Therapists in 80214

Photo of Liliana Baylon, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDR, EFT, SPT
Liliana Baylon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDR, EFT, SPT
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Co-existing between multiple worlds for those who are bicultural or in multicultural couples can be exhausting, and leave you unsure about who you are and where you belong. No matter how hard you try, you feel like you’re never enough and that nobody on any ‘side’ really gets you. You’re ready to dial down your anxiety and navigate your worlds with greater ease. You’re ready to build bridges across divides in your relationship, and be better resourced to navigate work stress so you don’t burn out. Above all, you’re ready to discover a more solid sense of self and self-worth - I'm here to help you get there.
Co-existing between multiple worlds for those who are bicultural or in multicultural couples can be exhausting, and leave you unsure about who you are and where you belong. No matter how hard you try, you feel like you’re never enough and that nobody on any ‘side’ really gets you. You’re ready to dial down your anxiety and navigate your worlds with greater ease. You’re ready to build bridges across divides in your relationship, and be better resourced to navigate work stress so you don’t burn out. Above all, you’re ready to discover a more solid sense of self and self-worth - I'm here to help you get there.
(303) 647-9508 View (303) 647-9508
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Hillcrest Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Edgewater, CO 80214
Are you struggling with balance in life or managing life transitions? Would you like to reduce the amount of conflict, anxiety, depression or anger that you experience and find a greater sense of peace and satisfaction in how you are living your life? Are you struggling with a divorce/separation or challenging issues with coparenting? We can help you achieve your goals for improved mental health and personal satisfaction. Please call today for a free consultation and to get more information.
Are you struggling with balance in life or managing life transitions? Would you like to reduce the amount of conflict, anxiety, depression or anger that you experience and find a greater sense of peace and satisfaction in how you are living your life? Are you struggling with a divorce/separation or challenging issues with coparenting? We can help you achieve your goals for improved mental health and personal satisfaction. Please call today for a free consultation and to get more information.
(720) 741-6936 View (720) 741-6936
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Aly Livingston-Shelburne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Sometimes children can act in ways we do not understand and start behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through. Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and gives them confidence to explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. They learn how to decipher emotions in their body and cope with them. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.
Sometimes children can act in ways we do not understand and start behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through. Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and gives them confidence to explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. They learn how to decipher emotions in their body and cope with them. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.
(720) 408-7542 View (720) 408-7542
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Katy Cole DiSalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Online Only
From the outside it looks like you have a happy, fulfilling life, but this isn't the full story. Loneliness, stress, debilitating worry, difficulty sleeping, and strained relationships are all common symptoms of clients that chose to seek treatment with me. I specialize in working with older children, teenagers, and young adults, who struggle with traumatic memories, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and low self-esteem. If you or your child/teen are ready to begin your healing journey and want to start feeling better, contact me today.
From the outside it looks like you have a happy, fulfilling life, but this isn't the full story. Loneliness, stress, debilitating worry, difficulty sleeping, and strained relationships are all common symptoms of clients that chose to seek treatment with me. I specialize in working with older children, teenagers, and young adults, who struggle with traumatic memories, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and low self-esteem. If you or your child/teen are ready to begin your healing journey and want to start feeling better, contact me today.
(720) 605-0690 View (720) 605-0690
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Jake Goulder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80214
You may be feeling lost, stuck, or that everything is wrong. Perhaps anxiety or anger or grief are overwhelming you, and you don’t know what to do. Problems like these don’t have easy solutions, but our work together can help; therapy can reshape how we think about ourselves, our lives, and our worlds, and it can make room for radically new parts of ourselves to emerge. In my work, every case is different. I attend closely to what makes you unique—your passions, fears, desires, and history—and I strive to make room for new insights and perspectives.
You may be feeling lost, stuck, or that everything is wrong. Perhaps anxiety or anger or grief are overwhelming you, and you don’t know what to do. Problems like these don’t have easy solutions, but our work together can help; therapy can reshape how we think about ourselves, our lives, and our worlds, and it can make room for radically new parts of ourselves to emerge. In my work, every case is different. I attend closely to what makes you unique—your passions, fears, desires, and history—and I strive to make room for new insights and perspectives.
(720) 821-0901 View (720) 821-0901
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Sydney McKinney
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
While Sydney sees a variety of people, she specializes in self-described people-pleasers, perfectionists, overachievers, leaders, and/or caregivers (physically, emotionally, or occupationally). She strives to create a safe and caring environment, often using warmth, education, humor, and deep self-reflection to surface insights. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in exploring past and present relationships (of many varieties) to identify root causes, and how those are influencing clients today. She draws on an eclectic range of modalities, such as psychodynamic, attachment, parts work/IFS, and ACT.
While Sydney sees a variety of people, she specializes in self-described people-pleasers, perfectionists, overachievers, leaders, and/or caregivers (physically, emotionally, or occupationally). She strives to create a safe and caring environment, often using warmth, education, humor, and deep self-reflection to surface insights. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in exploring past and present relationships (of many varieties) to identify root causes, and how those are influencing clients today. She draws on an eclectic range of modalities, such as psychodynamic, attachment, parts work/IFS, and ACT.
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Elizabeth S Lloyd
Registered Psychotherapist, EdS
Denver, CO 80214
I believe that therapeutic listening can support us as humans to clarify our own intentions and hear our truth. Modern external life challenges like relationships, balancing career and family, and unforeseen hurdles can leave us unbalanced and disconnected. My ideal client is looking for a beacon within themselves that I hope to shine a light to bring back to center. As a mother, entrepreneur and self-starter of many fulfilling endeavors, realizing that the grounded connection to our own inner voice is fundamental in generating a meaningful life also plays a role in what I bring to the table as a mentor, champion and resource.
I believe that therapeutic listening can support us as humans to clarify our own intentions and hear our truth. Modern external life challenges like relationships, balancing career and family, and unforeseen hurdles can leave us unbalanced and disconnected. My ideal client is looking for a beacon within themselves that I hope to shine a light to bring back to center. As a mother, entrepreneur and self-starter of many fulfilling endeavors, realizing that the grounded connection to our own inner voice is fundamental in generating a meaningful life also plays a role in what I bring to the table as a mentor, champion and resource.
(720) 730-2116 View (720) 730-2116
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Diana Baumgarten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Lakewood, CO 80214
I'm a compassionate and caring therapist who strives to help others find peace and happiness within their lives. I worked with elementary and middle school aged children for 16 years and loved helping children develop coping skills for emotional regulation management and manage other stressors in their lives. I'm able to assist families navigate the school setting as needed. Since moving into a private practice setting, I really love working with adults to help come up with strategies to manage anxiety, relationship issues, parenting and cope with any past trauma.
I'm a compassionate and caring therapist who strives to help others find peace and happiness within their lives. I worked with elementary and middle school aged children for 16 years and loved helping children develop coping skills for emotional regulation management and manage other stressors in their lives. I'm able to assist families navigate the school setting as needed. Since moving into a private practice setting, I really love working with adults to help come up with strategies to manage anxiety, relationship issues, parenting and cope with any past trauma.
(720) 463-1461 View (720) 463-1461
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Lianne Gann
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a deeply profound and vulnerable endeavor. Sometimes one can find themselves 'stuck' in patterns that are no longer serving them and my approach to therapy focuses on partnering with you to help identify where you feel stuck and work toward healing. You can think of me as your partner or teammate in that process, one that provides compassion, encouragement, and some gentle challenge when appropriate. Using a collaborative, relational, and trauma informed approach, I hope to establish a safe space for you to be vulnerable and feel understood.
Therapy can be a deeply profound and vulnerable endeavor. Sometimes one can find themselves 'stuck' in patterns that are no longer serving them and my approach to therapy focuses on partnering with you to help identify where you feel stuck and work toward healing. You can think of me as your partner or teammate in that process, one that provides compassion, encouragement, and some gentle challenge when appropriate. Using a collaborative, relational, and trauma informed approach, I hope to establish a safe space for you to be vulnerable and feel understood.
(844) 455-0840 View (844) 455-0840
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Elizabeth Armstrong Groom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Lakewood, CO 80214
I am a clinician at Nielsen Psychological Services, which is an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention.
I am a clinician at Nielsen Psychological Services, which is an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention.
(720) 896-7556 View (720) 896-7556
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Bari Candy
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is to create a space where you are free to be who you are. By encouraging inner transformation and your desire to heal, the wounds and archetypes you have created for survival reveal themselves. Revealing these archetypes provides you with insight to the parts of yourself that are dark and needing to be heard. Together, we invite these parts of you into the room and learn from the wisdom they can provide us. This insight into emotional turmoil, and its relationship to mind-body connection, becomes the tool of healing.
My approach is to create a space where you are free to be who you are. By encouraging inner transformation and your desire to heal, the wounds and archetypes you have created for survival reveal themselves. Revealing these archetypes provides you with insight to the parts of yourself that are dark and needing to be heard. Together, we invite these parts of you into the room and learn from the wisdom they can provide us. This insight into emotional turmoil, and its relationship to mind-body connection, becomes the tool of healing.
(866) 330-4342 View (866) 330-4342
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Angie Tsiatsos Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, CMT
13 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80214
We all long to love and be loved — to feel safe, seen, and deeply connected. We long for playfulness and authenticity. Yet life, with all its beauty and its weight, often leaves us feeling isolated from ourselves and each other. I offer a space where your story is honored, your body’s wisdom is welcomed, & where the patterns that no longer serve can begin to shift, & new emotional habits can take root, where your nervous system can gently relearn safety. Together, we’ll strengthen your heart’s capacity for resilience, intimacy, and enduring love, and build the emotional habits necessary to create the relationships you long for.
We all long to love and be loved — to feel safe, seen, and deeply connected. We long for playfulness and authenticity. Yet life, with all its beauty and its weight, often leaves us feeling isolated from ourselves and each other. I offer a space where your story is honored, your body’s wisdom is welcomed, & where the patterns that no longer serve can begin to shift, & new emotional habits can take root, where your nervous system can gently relearn safety. Together, we’ll strengthen your heart’s capacity for resilience, intimacy, and enduring love, and build the emotional habits necessary to create the relationships you long for.
(720) 903-1588 View (720) 903-1588
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Jamie Schlichenmayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80214
Immediate availability for in person or virtual sessions. I know healing is possible. If you are feeling stuck in negative emotional patterns and behaviors? I believe and support the body and brain’s natural capacity to heal and will work alongside you to develop and utilize through resources. My approach is individualized and collaborative to your experience and needs. Offering EMDR Intensives - half or full day EMDR sessions reducing the need for ongoing weekly therapy.
Immediate availability for in person or virtual sessions. I know healing is possible. If you are feeling stuck in negative emotional patterns and behaviors? I believe and support the body and brain’s natural capacity to heal and will work alongside you to develop and utilize through resources. My approach is individualized and collaborative to your experience and needs. Offering EMDR Intensives - half or full day EMDR sessions reducing the need for ongoing weekly therapy.
(720) 664-9487 View (720) 664-9487
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Through the Door Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Lakewood, CO 80214
Through the Door Counseling is a safe space where you can explore elements of your life that are causing you pain, unhappiness, and discontent. It is where you can examine the many factors that impact you and your circumstances, as well as ways in which you are empowered to improve certain aspects of your situation. We specialize in relationships, which includes the relationship we have with ourselves, as well as partners or family members. Angie primarily works with couples, but additional clinicians are available for individual therapy; please see our website to check specialties, rates, and schedule openings.
Through the Door Counseling is a safe space where you can explore elements of your life that are causing you pain, unhappiness, and discontent. It is where you can examine the many factors that impact you and your circumstances, as well as ways in which you are empowered to improve certain aspects of your situation. We specialize in relationships, which includes the relationship we have with ourselves, as well as partners or family members. Angie primarily works with couples, but additional clinicians are available for individual therapy; please see our website to check specialties, rates, and schedule openings.
(720) 330-0750 View (720) 330-0750
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Satin Scott
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
I work with a variety of clients, including youth, adults, older adults, couples, families, creatives, LGBTQIA+, and veterans. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, neurodiversity, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, and mental health wellness. I want to work with anyone seeking empowerment, self-awareness, and growth toward healing and enhanced well-being. I seek to foster an empathetic, accepting, and supportive space for clients to address life challenges. I want to understand what makes you unique while also exploring the systems that impact your life, such as your family, work, communities, and society.
I work with a variety of clients, including youth, adults, older adults, couples, families, creatives, LGBTQIA+, and veterans. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, neurodiversity, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, and mental health wellness. I want to work with anyone seeking empowerment, self-awareness, and growth toward healing and enhanced well-being. I seek to foster an empathetic, accepting, and supportive space for clients to address life challenges. I want to understand what makes you unique while also exploring the systems that impact your life, such as your family, work, communities, and society.
(833) 574-5018 View (833) 574-5018
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Julia Farney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80214
Not accepting new clients
Maybe your life has taken an unstable turn, or maybe you've been feeling unsteady. Maybe you're stuck on finding your identity and purpose in this messy life. Maybe your emotions feel like too much, or the anxiety feels unbearable. Or maybe your relationships for some reason aren't working - and you're not sure of the reason why. Life can feel heavy and confusing.
Maybe your life has taken an unstable turn, or maybe you've been feeling unsteady. Maybe you're stuck on finding your identity and purpose in this messy life. Maybe your emotions feel like too much, or the anxiety feels unbearable. Or maybe your relationships for some reason aren't working - and you're not sure of the reason why. Life can feel heavy and confusing.
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MJ Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi all! I'm MJ, a strengths-based therapist specializing in OCD and exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, ADHD coaching, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I believe that all individuals have the ability to find change and empowerment in their lives. Sometimes we just need some assistance and a new perspective to get there. My focus is on learning to be gentle with yourself in a way that empowers you to feel unstuck and assists you to heal.
Hi all! I'm MJ, a strengths-based therapist specializing in OCD and exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, ADHD coaching, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I believe that all individuals have the ability to find change and empowerment in their lives. Sometimes we just need some assistance and a new perspective to get there. My focus is on learning to be gentle with yourself in a way that empowers you to feel unstuck and assists you to heal.
(720) 897-5341 View (720) 897-5341
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Shelby Hetherington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Lakewood, CO 80214
I currently only have space during typical "school hours" W-F and am taking on clients 16+. I work with a range of clients with varying intersecting identities. I like to provide a safe space and a safe and trusting relationship with my clients in order to harbor their growth. I want my clients to feel seen, understood, and heard, all of which are vital to understanding the self and healing. There is so much we need to process and I want to be there help.
I currently only have space during typical "school hours" W-F and am taking on clients 16+. I work with a range of clients with varying intersecting identities. I like to provide a safe space and a safe and trusting relationship with my clients in order to harbor their growth. I want my clients to feel seen, understood, and heard, all of which are vital to understanding the self and healing. There is so much we need to process and I want to be there help.
(303) 952-2405 View (303) 952-2405
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Kaitlynne Tatum
Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80214
I am a clinician at Nielsen Psychological Services, which is an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention. In many ways, our culture has designed an environment where perfectionism, anxiety, and depression are normalized, and a strong sense of self is lost. The individuals I work with are curious about who they really are as a whole human, and are open to exploring the perfectionism that has guided them.
I am a clinician at Nielsen Psychological Services, which is an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention. In many ways, our culture has designed an environment where perfectionism, anxiety, and depression are normalized, and a strong sense of self is lost. The individuals I work with are curious about who they really are as a whole human, and are open to exploring the perfectionism that has guided them.
(720) 586-4573 View (720) 586-4573
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Dr. Rachel Nielsen
Psychologist, PsyD
Lakewood, CO 80214
Waitlist for new clients
I am the president of Nielsen Psychological Services, an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention. I have 28 years of experience addressing trauma, stress, childhood abuse, physical and sexual violence, high-stress jobs and emergency services, identity and self-esteem, anxiety and depression, child loss, losing a loved one to suicide, and posttraumatic healing and recovery. I am here for the typical life struggles that people face - I can handle the heavy stuff. I love working with adolescents, teens, and adults.
I am the president of Nielsen Psychological Services, an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention. I have 28 years of experience addressing trauma, stress, childhood abuse, physical and sexual violence, high-stress jobs and emergency services, identity and self-esteem, anxiety and depression, child loss, losing a loved one to suicide, and posttraumatic healing and recovery. I am here for the typical life struggles that people face - I can handle the heavy stuff. I love working with adolescents, teens, and adults.
(720) 513-9365 View (720) 513-9365

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Number of Therapists in 80214

100+

Average cost per session

$150

Therapists in 80214 who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
85% Depression
79% Relationship Issues
79% Trauma and PTSD
74% Stress
73% Life Transitions
67% Self Esteem

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

79% Aetna
71% Cigna and Evernorth
71% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in 80214 see their clients

67% In Person and Online
33% Online Only

Gender breakdown

83% Female
15% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in 80214?

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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.