New Practice?
GoodTherapy is here to help build and grow your client base
GoodTherapy's New Practices Program* is a simple, cost-effective way to advertise your practice online, connect with your ideal clients, receive referrals, and improve your SEO.
Did you know? The average time to build a practice is two years. Obtaining and retaining clients takes time! From office set-up to business knowledge to knowing who your ideal client is, there is a lot to navigate in the beginning years and you are not alone.
If your practice is less than three years old and you are looking to obtain or retain clients, join our New Practice program today!
Membership Benefits Include:
GoodTherapy directory listing and referrals
Unlimited access to Continuing Education courses (live and home study)
Referrals with real-time metrics tracking
Multiple location listings (+ telehealth)
Personalized profile consultation session
Exclusive discounted marketing solutions such as website, blogging, and social media from Brighter Vision
Payment and Pricing Options
Membership for New Practices* is
$25.95/month or $310/year the first two years
(a total savings of $266)
*GoodTherapy's New Practices Program is for individual therapists in practice for three years or less. This may be verified via license, diploma, or alternative credentials. Membership billing will revert to standard pricing after the first two years.
Still a student? Students interested in psychology, therapy, and mental health are eligible to register for a free student membership with GoodTherapy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I read more about how to become a therapist, or starting a private practice?
Check out the For Professionals section of our website for articles like How To Become A Therapist, Starting A Private Practice In Counseling, Setting Sliding Scale Fees, Tips For Intake Sessions, and more.
How can I get new client referrals with GoodTherapy?
Getting new client referrals is easy! Sign up for GoodTherapy membership, create your profile, and grow your practice. At the exact moment someone searches for services in your area, your customer profile and practice information will appear in search results.
Note: All members are verified prior to active listing on our directory. Read more about our membership requirements here.
How can I optimize my profile performance in search results?
Connecting with your audience is key to obtaining new client referrals. That's why we created our Ideal Member Profile tour. Use this tour as a guide for your profile, and understand how to appear in more search results.
What can I expect from GoodTherapy's Continuing Education (CE) offering?
We know how important it is for therapists to engage in meaningful, professional learning activities and fulfill your licensure requirements. All of our events are presented by experts in a variety of clinical subject areas such as marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, ethics, child psychology, and more.
Live events are interactive web conferences and qualify as in-person continuing education in most states. Connect with course instructors during live question-and-answer periods, and join mental health professionals throughout the United States and beyond in a convenient online learning setting.
Homestudy courses consist of an archive of over 500 events you can watch at any time to fulfill your license requirements.