheets & Excel)
Stay organized, save time, and write clear, trauma-informed notes with this powerful resource of over 595 example session notes. Designed for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals, this database includes both clinical language and plain-language versions of each note—helping you maintain professional standards while staying client-centered.
Notes are categorized across 12 essential trauma therapy themes:
Presenting Concerns
Safety and Stabilization
Trauma History and Impact
Emotional Awareness and Regulation
Cognitive Processing and Meaning-Making
Identity and Self-Concept
Relationship and Attachment
Resilience, Strengths, and Growth
Safety Planning and Coping
Intervention and Techniques
Client Engagement and Participation
Session Summary and Next Steps
Each theme includes 2 full pages of content—providing a wide range of phrasing, tone, and session types to reference. Use them to improve your documentation, reduce prep time, and enhance consistency in your notes.
💻 In Google Sheets & Excel:
Fully editable to customize and build your own session note library
Easily searchable and filterable by category or note type
Includes instructions on printing, filtering, and adjusting dropdowns
Whether you're just getting started or looking to streamline your practice, this tool supports accurate, ethical, and reflective note writing grounded in trauma-informed care.
Therapy Session Note Examples – Trauma-Informed Edition (Google Sheets & Excel)
Stay organized, save time, and write clear, trauma-informed notes with this powerful resource of over 595 example session notes. Designed for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals, this database includes both clinical language and plain-language versions of each note—helping you maintain professional standards while staying client-centered.
Notes are categorized across 12 essential trauma therapy themes:
Presenting Concerns
Safety and Stabilization
Trauma History and Impact
Emotional Awareness and Regulation
Cognitive Processing and Meaning-Making
Identity and Self-Concept
Relationship and Attachment
Resilience, Strengths, and Growth
Safety Planning and Coping
Intervention and Techniques
Client Engagement and Participation
Session Summary and Next Steps
Each theme includes 2 full pages of content—providing a wide range of phrasing, tone, and session types to reference. Use them to improve your documentation, reduce prep time, and enhance consistency in your notes.
💻 In Google Sheets & Excel:
Fully editable to customize and build your own session note library
Easily searchable and filterable by category or note type
Includes instructions on printing, filtering, and adjusting dropdowns
Whether you're just getting started or looking to streamline your practice, this tool supports accurate, ethical, and reflective note writing grounded in trauma-informed care.
