Updating your provider profile in the Rula provider portal for better client matches

The information in your provider profile at Rula allows us to match you with clients who fit your specialty areas and approach. While we can't guarantee clients based solely on your profile, optimizing it does improve alignment. The following suggestion guide you through updating your identity, demographics, and specialties in the Rula provider portal and previewing your client-facing profile.

Video demonstration

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This video provides an overview of updating your provider profile information in the Rula provider portal.

Guided Steps

Update Your Identity & Demographics

1. From the Rula provider portal, click Profile on the left side of the page.

2. Click edit the My identity section.

3. In this section, you can add your details including gender, pronouns, languages, faith, and allyships. This information is shared with clients when finding providers they resonate with.
   Be thorough and specific here for better matching!

4. Once updated, click Save.

Specify Your Specialties

1. From the Profile page, click Edit in the My specialties section:
2. Select all focus areas that apply (ex. depression, relationships issues, chronic illness, etc.). These appear when clients filter provider searches.
3. Select all counseling methods you utilize (ex. CBT, mindfulness, somatic work.etc.). Clients can also filter by modalities.
4. Once update, click Save.

Including both focus areas and modalities allows us to match you with clients seeking your specific expertise and approach. It improves fit on both sides!

Viewing your client-facing profile

Once you have a contract with Rula and an official start date, your client-facing profile will be live and viewable. 

To see exactly how your profile appears to prospective clients:

1. Click Preview Client-Facing Profile, located at the top right of the Profile page Click this button to launch a preview window that displays your profile as clients see it when searching for providers.