Do Therapists Need to Update Their Website Regularly? 

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Yes. Most WordPress therapist websites should have software and security updates reviewed at least monthly. Content should be updated whenever services, clinicians, locations, fees, contact details, or availability change, with a broader accuracy review every three to six months. Forms, backups, mobile presentation, security, and performance should also be checked on a regular schedule. A … Read more

Who Should Manage a Therapist Website? (Hint: It Does Not Have to Be You)

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Running a private practice takes a lot. Sessions, notes, billing, admin, continuing education. Adding website management to that list rarely feels realistic. And yet, many therapists end up managing their own website by default, simply because no one else is doing it. The question of who should manage a therapist website is worth thinking through … Read more

What Is Website Maintenance for Therapists

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Most therapists know their website needs maintenance. What’s less clear is what that actually means in practice. It sounds like it should be straightforward. But it often feels vague, especially when no one has ever walked you through what goes into it. Understanding what website maintenance for therapists actually involves is genuinely useful, not because … Read more

Therapy Website Stress? Here Is Where to Start When You Are Overwhelmed

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If your therapy website feels like one more complicated thing you are supposed to understand, start small. Test the contact form, confirm that the site opens securely on your phone, and check whether the most important information is accurate. If those basics work, you can make a short list of the remaining concerns and address … Read more

How to Access Your Website as a Therapist (Even If You’ve Never Done It Before)

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You’d be surprised how many therapists have a website they’ve never actually logged into. Someone else set it up, it launched, and life moved on. You shared the link a few times, maybe added it to your directory profiles, and then your focus returned to your work with clients. Now something needs updating, and you’re … Read more

Therapist Website Security Explained Simply: What You Need to Know

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Security sounds technical. It sounds expensive. It sounds like something that only matters for big companies with IT departments. But therapist website security is actually pretty straightforward once you understand what it actually means. And as someone who has built and maintained websites for mental health professionals for years, I can tell you the basics … Read more

Mental Health Therapist Bio Examples

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Creating a therapist’s website can feel like a daunting task.    Your bio is a compact yet powerful tool that can make a real difference in attracting the right clients.    Here’s why a stellar bio is crucial, what goes into crafting one, and tips to ensure yours stands out. Why Does Your Website Need … Read more

Battle of the Blogging Platforms: Squarespace vs WordPress

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Diving headfirst into the world of web design comes with numerous considerations—the primary one being choosing the platform to build and host your website.  Constantly, I find most of my clients struggling with the decision to use Squarespace vs WordPress for blogging. As a website designer who has navigated the flows of the internet’s ever-evolving … Read more

Do I Need An SSL Certificate For My Website – Security for Your Therapist Website

Do I Need An SSL Certificate For My Website - Security for Your Therapist Website

Are you making sure your therapist website visitors feel safe? Do i need an SSL certificate for my website? THE ANSWER IS A BIG YES! Understanding how to make your therapist website secure by having an SSL is a crucial step to having a successful website.  The online world is constantly evolving and changing. As … Read more