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Why Choose Silver Lake Psychology Over a Tech Platform?

There are numerous venture-capital backed tech companies that have entered the mental health field in the last few years. They have slick websites and offer seductive rates. Many therapists have joined—and then left these platforms. If you’re on the fence about what practice to join or looking to work as a virtual therapist, here is why you should choose us.

We’re a therapist-led organization.

Silver Lake Psychology was founded by a psychologist, Brandy Engler, PsyD. After experiences working in corporate healthcare, Dr. Engler set out to create a company culture that elevates the value and voices therapists, administrative workers and patients. We are an all woman-led organization. None of us are investment bankers—we are simply passionate about mental health care. Voyage LA article How are we different from some tech-based platforms?
  • We do not impose tech-based “outcome measures” on therapists ( or tie your pay to treatment outcomes)
  • We are not a patient mill.
  • We do not over-work our therapists. We will not require 35-40 sessions per week.
  • We do not pressure therapists to do more sessions than a client needs
  • We do not dictate what kind of therapy you can and cannot do
  • We don’t cut corners on quality.
  • We won’t force you to sign a non-compete clause stating that you won’t have your own private practice. . We know that for most therapists, the dream is to have your own private practice. We support you in making that dream come true.
  • If you need clinical or administrative support, you can get that support quickly and easily through a call, video or email. We like talking to our therapists !
  • We actually have enough clients to fill your caseload. We’re the real deal.

We will fill your caseload fast.

We have enough clients to fill your caseload. Quickly. We are connected to hospitals, universities, doctors offices, rehabs and many other organizations that have trusted our group for years. Due to our deep roots in the community, we have a consistent demand from customers.

We are focused on people.

We are not a venture capital tech firm that is focused on “numbers.” We offer clinical and administrative support from friendly people (not suits in NY) We understand virtual therapist quality of life matters We understand that if we prioritize therapist needs, then clients will get the best care.
  • Good work/life balance – seeing too many clients in a row or in a day can lead to burnout.
  • Working with the right type of client for you
  • Having peer support when you feel stuck

We will match you with the right clients for you.

When we hire a new virtual therapist, we conduct an interview about your preferred types of clients. We want to know why you became a mental health provider. What are you passionate about? For example, If you got into this field to work with new moms, we want to pair you with new moms. That’s where the magic happens. If a therapist is working from a place of passion, the client will get the very best care.

We’ll take the time to get to know you, your passion and your goals.

Dr. Engler created a therapist-forward, custom client matching process. Our intake team matches therapist and clients to create a custom match. As a result, our therapists have exceptional client retention rates. Good therapy happens when there is a fit between client and therapist.