Free tool for therapists
Are you losing new clients to practices that rank higher on Google Maps?
See which practices outrank you in each part of town, and why.
- Free, no card
- Under 4 minutes
- No login, no sales pitch
Sample report
“therapist near me”
Top 3 in 9 of 25 zones. #2 of 5 nearby practices.
The local search reality
Someone is searching “therapist near me” right now.
What you see on Google is not what they see.
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You do not know where you really rank.
Google personalizes results by location and history. What looks like first place to you may not show up at all for someone three neighborhoods over.
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You can be top 3 in one neighborhood and missing in the next.
Map rankings shift block by block. The areas where your ideal clients live may never see you, and a single ranking number cannot tell you which.
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You cannot see which practice is getting those inquiries.
Where you are not showing up, another practice is. Until you see their names beside yours, it is hard to know who is being found first, or why.
therapist near me
Cedar Path Counseling
4.9 ★★★★★ (212)
Counselor · 0.8 mi · Open now
Northside Therapy Collective
4.8 ★★★★★ (164)
Mental health service · 1.3 mi · Open now
Willow Lane Psychology
4.7 ★★★★★ (129)
Psychologist · 1.9 mi · Open now
The lower a practice sits in the map pack, the fewer people contact it.
Why it matters
The map pack is where many new clients first choose.
- 3Results
Google Maps shows three practices in the map pack. If you are not one of them, many people searching simply will not see you.
- DirectTo your phone
People can call, message or get directions straight from the map, often before they ever open a website.
- #1The top spot
The first result tends to get a clearly larger share of attention than the ones below it, and far more than a practice outside the pack.
We have left out percentages on purpose. Published figures for how people use the map pack vary by study and method, and we would rather give you guidance than a number we cannot stand behind. The three-result pack is how Google Maps displays local results for most searches.
What is in your report
4 things your report shows you
A clear picture of your Google Maps visibility across your whole area, with a short list of what to fix first.
Local Map Assessment · sample report
A Visibility map
Zone B3: you rank #2 here. Ahead of you: Cedar Path Counseling (#1).
B Practices outranking you
- 190
Cedar Path Counseling
Top 3 in 17 of 25 zones - 260
You
Top 3 in 9 of 25 zones - 352
Northside Therapy Collective
Top 3 in 6 of 25 zones - 434
Willow Lane Psychology
Top 3 in 2 of 25 zones - 517
Harbor Street Therapy
Top 3 in 1 of 25 zones
C Where the gaps are
| Measure | You | Top competitors | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google reviewsFewer reviews can make a practice feel less established to someone comparing options. | 38 | 142 | -104 |
| Avg ratingPeople often scan ratings before they read a single name. | 4.7 | 4.9 | -0.2 |
| GBP photosA fuller gallery helps someone picture the room before they book. | 12 | 46 | -34 |
| Days since last reviewA recent review tells Google, and people, that the practice is active. | 71 | 6 | +65 |
| Days since last postA quiet profile can read as a practice that is not taking clients. | 190 | 9 | +181 |
D Why other practices are getting found first
- The top practices have around four times as many Google reviews as you, and they add new ones most weeks.
- Your profile lists fewer services and specialties than theirs, so Google has less to match to what people search.
- Their photos, posts and answers were updated this month. Yours were last touched months ago.
E Your action plan
- 1Ask recent clients for a review with one short, ethical message, and aim for two a month.
- 2Add your main specialties, services and session types to your Google Business Profile.
- 3Upload 10 new photos of your space and team, and post an update once a month.
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Visibility map
A color-coded grid of 25 points across your area, so you can see where you show up and where you do not.
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Practices outranking you
The names of the practices that appear above you in each zone, for each of four search terms people use to find a therapist.
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Gap analysis
Your Google Business Profile beside the practices ahead of you: reviews, rating, photos and how recently you were active.
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A ranked action plan
A short list of fixes in order of impact, so you know what to do first. No 30 page document.
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How it works
Three steps. Under 4 minutes.
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Find your practice
Type your practice name and city. We find your Google Business Profile for you. No login, no setup.
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We check 25 points around you
We look at Google Maps from 25 spots across your area, for four search terms people use to find a therapist.
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Get your report
The map, the practices outranking you, the gaps and a short action plan, ready in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Reviews are one factor, and recent reviews often count for more than the total. Google also weighs how complete your profile is, your categories, photos, how active you are and how close you are to the person searching. The report shows you exactly where the gap is.
Often, yes. Many people searching for a therapist still look nearby first, and some states require clients to be located there. If you see clients online within a region, the report still shows how you appear to people in the places you serve.
Under 4 minutes from entering your practice name to seeing your report. We check 25 points around your location for four search terms.
Yes. There is no card, no login and no required call. wwisermind helps therapists get found online, and this is one way we introduce ourselves.
We only read public information that already appears on Google, such as your listing, reviews and photos. We never ask for access to your Google account, your records or any client information.
You keep it. Use it yourself, share it with whoever manages your website, or book a free call with us if you would like help acting on it. Either way is fine.
Right now, someone nearby may be booking with another practice.
It is worth knowing where you stand, and what would change it. Your report is free and takes under 4 minutes.
- Free, no card
- Under 4 minutes
- No login, no sales pitch