AI by industry · Therapy practices
How to get more clients for your therapy practice
A therapy practice grows by being easy to find for the concerns and people you actually work with, by replying warmly and quickly to inquiries, and by making the first step feel safe. AI can help draft honest pages and replies. Check your licensing board’s rules on advertising and on testimonials.
Talk through your practice with the person who builds it
A free 30-minute call. You leave knowing which part of your therapy practice to hand to AI first, what we would build, and roughly how long it takes.
Fit matters more than volume
People search for “therapist for anxiety,” “couples counseling near me” or “therapist who works with new parents.” A page about who you help, and how you work, helps the right people choose you.
AI can draft it. Your voice and your honesty make it work.
Lower the barrier to the first step
A clear explanation of what a first session looks like, what it costs in plain terms where you can share it, and how scheduling works makes reaching out less scary.
Few things frustrate a person who finally reaches out more than finding out you are full. State whether you have openings or a waitlist, and keep a short list of colleagues you trust to refer to.
Picture this
Examples of what it can look like. Illustrations, not clients.
A page on “therapy for new parents” describes your approach in your own words, with a button to request a consultation call.
An inquiry about teen therapy arrives while you are in session. A short reply explains your age range and offers a call time.
A neighboring colleague’s waitlist is full, and your page makes clear you are accepting new clients.
The rules that apply, in their own words
“A covered entity or business associate may not use or disclose protected health information, except as permitted or required by this subpart”
“header information that is materially false or materially misleading.”
Sources
- 15 U.S.C. § 7704 (CAN-SPAM Act): Rules for commercial email: honest headers, opt-out, address.
- 45 CFR § 164.502 (HIPAA Privacy Rule): When patient information may be used or shared, including by vendors.
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework: The U.S. standards body’s framework for using AI responsibly.
- 15 U.S.C. § 45 (FTC Act, Section 5): The federal ban on unfair or deceptive business practices, ads included.
Talk through your practice with the person who builds it
A free 30-minute call. You leave knowing which part of your therapy practice to hand to AI first, what we would build, and roughly how long it takes.
Questions
Can I use client testimonials?
Many licensing boards restrict testimonials. Check your board’s rules.
Is it ethical to use AI for marketing?
Generally yes, if what you publish is accurate and you review it. Follow your board’s advertising rules.
Can I accept clients from anywhere?
Only where you are licensed. Say which states you serve.
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