Do AI assistants recommend you?

A client lying awake at 2 a.m. types “Can you recommend a postpartum therapist near me?” into an AI assistant. Does it name you? Enter your practice below and see exactly what it says, who it names instead, and the three fixes that matter most.

What this check does

It asks an AI assistant three questions the way a client would type them, like “Can you recommend a postpartum therapist in Austin?”, with live web search turned on and without your name in the question. Then it reads each answer: did it name your practice, your name, or your website, and who did it name instead? Right now it checks Claude (Anthropic). The ChatGPT check is coming soon, plus the Google Maps results for the same search, since many clients still start there.

In my own practice, all but 2 of my new inquiries over the last 4 months found me on Google or ChatGPT. That's why I built this: most therapists have no idea what AI says when a client asks for someone like them.

Why AI answers name some therapists and not others

AI assistants with web search don't have a secret list. They read the pages that answer the question most plainly: a website that says “postpartum therapy in Austin” in its title and headings, a Google Business Profile with the right categories, and directory profiles that match. If your site says “counseling services” and your profiles say three different things, the AI moves on to someone easier to read.

The full how-to is in how therapists show up in ChatGPT and AI search. The two pieces that feed it most are your Google Business Profile and local SEO.

A snapshot, not a score

AI answers vary from run to run and from person to person, and they change as the web changes. A “no” today isn't permanent, and a “yes” isn't guaranteed. Run it again about a month after you make changes and compare.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if ChatGPT recommends my therapy practice?

Ask it the way a client would, in a fresh chat: "Can you recommend a postpartum therapist in Austin?" Ask two or three versions, and look at who it names and which websites it cites. This check does exactly that with live web search and reads the answers for you. Right now it checks Claude; the ChatGPT check is coming soon.

Why doesn't AI recommend my practice?

AI assistants with web search pull from pages that state clearly who you help, where, and how: your website's titles and headings, a quick-facts or FAQ section, your Google Business Profile, and directory profiles that match each other. If those say "counseling services" instead of "postpartum therapy in Austin," the AI has little to go on.

Will I get the same answer every time?

No. AI answers change from run to run, from person to person, and as the web changes. Treat this as a snapshot of one moment, then check again in a month or two after you make changes.

Is ChatGPT the same as Google for finding a therapist?

They overlap but aren't the same. ChatGPT search, Claude, and Google's AI answers read the web live, so the same basics help all of them: a clear website, a complete Google Business Profile, and matching directory listings. Google Maps results also lean heavily on your Business Profile, reviews, and distance.

What do you do with my email and answers?

We save your report with your email so you can see it again. We only send you other emails if you tick the box for Emily's short email series, and you can unsubscribe anytime. We never ask for client information, so please don't include any.

How often can I run the check?

Once a month per email address. If you run it again sooner, you'll see your last report. Each check runs live AI searches, which cost us real money, so there's also a daily limit.