# therapist.directory

> A free, AI-optimized directory for licensed mental health professionals. Therapists create a profile in about 5 minutes; the directory publishes it with structured data (schema.org JSON-LD, verified credentials, specialties, location, session types) so that AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google Gemini and Google AI Overviews can find and recommend the therapist when someone asks for help.

Operated by Bielecki Consulting (Slawomir Bielecki), a web consultancy that works with therapists and private practices. Contact: office@bielecki.consulting

## What it is

- A directory listing for therapists, counsellors, psychologists and other licensed mental-health professionals.
- Listing is free, with no subscription, premium tier or credit card.
- Profiles are built for AI search ("answer engines"), not only for classic Google results.
- Works alongside a therapist's own website and other directories (Psychology Today, Counselling Directory); it does not replace them.

## How it works

1. The therapist fills in a plain-language profile: name, location, specialties, therapeutic approach, session types (online, in-person or both), availability, short bio.
2. therapist.directory turns that into AI-readable structured data (JSON-LD, clean semantic HTML, fast pages).
3. When a client asks an AI assistant for a therapist matching that profile, the practice can appear directly in the answer.

## Pages

- [Home](https://therapist.directory/): overview, live demo of an AI search, how it works, FAQ, free signup (email only).

## FAQ (short)

- Do I need technical skills? No. If you can fill out an online form, you can do this.
- Is it free? Yes, the listing is genuinely free. The directory showcases what Bielecki Consulting does for therapists.
- Does it replace my website? No, it is an extra channel that AI tools can read.
- How long until results? There is no fixed timeline; the profile is structured correctly so it is found when AI tools look.
- What information is needed? Name, location, specialties, approach, session types and a short bio.
- Already on Psychology Today? This is a different, AI-first channel and works best as an addition.