Simply Therapists: Redefining the Therapy Landscape with Neutrality and Ethical Care

Simply Therapists: Redefining the Therapy Landscape with Neutrality and Ethical Care

Nationwide – January 10, 2025(USANews.com) – The field of psychotherapy has always been a vital space for personal growth, emotional healing, and meaningful change. Yet in recent years, a growing number of professionals in the field have voiced concerns about its direction. Karen King, Founder of Simply Therapists, has created a platform designed to address these issues, offering a haven for clients seeking to find therapists who are depoliticized, ethically grounded approach to therapy.

Simply Therapists aims to fill a critical gap in the marketplace by connecting clients with therapists who prioritize clinical work over political narratives. The platform is the first of its kind in the United States, emphasizing a neutral, client-first approach to psychotherapy. As trust in the field continues to erode due to the dominance of identity politics, Simply Therapists seeks to restore balance and refocus on the core principles of therapy.

Over the past decade, movements such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have significantly influenced many sectors, including psychotherapy education and training. Many therapists who question the theories of DEI therapists in training and practice have been met with controversy. According to King, therapists who simply question or choose not to adopt these ideologies often face ostracism, professional backlash, and even threats to their careers. Simply Therapists offers these professionals a supportive community and a platform to advertise their services without the pressure to conform to politically charged narratives. It connects therapists to the multitudes of clients who are not interested in politics in the therapy space.

Karen King brings nearly 20 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy to her role as founder. Her professional journey includes work in inpatient psychiatric care, with a Pacific Northwest Indigenous tribe, as an Integrated Behavioral Health clinic owner, and most recently as a certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist practicing Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. Through her affiliations with US/UK-based groups like Critical Therapy Antidote and the Open Therapy Institute, King has aligned herself with a growing coalition of therapists advocating for ideologically neutral and ethical care.

The platform’s guiding principles are rooted in neutrality, ethical care, and a commitment to change. Simply Therapists upholds the belief that therapy should be a space where clients’ beliefs and worldviews are respected without interference or guidance from therapists. This approach allows clients to feel heard and supported as unique, multi-dimensional individuals. Therapists listed on the platform adhere to evidence-based practices, ensuring their care evolves from rigorous training and scientific principles rather than ideological frameworks.

In addition to being a listing service, Simply Therapists will offer an online community for clinicians to access consultations, trainings, and articles that emphasize ethical, nonpartisan therapy. King envisions the platform as a resource for therapists who want to deepen their knowledge while remaining free from the constraints of identity politics. By fostering open dialogue and nuanced thinking, the platform aims to elevate the quality and integrity of therapy in the United States.

The demand for therapy has surged exponentially in recent years with an estimated 40 million Americans meeting criteria for Anxiety Disorder Annually, making it more important than ever for clients to find providers who are focused on helping clients become more resilient through excellent therapy practices. Unlike other platforms, Simply Therapists does not ask for information such as gender pronouns, special identities, race, or allyship. Instead, the focus remains squarely on the clinical expertise and experience of the therapists. This approach ensures that clients are matched with professionals who prioritize their well-being and individual circumstances and who won't view them as a victim to a larger world.

Karen King believes that change is an essential component of effective therapy. Therapists on Simply Therapists are committed to helping clients navigate personal growth by gently challenging assumptions and fostering resilience. The platform seeks to attract clients who are ready to engage in meaningful work and achieve real, lasting change—not simply affirmation.

As Simply Therapists continues to grow, King remains committed to her vision of restoring trust and integrity in the field of psychotherapy. By offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating space for both clients and therapists, the platform is poised to become a leading resource for those seeking therapy without the influence of external agendas.

For more information, visit SimplyTherapists.org.