Therapy Genogram Software

Clinical Genogram Software for Therapists & Counselors

Stay present with your clients while Creately handles the notation accuracy. Generate a ready-to-edit genogram from intake notes, then map nuanced dynamics live with keyboard shortcuts.

Messy intake notes

Paste your session notes and generate an editable genogram instantly with AI text-to-genogram.

Keep session flow

Add partners, children, or siblings with a single keystroke (1–5) without breaking conversation.

Capture real clinical nuance

Go beyond lines with 71 clinically encoded relationship types, including 30+ emotional and hostile markers.

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Why Choose Creately for Therapy Genograms

AI Text-to-Genogram Generation

AI Text-to-Genogram Generation

Transform narrative intake notes into structured diagrams in one click.

Standards-Based Clinical Notation

Standards-Based Clinical Notation

Automatically render 40+ person shapes and 71 relationship types with McGoldrick/Gerson-based notation.

Live-Session Speed Tools

Live-Session Speed Tools

Use keyboard shortcuts and right-click menus to build 3+ generations in minutes.

Therapy-Specific Field Packs

Therapy-Specific Field Packs

Activate the Family Therapy pack to track attachment styles, family roles, and trauma history.

Tan-Miller Clinical Frameworks

Tan-Miller Clinical Frameworks

Start instantly with specialized templates for Conflict, Legacy, and Fusion maps.

Secure Supervision & Sharing

Secure Supervision & Sharing

Invite supervisors to review cases with granular permissions including Viewer, Editor, or Moderator access.

Map relationships, emotional dynamics, and clinical context in minutes.
BUILD

Map Relationships as Fast as They Are Shared

Therapy genogram workspace showing live relationship mapping
  • Use one-touch relatives to select a client and press 1–5 to instantly add a partner, child, or sibling with both the person shape and connection handled together.

  • Let shapes update automatically based on data, so deceased markers, gender identity, and pregnancy status stack correctly by default.

  • Work without interruption because there is no save button. Every insight and connection is auto-saved as it happens during deep emotional work.

Therapy genogram workspace showing live relationship mapping
Therapy genogram with supporting documentation attached
REPORTS & DOCUMENTATION

Generate a Ready-to-file Clinical Case File in Seconds

Therapy genogram with supporting documentation attached
  • Export professional outputs in PDF for filing or DOCX when you need to add personalized session notes before finalizing.

  • Include a confidentiality statement, the visual diagram, individual profiles, a relationship matrix, and a symbol legend in every report.

  • Keep context attached by adding assessments and supporting documents directly to the relevant person or relationship in the workspace.

SECURITY & PRIVACY

HIPAA-Aligned Protection for Sensitive Family Data

Security controls for therapy genograms in Creately
  • Ensure only authorized collaborators see sensitive details with controlled, role-based access.

  • Secure clinical data with HIPAA-aligned workflows, SOC 2 Type II certification, and encryption at rest and in transit.

  • Include confidentiality headers automatically on exported clinical reports and PDF files.

Security controls for therapy genograms in Creately
Therapy genogram showing emotional dynamics and clinical lenses
VISUALIZE & ANALYZE

Spot Hidden Patterns Before They Become Mistakes

Therapy genogram showing emotional dynamics and clinical lenses
  • Activate clinical lenses with Field Packs to focus on attachment styles and trauma history for one session, then switch to medical and genetic markers for the next.

  • Identify emotional dynamics at a glance with Standard View and 30+ relational markers, from fused and enmeshed connections to cutoffs and hostile dynamics.

  • Let AI surface what is missing or repeated by flagging unconnected parents, missing sibling edges, and recurring behavioral patterns across generations.

  • Use per-user view modes so you can track one perspective while a supervisor reviews the same diagram in another mode simultaneously.

COLLABORATE & SHARE

Securely Include Supervisors and Multidisciplinary Teams

Supervisors and clinicians collaborating on a therapy genogram
  • Review cases with supervisors or peers in a shared digital space using real-time co-editing and live cursors.

  • Maintain strict control over sensitive PHI with granular permissions for Viewer, Editor, or Moderator access.

  • Leave contextual feedback directly on specific nodes or relationships, which works well for student assignments or peer review without cluttering the canvas.

  • Provide controlled view-only access to clients when needed and disable it anytime during the therapeutic process.

Supervisors and clinicians collaborating on a therapy genogram

How to Use Creately’s Therapy Genogram Maker

  • Start from a clinical template or blank genogram

  • Add relatives instantly using quick-add shortcuts (1–5)

  • Paste intake notes to generate with AI automatically

  • Activate field packs to capture specific clinical details

  • Export or securely share a clinical case file

Create a Therapy Genogram

Use Cases

  • Individual & Family Therapy

Capture complex emotional dynamics in real time and leave every session with documentation already complete.

  • Clinical Supervision & Peer Review

Share read-only views or co-edit securely during supervision sessions without version-control chaos or manual file sharing.

  • Trauma & Legacy Mapping

Apply Tan-Miller frameworks to visualize intergenerational trauma and identify recurring family roles across three or more generations.

  • High-Conflict Mediation

Document hostile dynamics, cutoffs, and legal custody status to generate a defensible record for court-ready clinical reports.

  • Systemic Pattern Detection

Use AI-powered insights to flag missing sibling edges or recurring behavioral patterns that may be invisible in traditional notes.

  • Multicultural Clinical Practice

Visualize diaspora, migration, and heritage using Culture View to understand the impact of cultural identity on the therapeutic process.

FAQs About the Therapy Genogram Tool

Can I use Creately without training?

Yes. Creately is designed with an intuitive, user-friendly interface that requires no technical expertise. With drag-and-drop functionality, ready-made templates, and simple connectors, you can start creating professional therapy genograms immediately—even if you’ve never used diagramming tools before.

Does Creately support other types of diagrams for therapy?

Absolutely. In addition to therapy genograms, Creately supports visual tools like pedigree charts, ecomaps, therapy process diagrams, and more. You can also create custom visual frameworks to suit specific therapy models, ensuring a versatile visual toolkit for your practice.

What security certifications does Creately hold?

Creately is a secure, enterprise-grade platform compliant with HIPAA, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001:2022. All clinical data, case notes, and diagrams are encrypted to ensure complete client confidentiality and data integrity.

Can I generate formal documentation from my diagrams?

Yes. The platform includes a Clinical Report feature that exports diagrams into structured PDF or DOCX files. These reports include symbol legends, individual member profiles, relationship matrices, and AI-generated observations suitable for court or clinical filing.

What devices are compatible with the platform?

Creately is a cloud-based platform accessible via any modern web browser on desktops, laptops, and tablets. It features full touch-screen support for practitioners who prefer mapping on tablets during in-person sessions.

How does Creately handle complex cultural and medical data?

The platform utilizes Field Packs and View Modes to manage complex data. The Culture View allows for the visualization of diaspora and heritage, while the Medical Pack tracks 16+ conditions and genetic markers. These features enable the accurate representation of non-traditional family structures and intergenerational patterns.

Can I export data for research or EHR systems?

Yes. In addition to visual formats like PDF, PNG, and SVG, you can export data in JSON format. This allows for the seamless integration of structured genogram data into Electronic Health Records (EHR) or research databases.

Is there a free version of Creately’s Therapy Genogram Tool available?

Yes. Creately offers a free plan that allows you to create basic genograms. For advanced features like collaboration, templates, document attachments, and secure sharing, you can upgrade to a paid plan.
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