The Purposeful Match
Every Good Match Starts with a Conversation
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. With The Purposeful Match, you can share what matters to you, and our Client Services Team will help you find a therapist whose experience, approach, and availability may be a good fit for your needs.
The Purposeful Match at a Glance
Getting Started
Complete our free, short therapist matching form.
Who Reviews Your Request
Our Client Services Team personally reviews what you share.
Before You Book
Meet your recommended therapist through a free phone or video consultation.
Your Choice
You decide whether the therapist feels like the right fit for you.
Why the match matters
A Good Fit Makes It Easier to Open Up
Therapy asks you to talk about things that are personal and sometimes hard to say out loud. Feeling understood, respected, and safe with your therapist helps those conversations happen.
That relationship grows over time, and it helps to start with someone whose experience, approach, and way of communicating feel right for you.
The Purposeful Match is designed to help that relationship begin with a thoughtful introduction, based on your needs, preferences, and what matters most to you.
The process
How The Purposeful Match Works
Five steps to finding a therapist who may be a good fit for you.
- Tell Us What MattersComplete our therapist matching form and tell us what brings you to therapy, your preferences, and anything you’d like us to consider.
- We Review Your RequestA member of our Client Services Team personally reviews the information you’ve shared to better understand your needs and preferences.
- We Identify a Potential MatchOur team considers each therapist’s experience, therapeutic approach, availability, and how these align with your needs. We also consult with our clinical lead as part of the matching process.
- We Connect with YouOur Client Services Team contacts you with a recommended therapist, explains why they may be a good fit, and answers any questions about next steps.
- Meet Before You DecideConnect with your recommended therapist through a free phone or video consultation. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, get a sense of their approach, and decide whether you’d like to book a session.
What we consider
Whatever Matters to You
The Purposeful Match is designed to make finding a therapist feel less overwhelming. By considering what matters to you and personally reviewing your preferences, we aim to provide a thoughtful recommendation while keeping the final decision in your hands.
Select any preferences you’d like us to consider as part of The Purposeful Match. We’ll do our best to take them into account when recommending a therapist.
Why we take the time
A Thoughtful Approach to Finding the Right Fit
A Personal Review of Your Needs
Our Client Services Team looks beyond availability to consider what you’ve shared alongside each therapist’s experience, therapeutic approach, communication style, and availability.
This personal review helps us recommend someone who may be a good fit for your needs, rather than simply assigning the next available therapist.
What the Research Tells Us
Research shows that the relationship between a client and therapist is associated with better therapy outcomes. Considering client preferences is also associated with greater engagement in therapy.
While a therapeutic connection develops over time, The Purposeful Match aims to give that relationship a thoughtful starting point.
View Research References (2)
- Flückiger, C., Del Re, A. C., Wampold, B. E., & Horvath, A. O. (2018). The alliance in adult psychotherapy: A meta-analytic synthesis. Psychotherapy, 55(4), 316-340. https://doi.org/10.1037/pst0000172
- Swift, J. K., Callahan, J. L., Cooper, M., & Parkin, S. R. (2018). The impact of accommodating client preference in psychotherapy: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(11), 1924-1937. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22680
Finding a better fit
We’re Here After the Match Too
Finding the right therapist can take time. Sometimes a connection develops over a few sessions, while other times you may feel that a different therapist would be a better fit. Both experiences are normal.
If you’d like to explore another option, our Client Services Team is here to help. You can reach out before your first session or at any point during therapy. We’ll revisit your needs and preferences and help you explore another potential match.
If you feel comfortable, you’re also welcome to discuss your concerns directly with your therapist.
Prefer to choose for yourself?
Meet Our Team
Read about each therapist’s experience, approach, and areas of practice, and book directly with the person you’d like to see.
Start Your Journey with The Purposeful Match
Tell us what matters to you, and let our Client Services Team help you take the next step toward finding a therapist who may be a good fit.
If you need help right now, call or text 9-8-8 any time. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.