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Licensed Therapist
she/her · Codependency & Attachment
95%
match
"Learning where you end and others begin is its own kind of freedom."
🏢 In Person 🔄 Hybrid 📍 1.8 mi ✓ Accepting ⏰ This week
Matched based on how you feel
🫂 I give more than I receive 😰 Anxious 🤯 Burned out
95% fit score
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Rula
Headway
ZocDoc
Alma
Lyra Health
BetterHelp
Talkspace
Open Path
Psychology Today
Grow Therapy
Rula
Headway
ZocDoc
Alma
Lyra Health
BetterHelp
Talkspace
Open Path
The problem

The right therapist exists.
Finding them shouldn't be this hard.

Finding a therapist today means reading through dozens of bios across platform after platform — with no real way to know if they're actually right for you.

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Directories don't filter for fit

Anyone can find you on a traditional directory. That means a lot of people who aren't right for you — leading to shorter therapeutic relationships and higher dropout.

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Wrong fit means starting over

When it doesn't work, people don't blame the match — they blame therapy. They give up, or they go through the painful cycle again from scratch.

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10+ platforms, no common language

Every platform has different filters, different formats, different bios. There's no consistent way to understand if a therapist actually matches what you need.

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The search itself is exhausting

You're already struggling — and now you have to research, compare, read, guess, and hope. The system asks too much of the people who have the least to give.

How it works

Five questions.
The right fit.

No bios to read. No platforms to navigate. Just you, telling us what you need.

01
How you feel

Plain language, no clinical jargon. Just what's true for you right now — numb, overwhelmed, burned out, lost.

02
What to work on

Codependency, trauma, anxiety, grief, identity — choose everything that feels relevant.

03
Therapist vibe

Warm? Direct? Spiritual? You pick the energy that feels safe before you ever sit across from someone.

04
How to meet

In person, online, or hybrid — with location and distance filtering if you need someone nearby.

05
Your matches

AI-matched results across 10+ platforms, ranked by fit — not by luck.

We speak your language

We ask how you actually feel —
not how a diagnosis sounds.

Click anything that lands.

😶‍🌫️ Numb / Disconnected
🤯 Burned out
🫂 I give more than I receive
😰 Anxious / Overwhelmed
🪢 I don't know where I end and others begin
😔 Sad / Grieving
😕 Lost / Stuck
🥺 Lonely / Unseen
😳 Ashamed / Guilty
🛏️ Can't get out of bed
🌀 Confused about myself
⚖️ Everything feels heavy
🚫 Nothing feels enjoyable anymore
💭 Dark or intrusive thoughts
😮‍💨 Exhausted all the time
🪞 I don't recognize myself
From clients

What it feels like when
the fit is right.

★★★★★
I had tried three therapists before Theravela. The matching flow asked me things no platform had ever asked — how I actually feel, not just what diagnosis I think I have. I found someone who gets me in a way that still surprises me.
JR
Jordan R.
Client · Los Angeles
★★★★★
The "I give more than I receive" chip stopped me in my tracks. I'd never seen that language in a therapy search before. It felt like someone had finally named what I was carrying. My therapist has been everything.
MP
Maya P.
Client · New York
★★★★★
My first match wasn't quite right. Theravela checked in after the session and offered my next best match immediately — no starting over, no explaining myself again. That's when I knew this was different.
DK
Dev K.
Client · Chicago
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Always know when
something matters.

Get notified the moment a therapist responds to your request, a time slot opens up, or your next match is ready. Email, SMS, or both — you choose.

For clients
✦ A therapist responds to your request
Email SMS
📅 Time slots available to pick
Email SMS
💬 New message from your therapist
Email SMS
🎯 New match available for you
Email SMS
⏰ Intro call reminder — 1hr before
Email SMS
Your way.
Your pace.
Turn any notification on or off at any time. You're never overwhelmed — only informed when it matters to you.
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Email
Detailed updates
📱
SMS
Instant alerts
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Both
Your choice
Therapists also get notified when:
A new client match arrives
A client books an intro call
A client sends a message
A post-session check-in is submitted
Opt out of anything at any time — no pressure, no noise. Reply STOP to any SMS to unsubscribe instantly.
For therapists

The clients who need exactly what you offer —
already exist.

No therapist should spend all their time writing a bio hoping a client stumbles upon them. With Theravela it becomes streamlined.

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Pre-matched leads only

Clients already looking for exactly what you offer

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Your own profile link

theravela.com/your-name to put everywhere

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Real analytics

Views, matches, and bookings in one place

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Direct messaging

Message matched clients before the first session

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  • Analytics dashboard — views, matches, bookings
  • Direct messaging with matched clients
  • Priority placement within your match tier
Traditional directories offer nothing more than a static listing.
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What to expect

Here's what happens
after you sign up.

No guessing, no waiting around. Here's exactly what your Theravela experience looks like from start to first session.

01 💭
Tell us how you feel

Answer 5 simple questions — no clinical jargon, just honest language about what you're carrying right now.

02 ✦
See your matches

We search 10+ platforms and surface your top matches — ranked by fit, specialty, availability and how you said you feel.

03 📅
Request a therapist

Found someone who feels right? Send a request. The therapist reviews your profile and responds with available times.

04 🌿
Start your journey

Book your intro call, meet your therapist, and if it doesn't feel right — we'll surface your next best match automatically.

Your privacy

What you share here
stays yours.

Therapy is one of the most personal things a person can do. We treat your information with the weight it deserves.

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Your answers are private

What you share in your matching quiz is never shown to therapists in full. They only see a curated summary — and only after you request them.

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We never sell your data

Your information is used only to find your match. It is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used for anything outside of Theravela.

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You stay anonymous until you're ready

Therapists see your first name only until you decide to move forward. Your contact details are shared only after you confirm an intro call.

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Delete your account anytime

You're always in control. Delete your account and all associated data at any time — no hoops, no waiting periods.

You came here because something matters to you. We think that deserves to be treated with care — not data points.
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Questions

Things people
usually ask us.

Is Theravela free for clients?

Yes — completely free. There is no cost to create an account, complete your matching quiz, or request a therapist. Theravela is free for clients, always.

Do I have to sign up to see my matches?

Yes — creating a free account takes less than a minute. You'll need to log in before searching so your matches, preferences and journey are saved securely to you.

What if my first match isn't right?

It happens — and we planned for it. After your intro call, we check in privately. If it wasn't the right fit, we surface your next best match automatically. No starting over.

How does the AI matching work?

You answer 5 questions in plain language. Our algorithm cross-references your feelings, focus areas, therapist vibe, session type and budget against therapists across 10+ platforms to find your best fits.

Which platforms does Theravela search?

We search Grow Therapy, Rula, Headway, ZocDoc, Alma, Lyra Health, BetterHelp, Talkspace, Open Path and more — so you don't have to.

Can I message a therapist directly?

You request a therapist — they respond. Once a therapist accepts your request and you confirm an intro call, messaging opens between you. Therapists are always the ones who respond first.

Is my information shared with therapists?

Only a curated summary is shared — and only after you request them. Your full name and contact details are only shared once you confirm an intro call booking.

What if I'm not sure therapy is right for me?

That's exactly the right time to try Theravela. An intro call is just a conversation — no commitment, no pressure. You're just seeing if the fit feels right.

Ready

The right client is already
looking for you.

Join Theravela and find the therapeutic relationship that actually holds — based on fit, not luck.

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