Is Psychology Today Worth It for Psychiatrists?

You’re a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner tired of waiting for Psychology Today inquiries that never book. Or maybe you’re getting plenty of messages — but half are therapy-seekers, not medication management patients. You list on PT, pay your $30/month, and wonder: Is there a better way to actually fill my schedule with the right patients?

The short answer: Yes. While Psychology Today remains a useful baseline for mental health provider marketing, it’s no longer the only game in town — and for many prescribers, it’s not even the best option anymore.

The landscape has shifted. Telehealth exploded during COVID and stayed. Patient acquisition platforms evolved beyond passive directories into active referral engines. And psychiatrists now have real choices: pay-per-appointment marketplaces, full-service telepsychiatry companies, and hybrid models that handle everything from patient screening to billing.

This guide breaks down the real alternatives to Psychology Today for psychiatrists in 2026. We’ll compare costs, patient quality, time investment, and which platforms actually work for medication management practices. Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or just fed up with low-conversion leads, you’ll find a better fit here.

The Psychology Today Baseline: What You’re Actually Getting

Let’s start honest: Psychology Today works — for what it is. At $29.95/month, you get a profile in the most-visited mental health directory in America (34+ million monthly visitors). In active markets, that can generate 5–15 patient inquiries per month, working out to roughly $2–$6 per lead. For a psychiatrist whose intake fee is $250–400, one converted patient pays for the entire year.

The strengths are real:

• Massive reach – If someone Googles ‘psychiatrist near me,’ PT is often the top result
• Mental health-specific – Patients using it actually want psychiatric care, unlike general doctor directories
• Low barrier to entry – No contracts, no setup fees, cancel anytime
• Telehealth-friendly – You can list virtual services and reach patients statewide

But here’s what Psychology Today doesn’t do:

It doesn’t pre-screen patients. You’ll get messages from people looking for weekly therapy when you only do med checks. People who can’t afford your rate. People messaging 20 providers hoping someone responds first.

It doesn’t guarantee bookings. A PT inquiry is just that — an inquiry. You still have to respond, schedule, collect payment, and hope they show up. No-show rates from cold directory leads can hit 20–30% without deposits.

It doesn’t integrate with your practice. There’s no scheduling software, no video platform, no billing system. You’re building everything else yourself.

And it doesn’t give you any leverage in competitive markets. If you’re in Manhattan or San Francisco, you’re buried on page 3 behind hundreds of other providers unless you obsessively update your profile.

For many psychiatrists, PT is necessary but not sufficient. It’s the foundation, not the whole building.

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The Pay-Per-Appointment Alternative: Zocdoc

If Psychology Today is a billboard, Zocdoc is a booking engine. Patients don’t just browse your profile — they see your real-time availability and book an appointment instantly. For the right practice, that’s transformative.

How Zocdoc works for psychiatrists:

Instead of a monthly subscription, you pay $35–$110 per new patient booking, depending on your specialty and region. Psychiatry typically falls in the $50–$80 range in most markets. That patient is already scheduled in your calendar. They’ve entered their insurance information. They’ve committed to a specific time slot.

Zocdoc’s patient base skews heavily insured — about 60% of Zocdoc’s 100,000+ providers accept government insurance, and even more take commercial plans. This matters for psychiatry: if you’re in-network with Blue Cross or United, Zocdoc is where your potential patients are searching. They filter by insurance, availability, and location — then book whoever has the next open slot.

In 2023, psychiatrists and psychologists were among Zocdoc’s most-booked specialties, confirming what we already know: demand for mental health care is massive, and patients want convenience.

The trade-off: cost vs. conversion

Let’s do the math. Say you charge $300 for an intake and pay Zocdoc $60 for that booking. You net $240 on the first visit. If that patient continues for monthly follow-ups at $150 (your rate, all yours now), you’re still ahead after month two.

But here’s the reality check: some doctors describe Zocdoc’s fees as ‘cutting into profit margin’ and feel like ‘they’re taking a piece of my practice.’ One New York ENT told Crain’s he was ‘annoyed’ when Zocdoc switched from flat fees to per-booking pricing, but admitted ‘there isn’t an alternative’ with the same reach.

For psychiatrists, the calculation depends on your patient lifetime value:

• If most new patients convert to ongoing care (likely in med management), the acquisition cost is justified
• If you’re only doing one-off evaluations, paying $50–$80 per patient gets expensive fast
• If you’re cash-pay only, Zocdoc’s patient base (mostly searching by insurance) might not fit

Where Zocdoc excels:

• Urban markets – New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston where it’s a household name
• Insurance-based practices – Patients expect to filter by network and book online
• Filling last-minute cancellations – Real-time availability lets patients grab same-week slots

Where it falls short:

• Cash-pay practices – Most Zocdoc users are looking for in-network providers
• Rural areas – Limited presence outside major metros
• Complex cases – The instant-booking model doesn’t allow for pre-appointment screening

One psychiatrist we spoke with in Philadelphia uses both: ‘PT gets me self-pay patients who want a specific therapeutic approach. Zocdoc fills my insurance slots with people who just need a prescriber and want to book now. Together they cover both markets.’

The Full-Service Platforms: Talkiatry and Cerebral

These aren’t directories — they’re employers (or close to it). You join their network, they handle marketing and patient acquisition entirely, and you see the patients they assign you. For some psychiatrists, this is the dream: pure clinical work, no business headaches. For others, it’s giving up too much control.

Talkiatry: The In-Network Virtual Group Practice

Talkiatry positions itself as a psychiatrist-friendly telehealth practice. Founded by psychiatrists in 2020, they now operate in all major states and employ/contract hundreds of prescribers.

The model: You’re typically W-2 employed (or 1099 for part-time). Talkiatry handles credentialing, insurance billing, scheduling, tech platform, and patient acquisition. They advertise heavily to consumers, partner with insurance networks, and funnel patients to their employed providers. You log in, see your scheduled patients via video, document in their EMR, and get paid.

Compensation: Base salary around $120–$150k for full-time, with RVU-based bonuses that can push total comp higher if you see high volume. Reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor cite mixed feelings about this structure — the base is considered ‘lower than private practice potential,’ and hitting bonus targets requires seeing significant patient volume.

Common complaints from Talkiatry psychiatrists:

• ‘Compensation isn’t adequate for amount of clinical and admin work’ (Indeed review)
• ‘High patient volume, no administrative support’ (Indeed review)
• ‘Misleading compensation rate’ — suggesting the advertised range isn’t what most actually earn

Glassdoor ratings hover around 3.1–3.4 out of 5, with only 45–57% willing to recommend to a friend.

Patient volume and quality:

Talkiatry excels at filling your schedule. They have strong insurance contracts (especially in NY, NJ, PA, FL, TX) and can typically load a full-time provider with 20–30 patients per week within weeks of starting. These are real patients seeking medication management for depression, anxiety, ADHD — exactly what general psychiatrists treat.

The downside: you’re expected to maintain that volume. Appointments are structured (60-minute intakes, 30-minute follow-ups), and there’s pressure to stay productive. Some providers appreciate the longer follow-up times compared to other platforms; others feel stretched managing high caseloads plus inbox messages, refills, and prior authorizations without dedicated support staff.

Who Talkiatry works for:

• Psychiatrists who want guaranteed patient flow without marketing
• Those who prefer W-2 employment (benefits, predictable income)
• Providers in states where Talkiatry has strong insurance presence (less useful in states where they’re still building networks)

Who it doesn’t work for:

• Psychiatrists seeking top-tier compensation (private practice or boutique models pay more per hour)
• Those wanting clinical autonomy (Talkiatry has protocols and productivity expectations)
• Subspecialists (geriatric, addiction, forensic) — Talkiatry focuses on general adult outpatient

Cerebral: High Volume, High Turnover, High Controversy

Cerebral launched in 2020 as a direct-to-consumer mental health subscription service. Patients paid a monthly fee for therapy and/or medication management (often $85–$300/month depending on plan), and Cerebral assigned them to a provider.

Early on, Cerebral was a patient acquisition machine for psychiatrists and PMHNPs. Join their network, get assigned 30+ patients per week, work remotely from anywhere. The company handled marketing, enrollment, pharmacy integration (they had an in-house pharmacy shipping meds), and billing.

Then came the scrutiny:

In May 2022, Cerebral announced it would stop prescribing Adderall and controlled stimulants to new patients amid a DEA investigation into whether prescriptions were being issued too freely without adequate evaluations. The company faced lawsuits, regulatory reviews, and significant reputational damage.

Provider reviews reflect the turbulence:

• ‘Constant change/restructuring’ (Indeed)
• ‘Being told how to prescribe’ (Indeed)
• ‘High workload and insufficient support’ (Indeed)

Cerebral’s psychiatrist reviews on Indeed average around 2.9 out of 5, with many citing feeling pressured to see too many patients in short appointment windows (often 15–30 minute follow-ups) and having non-clinical management influence prescribing decisions.

As of 2026, Cerebral has pivoted: they still operate but focus more on therapy + non-controlled psychiatric medications. They’ve established partnerships for in-person exams where needed (to comply with changing DEA rules) and adjusted their marketing to emphasize clinical quality over convenience.

The takeaway for providers:

Cerebral can still deliver high patient volume if you join their network, but the working conditions are reportedly more demanding than most alternatives, clinical autonomy is limited, and the company’s brand has been tarnished. For a psychiatrist just wanting to quickly build a caseload and willing to accept strict protocols, it’s an option — but carefully review current policies before signing on.

What About BetterHelp? (Spoiler: Not for Prescribers)

BetterHelp is the 800-pound gorilla of online therapy — over 34,000 therapists in their network, 5 million people served cumulatively, $1+ billion in annual revenue. If you’re a psychologist or licensed therapist, BetterHelp is a legitimate patient acquisition channel (though compensation is often criticized as low, around $30–$50/session).

But here’s the critical point: BetterHelp does not support medication prescribing. Therapists on the platform cannot prescribe, and the platform is not designed for psychiatric medication management. If you’re a psychiatrist whose primary service is evaluations and prescriptions, BetterHelp is not your market.

(BetterHelp’s parent company, Teladoc, does have psychiatric services through a separate division, but those are not integrated with the core BetterHelp therapy platform.)

The lesson: therapy-focused platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace have successfully captured the therapy market online, but the medication management market remains underserved by comparison. This is exactly the gap platforms like Klarity and others are trying to fill.

The Klarity Health Model: Pay-Per-Appointment Meets Pre-Qualified Patients

Here’s where we shift from describing the landscape to offering a real alternative tailored for prescribers: Klarity Health.

Klarity operates on a fundamentally different model than both passive directories (Psychology Today) and employer platforms (Talkiatry). Think of it as a curated referral service that only charges when you actually see a patient.

How Klarity Works

No monthly fees. Unlike Psychology Today’s subscription or Zocdoc’s listing, Klarity has no membership or subscription cost for providers. You pay only when a patient books an appointment with you — a standard listing fee per new patient lead, similar to Zocdoc’s per-booking model but structured around value: you’re not paying for a click or an inquiry, you’re paying for a qualified, committed patient.

Pre-qualified patients. This is the key difference. Klarity markets directly to patients seeking specific services: ADHD evaluation and treatment, anxiety/depression medication management, insomnia treatment. Patients complete intake questionnaires before being matched to a provider, so by the time they reach you, they’ve already:

• Confirmed they’re seeking medication management (not therapy)
• Answered screening questions about symptoms and history
• Provided insurance information or agreed to self-pay pricing
• Selected an available appointment time

Built-in commitment mechanisms. Klarity requires patients to pay online — for self-pay patients, there’s a $10 non-refundable deposit at booking, with the remainder charged 24 hours before the appointment. This dramatically reduces no-shows compared to free directory inquiries. Patients who book through Klarity have already made a financial commitment.

Full infrastructure included. Klarity provides the telehealth platform, scheduling system, and billing/payment processing. You don’t need a separate EHR or video software (though you can integrate your own if preferred). For new practices or those scaling telehealth, this eliminates thousands of dollars in setup costs.

The Economics: Why Pay-Per-Appointment Makes Sense

Let’s compare the real cost of patient acquisition across channels:

DIY Marketing (SEO, Google Ads, directories):

• Monthly SEO retainer: $1,500–$3,000
• Google Ads for ‘psychiatrist [city]’ at $15–$40/click, 3–5% conversion to bookings = $200–$400 per booked patient
• Time investment: 5–10 hours/month managing campaigns, responding to inquiries
• Results timeline: 6–12 months before SEO generates meaningful traffic
• Risk: You pay whether it works or not

Psychology Today:

• Cost: $30/month
• Patient acquisition cost: ~$2–$6 per inquiry (if you get 5–15/month)
• Conversion rate: Variable — maybe 20–40% of inquiries become booked patients
• Actual cost per booked patient: ~$10–$20 (very low, but requires significant follow-up time)
• Quality: Mixed — many therapy-seekers, some price shoppers, some perfect fits

Zocdoc:

• Cost: $50–$80 per booked patient (typical for psychiatry in most markets)
• Quality: High — patients are insurance-verified, schedule-committed
• Drawback: Can get expensive with high volume; mostly attracts insured patients

Klarity:

• Cost: Standard listing fee per new patient (pay only when they book)
• Quality: Very high — patients pre-screened for medication management needs, deposit taken
• Infrastructure: Included (telehealth, scheduling, billing)
• Risk: Zero upfront — you literally pay nothing until revenue comes in

The value proposition: Instead of spending $3,000–$5,000/month on marketing with uncertain ROI, you pay only when a qualified patient actually shows up. That’s guaranteed ROI vs. gambling on marketing channels.

Who Klarity Works Best For

Early-career psychiatrists and PMHNPs: No patient base yet? Klarity can fill your schedule in weeks, not months. You avoid the 6–12 month slog of building SEO or the awkwardness of asking for referrals.

Established providers expanding to telehealth: You’ve got a full in-person practice but want to add virtual hours? Klarity supplies the patients and the platform.

Subspecialists in ADHD, anxiety, insomnia: If these are your bread-and-butter conditions, Klarity’s patient base is precisely matched to your expertise.

Providers in underserved states: Licensed in Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania but don’t live there? Klarity connects you with patients in those states who can’t find local prescribers.

Anyone tired of low-quality directory leads: If you’re exhausted from Psychology Today inquiries that go nowhere, Klarity’s pre-qualification and deposit system ensures higher conversion.

State-Specific Advantages

Klarity’s model particularly shines in states with favorable telehealth laws and high demand:

Florida: The state explicitly permits telehealth prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances for psychiatric treatment, making ADHD medication management fully remote. Florida also has an out-of-state telehealth provider registration, so you can practice there without a full FL license (if you’re licensed elsewhere). Klarity handles compliance with these nuances.

Texas: Massive demand, limited supply. Texas is in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, making it easier for out-of-state psychiatrists to add a TX license and tap into the market via Klarity.

California: Not in the compact (full CA license required), but huge population and tech-savvy patient base. Klarity’s online-first approach fits California’s culture, and the state’s telehealth parity laws ensure insurance coverage for virtual visits.

New York: High competition in NYC, severe shortages upstate. Klarity can connect you with patients across the state, and experienced PMHNPs can participate independently (NY grants independence after 3,600 hours of practice).

Pennsylvania & Illinois: Both are compact states for MDs, and both have strong telehealth adoption. Illinois also grants full practice authority to experienced NPs, opening the market for PMHNPs to use Klarity independently.

Side-by-Side Comparison: Psychology Today vs. Klarity

The honest take: Psychology Today is unbeatable for baseline visibility at minimal cost. Every psychiatrist should probably have a profile. But if you’re frustrated with low conversion rates, time wasted on unqualified leads, or the slow burn of building a practice from scratch, Klarity’s pay-per-appointment model with pre-qualified patients removes the guesswork. You’re trading a small listing fee per patient for guaranteed ROI — revenue only comes with cost, but cost only comes with revenue.

For many psychiatrists, the ideal strategy is both: maintain a PT profile for organic discovery and personal branding, and partner with Klarity to quickly fill appointment slots with committed, appropriate patients.

Other Directories Worth Mentioning (Briefly)

GoodTherapy, TherapyDen, Zencare: These are PT competitors, mostly therapy-focused. Lower traffic than PT, but also less competition. Worth listing if you have time/budget, but not primary drivers for medication management practices.

Healthgrades, Vitals, WebMD physician directories: Often auto-populated from databases. Claim your profile, ensure accuracy, but don’t expect high patient acquisition (these are more about reputation management and SEO support).

Google Business Profile: Free and essential. Most patients still find doctors via Google search. Having an optimized Google Business Profile with reviews, hours, and telehealth options is non-negotiable. Not a ‘directory alternative’ per se, but critical infrastructure.

Insurance finder tools (Aetna, United, Blue Cross provider search): If you’re in-network, these are huge patient sources. Patients searching their insurer’s website for ‘psychiatrist’ will find you. Make sure your info is current across all plans you accept.

The State-by-State Breakdown: Where Each Platform Works Best

Different platforms thrive in different regulatory and market environments. Here’s a quick reference:

California

• Licensure: Not in IMLC; full CA license required
• NP Authority: Full independence for PMHNPs starting 2026
• Best platforms: Psychology Today (ubiquitous), Klarity (tech-savvy population, high ADHD demand), Zocdoc (in metros)
• Note: Competitive market; differentiation matters. Platforms with pre-qualified leads (Klarity) cut through noise.

Texas

• Licensure: IMLC member (easier for out-of-state MDs)
• NP Authority: Physician supervision required for PMHNPs
• Best platforms: Klarity (high demand, telehealth-friendly), Talkiatry (insurance-based, handles NP supervision internally), PT (broad reach in underserved areas)
• Note: Many uninsured/underinsured patients; cash-pay platforms work well.

Florida

• Licensure: IMLC member + out-of-state telehealth registration option
• NP Authority: PMHNPs excluded from autonomy; need physician collaboration
• Telehealth: Explicitly allows controlled substance prescribing for psychiatric treatment (Schedule II permitted)
• Best platforms: Klarity (ADHD-focused, fully remote-friendly), Cerebral (still active despite controversies), PT (huge patient base)
• Note: Florida is the most telehealth-permissive state for psych meds — massive opportunity.

New York

• Licensure: Not in IMLC; NY license required
• NP Authority: Independence after 3,600 hours (extended through 2026)
• Best platforms: Zocdoc (dominates NYC for insured patients), Talkiatry (strong NY presence), PT (for self-pay)
• Note: NYC saturated; upstate underserved. Telehealth can bridge the gap.

Pennsylvania

• Licensure: IMLC member
• NP Authority: Physician collaboration required (no FPA yet)
• Telehealth: New law passed 2024 formalizing coverage
• Best platforms: PT (wide reach), Klarity (for telehealth expansion), Zocdoc (in Philly/Pittsburgh)
• Note: Rural areas desperate for access; telehealth is critical.

Illinois

• Licensure: IMLC member
• NP Authority: Full practice authority available (after 4,000 hours + training)
• Best platforms: Zocdoc (Chicago), Talkiatry (insurance-heavy market), Klarity (ADHD treatment demand), PT (both cash and insurance patients)
• Note: Many independent PMHNPs; competitive but demand still outstrips supply.

The Bottom Line: Choosing Your Patient Acquisition Strategy

No single platform is perfect for every psychiatrist. Your ideal mix depends on:

Your practice model:

• Cash-pay/concierge? → Psychology Today + Klarity (both attract self-pay patients; Klarity pre-qualifies them)
• Insurance-based? → Zocdoc + Talkiatry (both integrate insurance verification and in-network search)
• Hybrid? → All of the above in different proportions

Your career stage:

• Starting out? → Klarity or Talkiatry (guaranteed patient flow without upfront marketing spend)
• Scaling up? → Add Zocdoc for insurance volume, maintain PT for brand
• Fully booked? → Keep PT as passive referral source, turn off other paid channels

Your tolerance for admin work:

• Hate marketing/screening? → Klarity or Talkiatry (they handle it)
• Want full control? → Psychology Today + DIY marketing (more work, higher margins)

Your location:

• Major metro (NYC, LA, Chicago)? → Zocdoc is nearly mandatory for insurance patients
• Underserved area? → PT might be enough; Klarity can supplement
• Multi-state telehealth practice? → Klarity excels at connecting you with patients across licensed states

Your subspecialty:

• ADHD, anxiety, insomnia? → Klarity (specifically targets these populations)
• General adult psychiatry? → Talkiatry or Zocdoc (broad patient base)
• Geriatric, addiction, forensic? → PT and professional referrals (niche subspecialties don’t fit mass-market platforms as well)

Final Recommendation: The 2026 Stack

If you’re a general adult psychiatrist or PMHNP starting or scaling your practice in 2026, here’s the stack that makes sense:

1. Psychology Today ($30/month) — Baseline visibility, personal branding, organic leads
2. Google Business Profile (free) — Local SEO, reputation management
3. Klarity Health (pay per appointment) — Pre-qualified med management patients, zero upfront risk, full telehealth infrastructure
4. Optional: Zocdoc (if you take insurance in a major metro) — High-volume insured patient acquisition

Total upfront cost: $30/month + whatever you pay Klarity per patient (which only happens when revenue comes in).

This combination covers:

• Organic search (PT + Google)
• Qualified referrals (Klarity)
• Insurance-based volume (Zocdoc, if applicable)
• Zero risk (no spending until patients booked)

You’re not putting all eggs in one basket, you’re not gambling thousands on Google Ads with uncertain ROI, and you’re not waiting 6–12 months for SEO to kick in.

Ready to fill your practice with patients who actually need medication management? Explore Klarity Health’s provider network. No monthly fees, no long-term contracts — just qualified patients matched to your expertise and availability. Join the Klarity provider network and start seeing patients this month.

FAQ: Psychology Today Alternatives for Psychiatrists

Q: Is Psychology Today still worth it in 2026?

A: Yes, for most psychiatrists. At $30/month, it’s cheap insurance for online visibility. The key is not relying on it exclusively. Combine it with a pay-per-appointment platform like Klarity for pre-qualified leads, or Zocdoc if you take insurance. Think of PT as your billboard; you still need a sales funnel.

Q: What’s the real cost per patient for Zocdoc?

A: $35–$110 per new patient booking, with psychiatry typically falling in the $50–$80 range. That’s your acquisition cost. If the patient converts to ongoing care (monthly med management), the lifetime value far exceeds the initial cost. If you’re only doing one-off evals, it gets expensive.

Q: Can I prescribe controlled substances through telehealth platforms in 2026?

A: It depends on state and federal rules. As of early 2026, the DEA has extended COVID-era flexibilities through at least December 31, 2025 (with likely further extensions). Florida explicitly permits telehealth prescribing of Schedule II meds for psychiatric treatment under state law. Other states defer to federal rules. Always verify current regulations in each state you’re licensed in — this is a moving target. Platforms like Klarity handle compliance for you.

Q: Do PMHNPs need a supervising physician to use these platforms?

A: It depends on the state:

• Full practice authority states (CA starting 2026, IL, NY for experienced NPs): No, you can join independently
• Restricted states (TX, FL, PA): Yes, you need a collaborating physician. Some platforms (Talkiatry) provide this; on directories (PT, Zocdoc), you must arrange it yourself.

Q: How does Klarity’s pay-per-appointment model work exactly?

A: You pay a standard listing fee when a new patient books an appointment with you. There are no monthly subscription fees, no setup costs, and no charges unless a patient actually schedules. The patient has already paid a deposit and completed intake screening before being matched to you, so conversion and show-up rates are significantly higher than cold directory leads.

Q: What if I’m licensed in multiple states — can I see patients in all of them through one platform?

A: Yes, most platforms (Klarity, Talkiatry, Cerebral) support multi-state practice. You just need to be licensed in each state where you treat patients (via full license or compact for MDs). Klarity will match you with patients in any state where you’re credentialed. This is a huge advantage — one provider account, multiple state patient bases.

Q: Which platform has the highest quality patient leads?

A: Klarity likely has the highest quality for medication management specifically, because patients are pre-screened for that exact need and have made a financial commitment (deposit). Zocdoc has high quality for insurance-based practices because patients are pre-verified and schedule-committed. Psychology Today has the most volume but lowest qualification — you have to screen them yourself.

Q: Should I join Talkiatry or build my own practice with directories?

A: Join Talkiatry if: you want guaranteed income, W-2 employment, full caseload in weeks, and don’t mind productivity expectations. Build your own practice if: you want higher per-patient revenue, full autonomy, and are willing to invest 6–12 months in marketing. Many psychiatrists do both — part-time with Talkiatry for steady income, part-time private practice for upside.

Top 5 Citations

1. Osmind Blog – ‘The bottleneck isn’t demand… over 50% of U.S. counties have no psychiatrist, and the U.S. is projected to fall 35,000 psychiatrists short of needed supply by 2037.’ Source: www.osmind.org

2. Sivo Health Marketing – ‘A professional listing on Psychology Today costs about $29.95/month.’ Source: blog.sivo.it.com

3. Osmind Blog – ‘Psychology Today can yield 5–15 new patient inquiries per month in competitive markets, working out to a cost per lead of roughly $2–$6.’ Source: www.osmind.org

4. Emitrr Blog – ‘Zocdoc fees range between $35 and $110 per new patient booking, depending on specialty as well as region.’ Source: emitrr.com

5. Klarity Health Support – ‘Klarity does not have membership or monthly subscription fees for providers.’ Source: support.helloklarity.com

Source:

• https://www.osmind.org/blog/how-to-attract-more-patients-psychiatry-practice#:~:text=The%20bottleneck%20isn%27t%20demand,of%20needed%20supply%20by%202037
• https://blog.sivo.it.com/professional-practice-marketing/how-much-does-a-psychology-today-listing-cost/#:~:text=A%20professional%20listing%20on%20Psychology,connecting%20them%20with%20potential%20clients
• https://www.osmind.org/blog/how-to-attract-more-patients-psychiatry-practice#:~:text=Why%20this%20matters%3A%20Psychology%20Today,you%20appear%20in%20search%20results
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• https://emitrr.com/blog/zocdoc-pricing/#:~:text=range%20between%20%2435%20and%20%24110,specialty%20as%20well%20as%20region
• https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122456222/en/BetterHelp-Surpasses-5-Million-People-Benefiting-from-Online-Therapy-Service#:~:text=Service%20www,surpassed%205%20million%20people%20across
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