Frequently asked questions

SeenKind is a curated mental health marketplace that connects individuals with licensed, verified therapists. You browse therapist profiles, filter by specialty, availability, or approach, book a session directly on the platform, and meet your therapist via secure video or messaging — all in one place. Every therapist on SeenKind is credentialed and manually reviewed by our clinical team before being listed.

No — you can explore therapist profiles, read bios, and check availability without signing up. An account is only required when you are ready to book a session or send a message. Registration takes under two minutes and you can sign in with Google for even faster access.

SeenKind currently serves clients across the United States. Our therapist network spans all 50 states, with each therapist licensed in the state(s) where they practice. We are working to expand to the UK, Canada, and Australia — join our waitlist to be notified when we launch in your region.

Use our search and filter tools to narrow by specialty (anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, etc.), therapeutic approach (CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic), session format (video or messaging), language, gender, and price range. Each profile includes a short intro video, client reviews, and a list of conditions treated, so you can make a confident, informed choice before booking.

Our network covers a wide range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, couples counseling, and family therapy. Each therapist lists their specific approaches on their profile.

Absolutely. Therapeutic fit is deeply personal. If a session does not feel right, you can book with a different therapist at any time — no explanation needed. We encourage you to reach out to our support team if you would like help finding a better match based on your experience.

You can cancel or reschedule a session up to 24 hours before the start time at no charge. Cancellations made within 24 hours may incur a late-cancellation fee equal to 50% of the session rate, at the therapist's discretion. You can manage all upcoming sessions from your client dashboard.

SeenKind is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or are in immediate danger, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. Our platform is designed for ongoing, scheduled therapy — not acute crisis intervention.

Click "Join as a Therapist" on our homepage and complete the application. You will provide your license information, NPI number, areas of specialty, and a short bio. Our clinical verification team reviews every application — typically within 3–5 business days. Once approved, you set up your profile, availability, and session rates, and you are live on the platform.

Therapists must hold an active, unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state. Accepted license types include LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, PhD, PsyD, and MD (psychiatrists). Provisionally licensed clinicians working under supervision are not eligible at this time. All licenses are verified directly against state licensing board databases.

Yes, fully. You control your availability calendar — block off any dates or times you choose. You also set your own session rate. SeenKind charges a platform fee (a percentage of each session), which is disclosed transparently during onboarding. You keep the remainder and are paid out weekly via direct deposit.

Yes. SeenKind is built with confidentiality at its core. Session content is never shared with third parties. We comply with HIPAA guidelines for the protection of health information. Your therapist is bound by professional ethical codes of confidentiality, with limited exceptions required by law (e.g., imminent risk of harm). You can review our full Privacy Policy for complete details.

All video sessions use end-to-end encryption. Sessions are never recorded or stored by SeenKind — what happens in the session stays between you and your therapist. Our video infrastructure is built on enterprise-grade technology used by healthcare providers globally.

Personal data is stored on encrypted servers hosted in the United States. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe — SeenKind never stores raw card numbers or bank details on our servers. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest standard available for payment processors.

SeenKind accepts all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) via Stripe. We are working on adding HSA/FSA card support. Insurance billing is not currently available, but we provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Only if you choose to. You can book sessions one at a time, or set up a recurring weekly or biweekly schedule. For recurring bookings, your card on file is charged automatically 24 hours before each session. You can pause, modify, or cancel a recurring schedule from your dashboard at any time.

Sessions cancelled more than 24 hours in advance are fully refunded to your original payment method within 5–10 business days. Sessions cancelled within 24 hours are subject to the late-cancellation policy (up to 50% of the session fee). If a therapist cancels a session, you receive a full refund automatically. No-shows are non-refundable.