Be visible. Be verified. Be found by the queer clients who need you most.
More than 80% of queer adults report at least one adverse childhood experience. Because of that, finding affirming care isn’t optional. It’s survival. (JAMA Psychiatry, 2022)
For many, therapy and mental health services don’t carry a good reputation. Choosing a provider isn’t like picking a new recipe or researching vacation deals. It’s heavier, more personal, and often overwhelming.
Clients rarely search once and send an inquiry. The process stretches over weeks or even months, full of second-guessing and false starts. That’s why QueerPsych exists — to make the path to affirming care more direct.
Before they ever reach out, most queer clients spend hours piecing together information — trying to decide who feels credible, affirming, and safe.
They’re not just skimming. They’re scanning for what matters most: pronouns, specialties, real experience, and details that help them feel seen. And when that information is missing, vague, or hard to find? It reinforces the idea that maybe affirming care is out of reach.
Parents looking for their children feel this even more deeply — every missing detail adds stress to an already heavy decision.
Clients dissect bios and websites, looking for subtle clues about whether a provider is truly affirming.
They reword Google queries again and again, hoping a different phrase will finally surface the right provider.
Reviews and directories often feel incomplete, unreliable, or overwhelming — leaving clients unsure who to trust.
The weight of the process leads many to give up, then return months later to start the cycle all over.
It’s exhausting. It shouldn’t be necessary. And it’s why QueerPsych exists.
Your QueerPsych profile removes some of that burden. It makes it obvious: you’re here, you’re affirming, and you’re available.
Then your profile appears, with your details front and center. At the bottom, every plan — even free — includes a direct contact form. Prospective clients can reach out immediately, and you’ll get an email notification.
That means your profile isn’t passive. It invites connection.
Your clients deserve to actually find you. The Premium Directory Listing includes one practice profile and one provider profile—everything you need to stand out in a crowded field. Add more providers or locations if you want the whole crew visible.
Verification is what sets us apart. No AI shortcuts. Every listing goes through human review.
Choose your plan and complete the registration form. Your details become your profile, so the more complete the better.
Complete the registration form with your license, pronouns, specialties, and contact information. These details form your QueerPsych profile.
Once approved, your profile goes live with a QueerPsych Verified Badge.
Having a website or LinkedIn profile isn’t enough. To show up in search engines — and even in AI tools like ChatGPT — you need links, consistency, and credibility. Your QueerPsych listing boosts visibility by…
Creating backlinks to your website, which improves SEO authority
Creating backlinks to your website, which improves SEO authority
Keeping your information structured so clients — and search engines — can find you
Offering Premium members opportunities to be featured on our social channels, blog, and community events, which multiplies visibility
| Feature | Free Provider | Premium Provider | Free Practice | Premium Practice Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QueerPsych Verification | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Contact Form & Email Notifications | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Map & Search Visibility | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Profile Photo / Logo | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Short Description | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Specialties (Categories) | Max 1 | Unlimited | Max 1 | Unlimited |
| Modalities (Tags) | Max 5 | Unlimited | Max 5 | Unlimited |
| Expanded Bio & Practice Details | ❌ | ✔️ (rich text formatting) | ❌ | ✔️ (rich text formatting) |
| Insurance, Pricing, Identities, Languages | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ (per provider) |
| Video Embedding | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Multiple Locations | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Add-On |
| Multiple Providers | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Add-On (connected providers + linked profiles) |
| Featured on QueerPsych Social Media | ❌ | ✔️ — highlighted regularly across our platforms | ❌ | ✔️ — practices and teams highlighted |
| Blog & Article Contributions | ❌ | ✔️ — submit articles or guest posts for publication | ❌ |
Every plan makes you visible and verified. The difference is in how much you want to showcase.
Unlock unlimited specialties and tags, video embedding, expanded bios, and opportunities to be featured.
Connect providers to your practice, manage multiple locations, and expand your reach as your team grows.
