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Are Clients & Referral Partners Finding You?
A quick checklist to help therapists improve online visibility, strengthen referral relationships, and make it easier for clients and referral partners to find them.
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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Become a Community Resource
There are so many wonderful referrals that take place in the FB group and we want there to be a place for resources outside of the mental health world to live for our community to utilize. This is for any individual, organization, or business, that could support a mental health professional including
You asked and we responded. If you are not a Clinician, Treatment Center, or Agency, you can join OC Shrinks as a Community Resource Member.
We invite mental health-related businesses and organizations to become a part of Orange County Shrinks by joining as a Community Resource that we can promote in our Community Resource Directory.
There are so many wonderful referrals that take place in the OC Shrinks Facebook group and we want there to be a place for resources outside of the mental health world to live for our community to utilize. This is for any individual, organization, or business, that could support a mental health professional including:
Lawyers
Accountants
Business managers
Marketers
Website developers
Social media managers
Virtual Assistants
Our Directory Listings lead to more referrals. Get started today! We are so sure that you’ll find value in the OC Shrinks community. Become a community resource here