Therapists in 78703

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Mika Tannenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IRT
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I am currently accepting couples interested in Imago Relationship Therapy as well as individual clients. Sometimes we turn our pain into suffering, either by pushing away or being overtaken by our emotions and problems. Just like our physical bodies, our emotional selves need to be tended to and nurtured. Without maintenance, we can default to old ways of coping and make things worse. I work with you to discover new ways of coping, and understanding your experiences so you can feel more emotionally at ease and functional in your day-to-day life.
I am currently accepting couples interested in Imago Relationship Therapy as well as individual clients. Sometimes we turn our pain into suffering, either by pushing away or being overtaken by our emotions and problems. Just like our physical bodies, our emotional selves need to be tended to and nurtured. Without maintenance, we can default to old ways of coping and make things worse. I work with you to discover new ways of coping, and understanding your experiences so you can feel more emotionally at ease and functional in your day-to-day life.
(512) 991-0674 View (512) 991-0674
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Jordan Dell
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Dr. Dell provides compassionate, person-centered care, supporting patients through both the expected and unexpected challenges that life can bring. She enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan and has a special passion for supporting adolescents during this important stage of growth and self-discovery. Dr. Dell is trained in evidence-based therapies to help individuals struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression. She also has a distinct interest in working with patients experiencing Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) and related concerns.
Dr. Dell provides compassionate, person-centered care, supporting patients through both the expected and unexpected challenges that life can bring. She enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan and has a special passion for supporting adolescents during this important stage of growth and self-discovery. Dr. Dell is trained in evidence-based therapies to help individuals struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression. She also has a distinct interest in working with patients experiencing Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) and related concerns.
(737) 232-7594 View (737) 232-7594
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Penni Patterson, LCSW, MBA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Austin, TX 78703
As a therapist with 35 years of experience and extensive training, I understand the complexities of suffering and the healing process. Professional peers have described me as "exceptionally attuned," "warmly down to earth" and "to the point." I offer a compassionate, accepting, and wise presence to the therapy relationship. Because this relationship is paramount to your therapy experience, I offer a free initial phone consultation so that we can meet. I believe that human beings have an amazing ability to gain insight and create change in their lives and am dedicated to this process for clients, myself and all beings.
As a therapist with 35 years of experience and extensive training, I understand the complexities of suffering and the healing process. Professional peers have described me as "exceptionally attuned," "warmly down to earth" and "to the point." I offer a compassionate, accepting, and wise presence to the therapy relationship. Because this relationship is paramount to your therapy experience, I offer a free initial phone consultation so that we can meet. I believe that human beings have an amazing ability to gain insight and create change in their lives and am dedicated to this process for clients, myself and all beings.
(512) 960-3245 View (512) 960-3245
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Marcelle Friedman
Psychologist, PsyD
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Dr. Friedman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based approaches for youth and families struggling with post-traumatic stress, behavioral challenges in early childhood, mood and anxiety disorders, and coping with chronic illness. Informed by her research background in attachment, Dr. Friedman is particularly drawn to supporting the parent-child relationship as a source of resilience, and empowering caregivers with concrete tools to navigate challenging seasons of their child’s development.
Dr. Friedman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based approaches for youth and families struggling with post-traumatic stress, behavioral challenges in early childhood, mood and anxiety disorders, and coping with chronic illness. Informed by her research background in attachment, Dr. Friedman is particularly drawn to supporting the parent-child relationship as a source of resilience, and empowering caregivers with concrete tools to navigate challenging seasons of their child’s development.
(512) 764-1677 View (512) 764-1677
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Joanne Terry Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Austin, TX 78703
Are you navigating a difficult life transition, struggling with depression and anxiety, experiencing grief over a significant loss? Do you sometimes experience overwhelming thoughts and emotions that seem to get in the way? Are you feeling disconnected within significant relationships? Do you wish to experience more joy and gain confidence in your ability to face the often-painful challenges that life as a human being can bring? Therapy can provide a quiet, collaborative space where you will gain insight, clarify your unique goals and values, and discover new ways to cope that foster healing yourself and your relationships.
Are you navigating a difficult life transition, struggling with depression and anxiety, experiencing grief over a significant loss? Do you sometimes experience overwhelming thoughts and emotions that seem to get in the way? Are you feeling disconnected within significant relationships? Do you wish to experience more joy and gain confidence in your ability to face the often-painful challenges that life as a human being can bring? Therapy can provide a quiet, collaborative space where you will gain insight, clarify your unique goals and values, and discover new ways to cope that foster healing yourself and your relationships.
(512) 886-8460 View (512) 886-8460
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Lee T Edwards
Psychologist, PhD
Austin, TX 78703
I provide both individual and couples psychotherapy. Various theories inform my work but conceptually I tend to favor a developmental perspective derived from Attachment Theory and Self Psychology, with a treatment approach that includes a blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, cognitive behavioral, and relational models. Of all the ingredients of an effective and successful treatment, I believe the therapy relationship is paramount; a trusting relationship provides the secure foundation for an endeavor that can involve an immense amount of challenge and vulnerability.
I provide both individual and couples psychotherapy. Various theories inform my work but conceptually I tend to favor a developmental perspective derived from Attachment Theory and Self Psychology, with a treatment approach that includes a blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, cognitive behavioral, and relational models. Of all the ingredients of an effective and successful treatment, I believe the therapy relationship is paramount; a trusting relationship provides the secure foundation for an endeavor that can involve an immense amount of challenge and vulnerability.
(737) 260-5394 View (737) 260-5394
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Erin Page Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Are you grieving the loss of something or someone you loved? Perhaps it was the traumatic loss of a person close to you or your health due to illness. Maybe you’re grieving the person you once knew who you’ve lost due to substances, dementia, or mental health. Grief is a difficult, exhausting, and often isolating process. You may feel like you don’t even know how to or want to move forward, or you may have thought you did and are only now realizing you could use some support to do that. You’re looking for a safe place to start on or move forward in your grief journey.
Are you grieving the loss of something or someone you loved? Perhaps it was the traumatic loss of a person close to you or your health due to illness. Maybe you’re grieving the person you once knew who you’ve lost due to substances, dementia, or mental health. Grief is a difficult, exhausting, and often isolating process. You may feel like you don’t even know how to or want to move forward, or you may have thought you did and are only now realizing you could use some support to do that. You’re looking for a safe place to start on or move forward in your grief journey.
(512) 270-7241 View (512) 270-7241
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Maighdlin (Molly) Talo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Feeling stuck, burnt out, or lacking purpose? Maybe you’re ready to grow beyond a chronic diagnosis/condition, family-related trauma/wounds & toxic relationship patterns. Often, these challenges are connected to unconscious narratives that bring us back to old wounds so they can be addressed, but it's hard to see life beyond these loops alone. I'm here to encourage self-exploration, make space to say the unsaid things and feel the unfelt emotions, and cheer on bravely trying new things. The journey of life, ups and downs, can be beautiful when we don't feel alone in the process. It'd be an honor to walk alongside you for yours.
Feeling stuck, burnt out, or lacking purpose? Maybe you’re ready to grow beyond a chronic diagnosis/condition, family-related trauma/wounds & toxic relationship patterns. Often, these challenges are connected to unconscious narratives that bring us back to old wounds so they can be addressed, but it's hard to see life beyond these loops alone. I'm here to encourage self-exploration, make space to say the unsaid things and feel the unfelt emotions, and cheer on bravely trying new things. The journey of life, ups and downs, can be beautiful when we don't feel alone in the process. It'd be an honor to walk alongside you for yours.
(737) 214-2194 View (737) 214-2194
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Anne Vickers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space focused on exploring and understanding our stories, the narratives we believe about ourselves or that have been told to us, uncovering how they shape our behaviors and relationships. Through my career as a therapist and former career in community development, I have extensive experience helping adults, teens, and families navigate mental health challenges from a client-centered approach. In building a trusting therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you feel empowered to face life's challenges and find peace.
I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space focused on exploring and understanding our stories, the narratives we believe about ourselves or that have been told to us, uncovering how they shape our behaviors and relationships. Through my career as a therapist and former career in community development, I have extensive experience helping adults, teens, and families navigate mental health challenges from a client-centered approach. In building a trusting therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you feel empowered to face life's challenges and find peace.
(737) 530-9379 View (737) 530-9379
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Michael Tresca
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Austin, TX 78703
Most of the clients I have worked with over the years are looking for acceptance: familial, peer, and social. They are looking for their place to fit in. The challenges they face are "big" to them and important for them to gain understanding and guidance on how to move forward to a place that is comfortable for them where they can be "seen and heard". I have worked with, and learned from, a variety of people with a host of concerns over the years. I would say that I have learned as much from them as they have from me, if not more from them in how best to approach then work to resolve what there concerns are.
Most of the clients I have worked with over the years are looking for acceptance: familial, peer, and social. They are looking for their place to fit in. The challenges they face are "big" to them and important for them to gain understanding and guidance on how to move forward to a place that is comfortable for them where they can be "seen and heard". I have worked with, and learned from, a variety of people with a host of concerns over the years. I would say that I have learned as much from them as they have from me, if not more from them in how best to approach then work to resolve what there concerns are.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Ellen Pace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT-S, LPC-S
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty in relationships? Have you tried therapy, but not gotten the results you desire? The cause could be unresolved trauma that is blocking your ability to move forward. Our past can contaminate the present, which causes our future to replicate our past, leaving one stuck. Do you and your partner struggle discussing issues, feel disconnected, or are drifting apart? The failure to communicate is the greatest cause of marital problems. I will guide you in learning effective skills to manage conflict, treat others with respect and find new meaning in your relationships.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty in relationships? Have you tried therapy, but not gotten the results you desire? The cause could be unresolved trauma that is blocking your ability to move forward. Our past can contaminate the present, which causes our future to replicate our past, leaving one stuck. Do you and your partner struggle discussing issues, feel disconnected, or are drifting apart? The failure to communicate is the greatest cause of marital problems. I will guide you in learning effective skills to manage conflict, treat others with respect and find new meaning in your relationships.
(737) 210-4084 View (737) 210-4084
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Patti Kay McCullar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Austin, TX 78703
I work with individuals and families who are struggling with difficult issues such as depression, divorce, or mental illness. Conflicts, within and between people, lie at the core of emotional distress. Divorce, depression, substance abuse make setting healthy boundaries difficult, and before the individual knows it, he or she is living in a state of compromise. I focus on people who are wanting to get out of a compromised state and build healthy relationships that protect personal space and are conducive to reciprocity.
I work with individuals and families who are struggling with difficult issues such as depression, divorce, or mental illness. Conflicts, within and between people, lie at the core of emotional distress. Divorce, depression, substance abuse make setting healthy boundaries difficult, and before the individual knows it, he or she is living in a state of compromise. I focus on people who are wanting to get out of a compromised state and build healthy relationships that protect personal space and are conducive to reciprocity.
(512) 540-5906 View (512) 540-5906
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Albertina Law
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, NARM®
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
You want something very different from what you’ve been experiencing. Anxiety, Conflict, Depression, Frustration, Irritability. You’re exhausted. You may have the exact words to describe what you need. You may have feelings too overwhelming for words. And sometimes, there’s just numbness. Your curiosity, and your desire for change, have brought you here. There’s room here for what you want, and you don’t have to do this work alone.
You want something very different from what you’ve been experiencing. Anxiety, Conflict, Depression, Frustration, Irritability. You’re exhausted. You may have the exact words to describe what you need. You may have feelings too overwhelming for words. And sometimes, there’s just numbness. Your curiosity, and your desire for change, have brought you here. There’s room here for what you want, and you don’t have to do this work alone.
(512) 764-3097 View (512) 764-3097
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Jen Kahn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78703
Accepting NEW clients! I am here to help you discover your path and help guide you where you want to go in life. I believe in the power of awareness and choice. We all have the ability to choose our path but we may need some guidance, understanding, and support along the way.
Accepting NEW clients! I am here to help you discover your path and help guide you where you want to go in life. I believe in the power of awareness and choice. We all have the ability to choose our path but we may need some guidance, understanding, and support along the way.
(512) 675-6897 View (512) 675-6897
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Diana Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Availabile immediately for in-person (Central Austin at Selva Wellness Collective) and virtual throughout Texas! Now Accepting Traditional Medicare! AND, Aetna, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, UHC, Optum, Oscar Call now for a Free 15-minute phone consultation to detemermine if it feels right for you to work with me! I love working with all humans, and gravitiate towards older adults 50+ (I know, it feels strange to be called "older" when you're in your 50's), musicians, other healers.
Availabile immediately for in-person (Central Austin at Selva Wellness Collective) and virtual throughout Texas! Now Accepting Traditional Medicare! AND, Aetna, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, UHC, Optum, Oscar Call now for a Free 15-minute phone consultation to detemermine if it feels right for you to work with me! I love working with all humans, and gravitiate towards older adults 50+ (I know, it feels strange to be called "older" when you're in your 50's), musicians, other healers.
(737) 379-1408 View (737) 379-1408
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Michael Bergman
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice offering individual psychotherapy. I have been trained to work with a wide range of clients; my main areas of expertise, however, include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, GLBTQ issues, and relationship issues. I also specialize in working wtih clients who are dealing with life transitions, such as a breakup or divorce, grief, and existential issues. My style is warm, supportive, and direct, and I encourage moments of levity and humor while at the same time I am serious and sincere.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice offering individual psychotherapy. I have been trained to work with a wide range of clients; my main areas of expertise, however, include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, GLBTQ issues, and relationship issues. I also specialize in working wtih clients who are dealing with life transitions, such as a breakup or divorce, grief, and existential issues. My style is warm, supportive, and direct, and I encourage moments of levity and humor while at the same time I am serious and sincere.
(737) 537-4247 View (737) 537-4247
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Dylan Davies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I love working with couples because so much real change is possible. My role is to help you move through the stuck and painful places in your relationship — not by smoothing things over, but by helping you see clearly, communicate honestly, and relate differently. I specialize in working with couples who have reached an impasse and want to understand and shift long-standing relational patterns. This often involves exploring family histories, unmet needs, and the ways people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, codependency, or self-abandonment may be shaping your dynamic.
I love working with couples because so much real change is possible. My role is to help you move through the stuck and painful places in your relationship — not by smoothing things over, but by helping you see clearly, communicate honestly, and relate differently. I specialize in working with couples who have reached an impasse and want to understand and shift long-standing relational patterns. This often involves exploring family histories, unmet needs, and the ways people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, codependency, or self-abandonment may be shaping your dynamic.
(512) 817-3781 View (512) 817-3781
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Lauren Leal
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Beginning therapy is a meaningful and courageous step. The healing process can be complex and may bring up feelings of fear or loneliness, but you don’t have to face it alone. As an LPC Associate under the supervision of Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S, my role is to walk alongside you as you explore your most genuine self and move toward the growth you’re seeking. I aim to offer both steady support and practical tools to help guide you through whatever challenges arise. I’m committed to meeting you exactly where you are and providing the level of care you need.
Beginning therapy is a meaningful and courageous step. The healing process can be complex and may bring up feelings of fear or loneliness, but you don’t have to face it alone. As an LPC Associate under the supervision of Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT-S, my role is to walk alongside you as you explore your most genuine self and move toward the growth you’re seeking. I aim to offer both steady support and practical tools to help guide you through whatever challenges arise. I’m committed to meeting you exactly where you are and providing the level of care you need.
(737) 530-8999 View (737) 530-8999
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Monica Rusinowski
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I work with individuals and couples who feel disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or each other and who sense that old patterns are no longer working. Many of the people I support are navigating relationship trauma, neurodivergence (especially ADHD), emotional reactivity, shame, or challenges with intimacy and communication. They may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of conflict, people-pleasing, or emotional distance. In our work together, we focus on building deeper self-understanding, creating safer and more honest relationships, and cultivating gre
I work with individuals and couples who feel disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or each other and who sense that old patterns are no longer working. Many of the people I support are navigating relationship trauma, neurodivergence (especially ADHD), emotional reactivity, shame, or challenges with intimacy and communication. They may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of conflict, people-pleasing, or emotional distance. In our work together, we focus on building deeper self-understanding, creating safer and more honest relationships, and cultivating gre
(737) 367-1930 View (737) 367-1930
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Sarah Koenig
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Dr. Koenig specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders. She has a unique interest in helping women struggling with perinatal OCD and anxiety. Her expertise extends to working with young children with behavioral problems. Dr. Koenig is committed to helping parents learn the best strategies to support their children. Her past research in investigating parental accommodation and interventions for parents of anxious children informs her practice with parents.
Dr. Koenig specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders. She has a unique interest in helping women struggling with perinatal OCD and anxiety. Her expertise extends to working with young children with behavioral problems. Dr. Koenig is committed to helping parents learn the best strategies to support their children. Her past research in investigating parental accommodation and interventions for parents of anxious children informs her practice with parents.
(512) 886-9804 View (512) 886-9804

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Number of Therapists in 78703

500+

Average cost per session

$165

Therapists in 78703 who prioritize treating:

96% Anxiety
89% Depression
78% Relationship Issues
77% Self Esteem
70% Trauma and PTSD
70% Stress
67% Grief

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

87% Aetna
71% BlueCross and BlueShield
67% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in 78703 see their clients

74% In Person and Online
26% Online Only

Gender breakdown

83% Female
16% Male
1% Non-Binary
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How can I find a therapist in 78703?

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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.