How Therapists Can Rank Higher on Google Maps (Without Getting a Marketing Degree)

Let’s be real: most therapists didn’t sign up for all this marketing stuff.

You got into this work to help people. To support, guide, and listen — not worry about search algorithms, geo-tags, or local citations.

But even if you’re the most qualified, compassionate therapist in your city… it doesn’t help much if no one can find you online.

That’s why I hosted this webinar — to give you a simple, step-by-step framework to help you show up on Google Maps (in that valuable “3-Pack” section), get more clicks, and start connecting with the clients who are already searching for help nearby.

🎥 Watch the Webinar Replay

I’ll walk you through everything in this 55-minute session — including what’s changed in Google’s local algorithm, how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the game, and what actually works in 2024.

Here’s a link to the spotify episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pjvBoNE1pIjhW1HCQUDgv?si=60c617c5f8264eec

🧠 What We Covered

• • Why the Google Map 3-Pack is still some of the best real estate on the internet
  • What you need to optimize in your Google Business Profile (even if you work from home)

• A breakdown of what Google actually looks at — and what to ignore
• Why geo-tagged photos, reviews, and consistency matter more than ever
• How to start showing up in both traditional search and AI-powered tools like ChatGPT & Gemini

And yeah — we talk about what to do if you’re camera-shy, working virtually, or just feeling overwhelmed by all of this. You’re not alone.

🛠 Download the Free Google Maps Playbook

Want the step-by-step checklist version? You can grab the Google Maps Playbook I shared on the call — it includes everything from verification instructions to photo tips to optimization checklists.

👉 Download the Workbook

🙋‍♂️ Feeling Stuck?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of this — you’re not alone.

Whether you want to tackle this solo, or you’d rather have a team (like mine) handle it for you, the goal is the same:

Help the right people find you, so you can do more of the work that matters.

If you’d like a free SEO audit and a custom visibility plan for your private practice, you can book a strategy call here:

👉 counselingseo.com/schedule

Let’s take the guesswork out of your marketing.