Therapists in 01301
![Photo of Tricia Wells, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d3dabb6f-5311-4d0d-a6c4-dce1e2c60f04/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tricia Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working in the Pioneer Valley for over twenty five years, helping people find more effective ways to manage life changes and stresses. I am committed to appreciating the complexity and uniqueness of the problems people have in their lives. I will listen carefully, respectfully and authentically. We will work together to help you overcome obstacles, distressful behaviors and painful symptoms. I believe that positive change happens in people's lives through empathy, radical acceptance and leaps of faith. My practice includes work with individual adults and couples.
I have been working in the Pioneer Valley for over twenty five years, helping people find more effective ways to manage life changes and stresses. I am committed to appreciating the complexity and uniqueness of the problems people have in their lives. I will listen carefully, respectfully and authentically. We will work together to help you overcome obstacles, distressful behaviors and painful symptoms. I believe that positive change happens in people's lives through empathy, radical acceptance and leaps of faith. My practice includes work with individual adults and couples.
![Photo of Terry Kennedy, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44017c02-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been interested in transformative Consciousness work since the early 1970's and have extensive training in both Freudian and Jungian psychology, and varities of Mindfulness Practice. I practiced psychotherapy in greater Boston from 1973 through 1991 and then came to California to study with a Jungian teacher who studied with Carl Jung, M.D., in Zurich Switzerland in the mid 1950's! I currently combine meditative practice with the best multi-modal psychotherapy practices in order to help clients gain the maximum advantage in their lives!
I have been interested in transformative Consciousness work since the early 1970's and have extensive training in both Freudian and Jungian psychology, and varities of Mindfulness Practice. I practiced psychotherapy in greater Boston from 1973 through 1991 and then came to California to study with a Jungian teacher who studied with Carl Jung, M.D., in Zurich Switzerland in the mid 1950's! I currently combine meditative practice with the best multi-modal psychotherapy practices in order to help clients gain the maximum advantage in their lives!
![Photo of Jenny Underdown, She/Her, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4403f840-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jenny Underdown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, She/Her, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
I treat clients with respect and offer the support of an unconditional and positive therapeutic relationship. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are healing from the effects of complex and challenging life events (i.e. traumas).
I treat clients with respect and offer the support of an unconditional and positive therapeutic relationship. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are healing from the effects of complex and challenging life events (i.e. traumas).
![Photo of Marissa Singer, MA, ATR, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a03a2dcc-6260-4072-a60c-72b0a705a30b/2/320x400.jpeg)
There is no such thing as "bad art" or "bad artists" in art therapy. You are also not too old or too (fill in the blank) to give it a try. Art therapy is highly adaptable and accesses both sides of your brain. The act of creating and altering images, in your own unique way can help to externalize, reorganize and regulate your emotional narrative in a way that words alone may not. I primarily specialize in working with teens and older adults who have emotional dysregulation, disability (cognitive and/or physical), are neurodiverse (ADHD/ASD/HSP), LGBTQIA2S+, PTSD, CPTSD. BUT you do not need a diagnosis to utilize art therapy.
There is no such thing as "bad art" or "bad artists" in art therapy. You are also not too old or too (fill in the blank) to give it a try. Art therapy is highly adaptable and accesses both sides of your brain. The act of creating and altering images, in your own unique way can help to externalize, reorganize and regulate your emotional narrative in a way that words alone may not. I primarily specialize in working with teens and older adults who have emotional dysregulation, disability (cognitive and/or physical), are neurodiverse (ADHD/ASD/HSP), LGBTQIA2S+, PTSD, CPTSD. BUT you do not need a diagnosis to utilize art therapy.
![Photo of Harlen Blackstone, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cff898f8-5025-4389-aa78-4734b7c3f0fe/1/320x400.jpeg)
Harlen Blackstone
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Greenfield, MA 01301
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy produces its own unique ecosystem. In the right collaboration, essential growth-oriented risks can be taken, which often results in sustainable transformation. Various tools we develop to emotionally survive our experiences in formative years can become automatic interpersonal response systems we operate from long after they serve us. This can impact the relationship we have with self and others. I strive to bring the utmost compassion and insight into the room while we work together to figure out how one's way of being in the world can become more aligned with concerns of the present circumstance.
Therapy produces its own unique ecosystem. In the right collaboration, essential growth-oriented risks can be taken, which often results in sustainable transformation. Various tools we develop to emotionally survive our experiences in formative years can become automatic interpersonal response systems we operate from long after they serve us. This can impact the relationship we have with self and others. I strive to bring the utmost compassion and insight into the room while we work together to figure out how one's way of being in the world can become more aligned with concerns of the present circumstance.
![Photo of Jen DeWitt, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/164d5ba4-b5fe-43dd-984e-85df34cee2cf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jen DeWitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
Not accepting new clients
My approach is gentle, informal and direct. I provide a warm, affirming space and view our relationship as a partnership. Together we will create a space where you feel safe and seen while challenged and moving towards growth. I will support you in reducing distress, increasing your capacity for self-regulation, building compassionate self-understanding, navigating yourself in relationship, reducing shame, shifting emotional reactivity, integrating trauma, increasing resilience and crafting a toolbox of effective, adaptive skills and strategies to manage the challenges and problems you are facing.
My approach is gentle, informal and direct. I provide a warm, affirming space and view our relationship as a partnership. Together we will create a space where you feel safe and seen while challenged and moving towards growth. I will support you in reducing distress, increasing your capacity for self-regulation, building compassionate self-understanding, navigating yourself in relationship, reducing shame, shifting emotional reactivity, integrating trauma, increasing resilience and crafting a toolbox of effective, adaptive skills and strategies to manage the challenges and problems you are facing.
![Photo of Rebecca Kern, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ecc5ac07-99e0-49f6-95c0-9cd8007f6ba5/2/320x400.jpeg)
In sessions, I work to create a space for clients that allows for exploration and discovery of themselves and their internal/external worlds. By approaching the journey of healing and transformation through deep listening and curiosity, I help bring about clarity without shame or judgment where there are blocks or stuckness. I work with adults, college students and children. When working with children, I lean into play and art/expressive therapies that help the child access their emotional worlds.
In sessions, I work to create a space for clients that allows for exploration and discovery of themselves and their internal/external worlds. By approaching the journey of healing and transformation through deep listening and curiosity, I help bring about clarity without shame or judgment where there are blocks or stuckness. I work with adults, college students and children. When working with children, I lean into play and art/expressive therapies that help the child access their emotional worlds.
![Photo of Nick Boutros, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/478b14e0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nick Boutros
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I work with people who feel disconnected and who need help re-finding to what makes them feel alive. My specific areas of specialty are: (1) those experienced with meditation wanting a meditation-knowledgeable therapist, especially vajrayana practitioners. (2) LGBTQI individuals who specifically want a male-identified therapist, and (3) individuals struggling with fear or anxiety around death.
Hi! I work with people who feel disconnected and who need help re-finding to what makes them feel alive. My specific areas of specialty are: (1) those experienced with meditation wanting a meditation-knowledgeable therapist, especially vajrayana practitioners. (2) LGBTQI individuals who specifically want a male-identified therapist, and (3) individuals struggling with fear or anxiety around death.
![Photo of Louisa Khettab, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ff1c3105-8a90-4abf-9262-c9341cb6d302/2/320x400.jpeg)
Louisa Khettab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301 (Online Only)
Alice Miller writes, "In order to become whole we must try, in a long process, to discover our own personal truth, a truth that may cause pain before giving us a new sphere of freedom." The odyssey toward a personal sense of wholeness is perhaps a forever condition; and along this journey are inevitable peaks and valleys. Psychotherapy and the relationship established there can be a useful tool in this pilgrimage toward greater insight, compassion for self, and an increased sense of wellness. I believe that each person's path is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic methods to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients.
Alice Miller writes, "In order to become whole we must try, in a long process, to discover our own personal truth, a truth that may cause pain before giving us a new sphere of freedom." The odyssey toward a personal sense of wholeness is perhaps a forever condition; and along this journey are inevitable peaks and valleys. Psychotherapy and the relationship established there can be a useful tool in this pilgrimage toward greater insight, compassion for self, and an increased sense of wellness. I believe that each person's path is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic methods to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients.
![Photo of Amy Newshore - Relationship Coaching with Amy Newshore, MEd, CMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ffbdefc-ad7d-4c00-ae9e-a1831dea3164/2/320x400.png)
Do you need a relationship TUNE-UP or need to address BIG CHALLENGES in your relationship/marriage? Do you wonder: How do we create more closeness? What can we do about fighting about the same things over and over again, without resolution? How can we listen better to each other? Is there hope for us? Most of us never received the information and support we need to have successful healthy relationships. No wonder so many of us end up finding relationships to be problematic, confusing, unfulfilling and painful! I help couples find their way out of confusion, distance or painful dynamics to find clarity, closeness and enduring love.
Do you need a relationship TUNE-UP or need to address BIG CHALLENGES in your relationship/marriage? Do you wonder: How do we create more closeness? What can we do about fighting about the same things over and over again, without resolution? How can we listen better to each other? Is there hope for us? Most of us never received the information and support we need to have successful healthy relationships. No wonder so many of us end up finding relationships to be problematic, confusing, unfulfilling and painful! I help couples find their way out of confusion, distance or painful dynamics to find clarity, closeness and enduring love.
![Photo of Serena Torrey, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/478c586a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I currently have space in my online Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practice Groups, and some openings for couples. I approach couples and group work with the intention of exploring each person's complexity and internal conflict. IFS lets us view conflicting parts with open-hearted curiosity. The groups offer hands-on IFS activities to strengthen your relationship with all parts of you. To learn more please contact me via the email link. I currently only see new individual clients who have completed an IFS group.
Welcome! I currently have space in my online Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practice Groups, and some openings for couples. I approach couples and group work with the intention of exploring each person's complexity and internal conflict. IFS lets us view conflicting parts with open-hearted curiosity. The groups offer hands-on IFS activities to strengthen your relationship with all parts of you. To learn more please contact me via the email link. I currently only see new individual clients who have completed an IFS group.
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![Photo of Keri Harshbarger, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35412a83-d692-44f2-be97-1af9fa200167/1/320x400.jpeg)
Keri Harshbarger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenfield, MA 01301
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a safe space to share your unique story, have your feelings validated, and receive support without judgment. Whether you are trying to manage feelings of sadness, are worried about the future, or experiencing conflict at home or work, I'm confident that we can work together to help you feel better, improve your relationships, and start enjoying your life in the way that you deserve.
Therapy is a safe space to share your unique story, have your feelings validated, and receive support without judgment. Whether you are trying to manage feelings of sadness, are worried about the future, or experiencing conflict at home or work, I'm confident that we can work together to help you feel better, improve your relationships, and start enjoying your life in the way that you deserve.
![Photo of Faith Burrington Jones, MA, LMHC, CADCII, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f678bbb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Many who have worked with me have said that I provide a warm, safe, and understanding healing presence. I believe it is a privilege to work with those who are willing to work at healing their emotional selves. I call myself a mind, body, spirit therapist as I believe it is important to explore all parts of the "self" in order to heal into wholeness. I team with the person I am working with to arrive at the best possible course of treatment for cognitive, emotional and spiritual imbalance. My specialties are: Addictions (dual-diagnosis); PTSD; Relationship Issues; Anxiety disorders; Bereavement; Spiritual Development.
Many who have worked with me have said that I provide a warm, safe, and understanding healing presence. I believe it is a privilege to work with those who are willing to work at healing their emotional selves. I call myself a mind, body, spirit therapist as I believe it is important to explore all parts of the "self" in order to heal into wholeness. I team with the person I am working with to arrive at the best possible course of treatment for cognitive, emotional and spiritual imbalance. My specialties are: Addictions (dual-diagnosis); PTSD; Relationship Issues; Anxiety disorders; Bereavement; Spiritual Development.
![Photo of Liam Botelho, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0a761518-36db-4a84-952b-f37f9429b463/2/320x400.jpeg)
Liam Botelho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients of all ages, and I have considerable past experience with children, adolescents, and young adults. The main mental health needs I work with are anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and grief. I am here to support people in becoming their ideal selves, which involves truly evaluating our relationship with our self, our relationships with others, and balancing our ability for acceptance and change. There is no "arrival" at “wholeness”, but rather strengthening ourselves to both survive the hard and seek fulfillment.
I work with clients of all ages, and I have considerable past experience with children, adolescents, and young adults. The main mental health needs I work with are anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and grief. I am here to support people in becoming their ideal selves, which involves truly evaluating our relationship with our self, our relationships with others, and balancing our ability for acceptance and change. There is no "arrival" at “wholeness”, but rather strengthening ourselves to both survive the hard and seek fulfillment.
![Photo of Heather Kuhn, MA, LMHC, MSMT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9bbc413b-466d-4bf4-837b-4b4856735175/3/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Kuhn
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MSMT
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults from many diverse backgrounds and with a wide variety of therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with people who struggle with low self-esteem, those who suffered childhood abuse and/or neglect, who are interested in healing their ancestral and intergenerational trauma patterns, relational and attachment issues, and codependent tendencies. I also support clients who are becoming leaders or need help navigating the tricky waters of being a leader, are wanting to step into their creative potential, or are interested in living life outside the box.
I work with adults from many diverse backgrounds and with a wide variety of therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with people who struggle with low self-esteem, those who suffered childhood abuse and/or neglect, who are interested in healing their ancestral and intergenerational trauma patterns, relational and attachment issues, and codependent tendencies. I also support clients who are becoming leaders or need help navigating the tricky waters of being a leader, are wanting to step into their creative potential, or are interested in living life outside the box.
![Photo of Rafe Halsey, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b22a2514-69b9-430f-afb0-9253503cdc11/3/320x400.jpeg)
Rafe Halsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301
Waitlist for new clients
Are you someone that's looking to make changes in your life, to move through a difficult transition, to heal or to grow? Are you looking to increase your ability to connect to others or yourself? Do you need support in the process? Are you looking to shift your feelings and thoughts about a situation, a relationship, your family, substances, vices or your self?
Are you someone that's looking to make changes in your life, to move through a difficult transition, to heal or to grow? Are you looking to increase your ability to connect to others or yourself? Do you need support in the process? Are you looking to shift your feelings and thoughts about a situation, a relationship, your family, substances, vices or your self?
![Photo of Joseph Anthony Sabella, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0df8f490-888f-446f-9bfe-51125cebac79/1/320x400.jpeg)
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Convenient & Effective Tele-Counseling (counseling over the phone) for Massachusetts Medicare Recipients.
![Photo of Dana Sherwood, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/184d0307-1954-4a23-8214-327ae683d987/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dana Sherwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I bring seven years’ experience to meet you where you're at with compassion, respect, and expertise. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD and complex trauma), existential issues, and recovery from addiction. In our sessions, you can expect a safe and approachable process where we work together to affirm your strengths and untangle challenges.
I bring seven years’ experience to meet you where you're at with compassion, respect, and expertise. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD and complex trauma), existential issues, and recovery from addiction. In our sessions, you can expect a safe and approachable process where we work together to affirm your strengths and untangle challenges.
![Photo of Astrid Burke, LMHC, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a5b9d22c-4793-4f8a-8a2c-caaeac6d55f2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I'm a remote therapist based in Western Mass and seeing clients in MA and NY. I love connecting deeply with my clients and understanding their life stories, past experiences, relationships, and identities. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that you are the expert of your own story. I imagine you in the driver's seat and me in the passenger seat, with you every step of the way, holding the map and offering guidance and support, but understanding that the real growth comes from you.
Welcome! I'm a remote therapist based in Western Mass and seeing clients in MA and NY. I love connecting deeply with my clients and understanding their life stories, past experiences, relationships, and identities. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that you are the expert of your own story. I imagine you in the driver's seat and me in the passenger seat, with you every step of the way, holding the map and offering guidance and support, but understanding that the real growth comes from you.
![Photo of Susan Hayes, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/469ecef0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Susan Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenfield, MA 01301 (Online Only)
Prioritizing your mental health by entering psychotherapy offers the opportunity to work on challenges in life and begin the process of self-discovery and healing. It is this process that allows you to get to the root of your emotional challenges through a therapeutic relationship where you can get help reaching solutions and learn new ways of problem-solving. I will help sort out and manage difficulty in relationships, feelings of depression and anxiety and identity issues. Many of my clients have issues with long term relationships and I offer the support they need to manage these situations.
Prioritizing your mental health by entering psychotherapy offers the opportunity to work on challenges in life and begin the process of self-discovery and healing. It is this process that allows you to get to the root of your emotional challenges through a therapeutic relationship where you can get help reaching solutions and learn new ways of problem-solving. I will help sort out and manage difficulty in relationships, feelings of depression and anxiety and identity issues. Many of my clients have issues with long term relationships and I offer the support they need to manage these situations.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 01301
100+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in 01301 who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Self Esteem |
68% | Grief |
59% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
46% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
44% | Optum |
How Therapists in 01301 see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
68% | Female | |
28% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
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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 been verified by Psychology Today are 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.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are 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 counselors are 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.
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?
The type of therapy best 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 conducted online can 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.