How do people find a therapist? Through therapy directories. This is why it is so important for your practice to be listed in therapy directories. That is literally your connection to the “outside world” where potential clients are able to find you and your practice. Therapy directories have been around for quite some time- and for good reason. They help people in need connect with professionals that can help them. Take a look at these 7 directories and see if being listed on any of them can help grow your practice (guess what, most of them are FREE).
Clinicians of Color
Founded in 2016 via a Facebook group, Clinicians of Color, LLC (COC), has over 12,000 members. The purpose of COC is to help therapists of color start or grow a private practice. They also provide clinical training to help therapists of color develop skills, acquire knowledge and become successful in business. Although a Facebook group, this group has become a source of tremendous support and a safe place to process life’s challenges. It is very easy to find a therapist to connect with. All you need to do is enter your location, filter the results, view the profile for who you are wanting to connect with, and then contact them. That simple! This is also free to use.
Good Therapy
They have a wide variety of therapists across the United States in select cities with therapists that specialize in marriage counseling, psychology, family counselors, mental health counselors, and other fields of mental health. You can also take psychology tests to learn more about your own personality. This is a free service and you are able to find a wide range of therapists or counselors to help you get the help that you need.
Melanin and Mental Health
This company was born out of a desire to connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of African Americans and Latina/Hispanic communities. Melanin and Mental Health is geared towards people of color to help them find the right help they need. They also offer podcasts to help while you are in between sessions and they also do speaking engagements and the benefits of mental health, how race and racism impact your business, and how self-care can improve your life relationships and business. This is a free service, as well.
Psychology Today
Psychology Today is not only a therapist directory, they are also an online magazine! There are many articles on their website to read and they provide a “Search for a Therapist” option. They provide self-tests to see if you need help. There are so many options to choose from when researching through Psychology Today.
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. They have a licensed psychologist who is also a speaker, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more accessible and relevant for black women. They do not charge a fee but are open to receiving donations to help support their work.
TherapyDen
TherapyDen is a directory that has many therapists that help people of color. There are many therapists listed here that are available to help. Their services range from Individual care to couples, and from children to adolescents. Their directory has many popular cities listed to find therapists within your location. If you are a therapist, you can list your services within their directory, as well. TherapyDen also offers a wide range of services from Attachment Theory, Autism, Bipolar and Body Image to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Panic, and Parenting.
TherapyTribe
TherapyTribe has been in operation since 2005 and actually started with a husband and wife team. TherapyTribe has been passionate about helping and connecting with people, via the internet. Their purpose is to help people find key mental health resources that can help them, such as therapists, support groups, wellness tools, and a sense of community. They believe that community or a “tribe” is very important to mental health. They offer a vast range of free health and wellness services and have a directory ranging from the United States to Australia to London. They have “tribes"--support groups for addiction, marriage, OCD, and teens. TherapyTribe offers the support of others in the same situation that you may be facing and helps you find the help and support you need.
Being a part of a directory is an added way to bring awareness to your practice. You don’t have to be in every directory, so start with a few and see what the results yield. Some directories even have a free trial. Take advantage of those offers and get started.