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Tatiana Litviakova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139
My life’s greatest passion is to study the complexity of the mind/consciousness and human suffering in order to find better ways to alleviate the pain that so many suffer. However, the variety and extent of pain that many people experience on a daily basis is, very often, far beyond the scope of a human psyche to handle. Over 8 years in the fields of trauma therapy and recovery, I am offering my clients my knowledge and experience in handling the pain of trauma of any kind, be it of depression or anxiety, PTSD/CPTSD, family or relationship issues, or abuse and neglect. Trauma has many faces, but healing has one - you happy face.
My life’s greatest passion is to study the complexity of the mind/consciousness and human suffering in order to find better ways to alleviate the pain that so many suffer. However, the variety and extent of pain that many people experience on a daily basis is, very often, far beyond the scope of a human psyche to handle. Over 8 years in the fields of trauma therapy and recovery, I am offering my clients my knowledge and experience in handling the pain of trauma of any kind, be it of depression or anxiety, PTSD/CPTSD, family or relationship issues, or abuse and neglect. Trauma has many faces, but healing has one - you happy face.
(786) 983-6045 View (786) 983-6045
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Sarah Rosie Jane Matthews
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
I am invested in you finding a life worth living. My goal as a therapist is to help clients grow and reach their goals. To allow challenges to help them grow and understand their resilience. I love working with clients colloboratively to create goals tailored to them. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults facing life transitions, and identity development. I offer a safe space to explore the challenges of life, to heal, and to transform relationships with yourself and others.
I am invested in you finding a life worth living. My goal as a therapist is to help clients grow and reach their goals. To allow challenges to help them grow and understand their resilience. I love working with clients colloboratively to create goals tailored to them. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults facing life transitions, and identity development. I offer a safe space to explore the challenges of life, to heal, and to transform relationships with yourself and others.
(786) 244-6084 View (786) 244-6084
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Jessica Castro
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, sexual disorders, porn addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. My ideal client is someone seeking understanding, support, and practical solutions to navigate their challenges. They want to regain control of their lives, find relief from distress, and cultivate a sense of empowerment.
As a therapist, I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, sexual disorders, porn addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. My ideal client is someone seeking understanding, support, and practical solutions to navigate their challenges. They want to regain control of their lives, find relief from distress, and cultivate a sense of empowerment.
(786) 289-9269 View (786) 289-9269
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Christine Swiersz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hi! My name is Christine Swiersz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. I am a warm, supportive therapist who specializes in helping adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression. My professional goal is to help others find the peace they want and need in their daily lives. I will support you by helping you to address your feelings while assisting you in gaining the tools and skills to successfully overcome feelings of anxiety or depression. I am driven to do this work daily by the joy that I experience when I assist a client to make progress toward obtaining the peace that they are seeking.
Hi! My name is Christine Swiersz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. I am a warm, supportive therapist who specializes in helping adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression. My professional goal is to help others find the peace they want and need in their daily lives. I will support you by helping you to address your feelings while assisting you in gaining the tools and skills to successfully overcome feelings of anxiety or depression. I am driven to do this work daily by the joy that I experience when I assist a client to make progress toward obtaining the peace that they are seeking.
(786) 981-8404 View (786) 981-8404
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Sage Rubinstein
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
If you are open to deeper exploration, reconnecting to your authentic self, and challenging problematic patterns of thinking/behaviors, then I can provide a safe space for you. Making the decision to start therapy can often feel daunting and part of the work may revolve around confronting those fears. I ascribe to a psychodynamic approach that allows me to focus on you as a whole, not just your presenting concerns.Together, we can work towards identifying and exploring the barriers to growth and self-fulfillment that may be holding you back in your life.
If you are open to deeper exploration, reconnecting to your authentic self, and challenging problematic patterns of thinking/behaviors, then I can provide a safe space for you. Making the decision to start therapy can often feel daunting and part of the work may revolve around confronting those fears. I ascribe to a psychodynamic approach that allows me to focus on you as a whole, not just your presenting concerns.Together, we can work towards identifying and exploring the barriers to growth and self-fulfillment that may be holding you back in your life.
(305) 930-8372 View (305) 930-8372
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Tim Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSAT, CPPT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
(786) 756-6241 View (786) 756-6241
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Ariane N Ladd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed. Keeping on top of these dynamics can at best overwhelm and at worst alienate those in even the most healthy families. Teens pass through a stage of fluctuating hormonal levels, while negotiating burgeoning independence, and navigating the waters of social media along with peer pressure. Meanwhile parents are dealing with keeping a household afloat, managing the family and their careers, while often having aging parents and/or dealing with grief over their loss. When teens and parents need a little help or mental health challenges require more effort for daily living than they should, learning new coping skills with or without medication can make a difference. Discovering what influences behaviors and learning ways to express what needs to be said can empower parents and their children to find more happiness and fulfillment in life. Sorting through these challenges and developing coping techniques that help organize and balance communication is my goal with all families and individuals.
The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed. Keeping on top of these dynamics can at best overwhelm and at worst alienate those in even the most healthy families. Teens pass through a stage of fluctuating hormonal levels, while negotiating burgeoning independence, and navigating the waters of social media along with peer pressure. Meanwhile parents are dealing with keeping a household afloat, managing the family and their careers, while often having aging parents and/or dealing with grief over their loss. When teens and parents need a little help or mental health challenges require more effort for daily living than they should, learning new coping skills with or without medication can make a difference. Discovering what influences behaviors and learning ways to express what needs to be said can empower parents and their children to find more happiness and fulfillment in life. Sorting through these challenges and developing coping techniques that help organize and balance communication is my goal with all families and individuals.
(203) 807-6572 View (203) 807-6572
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Tierra Burns LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33139
First, I want to congratulate you for taking the first step in taking authority over your healing and wholeness journey. The stressors of life is a lot to manage alone at times. It takes a lot of strength to recognize and seek help to not just survive in this thing called life, but to also thrive. As a clinician, I help navigate clients through past and present experiences and assist in crafting a better future by working collectively with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families. I provide my clients with practical coping skills to manage the challenges of life and unlearn unhealthy defense mechanisms.
First, I want to congratulate you for taking the first step in taking authority over your healing and wholeness journey. The stressors of life is a lot to manage alone at times. It takes a lot of strength to recognize and seek help to not just survive in this thing called life, but to also thrive. As a clinician, I help navigate clients through past and present experiences and assist in crafting a better future by working collectively with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families. I provide my clients with practical coping skills to manage the challenges of life and unlearn unhealthy defense mechanisms.
(786) 807-8619 View (786) 807-8619
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Marija Spasic
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Greetings! You've embarked on a courageous journey by choosing to be here in search for a helping hand. If you're struggling with the fear of the unknown, feeling trapped in the depths of depression, battling the lingering effects of past trauma, or finding yourself trapped by various addictions, I can help you find a way out. We will work together to find the path that leads to your inner strength and freedom, and uncovers your true authentic self.
Greetings! You've embarked on a courageous journey by choosing to be here in search for a helping hand. If you're struggling with the fear of the unknown, feeling trapped in the depths of depression, battling the lingering effects of past trauma, or finding yourself trapped by various addictions, I can help you find a way out. We will work together to find the path that leads to your inner strength and freedom, and uncovers your true authentic self.
(786) 841-2726 View (786) 841-2726
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Armenta Acevedo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
Experiencing personal transformations can bring both liberation and joy, but they can also cause upheaval and stress. Every day, we go through a series of small revolutions, realizations, adjustments, and changes that expand and contract our beings. As a mental health practitioner, my goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where individuals can release, process, unpack, and unwind. Essentially, it's a space to breathe. It's crucial to learn to show yourself kindness and compassion, even if you struggle with feeling deserving of it. You truly deserve the best life has in store for you. Today is the day to embrace it!
Experiencing personal transformations can bring both liberation and joy, but they can also cause upheaval and stress. Every day, we go through a series of small revolutions, realizations, adjustments, and changes that expand and contract our beings. As a mental health practitioner, my goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where individuals can release, process, unpack, and unwind. Essentially, it's a space to breathe. It's crucial to learn to show yourself kindness and compassion, even if you struggle with feeling deserving of it. You truly deserve the best life has in store for you. Today is the day to embrace it!
(305) 614-3450 View (305) 614-3450
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Teresa Cote @Healing Place Counseling LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA , LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
As a trauma therapist, I work with many individuals facing deep heartache and struggles that sometimes feel too overwhelming and scary. Trauma can be triggered from some experiences such as past abuse, grief, chronic illness, or being a witness to traumatic events. This can also lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic, fear, phobias, irrational fears, and agitation. Trauma can also lead to negative coping skills such as addictive patterns and behaviors. I can walk alongside you in a journey of healing and assist you in coming to a place of safety and peace and help you overcome and move you towards a place of healing!
As a trauma therapist, I work with many individuals facing deep heartache and struggles that sometimes feel too overwhelming and scary. Trauma can be triggered from some experiences such as past abuse, grief, chronic illness, or being a witness to traumatic events. This can also lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic, fear, phobias, irrational fears, and agitation. Trauma can also lead to negative coping skills such as addictive patterns and behaviors. I can walk alongside you in a journey of healing and assist you in coming to a place of safety and peace and help you overcome and move you towards a place of healing!
(786) 321-3840 View (786) 321-3840
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Dr. Netta Shaked, PhD
Psychologist, PhD, Doctor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY specializing in FAMILY LAW/CUSTODY & HIGH CONFLICT, ADHD evals & treatment, GIFTED testing, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. You're here because something is off. Maybe you're hurt, or maybe you're in the midst of a real crisis. I applaud you for getting this far. Choose who you work with wisely. CHOOSE A DOCTOR. CHOOSE A DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY. IT'S FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. I am Dr. Netta Shaked, SOUTH BEACH PSYCHOLOGIST®. I am a FL & NY licensed psychologist providing services, in-person or online, in English, Spanish & Hebrew. I am easy to relate to, warm and compassionate. FREE PARKING
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY specializing in FAMILY LAW/CUSTODY & HIGH CONFLICT, ADHD evals & treatment, GIFTED testing, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. You're here because something is off. Maybe you're hurt, or maybe you're in the midst of a real crisis. I applaud you for getting this far. Choose who you work with wisely. CHOOSE A DOCTOR. CHOOSE A DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY. IT'S FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. I am Dr. Netta Shaked, SOUTH BEACH PSYCHOLOGIST®. I am a FL & NY licensed psychologist providing services, in-person or online, in English, Spanish & Hebrew. I am easy to relate to, warm and compassionate. FREE PARKING
(786) 942-9425 View (786) 942-9425
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Santorri Chamley-Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Not accepting new clients
Life is filled with sequences of unknowns, sprinkled with defeats and victories. My goal is to foster self-awareness for my clients in a safe, judgment-free space and provide them with the tools to better manage their difficult emotions to ensure the development of successful, healthy relationships.
Life is filled with sequences of unknowns, sprinkled with defeats and victories. My goal is to foster self-awareness for my clients in a safe, judgment-free space and provide them with the tools to better manage their difficult emotions to ensure the development of successful, healthy relationships.
(833) 734-0170 View (833) 734-0170
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Leah Hodari & Miami Beach Therapy LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139
I am an experienced child therapist specializing in Play Therapy. I also work with teens and adults. Children need and deserve therapy, too. Play therapy works wonders for children 2-12, and teens benefit from the integrative, expressive therapies we offer. Parents can meet with clinicians to work on parenting skills and new ways to better support children. Individual adult clients are welcome, too. MOST Insurances accepted! Medicaid, too.
I am an experienced child therapist specializing in Play Therapy. I also work with teens and adults. Children need and deserve therapy, too. Play therapy works wonders for children 2-12, and teens benefit from the integrative, expressive therapies we offer. Parents can meet with clinicians to work on parenting skills and new ways to better support children. Individual adult clients are welcome, too. MOST Insurances accepted! Medicaid, too.
(786) 882-7402 View (786) 882-7402
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Amber Vanessa Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-I, MHC-I
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
My ideal client faces issues like anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. They need a safe, non-judgmental space for open expression and empathetic guidance. Their goals are to achieve emotional stability, enhance relationships, build resilience, and gain self-awareness. They want to feel heard and understood, uncover insights, heal from past wounds, and gain clarity for the future. Driven by a need for change and growth, they are motivated to invest in their mental health to transform their lives and relationships.
My ideal client faces issues like anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. They need a safe, non-judgmental space for open expression and empathetic guidance. Their goals are to achieve emotional stability, enhance relationships, build resilience, and gain self-awareness. They want to feel heard and understood, uncover insights, heal from past wounds, and gain clarity for the future. Driven by a need for change and growth, they are motivated to invest in their mental health to transform their lives and relationships.
(786) 289-9121 View (786) 289-9121
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Jessica Autumn Aubuchon
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sometimes, in life, we find ourselves repeating the same patterns over again. We tell ourselves we will not make the same mistake each time, but we find ourselves repeating the same mistakes we promised not to repeat. We may look to our partners and say they are the problem; we may see everything as a problem except ourselves. And as we do that, we stay in a state of unhappiness and remain a victim of ourselves. So we must admit first that we are the problem, and then we must explore deep within the self the root cause of the situations we have experienced that have created those unhealthy patterns so we can heal and grow.
Sometimes, in life, we find ourselves repeating the same patterns over again. We tell ourselves we will not make the same mistake each time, but we find ourselves repeating the same mistakes we promised not to repeat. We may look to our partners and say they are the problem; we may see everything as a problem except ourselves. And as we do that, we stay in a state of unhappiness and remain a victim of ourselves. So we must admit first that we are the problem, and then we must explore deep within the self the root cause of the situations we have experienced that have created those unhealthy patterns so we can heal and grow.
(786) 550-6407 View (786) 550-6407
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Daniel Menely
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
(786) 788-0067 View (786) 788-0067
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Liza Samuel - Trauma & Grief Therapist
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI, EMDR
Verified Verified
23 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Why does it feel like you’re living for everyone but yourself? Your family relies on you for everything from dinner plans to school projects. You take on extra assignments at work even when your plate is overflowing. Friends ask you for favors, and you can’t say no. You wish there was a way to create time for yourself, but you hate the idea of letting anyone down. So you keep pushing through. And no matter how hard you work, there’s still a voice in your head telling you it’s not enough. Fun is nonexistent, and you can’t remember the last time you did anything for yourself. You can’t go on like this, but change feels hopeless.
Why does it feel like you’re living for everyone but yourself? Your family relies on you for everything from dinner plans to school projects. You take on extra assignments at work even when your plate is overflowing. Friends ask you for favors, and you can’t say no. You wish there was a way to create time for yourself, but you hate the idea of letting anyone down. So you keep pushing through. And no matter how hard you work, there’s still a voice in your head telling you it’s not enough. Fun is nonexistent, and you can’t remember the last time you did anything for yourself. You can’t go on like this, but change feels hopeless.
(786) 751-3892 View (786) 751-3892
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Juan Carlos Camps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, QS
Verified Verified
Miami Beach, FL 33139  (Online Only)
Hi there, I am JC. Is there something bothering you that you want to change? I utilize a variety of approaches, including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, solution focused, and existential. In all cases, I try to adjust my style to meet the needs and preferences of each individual client. I also teach mindfulness, to enhance self-awareness and the ability to manage stress. I am pragmatic and a compassionate therapist.
Hi there, I am JC. Is there something bothering you that you want to change? I utilize a variety of approaches, including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, solution focused, and existential. In all cases, I try to adjust my style to meet the needs and preferences of each individual client. I also teach mindfulness, to enhance self-awareness and the ability to manage stress. I am pragmatic and a compassionate therapist.
(786) 755-1793 View (786) 755-1793
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Dr. Shawna Freshwater: Priority Access
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, & Relationships can be exhausting, especially if you have low Self-esteem, Attachment injuries, or experienced Neglect, or Trauma. It's hard being human. Our developmental history, relational patterns, brain hardwiring, thinking patterns, emotional states, & personality traits affect how we function in ALL aspects of life. If you are here right now, then you may be struggling. Maybe you feel like things are never going to change. However, that is just your mind playing tricks on you. You are stronger and more resilient than you think. Promise. Let's begin to create the life you want to live today.
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, & Relationships can be exhausting, especially if you have low Self-esteem, Attachment injuries, or experienced Neglect, or Trauma. It's hard being human. Our developmental history, relational patterns, brain hardwiring, thinking patterns, emotional states, & personality traits affect how we function in ALL aspects of life. If you are here right now, then you may be struggling. Maybe you feel like things are never going to change. However, that is just your mind playing tricks on you. You are stronger and more resilient than you think. Promise. Let's begin to create the life you want to live today.
(786) 574-6420 View (786) 574-6420
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Number of Therapists in 33139

200+

Average cost per session

$200

Therapists in 33139 who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
86% Depression
77% Relationship Issues
74% Self Esteem
72% Trauma and PTSD
68% Coping Skills
63% Stress

Average years in practice

14 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

81% Aetna
72% Cigna and Evernorth
68% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in 33139 see their clients

54% In Person and Online
46% Online Only

Gender breakdown

74% Female
25% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in 33139?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.

Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has 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.

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.