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Rachel Donaldson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
My deepest intention is to grow compassion and human connection. My greatest hope through our work together is for you to know you are whole and worthy of love and belonging. With over 20 years as a therapist, educator and mindfulness facilitator, I offer integrative psychotherapy, wellness coaching and group programs. My work is informed by mindfulness and compassion practices, the neuroscience of trauma and attachment, the work of Dr. Brene Brown and the mind-body connection.
My deepest intention is to grow compassion and human connection. My greatest hope through our work together is for you to know you are whole and worthy of love and belonging. With over 20 years as a therapist, educator and mindfulness facilitator, I offer integrative psychotherapy, wellness coaching and group programs. My work is informed by mindfulness and compassion practices, the neuroscience of trauma and attachment, the work of Dr. Brene Brown and the mind-body connection.
(424) 339-1303 View (424) 339-1303
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Sacha Bollas
Psychologist, PsyD, MSc
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
What is it about yourself or your life that seems problematic? It may be that you are subject to anxiety or a depression that is too absorbing, it may be that you lack the sort of confidence in your abilities to find the right way to find direction: or it may be that you feel something is missing in your life, be it an intimate relation with another or the right sort of vocation.
What is it about yourself or your life that seems problematic? It may be that you are subject to anxiety or a depression that is too absorbing, it may be that you lack the sort of confidence in your abilities to find the right way to find direction: or it may be that you feel something is missing in your life, be it an intimate relation with another or the right sort of vocation.
(323) 676-7827 View (323) 676-7827
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Linda Faun Sherman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, RD
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
My ideal client is you, who wants a happier and fuller life. A life that is purposeful, connected and joyful. And perhaps you want more spirituality and to manage your stress, depression or life transitions in a different way. Through mindfullness based therapy, sometimes coaching and a more expansive , different way of thinking and feeling, more openness and transparency we will begin...........
My ideal client is you, who wants a happier and fuller life. A life that is purposeful, connected and joyful. And perhaps you want more spirituality and to manage your stress, depression or life transitions in a different way. Through mindfullness based therapy, sometimes coaching and a more expansive , different way of thinking and feeling, more openness and transparency we will begin...........
(310) 929-6546 View (310) 929-6546
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Babak Max Karimbeik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, student
Verified Verified
Online Only
Have you been bullied or abused? If so, this could be a traumatic event that has left you with symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, depression, and anxiety. Are you looking for a way to deal with these feelings and get over what happened in the past? If that's the case, I'm here to help. As a therapist who specializes in EMDR therapy, I can give you the support and tools you need to get over the bad effects of trauma and take back control of your life. We'll work together to process the feelings you've been holding on to from your past. My unique approach combines EMDR with researched and practical strength-based interventions.
Have you been bullied or abused? If so, this could be a traumatic event that has left you with symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, depression, and anxiety. Are you looking for a way to deal with these feelings and get over what happened in the past? If that's the case, I'm here to help. As a therapist who specializes in EMDR therapy, I can give you the support and tools you need to get over the bad effects of trauma and take back control of your life. We'll work together to process the feelings you've been holding on to from your past. My unique approach combines EMDR with researched and practical strength-based interventions.
(310) 929-6511 View (310) 929-6511
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Emily Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
We all carry our history, shaping how we move through the world. Our past influences our posture, expressions and presence. True wellbeing comes from cultivating a stable inner foundation that supports us through life's challenges. At the heart of my approach is the belief that everyone has inherent value and deserves deep connection—first with themselves, then with others. By finding a home within yourself, you can navigate life with resilience & openness, leading to real transformation.
We all carry our history, shaping how we move through the world. Our past influences our posture, expressions and presence. True wellbeing comes from cultivating a stable inner foundation that supports us through life's challenges. At the heart of my approach is the belief that everyone has inherent value and deserves deep connection—first with themselves, then with others. By finding a home within yourself, you can navigate life with resilience & openness, leading to real transformation.
(310) 347-4991 View (310) 347-4991
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Joanna Burga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a therapist with over 9 years experience who provides a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to tap into your own personal growth and healing. I have worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt getting in the way of you living your life to the fullest? Negative beliefs holding you back from achieving success in your career, life or relationships? I am trained in a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where we can go deeper than traditional talk therapy working with the subconscious. Ask me about EMDR if you are interested in this treatment modality.
I am a therapist with over 9 years experience who provides a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to tap into your own personal growth and healing. I have worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt getting in the way of you living your life to the fullest? Negative beliefs holding you back from achieving success in your career, life or relationships? I am trained in a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where we can go deeper than traditional talk therapy working with the subconscious. Ask me about EMDR if you are interested in this treatment modality.
(424) 543-8702 View (424) 543-8702
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Erin Allen Brower
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
With over 20 years of experience in clinical therapeutic work, I am trained to transform relationships of all kinds. Gottman and EFT trained, I will help to strengthen your personal and professional bonds. I have spent my career helping individuals to facilitate every type of relationship. I teach clients to establish kind, clear, and honest communication and create environments where sustainable healthy relationships are formed. My approach to well-being is rooted in providing clients with the ability to form safe, healthy connections, build transparent and effective communication, and the skills to create healthy attachment.
With over 20 years of experience in clinical therapeutic work, I am trained to transform relationships of all kinds. Gottman and EFT trained, I will help to strengthen your personal and professional bonds. I have spent my career helping individuals to facilitate every type of relationship. I teach clients to establish kind, clear, and honest communication and create environments where sustainable healthy relationships are formed. My approach to well-being is rooted in providing clients with the ability to form safe, healthy connections, build transparent and effective communication, and the skills to create healthy attachment.
(310) 361-1604 View (310) 361-1604
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Michelle Shegda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
As a recovering perfectionist with lived experience in overcoming eating disorders and addiction, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate life with ineffective coping skills. Performing at work or school, maintaining the home, engaging in social activities, and cultivating healthy partnerships feels overwhelming and stressful. Dysfunctional family systems contribute to deep emotional experiences that cause havoc on our mental and physical health. I specialize in helping individuals identify and heal these unresolved wounds that lie at the core of our struggles to foster meaningful change.
As a recovering perfectionist with lived experience in overcoming eating disorders and addiction, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate life with ineffective coping skills. Performing at work or school, maintaining the home, engaging in social activities, and cultivating healthy partnerships feels overwhelming and stressful. Dysfunctional family systems contribute to deep emotional experiences that cause havoc on our mental and physical health. I specialize in helping individuals identify and heal these unresolved wounds that lie at the core of our struggles to foster meaningful change.
(424) 430-9779 View (424) 430-9779
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Erin Falconer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
‘It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.’ - e. e. cummings Whether you are routed in a past of trauma or pain, stuck in a present with no sense of meaning or motivation, or anxious about an uncertain future, often it is easier to stay in the security - or what’s known - of the pain or mediocrity, than face the uncertainty or fear of the unknown of change, despite it’s infinite possibilities for a better life. That you are here, bravely scratching that curiosity, deserves recognition.
‘It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.’ - e. e. cummings Whether you are routed in a past of trauma or pain, stuck in a present with no sense of meaning or motivation, or anxious about an uncertain future, often it is easier to stay in the security - or what’s known - of the pain or mediocrity, than face the uncertainty or fear of the unknown of change, despite it’s infinite possibilities for a better life. That you are here, bravely scratching that curiosity, deserves recognition.
(424) 500-3309 View (424) 500-3309
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Abha Verma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us” - David Richo. Many of us struggle with the wounds of our past, the pain that we might be struggling with in our present, or the uncertainty of our future. Change can be scary; and sometimes it can feel easier to stay in the known, even when that brings fear, pain, or resentment. You being here recognizes that there is a part of you that is interested in changing. I come to you as a woman of color, a child of Indian immigrants, a mother, and a therapist – these roles influence my approach.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us” - David Richo. Many of us struggle with the wounds of our past, the pain that we might be struggling with in our present, or the uncertainty of our future. Change can be scary; and sometimes it can feel easier to stay in the known, even when that brings fear, pain, or resentment. You being here recognizes that there is a part of you that is interested in changing. I come to you as a woman of color, a child of Indian immigrants, a mother, and a therapist – these roles influence my approach.
(310) 996-8908 View (310) 996-8908
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Daniel-Ardeshir Ravanshenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
Affordable and accessible therapy is a necessity. I have two main concentrations to my practice: 1) I work with those interested in a confidential therapeutic setting to resolve complex psychological states and feelings (such as anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, childhood, relationship difficulties, personal grief, fear, shame, worthlessness, and existential questions about meaning-in-life). 2) I work in a consultant capacity for individuals with prescribed short-term, career-minded professional goals (public speaking, presentations, social skills, deadlines, writer's block, and management strategies).
Affordable and accessible therapy is a necessity. I have two main concentrations to my practice: 1) I work with those interested in a confidential therapeutic setting to resolve complex psychological states and feelings (such as anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, childhood, relationship difficulties, personal grief, fear, shame, worthlessness, and existential questions about meaning-in-life). 2) I work in a consultant capacity for individuals with prescribed short-term, career-minded professional goals (public speaking, presentations, social skills, deadlines, writer's block, and management strategies).
(424) 353-3211 View (424) 353-3211
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Shawnee Isaac-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose goal is to assist my clients in developing more meaningful, centered lives. I have a compassionate and supportive style and enjoy working with both individuals and couples, honoring the uniqueness of each individual by creating a safe and nurturing environment.
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose goal is to assist my clients in developing more meaningful, centered lives. I have a compassionate and supportive style and enjoy working with both individuals and couples, honoring the uniqueness of each individual by creating a safe and nurturing environment.
(424) 373-8855 View (424) 373-8855
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Daniel C. Slavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
Have you ever felt like your dreams are just out of reach, or found yourself stuck in a place where you can't seem to move forward? In these difficult times, many of us are experiencing uncertainty and challenges that can leave us feeling lost. I'm here to help you reconnect with your true self and guide you towards lasting change. Together, we'll discover your unique way of seeing the world, so you can embrace a life that's not only manageable but truly meaningful. I believe in a goal-oriented approach to therapy, where we work hand-in-hand to empower you with the tools and strategies you need to tackle life’s challenges.
Have you ever felt like your dreams are just out of reach, or found yourself stuck in a place where you can't seem to move forward? In these difficult times, many of us are experiencing uncertainty and challenges that can leave us feeling lost. I'm here to help you reconnect with your true self and guide you towards lasting change. Together, we'll discover your unique way of seeing the world, so you can embrace a life that's not only manageable but truly meaningful. I believe in a goal-oriented approach to therapy, where we work hand-in-hand to empower you with the tools and strategies you need to tackle life’s challenges.
(424) 286-4938 View (424) 286-4938
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Liam Kalin McAuliffe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
Are you looking for an embodied, creative, collaborative, and deeply transformative approach to navigating your life's challenges? My clients are soulful individuals and couples who are serious about healing the root causes of pain and conflict. This journey means connecting with the deep wisdom of your psyche and becoming more courageous, vulnerable, empathic, and accountable in all areas of your life. Many of my clients describe themselves as people for whom talk therapy "hit a wall," and who are looking for a therapist who can help integrate the spiritual process of "waking up" with the emotional process of "growing up."
Are you looking for an embodied, creative, collaborative, and deeply transformative approach to navigating your life's challenges? My clients are soulful individuals and couples who are serious about healing the root causes of pain and conflict. This journey means connecting with the deep wisdom of your psyche and becoming more courageous, vulnerable, empathic, and accountable in all areas of your life. Many of my clients describe themselves as people for whom talk therapy "hit a wall," and who are looking for a therapist who can help integrate the spiritual process of "waking up" with the emotional process of "growing up."
(424) 577-5634 View (424) 577-5634
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Matthew Cole
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
Not accepting new clients
I'm a compassionate counselor specializing in trauma-focused therapy, ensuring that you receive the space you need to heal and integrate at your own pace. Using somatic and mindfulness techniques, as well as EMDR, I address the mind-body connection. In our collaborative work, we prioritize your experiences and perspectives, creating a safe space for exploration while respecting your autonomy. With a focus on the person first, I provide support for your healing and moving forward. Your needs are my priority, and I offer empathetic and inclusive care for your overall well-being.
I'm a compassionate counselor specializing in trauma-focused therapy, ensuring that you receive the space you need to heal and integrate at your own pace. Using somatic and mindfulness techniques, as well as EMDR, I address the mind-body connection. In our collaborative work, we prioritize your experiences and perspectives, creating a safe space for exploration while respecting your autonomy. With a focus on the person first, I provide support for your healing and moving forward. Your needs are my priority, and I offer empathetic and inclusive care for your overall well-being.
(424) 544-3451 View (424) 544-3451
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Peter Smick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
Do past hurts haunt your interpersonal relationships? Childhood trauma can feel like a monster best kept hidden away in the dark. Out of sight, out of mind - until it's triggered again. As Carl Jung said, "what you resist not only persists, but will grow in size." Through this lens, I offer a compassionate and integrative approach to healing the deep wounds of relational trauma. Collaboratively, as a therapeutic team, we cultivate and create a safe space for acknowledging and nourishing the inner child, establishing self-worth, building self-esteem and developing skills for managing complex relationships with self and other.
Do past hurts haunt your interpersonal relationships? Childhood trauma can feel like a monster best kept hidden away in the dark. Out of sight, out of mind - until it's triggered again. As Carl Jung said, "what you resist not only persists, but will grow in size." Through this lens, I offer a compassionate and integrative approach to healing the deep wounds of relational trauma. Collaboratively, as a therapeutic team, we cultivate and create a safe space for acknowledging and nourishing the inner child, establishing self-worth, building self-esteem and developing skills for managing complex relationships with self and other.
(424) 484-2467 View (424) 484-2467
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Allee Karmazyn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
Pressured to find a fulfilling career, nurture meaningful relationships, wash dishes and laundry, eat healthy, workout, develop a “self-care” routine, pursue hobbies, sleep for 8 hours, and maintain family responsibilities, all in one day? Do you feel trapped in past pain and trauma, or frozen by the daunting future? Do you feel exceptionally hard on yourself? You are not alone. You might be struggling with anxiety, which makes total sense. I believe our anxiety comes from the disconnection between what we have been told to believe about ourselves, in terms of living, loving, and being successful, and what actually feels authentic.
Pressured to find a fulfilling career, nurture meaningful relationships, wash dishes and laundry, eat healthy, workout, develop a “self-care” routine, pursue hobbies, sleep for 8 hours, and maintain family responsibilities, all in one day? Do you feel trapped in past pain and trauma, or frozen by the daunting future? Do you feel exceptionally hard on yourself? You are not alone. You might be struggling with anxiety, which makes total sense. I believe our anxiety comes from the disconnection between what we have been told to believe about ourselves, in terms of living, loving, and being successful, and what actually feels authentic.
(424) 622-9485 View (424) 622-9485
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Hardy Lansaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC, CAS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
I work with clients who are frustrated with the process of therapy, being controlled by their mood, and high conflict relationship dynamics . My goal is to help you trust your instincts, regulate emotion, speak authentically, & improve relationships. While exploring past trauma & disappointment is critical, I believe complementing the process with specific skills to change behavior patterns is crucial. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through Marsha Linehan's BTech. Think of it as therapy including skills training. Let me help you improve your relationship with yourself & get you closer to the things you want in life.
I work with clients who are frustrated with the process of therapy, being controlled by their mood, and high conflict relationship dynamics . My goal is to help you trust your instincts, regulate emotion, speak authentically, & improve relationships. While exploring past trauma & disappointment is critical, I believe complementing the process with specific skills to change behavior patterns is crucial. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through Marsha Linehan's BTech. Think of it as therapy including skills training. Let me help you improve your relationship with yourself & get you closer to the things you want in life.
(424) 365-1960 View (424) 365-1960
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Carolynn Grainger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
Carolynn believes every person has a meaningful, unique story that has shaped their life. She is curious and passionate about developing relationships to better understand the backgrounds, experiences, and influential people in the lives of her clients. She focuses on understanding family of origin and childhood relationships and how they influence identity. She has been trained as a Strengths coach, helping people to lean into their natural abilities, talents and skills to manage challenging seasons of life. Carolynn has experience working with families, couples, and postpartum women in addition to individual clients.
Carolynn believes every person has a meaningful, unique story that has shaped their life. She is curious and passionate about developing relationships to better understand the backgrounds, experiences, and influential people in the lives of her clients. She focuses on understanding family of origin and childhood relationships and how they influence identity. She has been trained as a Strengths coach, helping people to lean into their natural abilities, talents and skills to manage challenging seasons of life. Carolynn has experience working with families, couples, and postpartum women in addition to individual clients.
(424) 499-8336 View (424) 499-8336
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Dr. Shannon Magnis - Group Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291
I have 20 years experience helping individuals, couples and groups find deeper meaning, satisfaction and inspiration in their unique experience of life. Individuals are often led to therapy by symptoms - anxiety, depression, panic attacks, failed relationships, compulsions and addictions, phobias, post-traumatic reactions and self-destructive behavior. Although symptoms can seem random and be destructive, they are important messengers guiding us toward introspection and growth. In psychotherapy we discover what lies beneath the surface of symptoms; we uncover that which has previously been unconscious.
I have 20 years experience helping individuals, couples and groups find deeper meaning, satisfaction and inspiration in their unique experience of life. Individuals are often led to therapy by symptoms - anxiety, depression, panic attacks, failed relationships, compulsions and addictions, phobias, post-traumatic reactions and self-destructive behavior. Although symptoms can seem random and be destructive, they are important messengers guiding us toward introspection and growth. In psychotherapy we discover what lies beneath the surface of symptoms; we uncover that which has previously been unconscious.
(310) 340-0978 View (310) 340-0978
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Number of Therapists in 90291

200+

Average cost per session

$200

Therapists in 90291 who prioritize treating:

96% Anxiety
89% Relationship Issues
88% Depression
78% Self Esteem
75% Trauma and PTSD
73% Stress
73% Life Transitions

Average years in practice

12 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

67% Other
65% Aetna
48% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in 90291 see their clients

70% In Person and Online
30% Online Only

Gender breakdown

80% Female
19% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in 90291?

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.