# Submit to Psychology Today

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/psychology-today
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/psychology-today.md
- **Directory:** Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://psychologytoday.com
- **DR:** 93
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#11 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — psychologytoday.com article and blog pages with outbound links; editorial and contributor content vary by placement type

## Quick verdict

Earned health media — DR 93, free to submit. Worth it for mental-health, wellness, or behavioral-science angles; skip if you only need a SaaS directory link.

**Best for:** Mental-health, wellness, and behavioral-science products with credible expert angles · Founders or advisors qualified to contribute expert commentary or research-backed stories

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Editorial and contributor pitches may take weeks with no guarantee. Therapist directory profiles follow a separate verification flow.
- **Review:** Professional editorial team and contributor editors select evidence-based, reader-relevant content — not self-serve product directory acceptance.
- **Common rejections:** Generic SaaS pitches, unsupported health claims, products outside mental-health scope, or content lacking credible expert authorship.
- **Reputation:** Psychology Today is earned media and expert content — founders confuse pitching a wellness app with submitting to a startup directory.

## Pros

- DR 93 psychologytoday.com with Very High referral traffic on popular articles
- Trusted mental-health brand for wellness, HR, and healthcare audiences
- Contributor and expert blog paths can build long-term authority
- Indexed articles rank for high-volume wellness and psychology queries

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — coverage is not an SEO link strategy
- Narrow fit — most B2B SaaS lacks a credible mental-health angle
- No self-serve product listing form — requires editorial or contributor pitch
- Health claims face strict editorial scrutiny — unsupported claims are rejected

## What you need before you submit

- Clear mental-health, wellness, or behavioral-science hook tied to your product
- Credible expert author — licensed clinician, researcher, or qualified contributor profile
- Evidence-backed claims with citations — no unsupported health promises
- Press kit with founder or expert bio, product context, and reader value proposition
- Pitch tailored to Psychology Today blogs or editorial desks, not mass templates

**Gotchas:**

- Do not pitch generic productivity SaaS — tie the story to reader mental-health outcomes
- Contributor guidelines differ from news pitches — read the correct submission path
- Therapist directory listings are a separate product from editorial coverage

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** No public startup listing form — pitch editorial contacts, apply as a contributor, or pursue therapist directory profiles if clinically relevant.
- **Categories:** Content must fit mental health, wellness, relationships, or behavioral science — narrow B2B infra rarely fits without reframing.
- **Anchor text:** Editor-controlled in article body — typically expert name or product mention linking to your site.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated psychologytoday.com article or blog — crawlable when published, not a directory widget entry.

## FAQ

### How do I get Psychology Today to cover my product?

Pitch an evidence-based mental-health or wellness story to the appropriate editor, or apply as a qualified contributor. There is no startup directory listing form.

### Is Psychology Today good for B2B SaaS launches?

Only if your product has a credible wellness, HR mental-health, or behavioral-science angle. Most B2B founders get better ROI from trade press and Product Hunt.

### Is Psychology Today coverage free?

Earned editorial and contributor paths are free but competitive. Therapist directory profiles follow separate listing terms.

### Does Psychology Today coverage help SEO?

Articles link to your site, but we rate backlink quality Weak for DR pass-through. Value is brand credibility and referral traffic, not link building.

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