Nicole Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90045 (Online Only)
Let’s figure out this crazy thing called life, together. Life is tough enough as it is, but I hope you will be open to allowing me to be a part of your healing and journey. I believe relationships and connections are important to thrive as human beings. I will encourage you to bring awareness to your emotions and allow them to be, as well as challenge any negative or self-defeating thoughts that sometimes keep us stuck. Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.
Let’s figure out this crazy thing called life, together. Life is tough enough as it is, but I hope you will be open to allowing me to be a part of your healing and journey. I believe relationships and connections are important to thrive as human beings. I will encourage you to bring awareness to your emotions and allow them to be, as well as challenge any negative or self-defeating thoughts that sometimes keep us stuck. Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.
(530) 285-5899
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Sarah Cable
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90071 (Online Only)
Are you sick and tired of the same patterns and routines? Do you feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to keep up with your work, relationships, and health? Are you feeling stuck because of your anxiety and depression? Do you struggle with making it through the day or having a healthy work/life balance? Is your inability to manage emotions and stress impacting your daily life? Is it hard to be kind to yourself?
Are you sick and tired of the same patterns and routines? Do you feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to keep up with your work, relationships, and health? Are you feeling stuck because of your anxiety and depression? Do you struggle with making it through the day or having a healthy work/life balance? Is your inability to manage emotions and stress impacting your daily life? Is it hard to be kind to yourself?
(562) 573-8814
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Robert O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90004
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. Therapy is where you can heal from current stressors, past wounds, and negative thoughts or behavior patterns that unconsciously create recurring problems in life. As an affirmative clinician, I treat LGBTQ clients, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, and trauma disorders. My practice is rooted in helping people improve their self-worth, daily focus, motivation and executive function skills. I also support people navigating relationship and family conflict, grief/loss and career challenges/transitions.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. Therapy is where you can heal from current stressors, past wounds, and negative thoughts or behavior patterns that unconsciously create recurring problems in life. As an affirmative clinician, I treat LGBTQ clients, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, and trauma disorders. My practice is rooted in helping people improve their self-worth, daily focus, motivation and executive function skills. I also support people navigating relationship and family conflict, grief/loss and career challenges/transitions.
(213) 376-5481
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Simone Kboudi
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90035 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people gain deeper perspectives and fuller appreciation for all of life’s ups and downs. I provide my clients with a space where they can express their feelings and explore their thoughts and behaviors in a non-judgmental, safe environment, where they are truly heard. While it’s not easy to be vulnerable and process painful experiences, it is the only way we can heal, find joy, meaning and purpose in life. You deserve hope and healing and I would love to walk with you on that journey.
My passion is helping people gain deeper perspectives and fuller appreciation for all of life’s ups and downs. I provide my clients with a space where they can express their feelings and explore their thoughts and behaviors in a non-judgmental, safe environment, where they are truly heard. While it’s not easy to be vulnerable and process painful experiences, it is the only way we can heal, find joy, meaning and purpose in life. You deserve hope and healing and I would love to walk with you on that journey.
(310) 340-6445
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Lauren Joy Furutani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90041
As a human, I'm committed wholeheartedly to forming earnest, meaningful connections with others. As a therapist, I lead with compassion and curiosity so that we can develop a relationship of trust and honesty together. I will bring my full self to our work - including professional and personal growth and experience - to help us form a robust relationship to bear the pain of your trauma, better understand how you learned to adapt to the challenges of life, and find new awareness and perspective for how to find a more engaged and satisfying life experience.
As a human, I'm committed wholeheartedly to forming earnest, meaningful connections with others. As a therapist, I lead with compassion and curiosity so that we can develop a relationship of trust and honesty together. I will bring my full self to our work - including professional and personal growth and experience - to help us form a robust relationship to bear the pain of your trauma, better understand how you learned to adapt to the challenges of life, and find new awareness and perspective for how to find a more engaged and satisfying life experience.
Mary Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, EMDR, EMMHS, CMHS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90026
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THE STRONG ONE AND FEEL THE PRESSURE TO KEEP SMILING WHEN THINGS ARE AWFUL? DO YOU CHOOSE TO STRUGGLE IN SILENCE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS IS A BURDEN TO OTHERS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME UNCOMFORTABLE OR EXCRUCIATING PATTERNS REPLAYING IN YOUR LIFE, CAUSING DISRUPTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? Do you love too hard? Unsure of where you belong; emotionally, culturally, racially, sexually?Are you experiencing betrayal?Feeling embarrassed. Stuck? As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help. Experience matters.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THE STRONG ONE AND FEEL THE PRESSURE TO KEEP SMILING WHEN THINGS ARE AWFUL? DO YOU CHOOSE TO STRUGGLE IN SILENCE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS IS A BURDEN TO OTHERS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME UNCOMFORTABLE OR EXCRUCIATING PATTERNS REPLAYING IN YOUR LIFE, CAUSING DISRUPTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? Do you love too hard? Unsure of where you belong; emotionally, culturally, racially, sexually?Are you experiencing betrayal?Feeling embarrassed. Stuck? As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help. Experience matters.
(949) 529-0966
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Carrie Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90048 (Online Only)
Carrie Simmons specilizes in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Skills. Carrie has been a working in the field of Mental Health and Wellness since 2015 and also has treated alcoholism, codependency, and love addiction. Carrie uses family systems, CBT and spirituality to guide her clients to a greater understanding of themselves & the world around them.
Carrie Simmons specilizes in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Skills. Carrie has been a working in the field of Mental Health and Wellness since 2015 and also has treated alcoholism, codependency, and love addiction. Carrie uses family systems, CBT and spirituality to guide her clients to a greater understanding of themselves & the world around them.
(323) 529-0856
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Jo Ann McKarus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, FIPA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90049 (Online Only)
"Not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves." -- Henry David Thoreau. I believe this statement is an essential truth about the human condition. Paradoxically, as other great intellects have attested to, it is precisely through self-understanding that one achieves emotional healing, wisdom and maturity. Through insight and self-awareness, one also gains an increased capacity for deep and meaningful relationships, a potent tonic for whatever ails, be it depression or anxiety, grief or trauma, aging or illness.... Resolving inner conflicts leads to healthier choices and the vanquishing of self-defeating patterns.
"Not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves." -- Henry David Thoreau. I believe this statement is an essential truth about the human condition. Paradoxically, as other great intellects have attested to, it is precisely through self-understanding that one achieves emotional healing, wisdom and maturity. Through insight and self-awareness, one also gains an increased capacity for deep and meaningful relationships, a potent tonic for whatever ails, be it depression or anxiety, grief or trauma, aging or illness.... Resolving inner conflicts leads to healthier choices and the vanquishing of self-defeating patterns.
(424) 400-7784
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Sheryl Strum
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90071 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from California State University, Fresno and have been practicing for 26 years. I love helping people who feel stuck in life due to anxiety and depression.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from California State University, Fresno and have been practicing for 26 years. I love helping people who feel stuck in life due to anxiety and depression.
(562) 684-6599
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Megan Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90042
My name is Megan Moore. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I received my Master of Social Work from California State University, Fullerton in 2015. I have over 10 years of experience providing social work services in group homes, child welfare agencies, hospital settings, and outpatient mental health clinics. I am passionate about what I do and hope to continue to help others. I specialize in grief, major life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, prenatal/postpartum, Dependency Court issues, and life coaching.
My name is Megan Moore. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I received my Master of Social Work from California State University, Fullerton in 2015. I have over 10 years of experience providing social work services in group homes, child welfare agencies, hospital settings, and outpatient mental health clinics. I am passionate about what I do and hope to continue to help others. I specialize in grief, major life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, prenatal/postpartum, Dependency Court issues, and life coaching.
(323) 395-0072
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Jarred Trusty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90025 (Online Only)
Is life becoming unmanageable? Looking for real answers? Seeking the best group of clinicians who accept your insurance? Welcome to WellPsyche Medical Group! WellPsyche providers are experts in Wellness and Mental Health. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life. WellPsyche is also a leader in Telemedicine. Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.
Is life becoming unmanageable? Looking for real answers? Seeking the best group of clinicians who accept your insurance? Welcome to WellPsyche Medical Group! WellPsyche providers are experts in Wellness and Mental Health. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life. WellPsyche is also a leader in Telemedicine. Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.
(424) 358-3495
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90025 (Online Only)
My foremost goal in working with clients is assisting them to have greater self-awareness, insight into what makes them tick and what troubles them. I have had great joy in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for many individuals and couples over the years, and am committed to striving towards a positive outcome for each.
My foremost goal in working with clients is assisting them to have greater self-awareness, insight into what makes them tick and what troubles them. I have had great joy in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for many individuals and couples over the years, and am committed to striving towards a positive outcome for each.
(818) 748-1975
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Haley Winer
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90024
I believe that therapy is a transformative tool for increasing awareness and healing from life's pain and struggles, allowing you to experience the world in a new way. You are the expert on your experience and therapy is an explorative journey that we will take together at your own pace.
I believe that therapy is a transformative tool for increasing awareness and healing from life's pain and struggles, allowing you to experience the world in a new way. You are the expert on your experience and therapy is an explorative journey that we will take together at your own pace.
(323) 629-8062
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Michelle Harwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90041
You made it here which means a courageous part of you is seeking understanding, meaning, and healing. As a psychoanalyst, I am trained to listen for the soft whispers of desire and hope living beneath the mountain of fears, disappointment and despair accumulated through a lifetime of heartbreak. Through deep listening, exploration, and a little play, we will come to know the various ways your pain story continues to speak. We will examine the unique self-protective behaviors you developed to keep you safe and how these feelings and behaviors may be getting in the way of the intimacy, connection and internal freedom you are seeking.
You made it here which means a courageous part of you is seeking understanding, meaning, and healing. As a psychoanalyst, I am trained to listen for the soft whispers of desire and hope living beneath the mountain of fears, disappointment and despair accumulated through a lifetime of heartbreak. Through deep listening, exploration, and a little play, we will come to know the various ways your pain story continues to speak. We will examine the unique self-protective behaviors you developed to keep you safe and how these feelings and behaviors may be getting in the way of the intimacy, connection and internal freedom you are seeking.
(626) 671-4621
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Lynda Merritt
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90020
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist licensed in California. I have been working with families and individuals for over 15 years. Over the past 9 years, I have been providing therapy for families and individuals who have challenges with mental health barriers. I have worked as a Crisis Responder in the community, hospital, and Law Enforcement settings providing training and coaching strategies on how to respond to mental health using a non-judgmental approach.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist licensed in California. I have been working with families and individuals for over 15 years. Over the past 9 years, I have been providing therapy for families and individuals who have challenges with mental health barriers. I have worked as a Crisis Responder in the community, hospital, and Law Enforcement settings providing training and coaching strategies on how to respond to mental health using a non-judgmental approach.
(310) 872-1775
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Sylvanna M. Vargas
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90025
Dr. Vargas is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescent and adult depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety. She has expertise working with youths and adults struggling with suicidal and self-harming thoughts and behaviors, with the goal of identifying and aligning with a life worth living. Dr. Vargas works with people experiencing the consequences of minoritization, including racial trauma and minority stress. She is an LGBTQ affirming provider and provides gender affirming therapy.
Dr. Vargas is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescent and adult depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety. She has expertise working with youths and adults struggling with suicidal and self-harming thoughts and behaviors, with the goal of identifying and aligning with a life worth living. Dr. Vargas works with people experiencing the consequences of minoritization, including racial trauma and minority stress. She is an LGBTQ affirming provider and provides gender affirming therapy.
(424) 352-8896
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Carol Rotko
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90026 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy nurtures awareness, flexibility, compassion and wisdom. These qualities support the process of creating the life we want to live. By developing a deeper understanding of self and others we are able to find more meaning in our work and relationships. Creating new skills and habits helps us to expand personal resiliency and harness energy needed to move though obstacles and creative blocks. Together, we will create an individualized approach that identifies your strengths and values and helps you meet your goals.
Psychotherapy nurtures awareness, flexibility, compassion and wisdom. These qualities support the process of creating the life we want to live. By developing a deeper understanding of self and others we are able to find more meaning in our work and relationships. Creating new skills and habits helps us to expand personal resiliency and harness energy needed to move though obstacles and creative blocks. Together, we will create an individualized approach that identifies your strengths and values and helps you meet your goals.
(323) 676-0589
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Travis Bauer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90046
I see many clients who feel stuck and unable to alter their life in a way that reflects their values, causing them to feel sad, on edge, or numb. They are suffering a great deal, and often their needs seem unclear. I use a frank and kind style to empower clients to find meaning and hope as they navigate the complicated, often oppressive systems of our world. This process is one of uncovering patterns—which may feel difficult to articulate at the beginning—restricting clients from fully experiencing life. Once their needs and goals become clear, I help them build and sustain a more flexible and expansive way of living and connecting.
I see many clients who feel stuck and unable to alter their life in a way that reflects their values, causing them to feel sad, on edge, or numb. They are suffering a great deal, and often their needs seem unclear. I use a frank and kind style to empower clients to find meaning and hope as they navigate the complicated, often oppressive systems of our world. This process is one of uncovering patterns—which may feel difficult to articulate at the beginning—restricting clients from fully experiencing life. Once their needs and goals become clear, I help them build and sustain a more flexible and expansive way of living and connecting.
(310) 484-5374
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Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles,CA90066
In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/p*rn addiction? Just not on the same page as your partner? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejacul*tion. Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus/vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas including incest). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and have been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/p*rn addiction? Just not on the same page as your partner? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejacul*tion. Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus/vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas including incest). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and have been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
(310) 601-6882
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Alison G Freeman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles,CA90024 (Online Only)
I see myself as a guide in your journey to self knowledge. My job is not to fix you but to help you find the resources within yourself and out there to help you maximize your potential. I tend to be very interactive, and goal directed; we work together to see if you are meeting your goals, and if not, why not. My orientation is a "YOU" centered one, where I may use any number of techniques including EMDR for trauma, Transactional Analysis for understanding your communication style, assertiveness training, and movement therapy to further the mind body connection.
I see myself as a guide in your journey to self knowledge. My job is not to fix you but to help you find the resources within yourself and out there to help you maximize your potential. I tend to be very interactive, and goal directed; we work together to see if you are meeting your goals, and if not, why not. My orientation is a "YOU" centered one, where I may use any number of techniques including EMDR for trauma, Transactional Analysis for understanding your communication style, assertiveness training, and movement therapy to further the mind body connection.
(310) 956-4068
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Number of Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
72% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Coping Skills |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Los Angeles?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has beenverified by Psychology Todayare signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselorsare all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
Thetype of therapybest suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conductedonlinecan be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.