The trusted way to provide sliding scale therapy.
Open Path is a no-cost directory that connects people in need to therapists offering affordable, online, or in-person psychotherapy.
WE'VE BEEN FEATURED IN
We’re a nonprofit organization that has connected 100,000+ clients in need with affordable mental health care.
WHY JOIN OPEN PATH
HOW TO GET STARTED
Fill out the application
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Open Path team reviews
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Get published on our directory
ONCE YOU ARE PUBLISHED
Streamline your sliding scale
Receive email from vetted Open Path clients and determine if they’re the right fit. Manage your reduced fee caseload by toggling availability on/off.
Receive exceptional member support
Call, chat, or email with our expert support staff. Also, get advice and insight from our Facebook group of 5,000+ member therapists.
WHAT TO KNOW
Vinodha Joly, LMFT
Member since 2015
"Working with Open Path, I gain a way to give back to my community, as well as referrals for my low-fee slots."
We believe in this work.
Being seen by a therapist has the power to transform lives, heal families, and build communities. We believe that everyone should have access to affordable care. By joining 19,000+ Open Path therapists, you ensure we can provide mental health care to people in need.
Applicants must be a licensed or provisionally licensed (Pre-Licensed/License Eligible) mental health clinician with a graduate degree in psychotherapy, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution
We also accept student interns (master's level) completing their final, clinical internship under the supervision of their site supervisor and program supervisor (proof of supervision, internship enrollment, and a signed supervision contract are required).
No-cost option to build a practice
• Free client referrals
• Free professional online profile
• Free digital advertising & SEO
Mission-driven way to give back
• Serve clients in financial need
• Increase access to mental health care
• Network with like-minded therapists
• Receive vetted referrals
• Use an established fee framework
• Connect directly with your clients
Sliding scale process made easy
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