The Problem With Most Therapist Websites
Most designers build therapist websites the same way they build coffee shop websites — with page builders that are fundamentally incompatible with healthcare privacy.
Wix stores form submissions on their servers. Squarespace does too. WordPress plugins store PHI in your database. Every plugin adds an attack surface. And most therapists don't realize any of this is happening.
Your website should be your strongest marketing asset — not your biggest liability.
This page covers:
- What therapist web design should look like
- Why HIPAA-conscious design matters
- How speed and accessibility drive patient trust
- Why custom code beats page builders every time
What Makes a Great Therapist Website
HIPAA-Conscious by Default
- No contact forms that collect PHI
- Privacy-first analytics (Fathom, not Google)
- No databases storing patient data
- Direct links to your existing EHR
- No BAA required — but happy to sign one
Hand-Crafted Code
- No Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress
- No page builders or plugins
- Clean, fast, static HTML/CSS/JS
- 99-100/100 PageSpeed scores
- Lower ad costs through Core Web Vitals
Accessible & Inclusive
- WCAG 2.2 standards in mind
- Screen reader friendly
- Keyboard navigable
- High contrast ratios
- Clear focus states
Designed for Conversion
- Colors and fonts that build trust, not anxiety
- No aggressive reds or chaotic layouts
- Calm, clear, and easy to navigate
- Visitors feel safe — they reach out
Speed=Trust in Healthcare
A slow site feels unprofessional and unsafe. Your patients will leave before they even reach you.
- Google doesn't like slow sites.You rank lower.
- Patients leave.Over 50% abandon sites over 3 seconds.
- It kills trust.A sluggish site feels unsafe.
- New visitors suffer most.They don't have your site cached.
My approach:Hand-crafted code, no bloat, no plugins, no backends. Just clean, fast sites.
The result:99-100/100 PageSpeed scores — faster than 99% of therapist websites.
Scores for: matthewaaronwilliams.com
FACT:Superior Core Web Vitals lower ad costs, boost rankings, and convert more visitors.
Two Ways to Work With Me
No hidden fees. No surprises. Just a premium website that works for your practice.
Monthly Plan
Website as a Service
- —Custom, hand-crafted website
- —Premium hosting & security
- —AI SEO & on-page optimization
- —Content & landing page updates
- —Quarterly analytics & reports
- —Google Business Profile strategy
Monthly pricing is based on your practice's needs — solo, group, or multi-location.
Lump Sum
Lifetime License
- —Custom, hand-crafted website
- —You own the asset
- —AI SEO & on-page optimization
- —Optional hosting available
- —One payment. Done.
Flexible payment terms available. Pricing depends on pages, integrations, and complexity.
Not sure what you need?
That's exactly why I'm here. Let's talk for 10 minutes. No pitch. No pressure.
Let's TalkLet's Build Your Practice's Site.
If you're thinking about a new site — or just want to make sure your current one is safe — I'd love to hear from you.
Reach out
Call or email. Whatever works for you.
Talk it through
No pressure. Just a conversation.
Decide
Clear next steps. No obligation.
I build websites for mental health providers nationwide — remotely. But if you're based in or near Knoxville, TN, I'm happy to meet at your office.