Frequently Asked Questions About SEO for Therapists & Psychology Practices
You’ve worked hard to build your therapy practice, but that doesn’t necessarily mean people can find you easily on Google.
Here are answers to the most common questions about getting your practice found on Google, improving your local visibility, and how we help established therapists, counsellors, psychologists and group practices stand out in competitive cities like Vancouver.
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1000%! YES.
SEO helps your therapy practice become easier to find when people search Google for a therapist, counsellor, psychologist or a specific type of therapy.
The goal isn’t just to bring more visitors to your website - it’s to help the RIGHT people find your practice, learning about your services and feel confident reaching out. -
Having a website doesn’t automatically mean people can find your practice on Google.
Your visibility depends on a few factors, including how your website is set up, your Google Business Profile, your location and how much competition there is in your area.
In competitive markets, even experienced psychologists and therapy practices can struggle to get noticed.
We help Google understand your practice, services and specialities better so the right people can find you. -
Psychology Today and other therapy directories are GREAT ways for potential clients to find you.
In fact, they support your trust and authority (which is super important!)
But it’s best not to rely on just one way of getting clients.
When you rely mainly on directories, you’re competing alongside a TON of other therapists and you have very little control over how your practice appears.
SEO allows you to build and control your own presence on Google Search and Maps so people can find your website, learn about your specialities and easily book directly with you.
The goal isn’t to replace Psychology Today or your existing referrals. It’s to give your practice more ways to be found. -
Yes I sure can!
Google Maps is one of the main places people look when searching for a therapy, counsellor or psychologist in their area.
We help improve your Google Business Profile so Google can understand your practice better, find out where you are located and the services you offer.
For group practices, we also look at how your individual therapists appear on Google.
The goal is to give your practice a strong presence in local searches and make it easier for potential clients to find and contact you. -
SEO is a marathon, not a sprint.
Especially in competitive cities like Vancouver and Toronto where many therapy practices are trying to get found on Google.
Some improvements may start showing results within a few weeks, while others can take longer depending on your website, Google presence and local competition.
Our 90 Day Local Search Sprint focuses on improving the most important parts of your online presence first, by building a stronger foundation for long-term growth.
Our goal is never a quick jump in rankings.
It’s to help your practice become easier to find on Google and stay competitive over time. -
Having an established practice and strong reputation doesn’t always mean people can easily find you on Google.
You may already have a steady flow of referrals and have a full or nearly full caseload, but what happens when you want to grow your practice, bring on a new practitioner, or attract more clients for a particular specialty?
SEO helps build a solid Google presence so your practice isn’t relying entirely on referrals or directories to bring in new clients.
You’ve already built the reputation. We help build the search presence to match it! -
We focus specifically on helping established therapy and psychology practices build a stronger presence on Google.
Rather than making a few changes to your website and calling it a day, we dive deep and take a look at how everything works together, including your website, Google Business Profile, different practitioners, specialities and local competition.
We also understand that marketing a therapy practice comes with professional responsibilities, especially around client privacy, Google reviews and ethical advertising.
Our goal is to build a strong long-term Google presence that supports your practices as it grows. -
Your Google Business Profile helps potential clients find your practice on Google Search and Maps, especially when they’re looking for a therapist or psychologist in their area.
It shows important details like your location, contact information, website and services.
A well-organized profile also helps Google understand your practice better and what you offer. -
We take a look at your website and how your therapy practice currently appears on Google Search and Maps.
This may include reviewing your Google Business Profile, website structure, service pages, specialities and booking flow.
We’ll identify what’s working, what might be holding your practice back and where there are opportunities to improve your visibility.
The goal is to give you a clearer picture of where your practice stands on Google and what steps could help you get found more easily. -
We offer a 90 Day Local Search Sprint ($1497) for practices ready to improve their Google presence, followed by ongoing support through our Strategic SEO Partnership.
Our Strategic SEO Partnership ranges from $2000 - $4000 per month, with a 6 month minimum commitment.
The best place to start is with our Complimentary Website + Google Review.