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NearbyTherapy
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Therapist near me, licensed and local

Search licensed therapists, counselors and psychologists by city or ZIP, by what you are going through and by how you want to meet.

Find a licensed therapist

Patients search free, no account needed. Listings come from the public federal NPI registry.

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Browse therapists by what you are going through

Start with the reason you are looking. Each page shows which providers often work in that area and what to ask before you book.

Three steps from search to first call

No account and no fee for patients.

  1. 1. Search your area

    Enter a city or ZIP, choose a concern if you like, and pick in person or online. Results appear right away.

  2. 2. Compare credentials

    Every listing shows the license type, practice location and NPI from the public registry. Claimed profiles add specialties, insurance, fees and a License verified badge.

  3. 3. Call or send an inquiry

    Call the practice from any listing, or send a short inquiry to a claimed profile. The therapist replies to you directly.

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What to check when choosing a therapist

A good fit matters more than any single credential. Ask these questions before a first appointment.

  • License type and state. Make sure the provider holds an active license in the state where you live, including for online sessions.

  • Approach. Ask how they usually work, for example talk therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR or family systems, and what a typical session looks like.

  • Format. Decide whether you want to meet in person, online, or a mix of both, and check the practice location and hours.

  • Insurance and fees. Ask whether they are in network with your plan, what the self-pay rate is, and whether they offer a sliding scale or a superbill.

  • First-call questions. Ask about availability, session length, how often people usually meet, and what happens if you need to cancel.

How can I find a good therapist

Credential types and typical costs

Therapists in the US hold different licenses. Each license below allows psychotherapy within the rules of its state. Self-pay prices vary widely by city, experience and credential. Treat the ranges as general information and ask the provider.

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CredentialWhat the license generally meansTypical self-pay range per session
Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) Doctoral degree in psychology, supervised training and a state license. Many also offer psychological testing. Often about 150 to 300 USD
LPC or LMHC Licensed professional counselor or licensed mental health counselor, with a master's degree and supervised clinical hours. The title depends on the state. Often about 100 to 200 USD
LCSW Licensed clinical social worker, with a master's degree in social work and supervised clinical practice. Often about 100 to 200 USD
LMFT Licensed marriage and family therapist, trained to work with couples, families and individuals in the context of their relationships. Often about 100 to 200 USD

Learn more about psychologists near me, LPC near me, clinical social workers near me and LMFT near me, or read how much does therapy cost.

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Your profile is already here

Hold an NPI as a counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist or psychologist? Patients may already see your registry listing on NearbyTherapy. Check how it looks today. Then claim it to add your specialties, insurance, fees and photo, and start receiving inquiries.

An NPI number has 10 digits.

A real registry listing as patients see it today

Simple pricing for therapists and practices

One flat price. No per-client fee and no cut of your session fees. Yearly billing is the default and saves 50 percent.

Solo

24 USD per month

24 USD per month billed yearly, or 49 USD monthly.

  • Claimed profile with photo, specialties, insurance and fees
  • In person and online formats
  • License verified badge
  • Patient inquiries by email
  • Appear in concern and insurance filters

Featured

49 USD per month

49 USD per month billed yearly, or 99 USD monthly.

  • Everything in Solo
  • Priority placement in your city and up to 5 nearby ZIP codes
  • Up to 3 city and concern pages
  • Inquiry inbox with SMS alert
  • Monthly visibility report

Group Practice

99 USD per month

99 USD per month billed yearly, or 199 USD monthly.

  • Everything in Featured for every clinician, up to 10 clinicians
  • Practice page
  • Inquiry routing by specialty and insurance
  • Owner and staff roles
  • One invoice

Clinic

249 USD per month

249 USD per month billed yearly, or 499 USD monthly.

  • Everything in Group Practice, up to 40 clinicians
  • Multiple locations
  • Single sign-on with your organization's identity provider
  • CSV export of inquiries and invoicing
  • Data processing addendum
  • Priority support with a 1 business day response
PlanYearly (per month)MonthlyFor
Solo24 USD (288 USD per year)49 USDOne clinician
Featured49 USD (588 USD per year)99 USDClinicians building a caseload
Group Practice99 USD (1 188 USD per year)199 USDPractices up to 10 clinicians
Clinic249 USD (2 988 USD per year)499 USDClinics and networks up to 40 clinicians

Patients always search free, with no account. See full pricing

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Built for group practices

One practice page, every clinician listed, and inquiries that reach the right person without a front-desk shuffle.

  • Routing. Each inquiry goes to the clinician whose specialties and accepted insurance match what the patient selected.
  • Roles. Owners manage billing and the practice page, staff manage profiles and inquiries.
  • One invoice. A single subscription covers every clinician on the plan.

One new client attending weekly at a self-pay rate of 150 USD brings about 600 USD a month. The Group Practice plan billed yearly is 99 USD a month, so a single new weekly client covers it several times over.

150 USD
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Estimated new session income per month

600 USD

Group Practice plan billed yearly, per month

99 USD

This is an estimate for planning only, not a promise of new clients.

Group practice directory listing

Questions people ask

Is NearbyTherapy free for patients?

Yes. Searching, viewing listings, calling a practice and sending an inquiry are free for patients, and no account is needed.

Where does the data come from?

Listings are built from the public NPPES NPI Registry, the federal registry of health care providers run by CMS, and refreshed every month. Claimed profiles add details the therapist enters and confirms.

How do I remove or correct my listing?

Use the corrections page with your NPI and email. After you confirm your email with a code, we handle the request within 2 business days. A removal hides the listing once the email is confirmed and the NPI matches.

Do you take a cut of sessions?

No. Therapists pay a flat subscription. There is no per-client fee and no share of session fees, ever.

How is a license verified?

We check the license number and state on a claimed profile against the NPI registry and the public lookup of the state licensing board. Profiles that pass show a License verified badge.

Is this a crisis service?

No. NearbyTherapy is a directory. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). In an emergency, call 911. Crisis resources

Do you give medical advice?

No. We help you find and compare licensed providers. Questions about diagnosis or treatment belong with a licensed clinician.

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