Therapists in 30327
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Jolanta Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Jolanta is an experienced therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Warsaw, Poland. She has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years, and has experience working with individuals looking to meet with a counselor regarding challenges of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Jolanta is an experienced therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Warsaw, Poland. She has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years, and has experience working with individuals looking to meet with a counselor regarding challenges of stress, anxiety, and depression.
![Photo of Tiffanie Brantley-Wright, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa2e84fc-2423-487b-ac8d-84392a740e68/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tiffanie Brantley-Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Struggling with ADHD, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, anger, or anxiety? Let me introduce myself - I'm Tiffanie Wright, a Licensed Professional Counselor. My therapeutic approach focuses on managing emotional and behavioral concerns, utilizing over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. My dedication to counseling led me to extend my services beyond children and into aiding adults, specializing in numerous mental and emotional health areas.
Struggling with ADHD, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, anger, or anxiety? Let me introduce myself - I'm Tiffanie Wright, a Licensed Professional Counselor. My therapeutic approach focuses on managing emotional and behavioral concerns, utilizing over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. My dedication to counseling led me to extend my services beyond children and into aiding adults, specializing in numerous mental and emotional health areas.
![Photo of Sherita Tartt, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b317bb92-1698-4e6c-a214-28f1b96ce08b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your struggles and validates your feelings? Meet Mrs. Tartt, a licensed therapist for the states of GA and SC with over five years of experience as an LPC. She has a knack for making each individual feel seen and recognized, ensuring that their feelings and emotions are validated, irrespective of their situation. Mrs. Tartt approaches therapy with an open heart and mind, offering her clients the tools necessary to traverse life's challenges.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your struggles and validates your feelings? Meet Mrs. Tartt, a licensed therapist for the states of GA and SC with over five years of experience as an LPC. She has a knack for making each individual feel seen and recognized, ensuring that their feelings and emotions are validated, irrespective of their situation. Mrs. Tartt approaches therapy with an open heart and mind, offering her clients the tools necessary to traverse life's challenges.
![Photo of Rainbow Thomas, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44a602c1-911f-4fc5-a37a-c7b1e98829aa/1/320x400.jpeg)
Rainbow Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a judgment-free space where you can be yourself and heal? I am here to guide you. With my approach to therapy, it would feel like you're simply confiding in a best friend. I listen well, bring creativity to our sessions, and offer compassion. Our aim together will be to help you discover your best self, and work towards the fulfilling life you long for. You don't have to remain mired in the pain, trauma, and confusion that life has thrown at you. Let's heal and grow together so you can live your best life.
Are you seeking a judgment-free space where you can be yourself and heal? I am here to guide you. With my approach to therapy, it would feel like you're simply confiding in a best friend. I listen well, bring creativity to our sessions, and offer compassion. Our aim together will be to help you discover your best self, and work towards the fulfilling life you long for. You don't have to remain mired in the pain, trauma, and confusion that life has thrown at you. Let's heal and grow together so you can live your best life.
![Photo of Amber Hammontree, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/749f6409-b89f-4b0b-87e5-f42091ae6694/1/320x400.jpeg)
Amber Hammontree
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or other life challenges? I'm Amber Hammontree, a behavioral health expert with over 20 years of experience. I provide therapy rooted in compassion and scientific evidence. We'll use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to overcome negative thought patterns, build resilience, and see life's challenges as growth opportunities.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or other life challenges? I'm Amber Hammontree, a behavioral health expert with over 20 years of experience. I provide therapy rooted in compassion and scientific evidence. We'll use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to overcome negative thought patterns, build resilience, and see life's challenges as growth opportunities.
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Ryan Lindenmuth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Hello everyone! My name is Ryan Lindenmuth, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have been a mental health professional for three and a half years, providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and coaching counseling to clients in need of a little assistance. Having worked in different clinical settings, such as the Florida Department of Corrections as well as working in higher education with college students, I have been afforded the opportunity to work with a diverse client base.
Hello everyone! My name is Ryan Lindenmuth, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have been a mental health professional for three and a half years, providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and coaching counseling to clients in need of a little assistance. Having worked in different clinical settings, such as the Florida Department of Corrections as well as working in higher education with college students, I have been afforded the opportunity to work with a diverse client base.
![Photo of Christy L Rood, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4002f8d0-175d-47a5-be9d-834cf2ffa371/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christy L Rood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling held back by past trauma and struggling to live the life you want? As a trauma-informed therapist, I can help you address and alleviate your trauma symptoms. I work with individuals and families aged thirteen and up. Do you experience nightmares or flashbacks? Are you having trouble sleeping? Sometimes, individuals dealing with trauma may feel emotionally numb. I can work with you to develop and strengthen your coping skills. My approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, and I will provide the support you need to address the traumas in your life.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling held back by past trauma and struggling to live the life you want? As a trauma-informed therapist, I can help you address and alleviate your trauma symptoms. I work with individuals and families aged thirteen and up. Do you experience nightmares or flashbacks? Are you having trouble sleeping? Sometimes, individuals dealing with trauma may feel emotionally numb. I can work with you to develop and strengthen your coping skills. My approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, and I will provide the support you need to address the traumas in your life.
![Photo of Tina Black, LCSW, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f962dbf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Maximize the joy, happiness and fulfillment in your life. Let me help you navigate the challenging times, or reach even higher when things are good, to achieve the most positive life experience possible. Whether you are faced with mental health issues, personal or professional problems, or simply want to improve your day-to-day experience I can support and guide you through it. If you need more than therapy to meet your goals, I have the unique arrangement of working with a counselor who provides coaching and we can arrange a combination of services for a truly effective treatment experience.
Maximize the joy, happiness and fulfillment in your life. Let me help you navigate the challenging times, or reach even higher when things are good, to achieve the most positive life experience possible. Whether you are faced with mental health issues, personal or professional problems, or simply want to improve your day-to-day experience I can support and guide you through it. If you need more than therapy to meet your goals, I have the unique arrangement of working with a counselor who provides coaching and we can arrange a combination of services for a truly effective treatment experience.
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Sayeeda Waseem
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Maybe you’re mentally exhausted and unsure how to process your current or past painful experiences. The heaviness of your emotions is affecting your goals, relationships, and career. Now, imagine a life where you can finally breathe and quiet those anxious thoughts. Together, let’s work on unpacking your emotions and finding a route toward healing, authentically fitting for you. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the past, present, and future. As your therapist, I can provide you with tools to ease your stress, understand your triggers, and restore your sense of self!
Maybe you’re mentally exhausted and unsure how to process your current or past painful experiences. The heaviness of your emotions is affecting your goals, relationships, and career. Now, imagine a life where you can finally breathe and quiet those anxious thoughts. Together, let’s work on unpacking your emotions and finding a route toward healing, authentically fitting for you. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the past, present, and future. As your therapist, I can provide you with tools to ease your stress, understand your triggers, and restore your sense of self!
![Photo of Katie Watts Renell - Katie Watts Renell Therapy, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ab5554f-17a1-4709-9d59-c151916e2bd6/3/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Watts Renell Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a new life transition (motherhood, change in schools or jobs, etc), or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems on a daily basis, I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools and techniques to tap into the inner strength that you already possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, validating, and irreverent perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is just to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a new life transition (motherhood, change in schools or jobs, etc), or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems on a daily basis, I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools and techniques to tap into the inner strength that you already possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, validating, and irreverent perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is just to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.
![Photo of Erica Parker, LCSW, LISW-CP, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b4e8470f-32c0-4809-a4c7-fc3dbfadcee2/2/320x400.png)
Erica Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, CST
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing challenges related to intimacy, sex, or relationships? Navigating personal and relational difficulties alone can be daunting and leave you feeling overwhelmed. As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I specialize in working with individuals and partners to address a variety of concerns, including sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, discrepancies in desire, sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, pain, sexual and religious shame, neurodivergence, among others. I provide support for clients facing relationship transitions such as separation, divorce, co-parenting dynamics, and dating considerations.
Are you experiencing challenges related to intimacy, sex, or relationships? Navigating personal and relational difficulties alone can be daunting and leave you feeling overwhelmed. As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I specialize in working with individuals and partners to address a variety of concerns, including sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, discrepancies in desire, sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, pain, sexual and religious shame, neurodivergence, among others. I provide support for clients facing relationship transitions such as separation, divorce, co-parenting dynamics, and dating considerations.
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My clients are often frustrated, lost, confused and at their breaking point in their sexual relationships. They have shame or guilt regarding some aspect of their sexuality. They question their sexuality, ruminate over whether they are “having sex the right way?” and struggle to connect to their partners and their own bodies. My clients are curious about exploring their sexuality, motivated to heal their trauma and face cultural messages to achieve wellness, pleasure and liberation.
My clients are often frustrated, lost, confused and at their breaking point in their sexual relationships. They have shame or guilt regarding some aspect of their sexuality. They question their sexuality, ruminate over whether they are “having sex the right way?” and struggle to connect to their partners and their own bodies. My clients are curious about exploring their sexuality, motivated to heal their trauma and face cultural messages to achieve wellness, pleasure and liberation.
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Struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? Overwhelmed with parenting or handling a child with Autism or ADHD? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Georgia, ready to assist you on your healing journey. With over 8 years of experience, I aim to provide a treatment style that is warm, respectful, and person-centered. My approach involves a blend of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapies, personalized to meet your unique needs.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? Overwhelmed with parenting or handling a child with Autism or ADHD? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Georgia, ready to assist you on your healing journey. With over 8 years of experience, I aim to provide a treatment style that is warm, respectful, and person-centered. My approach involves a blend of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapies, personalized to meet your unique needs.
![Photo of Bethany (Ausmus) Wilhoit, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5fbad972-8b9c-4312-9dd1-e73690fa1e9a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Bethany (Ausmus) Wilhoit
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327
Have you found yourself feeling stuck or discouraged lately? Some of the struggles I hear about include self-doubt, boundaries, and stressful life changes. Others are dealing with toxic relationships, family, or work environments. People usually come to therapy because they're experiencing pain in one form or another. I've worked with clients of all ages and with a variety of issues, but the thing most of them have in common is that they all need someone in their lives to remind them that they matter. Everyone needs a sounding board, a place they can process without fear of judgment. I would love to provide that space for you.
Have you found yourself feeling stuck or discouraged lately? Some of the struggles I hear about include self-doubt, boundaries, and stressful life changes. Others are dealing with toxic relationships, family, or work environments. People usually come to therapy because they're experiencing pain in one form or another. I've worked with clients of all ages and with a variety of issues, but the thing most of them have in common is that they all need someone in their lives to remind them that they matter. Everyone needs a sounding board, a place they can process without fear of judgment. I would love to provide that space for you.
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Faye Borja
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
I know it might be scary to think about sharing your struggles with a stranger, even more so with a professional. I am only here to listen with an open mind and heart. My role is to guide you towards your greatest potential. Even being able to communicate your feelings and difficulties is an accomplishment.
I know it might be scary to think about sharing your struggles with a stranger, even more so with a professional. I am only here to listen with an open mind and heart. My role is to guide you towards your greatest potential. Even being able to communicate your feelings and difficulties is an accomplishment.
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Krystal Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Are you finding it hard coping with personal and mental health issues and need a caring yet intellectually sound support? Meet the therapist, a licensed clinician for over a decade who thrives in assisting individuals and families navigate these intricacies. Their approach to therapy is multifaceted, able to adapt various therapeutic modalities as the situation demands to help clients reach their goals.
Are you finding it hard coping with personal and mental health issues and need a caring yet intellectually sound support? Meet the therapist, a licensed clinician for over a decade who thrives in assisting individuals and families navigate these intricacies. Their approach to therapy is multifaceted, able to adapt various therapeutic modalities as the situation demands to help clients reach their goals.
Quencina Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Are you searching for aid in managing anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? As a licensed mental health counselor in Georgia with 6 years professional experience, I can offer you personalized care to guide you towards a happier, healthier you. My approach towards therapy involves creating an open and safe environment where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings without judgment, paving the way for meaningful healing to take place.
Are you searching for aid in managing anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? As a licensed mental health counselor in Georgia with 6 years professional experience, I can offer you personalized care to guide you towards a happier, healthier you. My approach towards therapy involves creating an open and safe environment where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings without judgment, paving the way for meaningful healing to take place.
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DaJavon Moore-Adu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW0091
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Co-Founder of The Holistic Coalition. Our team of women therapists works together to provide our clients with the tools, support, and resources they need to achieve and maintain optimal wellness. My mission is to guide black women towards emotional wellness, resilience, and self-discovery. With a deep understanding of the unique stressors and experiences faced by black women, I specialize in empowering my clients to overcome stress, anxiety, and depression.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Co-Founder of The Holistic Coalition. Our team of women therapists works together to provide our clients with the tools, support, and resources they need to achieve and maintain optimal wellness. My mission is to guide black women towards emotional wellness, resilience, and self-discovery. With a deep understanding of the unique stressors and experiences faced by black women, I specialize in empowering my clients to overcome stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Richard La Fleur
Pastoral Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a Pastoral and Spiritual Counselor, I address difficulties of life through the lens of Spirituality and Theology, with a strong emphasis rooted in Humanistic Psychology. My sessions are intense and focus on the suffering of the soul as it relates to trauma. Trauma seems to be inevitable today and we are all faced with micro and major traumas that disturbs our daily living. With a certification in Religious Trauma, I address the deeper issue of Moral Injury. As an expert in Moral Injury, I understand the delicacy and sensitivity with which it needs to be cared for.
As a Pastoral and Spiritual Counselor, I address difficulties of life through the lens of Spirituality and Theology, with a strong emphasis rooted in Humanistic Psychology. My sessions are intense and focus on the suffering of the soul as it relates to trauma. Trauma seems to be inevitable today and we are all faced with micro and major traumas that disturbs our daily living. With a certification in Religious Trauma, I address the deeper issue of Moral Injury. As an expert in Moral Injury, I understand the delicacy and sensitivity with which it needs to be cared for.
![Photo of Taifa McLarin, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ace606e-1d88-4974-a3f2-b4dc7b554bf0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Taifa McLarin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves to experience wellness and life satisfaction. In working with me, women of color will be supported to utilize their strengths to create personal fulfillment, reduce symptoms from anxiety, depression, and life transition. With 20+ years in mental health services, I offer a warm, safe space full of understanding, trust, growth and a platform for clients to be unapologetically themselves. Navigating life armed with the improved ability to effectively work through current difficult moments or let go of past pain results in realized control, empowerment, redefined purpose, a strong identity, and positive self-esteem.
Everyone deserves to experience wellness and life satisfaction. In working with me, women of color will be supported to utilize their strengths to create personal fulfillment, reduce symptoms from anxiety, depression, and life transition. With 20+ years in mental health services, I offer a warm, safe space full of understanding, trust, growth and a platform for clients to be unapologetically themselves. Navigating life armed with the improved ability to effectively work through current difficult moments or let go of past pain results in realized control, empowerment, redefined purpose, a strong identity, and positive self-esteem.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 30327
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 30327 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
72% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Stress |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Self Esteem |
58% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
55% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 30327 see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 30327?
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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.