Psychoanalysis Session Note

Template structure

This is the structure Notat follows when it writes the note from the visit — you never fill it in by hand.

Psychoanalyst Note Template

Patient Identification: [Patient name, age, gender, relevant background]

Presenting Problem:
[Brief statement of chief complaint or reason for psychoanalytic treatment]
[Duration and context of symptoms or concerns]

History of Present Illness:
[Detailed chronological account of symptoms, psychological distress, and relevant life events]
[Triggers, exacerbating or relieving factors]
[Impact on functioning and relationships]

Past Psychiatric History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Previous psychiatric diagnoses]
- [Prior treatments, hospitalizations, or therapy modalities]
- [Response to previous interventions]

Medical History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Relevant medical conditions]
- [Current and past medical treatments]

Medications:
(hyphenated list)
- [Medication name, dose, route, frequency]

Allergies:
(hyphenated list)
- [Drug, food, or environmental allergies]

Family Psychiatric History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Family member: psychiatric diagnosis or relevant history]

Social and Developmental History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Early childhood experiences]
- [Family structure and relationships]
- [Educational history]
- [Occupational history]
- [Social supports and stressors]
- [Substance use history]

Mental Status Examination:
(hyphenated list)
- [Appearance and behavior]
- [Mood and affect]
- [Thought process and content]
- [Perceptions]
- [Cognition]
- [Insight and judgment]

Psychoanalytic Formulation:
[Summary of unconscious conflicts, defense mechanisms, and psychodynamic themes]
[Relevant transference and countertransference issues]
[Patient’s capacity for insight and motivation for change]

Assessment:
[Summary of key psychological issues, diagnostic impressions, and contributing factors]

Treatment Plan:
(hyphenated list)
- [Psychoanalytic approach and frequency of sessions]
- [Goals of therapy]
- [Interventions planned]
- [Monitoring and follow-up arrangements]
- [Coordination with other providers if applicable]