How do I get clients for online therapy?
Remember that most people do not yet know that online therapy exists, so don’t expect them to search you out based on the fact that you are “online.” You need to market your niche (which isn’t online therapy), and in much the same way you would if you had an in person practice. The primary differences are that directories, like Psychology Today, will not fill your practice. You will need to do additional marketing and you will need to learn to talk about your therapy practice in ways that clearly connote its value, without being coercive. Need help? You can sign up for my marketing tips HERE!
What else is important for me to know?
Creating an online therapy practice may be a little extra work upfront, but once you have it set up and filled up - you get to coast. It’s well worth the upfront heavy lifting, when you are working from home, with lower overhead, more flexibility, and more freedom. You get to do the work you love, AND live the life you WANT.