Paz sin Poses runs an online directory of psychologists, psychiatrists and nutrition specialists in Costa Rica that have been verified against evidence‑based practice criteria. The platform lets users filter by specialty, location and verification level, and book virtual or in‑person appointments with integrated scheduling and secure payment; providers pay a tiered subscription for a verified badge, profile tools and payment processing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals struggle to locate mental‑health providers who practice evidence‑based therapy, while the market is saturated with practitioners offering unverified or pseudoscientific approaches. This creates uncertainty, potential harm, and wasted resources for patients seeking reliable care.
Solution
Paz sin Poses operates a curated, online directory that lists only psychologists, psychiatrists, and nutrition specialists who have been verified against strict evidence‑based practice criteria. Professionals submit academic credentials and proof of competency, which are reviewed within 48 hours and assigned a verification badge indicating their level of adherence to scientific standards. Users can search the directory, filter by location, specialty, and verification grade, and book virtual or in‑person sessions directly through the platform. For professionals, the service offers tiered subscription plans that include a verified badge, a customizable profile, integrated appointment scheduling, secure online payment processing, and optional promotional tools such as digital marketing and workshop listings. The platform thus bridges the trust gap, ensuring patients receive scientifically validated care while giving vetted clinicians a reliable channel to acquire clients.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals in Costa Rica seeking reliable mental‑health or nutrition care, and licensed mental‑health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, nutritionists) who want to showcase their evidence‑based practice to attract clients. The platform also serves corporate HR departments looking for employee‑wellness programs.
Features
- Multi‑step verification workflow: credential upload, academic review, and assignment of a graded “evidence‑based” badge.
- Searchable professional directory with filters for specialty, geographic area, verification level, and service modality (virtual or onsite).
- Individual practitioner profiles displaying photos, bio (100‑300 words), certifications, and contact links.
- Integrated calendar and appointment booking system with automated reminders.
- Built‑in payment gateway for secure online transactions; processing fees disclosed per plan.
- Tiered subscription plans (Basic $6.5/mo, Pro $14.5/mo, Plus $19.5/mo, Premium $25.5/mo) that unlock additional features such as extended bios, curriculum vitae display, social‑media promotion, and private‑insurance billing options.
- Corporate services module offering team‑building workshops, organizational climate assessments, and group‑discount packages.
- Educational content hub (articles, news, resources) to support evidence‑based mental‑health literacy.
- HIPAA‑aligned data security and role‑based access controls for client information.