Are Clients & Referral Partners Finding You?

The 10-Minute Therapist Visibility Checklist

Your clinical skills matter — but if the right people can’t find you, they can’t connect with you.

Use this quick checklist to make sure your online presence and professional network are working for you.

Online Presence

☐ Google Business Profile is updated
Your name, specialty, location, hours, website and photos are current.

☐ Your therapist profiles are refreshed
Your online profile directory reflects your current specialties, availability and ideal clients.

☐ Your website bio speaks to your ideal client
Your bio clearly communicates:

• Who you help

• What challenges you support

• Your therapeutic approach

• What makes your work unique

☐ Your specialties are clearly listed
Potential clients and referral partners should quickly understand who you serve.

☐ You have a professional headshot
A quality photo helps build trust and connection.

Referral Network

☐ You have intentional referral relationships
You know professionals who serve similar populations and understand when to refer to one another.

☐ You have a networking strategy
You regularly attend events, connect with colleagues and nurture professional relationships.

☐ Your follow-up system is organized
You have a way to keep track of new connections and stay in touch.

☐ Your email signature is working for you
Include your specialty, website, and ways to connect.

☐ You are involved in your professional community
Relationships — not just referrals — build sustainable practices.

Ready to strengthen your visibility and grow your referral network?

If you checked off a few items, great — you already have a strong foundation. If you noticed a few gaps, that’s even better. Visibility grows when you make small, intentional updates consistently.

OC Shrinks helps therapists, agencies, and mental health professionals build trusted connections through networking events, referral opportunities, and a supportive professional community. Whether you’re looking to increase referrals, meet like-minded providers, or stay connected to the local mental health community, we’re here to help you grow with intention.

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The Founders... a look back at how OCS started

The Orange County Shrinks was officially created as an online space for mental health professionals in the OC to connect and find referrals, but it has grown into so much more.

The three founding members of the Orange County Shrinks loved the connections that they were making in the online Facebook group. However, they all felt that meeting and connecting in person would have a larger impact on the whole community! 

How it started:

In the Fall of 2013, Shelby Castile woke up with an idea. After watching too many episodes of The OC Housewives, {however, loving the catchy name} she decided to create a group called the OC Shrinks. An online Facebook community seemed like the perfect way to start connecting with like minded people. Priscilla Jadallah and Mercedes Samudio quickly jumped on board and so it began. In the fall of 2014, the three put on their first OC Shrinks mixer at The Crowbar in Newport Beach, CA. Not only was the mixer a huge success, but it let the founders know that this was something their colleagues were looking for. From that first mixer, they decided to add sponsorship and put on more mixers every year to open a fun and engaging space for mental health professionals in Orange County, CA. 

The community has grown tenfold, however the original vision remains the same. The OC Shrinks strive to bring together mental health professionals in the Orange County area to help bridge the gap between clinicians & community.