Therapist website audit: what to check before you redesign
What this audit checks
Start here before you commit to the longer guide.
Pages
4 core pages
Homepage, about page, specialty pages, and contact path. If these are weak, start here.
Diagnosis
Copy, design, SEO, or conversion
The audit helps you identify whether the real problem is what you say, how it looks, who finds it, or what happens next.
Outcome
Fix the right thing first
A redesign is expensive. This audit prevents you from rebuilding a site that had a copy or SEO problem.
What therapists are saying
"I was about to pay $5K for a redesign and realized the real problem was that my homepage did not say who I help. Fixed the copy for free and inquiries doubled."
Therapist on r/privatepractice
Quick Answer
Start with the homepage, about page, specialty pages, and contact path. If those four pieces are weak, the site usually needs copy, structure, or design work before it needs more traffic.
Therapist homepage audit
The homepage says who the practice helps within the first screen.
The CTA is visible without hunting for it.
The headline sounds specific enough to be remembered.
The page feels current, not like a template from years ago.
About page audit
The therapist sounds like a real person, not a resume.
The page explains how the clinician works in plain language.
A prospective client can tell who is likely to fit well.
Credentials are present, but they do not crowd out the story.
Specialty page audit
Each specialty page has its own clear topic.
The page answers the exact question the client is searching for.
The page links back to the relevant service or contact path.
The copy is specific enough to support both SEO and conversion.
Conversion path audit
Is the main CTA visible on desktop and mobile?
Is there only one obvious next step?
Does the contact path feel low friction?
Does the CTA match the visitor’s level of readiness?
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Each page has a distinct title and purpose.
Specialty pages answer the search intent clearly.
Internal links connect related pages together.
The site works on mobile without pinch-zooming.
Therapist website audit scorecard
Clarity
Can a visitor tell what you do in 10 seconds?
Trust
Do the pages feel credible, calm, and current?
Copy
Does the language feel specific and human?
SEO
Are the pages built around search intent and structure?
Conversion
Is it easy to contact you after reading?
FAQ
How long should a website audit take?
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A focused audit can take 20 to 45 minutes. A deeper review of copy, SEO, and conversion can take longer.
What should I do with the audit results?
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Fix the biggest leak first. Usually that means homepage copy, about page, specialty pages, or the contact path.
Do I need a redesign?
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Not always. Sometimes the site needs better copy and structure more than a full redesign.
Audit the page before you redesign the whole site
We help therapy practices figure out whether the real issue is copy, design, SEO, or conversion so they can fix the right thing first.
By Jesse, Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario)