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Plain-spoken writing on building, owning, and getting found online — for therapists who'd rather spend their energy on clients than on wrestling a website builder. No jargon, no hard sell.

Getting found July 8, 2026
· 7 min read

How clients actually find a therapist online

Directories, Google, and word of mouth don't compete — they're links in one chain. Here's how people really find a therapist online, and the specific job your own website has to do in that chain.

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Owning your site July 8, 2026
· 6 min read

The real cost of renting your therapy website

Subscription platforms feel cheaper because the price is small and monthly. But what you're actually paying for — and what happens the day you stop — is worth doing the math on before you sign up for another year.

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More notes are on the way — on SEO for private practice, writing copy that sounds like you, and what actually helps clients find you.

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