The question of whether therapists can solicit Google reviews doesn't have a simple yes or no answer, but the weight of evidence strongly suggests that most therapists should not engage in this practice.

While state laws rarely explicitly prohibit review solicitation, the professional ethical codes from organizations like NASW, ACA, APA, and NBCC create clear boundaries. These codes universally prohibit soliciting testimonials from current clients, with some extending these prohibitions to former clients as well.

If you own or operate a small business, chances are you’ve encountered municipal red tape at some point. A permit delayed with few explanations. A zoning issue that threatens your expansion. A compliance notice that puts your livelihood at risk. When a local board of health, zoning board, or planning commission pushes back, the process can feel intimidating, confusing, and stacked against you.

In a significant shift in drug policy, Massachusetts lawmakers recently voted to advance legislation that would legalize and regulate psilocybin therapy, a move focused explicitly on “therapeutic access for veterans, first responders, and other qualifying patients”. This development marks one of the first times a state legislature has formally embraced psychedelics not just as a criminal justice or decriminalization issue, but as a clinical tool for mental health care. 

Social consumption was contemplated early, and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) later incorporated it into regulations. However, local “opt-in” authority became the legal bottleneck. As the CCC has explained, changes in state law in 2022 were necessary to allow cities and towns to authorize on-site consumption in the first place.