Psychology Today profile character counter
Psychology Today limits each profile box, and anything over the limit is cut off or refused. Draft here first, so you can see exactly where you stand before you paste it in.
Lead with the person you help and what they're feeling, in their words. This is the box people read in search results.
How sessions feel and what you actually do together. Name methods only if you explain them.
Why you do this work and what it's like to talk with you. A little personal is fine.
One warm, practical sentence: how to get started.
Fee, insurance or superbills, sliding scale.
License, training, and certifications, accurately.
Why these specialties, briefly.
What each method looks like in a session.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you type is saved or sent. Never include client details in your profile.
The limits
| Box | Character limit |
|---|---|
| Box 1: What can I help you with? | 640 |
| Box 2: What's my approach? | 360 |
| Box 3: About me | 360 |
| Intro to new clients | 140 |
| Note on finances | 300 |
| Note on credentials | 300 |
| Note on top specialties | 400 |
| Note on therapy types | 400 |
Box 1 does the heavy lifting: it's the part people read in search results, so lead with the person you help, in their words. More on what to write in Psychology Today profile tips.
Limits as shown in Psychology Today's profile editor, October 2026. They can change; the editor's own counter is final.
How to use it
- Add your city or state.
- Draft each box, watching the count and the tips: speak to the reader, skip jargon, keep sentences short.
- Copy each box into Psychology Today when it's ready.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Psychology Today profile character limits?
As shown in the profile editor in October 2026: 640 characters for Box 1, 360 for Box 2, 360 for Box 3, 140 for the intro to new clients, 300 for the finances and credentials notes, and 400 for the specialties and therapy types notes.
What should I write in Box 1?
Who you help and what they're feeling, in their words, plus where you see clients. It's the part people read in search results, so lead with the reader, not your credentials.
Should my profile say 'I' or 'you'?
Mostly 'you.' Profiles that speak to the reader's experience usually connect better than ones that list the therapist's training.
Can I mention clients or testimonials?
No. Never include client details, and most ethics codes bar soliciting testimonials from clients.