Provider Onboarding Guide

🌱 Purpose of the Provider Directory

Whole Spectrum Health is a curated mental health provider directory designed to help clients find affirming, qualified care.

Our directory includes:
    •    🧠 Therapists
    •    🩺 Psychologists
    •    💊 Psychiatrists
    •    👩‍⚕️ Prescribing providers
    •    💻 Telehealth, 🏢 in-person, and 🔁 hybrid services

Accuracy matters — thoughtful profiles help clients find providers who truly meet their needs.

✅ Before You Create Your Provider Profile

Before completing the provider submission form, please note:
    •    🔍 All profiles are reviewed before being published
    •    🏷️ Only approved tags may be selected
    •    🎯 Select categories and tags that accurately reflect your current practice
    •    🚫 Do not select services or populations you do not actively serve
    •    ✏️ Profiles may be edited for clarity, consistency, or accuracy

🪪 Provider Title (Required)

Please format your Provider Title using one of the following:

Individual Provider

First Name Last Name, Credential
📌 Example: Jane Smith, LPC

Group Practice

Practice Name
📌 Example: Whole Spectrum Counseling

📝 Provider Description (Required)

Your provider description should be a brief professional summary (1–2 short paragraphs).

Please include:
    •    🎓 Your professional role and credentials
    •    👥 Populations you serve
    •    🎯 Areas of focus or specialization
    •    🧩 Your practice style or therapeutic approach

Please do NOT include:
    •    📞 Personal contact information
    •    💲 Pricing or insurance details
    •    ❌ Guarantees or outcomes
    •    📣 Marketing language (e.g., “best,” “top-rated”)

🏷️ Approved Provider Tags

Tags help clients filter and search for providers.
Please select 5–10 tags maximum from the approved lists below.

⚠️ Only select tags that accurately reflect your current services.

👥 Client Populations
    •    Adults
    •    Children
    •    Adolescents
    •    Families
    •    Couples

🎓 Credentials & Licensure
    •    LPC
    •    LMHC
    •    LCSW
    •    LMFT
    •    Psychologist
    •    Psychiatrist
    •    APRN

🧠 Modalities & Approaches
    •    CBT
    •    DBT
    •    Trauma-Informed
    •    EMDR
    •    Play Therapy
    •    Mindfulness-Based
    •    Psychodynamic

🏢 Practice Type
    •    Telehealth
    •    In-Person
    •    Hybrid

🌈 Identity & Affirming Care
    •    LGBTQ+ Affirming
    •    Neurodiversity-Affirming
    •    BIPOC-Affirming

💳 Insurance & Payment
    •    Accepts Most Insurances
    •    Self-Pay
    •    Sliding Scale

🧭 How to Choose Tags (Important)
    •    ✔️ Select only tags that describe your current services
    •    ❌ Do not select tags “just in case”
    •    🧩 Tags support — not replace — your provider description
    •    ➕ If you believe a tag is missing, you may request one during review

🗂️ Categories (Required)

You must select at least one provider category that best represents your role
(e.g., Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist).
    •    Categories define your primary provider type
    •    Tags describe details about your practice

Both are required for accurate search results.

📍 Address & Location
    •    🏢 Enter your primary practice location
    •    💻 Telehealth-only providers may list a general service area
    •    🗺️ Location data improves search and map visibility

🔍 Review & Approval Process
    •    🕒 All submissions are reviewed for accuracy and completeness
    •    ✏️ Profiles may be edited for clarity or consistency
    •    📧 You will be contacted if changes are needed before publication

💼 Provider Membership (Coming Soon)

Whole Spectrum Health is building toward a provider membership model that will include:
    •    Enhanced profile visibility
    •    Priority placement in search results
    •    Access to provider-only resources and tools

At this time, no payment is required to create a provider profile.

🚀 Ready to Create Your Provider Profile?

Once you’ve reviewed this guide and the approved tag list, you’re ready to begin!

👉 Create Your Provider Profile
JOIN Provider Network!

❓ Questions or Updates?

Need to update your profile or have questions about tags or categories?
Please contact the site administrator for assistance.

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