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Posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:58:05
How does it feel to think about how your therapist attracts new clients? It is a part of any business so it is necessary. But has anyone every had the experience of seeing their therapist's web site or ads or flyers?
My son's therapist has established a web site and it is kind of strange to "hear" him "sell" himself.
Just musing tonight...
Posted by Michael83 on June 3, 2006, at 2:22:39
In reply to Therapist Advertising, posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:58:05
Dangerous line to walk.
You don't want therapists going too far to get clients, but then again, a lot of people out there need a therapist but might have never thought of seeing one until they see an advertisement.
People with problems can be vulnerable and that could cause problems with advertising ethics and such. I know when I'm feeling bad I'll do about anything to try to feel better.
Posted by annierose on June 3, 2006, at 7:34:12
In reply to Therapist Advertising, posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:58:05
My T has a web site too. I found out about it by leaving her a voice message one day last summer and her voice mail said, "If you would like to learn more about my services, please visit my web site @ www.xyz". Well, I had to check it out. And it was very nicely done. I was happy that she had posted a photo. At first it worried me, is she going to close up her practice if she doesn't get more clients?
But I know what you mean. It's odd seeing her sell herself. Her web site is consistent with the therapist I know, so that is reassuring. It's genuine. Before that I found her at Psychologist Today's web site, "Find a therapist in your area." In there she gives different sort of information about herself. I find it all interesting. Maybe I'll e-mail it to you.
Posted by pseudoname on June 4, 2006, at 11:47:31
In reply to Therapist Advertising, posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:58:05
> But has anyone every had the experience of seeing their therapist's web site or ads or flyers?
I got my CBT therapist through his online ad, complete with photo (accurate).
I think that's actually better than simply getting a referral — assuming the ads give a lot of accurate information about what the T offers, prices, specialty, experience, etc.
The portraits in the ads, though, feel a little weird. They're like "I look compassionate!" or something.
Posted by Poet on June 4, 2006, at 12:21:29
In reply to Therapist Advertising, posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:58:05
Hi Daisy,
I found my T through an ad in a local health publication. What she said about her practice appealed to me. It took me almost a year to get up the nerve to call for an appointment. Good thing she runs that ad every month.
She is on two websites, also. One is Psychology Today's Find a Therapist, the other is for one of the energy techniques she does.
Poet
Posted by Dinah on June 4, 2006, at 15:13:03
In reply to Therapist Advertising, posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:58:05
Mine can't get organized enough to be included in the yellow pages.
But he does do a lot of those public service talks. On anxiety or stress or whatever. That's how I found him.
Posted by fairywings on June 5, 2006, at 1:45:32
In reply to Re: Therapist Advertising » Daisym, posted by Dinah on June 4, 2006, at 15:13:03
The therapists where I go don't do any advertising...they all get referrals by the pdocs, or by word of mouth. Good thing (for them) they're all so busy.
fw
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