Mental Health Therapy AI Receptionist | 24/7 Appointment Scheduling | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
THERAPY SCHEDULE
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty appointment slot costs money. Every missed call is a lost client. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books sessions, handles appointment requests, and schedules consultations—all while you focus on patient care.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Mental Health Therapy

Incoming Call...

New Client

"Hi, I'm looking for anxiety counseling. Do you have any evening appointments available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! Alex has openings on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 PM. She specializes in anxiety treatment. Would you like to book an initial consultation?"

✓ Session Booked • Tuesday 6 PM

The Problem

MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICES
LOSE CLIENTS DAILY

Someone in crisis calls at 9 PM and gets voicemail. Clients miss appointments without follow-up, and your front desk can't keep up with intake calls. People who need help slip through the cracks.

You Miss Calls When Clients Need You Most

Someone finally decides to seek help and calls at 8 PM. They get voicemail. By the time you check messages the next morning, they've already scheduled with another therapist who answered right away.

The Cost
$8,400/year
Lost per missed client

Your Front Desk Is Overwhelmed with Intake

While you're in session, five calls come in. New client inquiries, insurance questions, appointment changes, crisis calls—your receptionist can't handle it all. Potential clients get frustrated waiting, and you lose opportunities to help.

The Cost
40+ calls/day
Per therapist practice

Clients No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You keep the session time open, prepare notes, and wait. They don't show up. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance to help them, just lost time and an empty appointment slot.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate industry average
$42,000
Lost annually per full caseload
45%
Of intake calls happen after hours
7 days
Average wait to book first session

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to scheduled appointment

24/7 Intake Chat

Potential clients visit your therapy practice website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, conducts compassionate intake screening, shows therapist availability, and books appointments—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically collects insurance information, therapy needs, and scheduling preferences
  • Checks real-time therapist availability across your practice
  • Books intake sessions directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
11:47 PM • Active
"Hi, I'm looking for help with anxiety. Do you accept Blue Cross?"
AI
"Yes, we accept Blue Cross. Dr. Chen specializes in anxiety therapy and has availability. Would you like to schedule an intake consultation?"
"Yes! Thursday afternoon works best."
Appointment Booked ✓
Thursday, March 14 • 3:00 PM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello, thank you for calling. This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Caller: "I need to reschedule my appointment for next Tuesday..."
AI: "I can help with that. Let me check Dr. Chen's availability. What day works better for you?"
✓ Appointment Rescheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—appointment requests, rescheduling, insurance questions, crisis screening. The AI understands context with compassion, schedules sessions, handles urgent situations appropriately, and escalates to clinicians only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Schedules and reschedules appointments automatically
  • Recognizes clients from your system and references treatment history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When clients miss appointments, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls with compassion to reschedule. The AI references the original intake conversation, understands their therapy goals, and books a new session—all while updating your practice management system and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers compassionate follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules sessions and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #2 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk calling from the therapy center. I noticed we missed you for your session on Thursday. Is everything okay? Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes, I'm sorry. I had a work emergency. Can we do next Tuesday afternoon?"
✓ Session Rescheduled
Tuesday, March 19 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Johnson
Primary Concern
Anxiety Management
Insurance Provider
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Source
Web Chat • 11:47 PM
Status
Intake Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, session, intake form—automatically creates and updates client profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every client and their therapeutic journey.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from initial inquiry to ongoing treatment
  • Syncs with calendar, intake forms, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire client journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate appointment reminders, session preparation messages, and care coordination sequences based on client engagement and treatment progress.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and care sequences
  • Automatic reminders and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-session preparation email sent
24-hour reminder SMS scheduled
Post-session check-in ready
Follow-up session booking queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Session Email
"Hi Alex! Your session with Dr. Chen is confirmed for Thursday. Here's how to prepare..."
Reminder Email
"Just a gentle reminder about your therapy session tomorrow at 3:00 PM..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send compassionate, personalized emails at optimal times. Session confirmations, preparation reminders, check-ins, and care coordination messages—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on client progress
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart intake questionnaires that pre-fill from CRM data and compassionately guide clients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger care coordination sequences for therapist assignment and appointment scheduling workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, contact info, insurance details)
  • AI-guided completion for treatment history and symptom assessment
  • Automatically triggers therapist matching workflows on submission
AI Form
Clinical Intake Questionnaire
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Contact Info, Insurance (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Treatment History
→ Current Symptoms & Goals
What Happens Next
We'll match you with the right therapist and schedule your first session

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your mental health practice. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking appointments, handling client requests. They work together 24/7 to keep your schedule full and your clients supported.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed clients. Handles intake inquiries, books therapy appointments, and creates support tickets for urgent needs automatically.

Phone Calls Session Booking Crisis Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies therapy clients, shows available therapists and specialties, answers questions about insurance and session formats instantly. Books consultations and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Client Qualifying Therapist Match Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized appointment confirmations, session reminders, and wellness check-in emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep clients engaged and supported.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Intake Form Teammate

Intake Assistant
Client Intake Forms

Pre-fills client intake forms from CRM data. Guides new clients through mental health history and insurance verification. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for immediate therapist review.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outreach Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to clients at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS check-ins, and emails wellness sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to re-engage clients and keep them connected to care.

Outbound Calls SMS Check-Ins Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with therapy clients. Sends session confirmations, wellness check-ins, and answers questions about therapist availability via text—98% open rate.

Session Confirmations Check-Ins Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about therapy services. Click, talk, get answers about therapist specialties, insurance, and available appointments—no typing required. Perfect for clients seeking immediate mental health support.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed client data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by therapist, client, and appointment status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Clients don't submit tasks—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes administrative needs (insurance questions, prescription refills, etc.), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff member automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a client expressed distress, if a crisis was indicated, if an appointment was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one client from phone call to scheduled appointment—see how every system works together

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01
2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM during a crisis moment. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a therapist for anxiety. Do you have anyone available?"
AI: "Yes! Dr. Martinez specializes in anxiety and has availability. Would you like to schedule an initial consultation?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Seeking Help For
Anxiety
Insurance
Blue Cross
Preferred Time
Evenings
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, anxiety concerns, insurance information, evening preference. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

SAT AT 5 PM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks Dr. Martinez's calendar, finds Saturday at 5 PM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Initial Consultation
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • 5:00 PM
Automation Sequence
1
Consultation Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Appointment confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-session email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the consultation is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and intake forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Consultation Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your initial consultation with Dr. Martinez is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 5:00 PM..."
Appointment Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow! We're looking forward to meeting you..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to bed. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 5:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday evening, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the consultation. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 5:00 PM
AC
Alex Chen
Initial Consultation
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 5:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her anxiety concerns, her insurance information. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 5:00 PM
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Saturday, 6:15 PM

SHE FEELS
HOPEFUL

Alex shows up for the rescheduled consultation. She feels heard and supported. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-session follow-up emails get queued, intake paperwork is ready to send, and treatment plan workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just providing care.

SESSION COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 5:00 PM
Initial Consultation
Alex Chen
Post-session sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Client Intake Form • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 6:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's an intake form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the concerns she discussed. The AI guides her through medical history and emergency contact right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The treatment planning process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Consultation completed • Intake form submitted
AI
"I remember your consultation! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about scheduling my next session..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about her next steps. She has a question about scheduling ongoing sessions. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her consultation and intake form, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 20, 2024

ALEX BEGINS
HER JOURNEY

With her questions answered, Alex schedules weekly therapy sessions. The system automatically sends session reminders, intake updates, and wellness resources. Alex is officially starting her healing journey.

CLIENT ONBOARDED
Weekly Sessions • Covered by Insurance
14
April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex is adjusting to her therapy routine. She has questions: "Can I change my session time?" "What's the cancellation policy?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! Can I change my session time to earlier in the day?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Absolutely. Dr. Martinez has availability at 2 PM on Thursdays. Would that work?"
Alex
"What's the cancellation policy?"
AI
"We require 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule without charge. You can cancel anytime through our patient portal or by calling us!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

INSURANCE
QUESTION

Alex received an insurance statement. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the question, provides clear information about her coverage, and offers to connect her with billing during business hours. Alex doesn't have to wait for Monday morning or navigate complicated phone menus. She just asks her question, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
QUESTION ANSWERED
Insurance Coverage Explained
Billing callback scheduled for Monday
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May 5, 2024

WELLNESS
WORKSHOP

There's a mindfulness workshop this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends wellness event invitations, session reminders, resource updates, and community news. Clients stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Wellness Event
Sent to All Clients
EVENT
Mindfulness Workshop
Saturday, May 10 • 10:00 AM • Conference Room
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Group Therapy
Anxiety support group starting next month!
REMINDER
Next Session
Thursday at 2:00 PM with Dr. Martinez
✓ All clients notified
No manual sending required
6 MONTHS OF PROGRESS
March - September 2024
Alex Chen
Weekly Sessions • Consistent Attendance
✓ Strong therapeutic relationship
24 sessions completed
Why she continues
"I always get quick answers to my questions, scheduling is easy, and I feel truly supported on this journey"
18
September 2024

SIX MONTHS
OF HEALING

Six months later, Alex is still in therapy making progress. She had an exceptional experience—questions were answered instantly, scheduling was seamless, and she felt supported every step of the way. The same AI that helped her find a therapist kept her engaged as a client. That's the full journey: inquiry to consultation to ongoing care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your mental health practice

Can it handle after-hours crisis calls appropriately? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, screens for urgency, and books routine appointments—but immediately escalates crisis situations to your on-call clinician or directs callers to emergency resources. Patient safety always comes first.

How does it handle appointment cancellations and rescheduling? +

The AI manages cancellations automatically, collects all details (client name, preferred times, reason if offered), and immediately fills your schedule by offering the slot to waitlisted clients. Last-minute cancellations can be filled within minutes.

Does it reduce appointment no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and compassionate reminder texts before sessions. When no-shows happen, it immediately reaches out to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments and keeping clients engaged in their care.

Can it book sessions directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most EHR scheduling systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books appointments instantly—no back-and-forth phone tag with clients seeking help.

How does the new client intake work? +

After scheduling, new clients automatically receive intake paperwork that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through insurance verification and consent forms. When submitted, you're notified immediately and can review before their first session.

Does it work with my existing EHR system? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, and others. All data syncs automatically—new clients, appointments, intake forms, and insurance information—while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Can it handle multiple therapists or group practices? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your clinicians, their specialties, availability, and insurance panels. It can match clients with appropriate therapists, handle practice-wide inquiries, and manage multiple providers simultaneously.

Is it HIPAA compliant and secure? +

Yes. All communications are fully HIPAA compliant with end-to-end encryption. The AI verifies client identity before discussing any protected health information and maintains comprehensive audit trails of all interactions.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your practice size and call volume. Most practices see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased client retention. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your mental health practice.

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features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."