Best Podium alternative for Therapy & Counseling
Why Therapy & Counseling teams are choosing VideoTestimonials over Podium — feature parity, lower price, and workflows tuned for therapy & counseling.
Therapy & Counseling testimonial challenges
Every therapy & counseling team we talk to runs into the same testimonial problems. Podium solves some, ignores others.
The stigma around seeking therapy means potential clients need extra reassurance before reaching out
Therapist directories like Psychology Today make it hard to differentiate based on credentials alone
Building trust before the first session is critical — clients are vulnerable and choosing carefully
Word-of-mouth is powerful but private — people don't openly discuss their therapist at dinner parties
How VideoTestimonials solves them
What you actually get in VideoTestimonials that Podium doesn't fully address for therapy & counseling.
Invite willing clients to share their experience of the therapeutic relationship (not session content) via video
Embed testimonials on your specialties page so visitors seeking anxiety help see anxiety-related stories
Build a Wall of Love that normalizes therapy and reduces stigma through authentic, voluntary sharing
Use testimonials on your profile pages across directories and your own website to stand out from the list
VideoTestimonials vs Podium for Therapy & Counseling
Feature comparison weighted by what therapy & counseling teams actually use.
| Feature | VideoTestimonials | Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Video testimonial recording | ||
| Focus | Testimonials & social proof | Customer interaction suite |
| Pricing | From $0/mo | Contact sales |
| SMS review requests | ||
| Image studio | ||
| Wall of Love | ||
| Widget types | 10+ types | Basic badge |
| Payment processing | ||
| Webchat | ||
| Contract required | No | Yes (12 months) |
Therapy & Counseling-specific testimonial questions
Use these prompts when collecting testimonials from your therapy & counseling customers.
- 1
What hesitation did you have before starting therapy, and how did you overcome it?
- 2
How would you describe the experience of working with your therapist without sharing session specifics?
- 3
What has changed in your life since you began therapy?
- 4
What would you say to someone who is considering therapy but hasn't taken the step yet?
- 5
How did you know this therapist was the right fit for you?
Why Therapy & Counseling teams use video testimonials
Pricing for Therapy & Counseling
VideoTestimonials starter is cheaper than Podium starter.
FAQs for Therapy & Counseling
Is it ethical for therapists to collect client testimonials?
How do I protect client confidentiality in therapy testimonials?
Can VideoTestimonials send SMS review requests like Podium?
Does VideoTestimonials help get Google reviews?
Why switch from Podium for testimonials?
Built for Therapy & Counseling, priced for any team size
Drive revenue.
Cheaper than Podium, with the workflows therapy & counseling teams actually need.