Therapists in 28560
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Jane Rosseth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Asking for, or accepting help, is not easy for everyone, so I appreciate you taking the first step in your journey! My strengths are working with people who experienced stress/anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, struggles with motivation, executive functioning skills, self confidence, life transitions, aging/mid-life, caregiver support, and overall difficult decision making.
Asking for, or accepting help, is not easy for everyone, so I appreciate you taking the first step in your journey! My strengths are working with people who experienced stress/anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, struggles with motivation, executive functioning skills, self confidence, life transitions, aging/mid-life, caregiver support, and overall difficult decision making.
![Photo of April L. Fitchett, LCSW-A, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cdef3088-ee95-44de-9834-3575023ce81e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I've had a passion for helping people since I was a child. Received my education at a Trauma Informed Care, University at Buffalo. I want you to feel safe, assist you in making your choices while being sensitive to who you are and your culture. I want to meet you where you are and assist you in getting to where you want to be. I'm here to assist you in getting unstuck! I want to bring out in you the best possible version of yourself. I specialize in helping you feel better by finding your strengths and using them to your advantage. I use a person centered approach in doing so. Call me and let's see if we can build you up together.
I've had a passion for helping people since I was a child. Received my education at a Trauma Informed Care, University at Buffalo. I want you to feel safe, assist you in making your choices while being sensitive to who you are and your culture. I want to meet you where you are and assist you in getting to where you want to be. I'm here to assist you in getting unstuck! I want to bring out in you the best possible version of yourself. I specialize in helping you feel better by finding your strengths and using them to your advantage. I use a person centered approach in doing so. Call me and let's see if we can build you up together.
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Karen R Liddell
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, Rev
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
My program is most successful with people who recognize they need change, are ready to change, and believe it’s possible. They can identify at least one problem or unreached goal and are committed to learning something new. The clients that experience the fastest changes are those most willing to consider new perspectives about their pain or people and try new approaches. We're not going to talk a lot about the whys, we'll address the what - what is wrong and what you want instead. If you're ready to release the trauma and embrace joy, forgiveness, and freedom, you're a great fit!
My program is most successful with people who recognize they need change, are ready to change, and believe it’s possible. They can identify at least one problem or unreached goal and are committed to learning something new. The clients that experience the fastest changes are those most willing to consider new perspectives about their pain or people and try new approaches. We're not going to talk a lot about the whys, we'll address the what - what is wrong and what you want instead. If you're ready to release the trauma and embrace joy, forgiveness, and freedom, you're a great fit!
![Photo of Kathryn Tuttle MacMoran - MacMoran Counseling and Coaching, MS, LPC, BCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/405865c7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
MacMoran Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCPC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
As a seasoned professional in the addiction treatment field, my 20 years of clinical experience covers a wide variety of issues that face individuals and their families. In collaboration with my clients, I provide an individually customized success plan. We face the issues of this life in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where healing happens, hope is restored, and growth becomes the inevitable outcome.
As a seasoned professional in the addiction treatment field, my 20 years of clinical experience covers a wide variety of issues that face individuals and their families. In collaboration with my clients, I provide an individually customized success plan. We face the issues of this life in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where healing happens, hope is restored, and growth becomes the inevitable outcome.
![Photo of Susan Malan Howard, MS, LCMHCA, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d419695e-8285-4271-820c-3ebbad9b96da/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have a passion for guiding individuals toward hope where anxiety, depression, and addiction are prevalent. Unresolved grief from various life events, whether divorce, retirement, changing careers, or becoming empty nesters, can leave one searching for meaning and purpose. In many cases, unresolved trauma from childhood or present-day circumstances can render individuals helpless in everyday life.
I have a passion for guiding individuals toward hope where anxiety, depression, and addiction are prevalent. Unresolved grief from various life events, whether divorce, retirement, changing careers, or becoming empty nesters, can leave one searching for meaning and purpose. In many cases, unresolved trauma from childhood or present-day circumstances can render individuals helpless in everyday life.
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Michele Ruhmann
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, physically and emotionally drained, stuck and you don’t know what to do or where to turn next? Moving forward can sometimes feel daunting but you can do it. Begin to take back your power today! You can learn to manage the chaos, calm those defeating thoughts, ease the tension in your body and begin to feel positive. Your story has a purpose and is as unique as you are, we will work together to create a tailored therapy experience to meet your goals incorporating parts work (IFS-informed), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), somatic bodywork, and traditional talk therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, physically and emotionally drained, stuck and you don’t know what to do or where to turn next? Moving forward can sometimes feel daunting but you can do it. Begin to take back your power today! You can learn to manage the chaos, calm those defeating thoughts, ease the tension in your body and begin to feel positive. Your story has a purpose and is as unique as you are, we will work together to create a tailored therapy experience to meet your goals incorporating parts work (IFS-informed), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), somatic bodywork, and traditional talk therapy.
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Ashley J. Britton
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm a licensed clinical health psychologist specializing in the treatment of persons with co-occurring medical conditions and mental health problems. These issues are typically related to and separate from various traumas, pre-/post-surgery adjustment or complications, new medical diagnoses or treatment (cancer, chemo, amputation), a complex medical course, displacement, &/or prolonged hospitalization. I specialize in anxiety/mood issues, insomnia, stress management, acute trauma, health behavior change and weight loss, chronic pain, smoking cessation & relapse prevention.
I'm a licensed clinical health psychologist specializing in the treatment of persons with co-occurring medical conditions and mental health problems. These issues are typically related to and separate from various traumas, pre-/post-surgery adjustment or complications, new medical diagnoses or treatment (cancer, chemo, amputation), a complex medical course, displacement, &/or prolonged hospitalization. I specialize in anxiety/mood issues, insomnia, stress management, acute trauma, health behavior change and weight loss, chronic pain, smoking cessation & relapse prevention.
![Photo of Nicole Schnarrs, LCSW, CSTIP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/160cb4dd-a16f-44bb-9d04-a16bab33f612/4/320x400.jpeg)
Nicole Schnarrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSTIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
Not accepting new clients
My approach to therapy is person-centered, holistic, strength, and mindfulness-based. My role is to provide non-judgmental support for you in reaching your goals, feeling empowered, and helping you expand healthy awareness by using various forms of expression, talk, and alternative therapy.
My approach to therapy is person-centered, holistic, strength, and mindfulness-based. My role is to provide non-judgmental support for you in reaching your goals, feeling empowered, and helping you expand healthy awareness by using various forms of expression, talk, and alternative therapy.
![Photo of Jennifer Sanders - First Wave Coastal Counseling Services PLLC, MS, LCMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/501e94b6-907a-4aac-a750-bcec4dc95313/2/320x400.jpeg)
First Wave Coastal Counseling Services PLLC
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
Do you find life overwhelming at times and afraid of the next “storm” coming? Do you sometimes wake up wishing the day was already over? Do you question if life will ever get any better than this? Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or disconnected from other important people in your life? Life doesn’t have to be this difficult. And you shouldn’t have to walk this journey alone. Populations I primarily serve include both adolescents (ages 11+) and adults. I also identify as an LGBTQIA ally.
Do you find life overwhelming at times and afraid of the next “storm” coming? Do you sometimes wake up wishing the day was already over? Do you question if life will ever get any better than this? Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or disconnected from other important people in your life? Life doesn’t have to be this difficult. And you shouldn’t have to walk this journey alone. Populations I primarily serve include both adolescents (ages 11+) and adults. I also identify as an LGBTQIA ally.
![Photo of Gretchen Derda (Woosley), MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e6231ca-aa6a-4b76-b3d3-d2cc87796612/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gretchen Derda (Woosley)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style.
My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style.
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Patricia A Toth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. It is a gift to be able to point my clients towards their innate inner health via three Principles (Mind, Consciousness, and Thought) that, when understood, taps into our natural wisdom and common sense. This is an inside out process that heightens awareness to bring forth new insightful thinking. This inside-out understanding, fresh in the moment, bubbles up creativity to solve problems, enhance relationships, & brings good feelings for a meaningful, satisfying life. This is an experiential, not an intellectual process that is rich, fresh, and rewarding because it is the genuine self.
I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. It is a gift to be able to point my clients towards their innate inner health via three Principles (Mind, Consciousness, and Thought) that, when understood, taps into our natural wisdom and common sense. This is an inside out process that heightens awareness to bring forth new insightful thinking. This inside-out understanding, fresh in the moment, bubbles up creativity to solve problems, enhance relationships, & brings good feelings for a meaningful, satisfying life. This is an experiential, not an intellectual process that is rich, fresh, and rewarding because it is the genuine self.
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Donna H Wolff, LPA, Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychological Associate, LPA, HSP
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
You’re already walking down the path of wellness. You’re here, reading this, which means you have intentionally taken the necessary steps toward prioritizing your health of both mind and body. Change can be challenging. Every person and situation are unique and requires strategies that work for them. Using a mixture of proven therapeutic techniques, we will work together to find the best approach that fits with your lifestyle and goals. With compassion, authenticity, and accountability we can get you closer to your goals and achieve them.
You’re already walking down the path of wellness. You’re here, reading this, which means you have intentionally taken the necessary steps toward prioritizing your health of both mind and body. Change can be challenging. Every person and situation are unique and requires strategies that work for them. Using a mixture of proven therapeutic techniques, we will work together to find the best approach that fits with your lifestyle and goals. With compassion, authenticity, and accountability we can get you closer to your goals and achieve them.
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Mary T Skinner-Vance
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCSW, LCMHC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
Resiliency is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean? For most of us it is about recovering quickly from adversity and learning new skills to keep moving forward. Resiliency is the key to better social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is also the result of positive relationships; optimistic realism; self-compassion; healthy coping skills; emotional intelligence; and finding meaning and purpose in life. Therapy is one tool for building resiliency and getting you to where you want to be.
Resiliency is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean? For most of us it is about recovering quickly from adversity and learning new skills to keep moving forward. Resiliency is the key to better social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is also the result of positive relationships; optimistic realism; self-compassion; healthy coping skills; emotional intelligence; and finding meaning and purpose in life. Therapy is one tool for building resiliency and getting you to where you want to be.
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Lisa Boyette
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
Life can seem overwhelming at times. Are you going through a major life transition? Do you wrestle with anxiety, fear or depression? Have you been through a recent loss, illness or family conflict? Feelings of sadness, anxiety and fear can be both physically and emotionally exhausting and leave us feeling like we cannot move forward. I can provide you with strategies, tools and healthy coping skills to help you process your loss and manage your anxiety and fears.
Life can seem overwhelming at times. Are you going through a major life transition? Do you wrestle with anxiety, fear or depression? Have you been through a recent loss, illness or family conflict? Feelings of sadness, anxiety and fear can be both physically and emotionally exhausting and leave us feeling like we cannot move forward. I can provide you with strategies, tools and healthy coping skills to help you process your loss and manage your anxiety and fears.
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Teshia Weeks Purvis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
Accepting Telehealth Clients - Having difficulty with the people closest to you? Do you find that in spite of your best efforts to make relationships work, they just never do? Do you feel disconnected from everything and everyone around you?
Accepting Telehealth Clients - Having difficulty with the people closest to you? Do you find that in spite of your best efforts to make relationships work, they just never do? Do you feel disconnected from everything and everyone around you?
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Kelsey Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals throughout many different life stages and events in an attempt to improve their quality of life. It is my goal to meet clients where they are currently at in the therapeutic process and work with them to help meet their goals. I have experience working with all ages to include children/adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults. I utilize a trauma informed, strengths based perspective with my clients to assist with an array of challenges and strive to identify an effective and appropriate evidence based clinical intervention with clients.
I have worked with individuals throughout many different life stages and events in an attempt to improve their quality of life. It is my goal to meet clients where they are currently at in the therapeutic process and work with them to help meet their goals. I have experience working with all ages to include children/adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults. I utilize a trauma informed, strengths based perspective with my clients to assist with an array of challenges and strive to identify an effective and appropriate evidence based clinical intervention with clients.
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My goal as a therapist is to empower you meet to your potential and live your life as healthy and fulfilled as possible - focusing on the mind, body, and spiritual orientations. I value and honor diverse cultures and treatment goals. In addition to therapy, I offer in-depth attention-deficit assessment to help develop appropriate coping strategies.
My goal as a therapist is to empower you meet to your potential and live your life as healthy and fulfilled as possible - focusing on the mind, body, and spiritual orientations. I value and honor diverse cultures and treatment goals. In addition to therapy, I offer in-depth attention-deficit assessment to help develop appropriate coping strategies.
![Photo of Stephanie R Wetherington, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, LCMHCQS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/468e732a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Stephanie R Wetherington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, LCMHCQS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
Not accepting new clients
Our world has changed over the past few years and it continues to be a very stressful time for us all. I would love to chat with you to see if I may be a good fit to help you navigate your own personal journey. I have had many experiences in my life that have led me into the field of mental health and substance use. I believe that there is a biological, psychological, and spiritual part of every human being and, oftentimes, these are out of balance. It is my honor to be able to assist you in finding that balance and to help you build your life worth living. I have been in practice for since 2009 and am licensed in NC & VA.
Our world has changed over the past few years and it continues to be a very stressful time for us all. I would love to chat with you to see if I may be a good fit to help you navigate your own personal journey. I have had many experiences in my life that have led me into the field of mental health and substance use. I believe that there is a biological, psychological, and spiritual part of every human being and, oftentimes, these are out of balance. It is my honor to be able to assist you in finding that balance and to help you build your life worth living. I have been in practice for since 2009 and am licensed in NC & VA.
![Photo of Stacy T. Connor - Butterfly Wishes Therapy PLLC (Stacy Connor LCSW), LCSW, LCAS, CCS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b8b98c41-8c19-48d7-b41f-7a900bec995d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Butterfly Wishes Therapy PLLC (Stacy Connor LCSW)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
Stacy Connor; Executive/Clinical Director employs 6 clinicians, ready to serve you; days, evenings & weekends. This is Stacy's profile: Everyone should know what it's like to feel Lovable, Capable, and Worthwhile. Instead of narrowing in on individual problems, psychotherapy considers overall patterns, chronic issues, and recurrent feelings. This requires an openness to exploring the past and its impact on the present. Psychotherapy resolves the underlying issues which fuel ongoing complaint/distress. I will work to get you on your way to wellness. Serving all of NC. I also offer clinical supervision for LCSW-A & LCAS-A & CSI.
Stacy Connor; Executive/Clinical Director employs 6 clinicians, ready to serve you; days, evenings & weekends. This is Stacy's profile: Everyone should know what it's like to feel Lovable, Capable, and Worthwhile. Instead of narrowing in on individual problems, psychotherapy considers overall patterns, chronic issues, and recurrent feelings. This requires an openness to exploring the past and its impact on the present. Psychotherapy resolves the underlying issues which fuel ongoing complaint/distress. I will work to get you on your way to wellness. Serving all of NC. I also offer clinical supervision for LCSW-A & LCAS-A & CSI.
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Johanna Bennett
Counselor, LCAS, LCMHC, LPC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560 (Online Only)
How many times have you told yourself, 'this year it will be different' abut you might find yourself in the same loop of unhappiness and low motivation to change anything. You give and give, trying to make everyone happy around you, and it sometimes works and sometimes not. Now you feel drained, exhausted and a big depressing feeling has settled in your chest, making it hard to breathe. There is a way out! Whatever coping mechanism you have tried has not worked, and it might have become a problem of its own (Substance Use). It is time to try something different! It is time to give yourself a chance on happiness!
How many times have you told yourself, 'this year it will be different' abut you might find yourself in the same loop of unhappiness and low motivation to change anything. You give and give, trying to make everyone happy around you, and it sometimes works and sometimes not. Now you feel drained, exhausted and a big depressing feeling has settled in your chest, making it hard to breathe. There is a way out! Whatever coping mechanism you have tried has not worked, and it might have become a problem of its own (Substance Use). It is time to try something different! It is time to give yourself a chance on happiness!
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 28560
40+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in 28560 who prioritize treating:
89% | Depression |
89% | Anxiety |
87% | Stress |
81% | Coping Skills |
74% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
79% | Aetna |
53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 28560 see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
96% | Female | |
4% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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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.