Cerco Psicologi is an Italian platform that connects people seeking psychological support with verified, licensed psychologists and psychotherapists. Users can browse professional profiles, explore a geographic map, or complete a matching questionnaire, then initiate a free preliminary chat before deciding whether to start therapy. The platform also features Lila, a free AI assistant that provides initial guidance and orientation toward appropriate professionals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
People seeking psychological support often struggle to find a suitable therapist, facing opaque matching processes, limited information about professionals, and pressure to commit before establishing any rapport. The lack of a low-barrier first contact makes it difficult to assess compatibility and trust before starting a paid therapeutic journey.
Solution
Cerco Psicologi is an Italian platform that connects individuals with verified, licensed psychologists and psychotherapists through a human-first approach. Users can explore professional profiles, search by geographic map, or complete a matching questionnaire to receive targeted suggestions. The platform's core differentiator is a free preliminary chat with real professionals, allowing users to introduce themselves, ask questions, and gauge compatibility before committing to any session. An AI assistant named Lila provides additional free support, helping users clarify their needs and orienting them toward appropriate professionals or resources, while clearly stating it is not a substitute for therapy.
Target Audience
Primary users are Italian adults seeking psychological support who want to choose their therapist after a free preliminary conversation, as well as licensed psychologists and psychotherapists looking to acquire clients through a verified platform.
Features
- Free preliminary chat with verified psychologists and psychotherapists, with no credit card required and no algorithmic matching
- Geographic map search to find professionals practicing in person or online near the user
- Matching questionnaire that narrows down professional profiles based on user preferences and needs
- Lila AI assistant offering free, non-therapeutic guidance and orientation toward suitable professionals
- Verified professional profiles referencing official registration with the Italian psychologists' order (Albo), with links to regional regulatory bodies
- Chat messages are stored for a maximum of 30 days and are not end-to-end encrypted, with guidance discouraging sharing detailed clinical data in chat
- Booking system with availability management, Google Calendar synchronization, and session proposal workflows