ABOUT US

Our Mission:

To help private practice therapists succeed online.

We believe therapists are peoples’ heroes and we feel honored to be on your team. Our purpose is to create and maintain a website for you that you LOVE; an online presence that’s both beautiful and also profitable so you can grow your practice, help more people, and make this world a better place.

Therapy Rising
Qmars Imandel
WHY THERAPIST WEBSITES?
Our Story.
Hi. My name is Qmars Imandel and I’m the founder of TherapyRising.
I’d like to take a moment to share my story with you about how I came to create a web design service for therapists, and why I think therapists truly are peoples’ heroes.
IN THE BEGINNING
I had a traumatic childhood.

Although I came from a loving family, as a child I was bullied, sexually abused, beaten up in fights at school, and went through a difficult abandonment experience, all prior to my teenage years. Not knowing how to cope with the distress, I started self-medicating to escape from the negative feelings.

I continued to numb myself with various substances throughout my teens and twenties, not really being aware of what I was doing or why; I thought it was normal. Although I had so much internal conflict, I still managed to function well enough to finish college and create a web design company.

As I became older I started going through painful cycles of depression and anxiety, not knowing why it was happening or how to cope with it. It wasn’t until I became 30 that I started connecting my traumatic childhood with the cycles of addiction, depression, anger and sadness that I was experiencing as an adult.

I had a traumatic childhood.
BECOMING AWARE OF TRAUMA, THERAPY, AND HEALING
BECOMING AWARE OF TRAUMA, THERAPY, AND HEALING
My wife suggested to me that there may be a connection between my childhood trauma and the challenges I was experiencing, and that perhaps therapy would be helpful.
I was becoming a father soon, and I felt a deep need to heal and end the vicious cycles I was going through.
STARTING MY HEALING JOURNEY WITH THERAPY
How therapy changed my life.

I decided to work with a psychotherapist and get professional help, so I started searching online to find a therapist to work with. I wanted to find out if there was a connection between my traumatic childhood and the cycles of addiction and depression I was going through as an adult. I found my therapist online and we started working together. That’s when things started to change for me. That’s when my life started getting better. My therapist truly changed my life. Through talk therapy and EMDR I was able to process unresolved emotional conflict that I had avoided and pushed away for years and years. It was through the insights, empathy, and emotional transmissions I received from my therapist that allowed me to start healing.

How therapy changed my life
SOUL SEARCHING ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH
SOUL SEARCHING ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH
Before psychotherapy, I often felt lost.

I was going through difficult cycles of depression and addiction, not knowing why or how to change it.

I often felt as if I was moving through life in the dark.

I couldn’t focus well. I didn’t have knowledge of, or access to, my internal resources. I often couldn’t cope with stress. I felt empty inside. I did things half heartedly. Almost every day was a struggle, while to the outside world I seemed to be doing well. I felt as if I was somehow broken inside.

THEN THINGS CHANGED
Therapy turned the lights on.
I began to see the connection between my past and my present. I started recognizing my emotional patterns. I started to recognize when I would get triggered and what choices I would make to run away and distract myself. I started to work with the painful feelings instead of numbing myself from them. I started dealing with my stuff. No more substances. I started being able to focus. I developed emotional resilience and gained access to my internal resources. I started being kinder to myself and to others. I started doing things wholeheartedly. Slowly, I started becoming whole again. The therapy worked! But of course, I’m still a work in progress.
Therapy turned the lights on
PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING THERAPISTS
Why I created TherapyRising.

When I was searching online to find a therapist to work with, I noticed that most of the therapist websites I visited could use a lot of improvement. Almost all of them didn’t look professional, they didn’t represent the therapist well, and they weren’t inspiring; they could be so much better than they were.

After getting such great results with therapy, I realized how important and powerful therapy can be and how significant the work therapists do actually is. They help people heal. They truly change people’s lives and make the world a better place, and I knew I could help them attract and inspire new clients by creating great websites for them.

THERAPYRISING WAS BORN
That’s when I decided to create a second web design company serving private practice therapists exclusively.

I knew that my company had the web design and SEO skills and experience to help therapists have a beautiful online presence with a website that looks professional, attracts clients, and inspires them both aesthetically and with content that speaks to their needs. I knew others can get help and benefit from therapy, just like I did. It gives me great joy to know that my company can contribute and serve therapists because I know that every time a person receives therapy, their life becomes better. And the world becomes a little bit better too.

I truly believe that therapists are peoples’ heroes. Thank you for doing what you do. Your work is so important and needed in the world and I’m happy to be on your team, making a positive impact.

Sincerely,
Qmars Imandel

Qmars Imandel
Katie Beth DeShields, Psy.D.

WORKING WITH QMARS AND THERPYRISING IS AMAZING!

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Working with Qmars and TherpyRising is amazing! I initially had no website and was honestly overwhelmed at the thought of developing an online presence. Qmars is very easy to communicate with and eased my worries after our first meeting. He broke the process down into manageable steps and the SEO content development with him was enjoyable! Qmars also created a logo for me that captured exactly what I had in mind. The whole process was collaborative and Qmars was very responsive and open to discuss any thoughts I had along the way. The website really represents who I am as a clinician and speaks to my clients. I could not be happier working with Qmars and TherapyRising and I wish I had done so sooner!

Katie Beth DeShields, Psy.D.Katie Beth DeShields, Psy.D.
DeShields Behavioral Wellness
KatieDeShields.com

Amber Rickert, LCSW, MPH

TRULY GRATEFUL THAT I MET QMARS & THERAPYRISING

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I loved working with TherapyRising. Qmars was so easy to talk to about the vision I had for my website. He took what I told him about my work and my vision for my clients and made a beautiful website for me. He’s incredibly responsive and answers me quickly and accurately. I am truly grateful that I met him and feel like it’s part of his mission to create powerful and artistic websites for the work that therapists and clinicians offer. Take the leap to work with him! It’s worth the investment in your career.

Amber Rickert, LCSW, MPHAmber Rickert, LCSW, MPH
Healing Solutions in Los Angeles, CA
AmberRickert.com

Nancy Fish LCSW, MPH

I FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE THAT REFLECTS MY PRACTICE

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I used TherapyRising to redo my website to give it more of a professional look. I was blown away with their professionalism, creativity, responsiveness, technical expertise and their understanding of what needs to be included and stressed in a therapist’s website. They have a comprehensive understanding of clinical terminology as well as graphic design. I finally feel that I have a website that reflects my practice’s goals and personality.

Nancy Fish LCSW, MPHNancy Fish LCSW, MPH
Therapist in Bergen County, NJ
NancyFishLCSW.com

Maureen C. Kelley, Psy.D.

PERSONALIZED MY WEBSITE TO FIT MY EXACT NEEDS

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Q is the ultimate professional. He is creative, talented, reliable, and passionate about his work. Q went out of his way to understand my practice and professional goals to design a website and logo that exemplifies and defines my brand. Most other companies use one-size-fits-all templates, but Q personalized my website to fit my exact needs. He is always available if I have a question or want to make any changes. He even goes the extra mile, checking in with me on a regular basis to make sure things are running smoothly. I cannot recommend Q and his services highly enough!

Maureen C. Kelley, Psy.D.Maureen C. Kelley, Psy.D.
Psychotherapist in Ramsey, NJ
KelleyPsychology.com

Teri Bullis, Ph.D.

THANK YOU FOR A WEBSITE THAT I AM PROUD OF!

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I started working with TherapyRising because I wanted a new, more professional-looking website than what I was able to create on my own. We started with one of the templates that they offer and from there, they were able to develop a website that is exactly what I wanted. They were extremely responsive to all of the changes that I wanted to make (and there were many), and we ended up with a beautiful website that represents my practice perfectly. I am truly grateful to them for giving me a website that I am proud of!

Teri Bullis, Ph.D.Teri Bullis, Ph.D.
Behavior Solutions for Children and Families, LLC in
Virginia and Vermont
BehaviorSolutionSVT.com

Dr. Mariella Lauriola, PhD

MAKES THE PROCESS OF CREATING A WEBSITE EASY

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Qmars is incredibly kind, honest, professional and responsive and is a real pleasure to work with. He makes, with his team, the process of creating a nice and functional website smooth and easy. I would highly recommend TherapyRising to any therapist! Thank you Qmars!

Dr. Mariella Lauriola, PhDDr. Mariella Lauriola, PhD
Psychotherapist in Cupertino, CA
DrMariella.com

Peter Carpentieri, LMFT

RESULTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SUPERB

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I have been very happy with the look, the response and the results of my website with TherapyRising. People contact me regularly via my website asking for free consultations as advertised there. Most of them have become regular clients and my practice is full. Qmars has responded promptly to any requests I’ve made and the results have always been superb. It’s nice not having to worry about my website and know that it’s being taken care of. Highly recommend it. Well worth the cost.

Peter Carpentieri, LMFTPeter Carpentieri, LMFT
Therapist in Berkeley, CA
PeterCarpentieri.com

Moya Mathison, LPC

A GAME CHANGER FOR MY PRACTICE

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Clients and colleagues have both provided positive feedback about my new website! There’s also been an increase in calls from improved Google search rankings for my business! My name is Moya Mathison, and I’m a solo private practice owner and Therapist in New Jersey. When I started in private practice, I created my own website, one that I was not very proud of since it wasn’t my area of expertise. In 2020 during the pandemic, I connected with Qmars from TherapyRising, which was a game changer for my practice. Not only is my updated website and logo beautiful, but it’s also functional. The process from the initial call to the finished product was a breeze, and I felt I was in good hands from the beginning. I was initially nervous about my website being managed by others (especially on the West Coast). However, Qmars’ prompt responses and turnaround time made me feel more at ease with relinquishing this responsibility. Now I have more time to put toward the long list of tasks included with running my own business.

Moya Mathison, LPCMoya Mathison, LPC
Mending Wings To Soar in Bloomfield, NJ
MendingWingsToSoar.com

Joy L Johnson, PhD

REQUESTS MET WITH OPENNESS AND QUICK COMPLETION TIME

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I am impressed with TherapyRising! I shared my situation during a free consultation call and was presented with a plan to get my site transferred and running quickly. My requests were met with openness and an amazingly quick completion time. I was told the ultimate goal was that I LOVE my website, and that was achieved!

Joy L Johnson, PhDJoy L Johnson, PhD
Joy L Johnson Psychotherapy in Oakland, CA
JoyLJohnson.com

Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC

THE TRANSITION WAS SEAMLESS AND I'M THRILLED WITH THE RESULTS

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Working with Qmars and his team at TherapyRising has been a fantastic experience. For nearly seven years, I built and maintained my own practice website, a demanding task that was limited in performance due to my lack of SEO knowledge. As the site's management became overwhelming, I looked for a platform and developer who could truly understand and meet my goals. My first meeting with Qmars was highly promising. Despite initial hesitance to let go of control, he responded to my concerns with professionalism and reassurance. He and his team responded swiftly and openly to my questions and edit requests. The transition was seamless and I'm thrilled with the results. My website not only looks fantastic but also performs well, increasing the number of consultation call requests I receive. Choosing TherapyRising was the right decision for my practice's online presence.

Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPCMarsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC
Mandel Counseling
MarshaMandel.com

Jenna Giagnacova, LPC

SO HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS AND GET COMPLIMENTS OFTEN

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My colleagues and I used a "boxed" company for years to share our private practice information, and our site was looking very stale. When we found TherapyRising, Q and his team produced a higher quality, less expensive, and much more personal site for us. We have been so happy with the results and get compliments often about the look of our website and branding. We're so happy we chose TherapyRising!

Jenna Giagnacova, LPCJenna Giagnacova, LPC
Conshohocken Counseling Services in PA
ConshohockenCounseling.com

Kendra Penski, LCSW

INSTRUMENTAL IN IMPROVING SEO AND GETTING US MORE CLIENTS

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Qmars and his team at TherapyRising have always been very responsive and quick to make changes/updates to my website and provide guidance on ways to draw more customers to us. They have been instrumental in improving our SEO and getting us more clients so we can thrive as a business and better help our community. I would highly recommend their services!

Kendra Penski, LCSWKendra Penski, LCSW
Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center
in San Diego, CA
FreedomWithinCenter.com

Alexandra Gleason, LMFT

I REFER EVERY THERAPIST I KNOW TO THERAPYRISING

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I am so grateful from the first call I had with Qmars, owner of TherapyRising. He was able to seamlessly understand my needs, create and develop a customized website, offer ideas and revisions to make marketing my site even better, has assisted with SEO optimization, ordering marketing documents such as business cards, and brochures which are of excellent quality and timelines. I refer every therapist I know to Qmars and have for years. You are in the best hands with someone who is super responsive, kind, understanding, professional and can meet any of your business needs. Thank you so much Qmars & TherapyRising!

Alexandra Gleason, LMFTAlexandra Gleason, LMFT
North Shore Relationship Center in Long Island, NY
NorthShoreRelationshipCenter.com

Dr. Fariba Sharifi, Psy.D.

ONLINE EXPOSURE WITHOUT NEEDING TECH EXPERIENCE

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Technology is not my thing, but I know I need a good website. Thank you so much for making it easy to have online exposure without needing any tech experience. I’m more than happy!

Dr. Fariba Sharifi, Psy.D.Dr. Fariba Sharifi, Psy.D.
Psychologist in Los Angeles, CA
DrFaribaSharifi.com

Anicia A Williams, LMFT

WEBSITE IS GREAT AND MANAGED WITHOUT ME DOING ANYTHING

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I can’t say enough great things about TherapyRising and how my website turned out thanks to the help of Qmars. The site is beautiful, gets a lot of hits and attention and I hear regularly that prospective clients loved my website, “it really spoke to me” or “resonated with me” or they just thought it was aesthetically appealing. The website is great and managed without me having to do anything. When I do need to make changes, Q is responsive and changes are made efficiently. I also have business cards made by them and they are wonderful eye catchers that match my website. I’m so happy I decided to go with TherapyRising with all the solicitors and different places you could use. It felt more personal working with Q.

Anicia A Williams, LMFTAnicia A Williams, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist in San Rafael, CA
AniciaWilliamsMFT.com

Heidi Matlack, LCSW, LAC

I trust TherapyRising to manage my website & SEO

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Qmars and TherapyRising have been nothing but a joy to work with in upgrading my business website. He assisted me in developing my site to reflect my personality and to specify exactly what I offer in my practice. He has been more than patient, cooperative and a professional joy to work with. He even assisted me in canceling my old website and transferring my domain so he and his team can manage it. Needless to say, thank goodness I found Qmars. I trust him and TherapyRising to manage my website and to ensure that it is receiving the best SEO.

Heidi Matlack, LCSW, LACHeidi Matlack, LCSW, LAC
Psychotherapist in Montana
HeidiMatlackLCSWLAC.com

Cher Hamilton-Tekautz, LCSW from Body Wisdom

ALWAYS RESPONDED PROMPTLY TO EDITS

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I have recommended TherapyRising to several therapists looking to update their website because Q makes it easy and affordable to get a complete website makeover and the service after website completion is stellar too! I’ve had a website through TherapyRising for over three years and he has always responded promptly to edits that are needed. He will also walk you through the steps of taking care of edits on your own if you’d prefer that too.

Cher Hamilton-Tekautz, LCSW from Body WisdomCher Hamilton-Tekautz, LCSW from Body Wisdom
Counseling in Chicago, IL
BodyWisdomCounseling.com

Bill Farrand, LCPC

PROFESSIONALISM, QUALITY, RESPONSIVENESS, VALUE

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I switched to TherapyRising from another therapist specific site provider a couple years ago and have not looked back. The level of attention to the design and set-up were unprecedented in my experience and the product was a beautiful site that captures the essence of my practice AND has increased the number of online inquiries significantly. I emphatically recommend TherapyRising to any clinician looking for uniqueness, value and quality for their online presence!

Bill Farrand, LCPCBill Farrand, LCPC
Farrand Counseling in Chicago, IL
FarrandCounseling.com

Elayne Daniels, PhD, NHSP

WORKING WITH THERAPYRISING HAS BEEN A GAME CHANGER

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I am thrilled to write this testimonial for TherapyRising. From the beginning, Qmars exceeded all my expectations in creating and optimizing my website. His expertise in web development and SEO has been phenomenal. Qmars demonstrated knowledge and an eye for design, understanding my vision. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence are evident in every aspect of the site. Working with TherapyRising has been a game changer. He brought ideas to life with a beautifully designed, functional website that represents my brand and provides an outstanding user experience. Qmars has been my go-to expert for all things technical, consistently offering innovative solutions. His SEO proficiency has significantly boosted my online visibility, leading to increased traffic and engagement, improved search engine rankings, and business growth. His dedication and responsiveness set him apart, always available to address concerns and ensuring my website remains at the forefront of technology and performance. Qmars is an exceptional web developer and SEO expert whose skills and professionalism are unparalleled. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch web development and technical support.

Elayne Daniels, PhD, NHSPElayne Daniels, PhD, NHSP
Dr. Elayne Daniels
DrElayneDaniels.com

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R

REALLY MADE THE ENTIRE PROCESS EASY

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I am writing this testimonial as a way of expressing my gratitude for Qmars and his company TherapyRising. When I decided to upgrade my website, I was feeling insecure and very overwhelmed. During our consultation appointment, I was immediately reassured and so impressed with our interaction. Right after our initial meeting, Qmars sent me an easy to follow step by step email of the website development process. I was so pleasantly surprised at how quickly he started to work on my website. He sent me great suggestions and truly captured what I was going for. He was highly responsive and available each step of the way. Qmars really made the entire process easy. In addition to being a wonderful person, he is extremely talented and exceeded my expectations with understanding the industry. I am just so happy with my final results and highly recommend TherapyRising to any therapist who is looking to create a website. My biggest regret is not reaching out sooner. Thank you again!

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-RErena DiGonis, LCSW-R
Psychotherapist in New York
ErenaDiGonis.com

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