Life happens. Your clients won't be left without support.
A family emergency, bereavement, sudden illness or burnout. Request coverage today and we'll show you licensed therapists in your state.
- Away
- From today, return to be confirmed
- Covering
- Requested this morning
- Clients
- Told by message: who to contact
- Out-of-office
- Set
- You
- With your family
What should a therapist do when they suddenly need time off?
Let clients know you're unexpectedly away and who to contact, cancel or postpone sessions, set an out-of-office with emergency numbers, and arrange a licensed colleague to cover. Therapy Coverage supports last-minute requests and shows you available in-state therapists as soon as you ask.
Set up a backup before you need one
Create your profile now
It's free. If something happens, you can request coverage in minutes instead of starting from scratch.
Write a professional will
Also called a clinical will: it names a colleague who can contact your clients if you're unable to.
Keep a client contact plan
Know how you'd reach every client quickly, and keep it somewhere a trusted colleague can access.
What to do in the first 48 hours
- Today
Step 1: Tell clients you're away
A short message is enough: you're unexpectedly away, sessions are paused, and who to contact.
- Today
Step 2: Request coverage
Share your dates (or "until further notice") and caseload. Last-minute requests are supported.
- Today
Step 3: Set your out-of-office
Include who to contact and 988 or 911 for emergencies.
- Within days
Step 4: Hand off
Invite the colleague who fits; you pay $49 only once they accept. Use our templates for consent and handoff.
A short message is enough
- "I'm unexpectedly away from my practice for a period of time."
- "Our upcoming sessions are paused, and I'll be in touch about rescheduling."
- "While I'm away, [colleague] is available to support you at [contact]."
- "If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911."
Getting coverage for your clients
Tell us your dates and what your clients need. We match you with up to three licensed, in-state therapists. Invite the one you want; once they accept, you pay $49 to unlock their contact details.
Common questions
How quickly can I find coverage?
You'll see matches as soon as you submit a request. How quickly someone accepts depends on availability in your state, so request as early as you can.
What is a professional (clinical) will?
A document naming a colleague who can access your client contacts and notify them if you die or become unable to practice. Many licensing boards and ethics codes recommend one.
Does this cover bereavement or burnout leave?
Yes. Coverage is for any time away from your caseload, planned or not.