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Ayana Therapy
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Ayana Therapy vs Manhattan Alternative for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

Ayana Therapy

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Not listed
Target users
  • Affirming therapists
  • BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clinicians
  • Providers wanting matched referrals
Key features
  • Identity-based therapist matching
  • Teletherapy delivery
  • Focus on marginalized communities
  • In-app sessions and messaging
Integrations
  • In-app video/messaging
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Manhattan Alternative

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Not listed
Target users
  • Sex-positive affirming therapists
  • Kink/poly/CNM-aware clinicians
  • LGBTQ+ affirming providers
Key features
  • Sex-positive affirming directory
  • Kink/poly/CNM-aware listings
  • LGBTQ+ and trans-affirming
  • US-wide coverage
Integrations
  • Provider profile/backlink

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

Ayana Therapy

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Manhattan Alternative

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

Ayana Therapy

What works well

  • Strong identity-based matching
  • Marketplace routes clients
  • Mission-aligned
  • Teletherapy built in

Where it falls short

  • Marketplace (not a pure directory)
  • Clinician terms/fees apply
  • Client volume varies
  • US-focused
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Manhattan Alternative

What works well

  • Targeted, underserved audience
  • Strong affirming positioning
  • Expanded beyond NYC
  • Differentiates niche expertise

Where it falls short

  • Niche audience
  • Listing terms should be confirmed
  • Strongest in NYC
  • Demand varies by region

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

Teletherapy platform matching marginalized communities with affirming therapists.

Try Ayana Therapy

Visit Ayana Therapy
Manhattan Alternative logo

Sex-positive, LGBTQ+ and non-traditional-relationship-affirming directory.

Try Manhattan Alternative

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