Therapists in Bryan, TX

Photo of Andrea Stutzman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Bryan, TX
Andrea Stutzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77802  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I continue to be humbled that I have had the honor be a part of so many people’s stories. With almost 10 years experience as a Mental Health Counselor, I have worked with a wide variety of challenges, diagnoses, and levels of severity. I have a strong interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety/panic attacks, depression, life transitions, stress management, and grief. I also enjoy working with graduate students, pregnant/postpartum women, and medical professionals.
I continue to be humbled that I have had the honor be a part of so many people’s stories. With almost 10 years experience as a Mental Health Counselor, I have worked with a wide variety of challenges, diagnoses, and levels of severity. I have a strong interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety/panic attacks, depression, life transitions, stress management, and grief. I also enjoy working with graduate students, pregnant/postpartum women, and medical professionals.
(979) 428-8237 View (979) 428-8237
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Kimberley Lynn Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77802
As a mother of three, and a counselor for over 20 years, I know how difficult it is to grow up in this world today. Therapy provides a safe space to work through those things in our lives that are difficult. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I use play therapy, art therapy and talk therapy with my clients. I strive to offer hope and solutions to families with children dealing with such issues as trauma, grief, loss, abuse, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self harm, and much more. My clients are also those that need solutions for navigating behavior, peer relations, ADHD, ODD or autism.
As a mother of three, and a counselor for over 20 years, I know how difficult it is to grow up in this world today. Therapy provides a safe space to work through those things in our lives that are difficult. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I use play therapy, art therapy and talk therapy with my clients. I strive to offer hope and solutions to families with children dealing with such issues as trauma, grief, loss, abuse, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, self harm, and much more. My clients are also those that need solutions for navigating behavior, peer relations, ADHD, ODD or autism.
(979) 803-2902 View (979) 803-2902
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Jun-Chih Gisela Lin
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802
Are you stressed out, depressed, confused, or in transition? Are you new to the university or the U.S.? Do you feel different from others? Do you believe you are not achieving your potential due to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or some other obstacle? In our work together I will help you connect with your strengths so that you can do what you do best. I work from a collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and integrative perspective. I pay close attention to social and cultural factors. I am pragmatic in my approach to help my clients reach their goals. I provide counseling in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.
Are you stressed out, depressed, confused, or in transition? Are you new to the university or the U.S.? Do you feel different from others? Do you believe you are not achieving your potential due to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or some other obstacle? In our work together I will help you connect with your strengths so that you can do what you do best. I work from a collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and integrative perspective. I pay close attention to social and cultural factors. I am pragmatic in my approach to help my clients reach their goals. I provide counseling in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.
(979) 314-9698 View (979) 314-9698
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Priscilla Khademi Kalantari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77808
Waitlist for new clients
Our psychological, emotional, and social well being is an important aspect of our overall health. In fact, when our mental health is out of balance it could have a negative impact on our physical health and vice versa. Common factors that affect our mental health include loss of a loved one, medical diagnosis, relational and family issues, difficulty finding life/work balance, job loss or work dissatisfaction, life transitions, and past/current traumatic events. These are part of living and being human. Counseling is one resource that could help you get through these difficult times, to process your feelings and learn coping tools.
Our psychological, emotional, and social well being is an important aspect of our overall health. In fact, when our mental health is out of balance it could have a negative impact on our physical health and vice versa. Common factors that affect our mental health include loss of a loved one, medical diagnosis, relational and family issues, difficulty finding life/work balance, job loss or work dissatisfaction, life transitions, and past/current traumatic events. These are part of living and being human. Counseling is one resource that could help you get through these difficult times, to process your feelings and learn coping tools.
(979) 475-9389 View (979) 475-9389
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Alex Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, ME, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77802
*If you are unable to reach me by phone, please contact me by email* Life sometimes presents us with challenges that seem too big to face on our own. If you have experienced a situation that feels too big to handle and you are reaching out for help, I commend you for taking this brave step! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families that have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse or family violence. It is my passion to help my clients find hope and healing in seemingly hopeless situations. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and am able to provide support for many difficult life circumstances.
*If you are unable to reach me by phone, please contact me by email* Life sometimes presents us with challenges that seem too big to face on our own. If you have experienced a situation that feels too big to handle and you are reaching out for help, I commend you for taking this brave step! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families that have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse or family violence. It is my passion to help my clients find hope and healing in seemingly hopeless situations. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and am able to provide support for many difficult life circumstances.
(979) 388-7852 View (979) 388-7852
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Rise Counseling Services - Dana Martinez, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77803
Accepting new clients. My passion and absolute privilege is to help people of all walks and stages of life grow and heal. My goal is for each client to feel safe, heard, and understood from the first minute of their session until the last. I utilize a Christian worldview and look at the whole client to help each person find and pursue a healthy balance mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually within themselves and in relationships. My client-centered, strengths-based approach offers clients many opportunities to gain greater self-awareness, learn tools, and facilitate growth in all areas.
Accepting new clients. My passion and absolute privilege is to help people of all walks and stages of life grow and heal. My goal is for each client to feel safe, heard, and understood from the first minute of their session until the last. I utilize a Christian worldview and look at the whole client to help each person find and pursue a healthy balance mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually within themselves and in relationships. My client-centered, strengths-based approach offers clients many opportunities to gain greater self-awareness, learn tools, and facilitate growth in all areas.
(979) 316-7049 View (979) 316-7049
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Susan C Duncan
Licensed Professional Counselor, M S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77803
Accepting New Clients- I have a process-oriented approach to counseling, and consider myself an interpersonal counselor. I work toward understanding how family of origin (and other impactful relationships) has played a part in the current and present relationships that exists in the client's world. Within therapy, I like to focus on the process of the relationship the client is having inside the session, which usually mirrors the relationships outside the session.
Accepting New Clients- I have a process-oriented approach to counseling, and consider myself an interpersonal counselor. I work toward understanding how family of origin (and other impactful relationships) has played a part in the current and present relationships that exists in the client's world. Within therapy, I like to focus on the process of the relationship the client is having inside the session, which usually mirrors the relationships outside the session.
(844) 972-0851 View (844) 972-0851
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Amanda Gray Counseling & Supervision, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802
"Reaching out for professional help with personal problems can be a difficult thing to do for many people. I commend you for taking that first step by looking here. Every therapist has their own approach to therapy, so I encourage you to explore your options and find a therapist you feel comfortable and confident with. As a therapist, I take the approach that every person is unique and therefore have unique needs. I like to get to know my patient and tailor therapy to best fit each client." - Amanda Gray, MA, LPCS
"Reaching out for professional help with personal problems can be a difficult thing to do for many people. I commend you for taking that first step by looking here. Every therapist has their own approach to therapy, so I encourage you to explore your options and find a therapist you feel comfortable and confident with. As a therapist, I take the approach that every person is unique and therefore have unique needs. I like to get to know my patient and tailor therapy to best fit each client." - Amanda Gray, MA, LPCS
(979) 406-7746 View (979) 406-7746
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Ashley Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77805  (Online Only)
Ashley Nelson is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has experience working with adolescent to middle-aged adults and specializes in helping individuals who are hurting from past and current relationships, depression, anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, phase of life changes, and substance use issues.
Ashley Nelson is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has experience working with adolescent to middle-aged adults and specializes in helping individuals who are hurting from past and current relationships, depression, anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, phase of life changes, and substance use issues.
(979) 325-4407 View (979) 325-4407
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Jenni Stinson
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77803
I enjoy connecting on a deeper level, and hope to instill a sense of purpose and meaning for clients, while building self-awareness. My desire is for clients to feel encouraged to live more authentically, and be freed from negative sensations and symptoms they experience throughout life's challenges. I believe we have answers we are looking for within, and seek to help discover obstacles. I also believe our challenges can build character. My passion is working with teens and young adults to help clients reach their full potential, find solutions, and meet their goals. I also work with veterans through Operation Red Wings Foundation.
I enjoy connecting on a deeper level, and hope to instill a sense of purpose and meaning for clients, while building self-awareness. My desire is for clients to feel encouraged to live more authentically, and be freed from negative sensations and symptoms they experience throughout life's challenges. I believe we have answers we are looking for within, and seek to help discover obstacles. I also believe our challenges can build character. My passion is working with teens and young adults to help clients reach their full potential, find solutions, and meet their goals. I also work with veterans through Operation Red Wings Foundation.
(979) 730-3525 View (979) 730-3525
Photo of Kristen Key, MA, LPCA, Supervised by Amanda Gray, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Bryan, TX
Kristen Key, MA, LPCA, Supervised by Amanda Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802
Not accepting new clients
I am a firm believer that everyone needs help getting back on track sometimes. And that's OK! Life can demand a lot from us, just like we can demand a lot from ourselves. These demands can result in things like anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. Our lives can feel chaotic and out of our control sometimes. When we feel out of control, our emotional and mental states can suffer. It can be hard to ask for help when these things happen and you may start to feel very alone. I am here to collaborate with you and to help you determine where you are at now and where you would like to be in the future.
I am a firm believer that everyone needs help getting back on track sometimes. And that's OK! Life can demand a lot from us, just like we can demand a lot from ourselves. These demands can result in things like anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. Our lives can feel chaotic and out of our control sometimes. When we feel out of control, our emotional and mental states can suffer. It can be hard to ask for help when these things happen and you may start to feel very alone. I am here to collaborate with you and to help you determine where you are at now and where you would like to be in the future.
(979) 200-4975 View (979) 200-4975
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Alyssa Reeves
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77803
Feeling “Stuck” can feel and look like a lot of things. I understand the stress and overwhelm that can well up from searching for language to articulate your emotional turmoil. Stress tends to invade our daily routines, disrupt our sleep patterns, strain relationships, and compromise our overall sense of wellbeing.
Feeling “Stuck” can feel and look like a lot of things. I understand the stress and overwhelm that can well up from searching for language to articulate your emotional turmoil. Stress tends to invade our daily routines, disrupt our sleep patterns, strain relationships, and compromise our overall sense of wellbeing.
(979) 243-2092 View (979) 243-2092
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Shine a Light in the Dark
LPC Associate, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802
The past can be painful, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Healing is one of the most rewarding and beautiful transformations of an individual’s life and it would be an honor to assist you during your journey. While helping others heal others has always been a passion of mine it was my own personal experiences with healing childhood trauma, anxiety, and the foster system that I decided to make it my life’s work. Throughout the healing process, I believe it is imperative to honor your past, listen to your personal experiences, and respect your beliefs to better understand how you make meaning in your world.
The past can be painful, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Healing is one of the most rewarding and beautiful transformations of an individual’s life and it would be an honor to assist you during your journey. While helping others heal others has always been a passion of mine it was my own personal experiences with healing childhood trauma, anxiety, and the foster system that I decided to make it my life’s work. Throughout the healing process, I believe it is imperative to honor your past, listen to your personal experiences, and respect your beliefs to better understand how you make meaning in your world.
(979) 464-4529 View (979) 464-4529
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Anna Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC A
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77802
My goal as a professional counselor is to provide an authentic and safe space for you to work through concerns while building and utilizing your own strengths. I will assist you in identifying negative thoughts or patterns and help you work towards your goals. I believe that each client should have a unique and personalized experience throughout the counseling process. I am supervised by Dr. Candice Ashley, PhD, LPC S.
My goal as a professional counselor is to provide an authentic and safe space for you to work through concerns while building and utilizing your own strengths. I will assist you in identifying negative thoughts or patterns and help you work towards your goals. I believe that each client should have a unique and personalized experience throughout the counseling process. I am supervised by Dr. Candice Ashley, PhD, LPC S.
(979) 378-5440 View (979) 378-5440
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Kaitlin Williams-May
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77801
I am a proud Aggie alum. Helping and serving others has always been a passion of mine. I believe that therapy begins when trust is built between the client and the counselor. My goals are to provide a safe environment for my clients as well as promote trust and understanding. I believe in the importance of meeting my clients where they are, being a listening ear, and helping guide/direct my clients in the goals they wish to pursue in their life that will ultimately meet their needs and help them live happier, more fulfilling lives.
I am a proud Aggie alum. Helping and serving others has always been a passion of mine. I believe that therapy begins when trust is built between the client and the counselor. My goals are to provide a safe environment for my clients as well as promote trust and understanding. I believe in the importance of meeting my clients where they are, being a listening ear, and helping guide/direct my clients in the goals they wish to pursue in their life that will ultimately meet their needs and help them live happier, more fulfilling lives.
(936) 312-3107 View (936) 312-3107
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Kaylee Richardson
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77803
Under the Supervision of Andrea Boldt, MA, LPC-S. As a therapist, my goal to make you feel heard, valued, and understood from the moment you walk in. I value getting to know each of my clients and their unique life story. I am a strong Christian, and enjoy bringing those values into sessions. My goal is to walk with my clients as they navigate the hardships of this world and usher in deep, lasting healing. I believe that healing goes beyond symptom management and into the heart.
Under the Supervision of Andrea Boldt, MA, LPC-S. As a therapist, my goal to make you feel heard, valued, and understood from the moment you walk in. I value getting to know each of my clients and their unique life story. I am a strong Christian, and enjoy bringing those values into sessions. My goal is to walk with my clients as they navigate the hardships of this world and usher in deep, lasting healing. I believe that healing goes beyond symptom management and into the heart.
(979) 491-9580 View (979) 491-9580
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Brazos Valley Mental Health & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77801
If you are looking for a holistic, integrative, and personal approach to your mental health and well-being, then you have found your place. Our therapists respect your individual journey and the challenges you may face or are facing. We strive to help you find your own place of healing by acknowledging, embracing, and allowing you to come to understand yourself as a unique and wonderfully made spiritual being. There is not a "one size fits all' answer or fix for the issues you may be experiencing, so we creatively integrate different modalities as needed.
If you are looking for a holistic, integrative, and personal approach to your mental health and well-being, then you have found your place. Our therapists respect your individual journey and the challenges you may face or are facing. We strive to help you find your own place of healing by acknowledging, embracing, and allowing you to come to understand yourself as a unique and wonderfully made spiritual being. There is not a "one size fits all' answer or fix for the issues you may be experiencing, so we creatively integrate different modalities as needed.
(979) 258-6538 View (979) 258-6538
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Courtney Cassle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802
In a world that throws all sorts of demands, challenges, and difficulties at us, we might often feel like we are being pulled in many different directions. These demands may come from others, society, or even yourself, and the discomfort may eventually result in things like depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Figuring out how to move forward can be painful, frightening, and even seem overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. I’d like to collaborate with you in envisioning the path you can take through hardships, and how you can achieve your goals.
In a world that throws all sorts of demands, challenges, and difficulties at us, we might often feel like we are being pulled in many different directions. These demands may come from others, society, or even yourself, and the discomfort may eventually result in things like depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Figuring out how to move forward can be painful, frightening, and even seem overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. I’d like to collaborate with you in envisioning the path you can take through hardships, and how you can achieve your goals.
(936) 463-1713 View (936) 463-1713
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Kelley Wiederhold Supervised By Dr. Candice Ashley Phd Med Lpc-S Ncc Plcc
LPC Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77802
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, and certified educational counselor. I work with clients of different ages and backgrounds including children, adults, couples, people with disabilities, and the court-mandated.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate, and certified educational counselor. I work with clients of different ages and backgrounds including children, adults, couples, people with disabilities, and the court-mandated.
(979) 657-5540 View (979) 657-5540
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Brooke Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bryan, TX 77807  (Online Only)
You don't have to suffer in siIence anymore. In our fast changing world, finding balance can be difficult and may even seem impossible at times. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the thoughts of giving up make it hard to push forward when you have conflicting goals, objectives, and situations in your life. They can seem to happen all at once, and it feels like they are all demanding our energy, thoughts, and immediate choices in order to progress and change. Anxious or depressing thoughts and feelings accompany the trying times of life, and therapy can be a way to get yourself and/or your family up to optimal functioning.
You don't have to suffer in siIence anymore. In our fast changing world, finding balance can be difficult and may even seem impossible at times. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the thoughts of giving up make it hard to push forward when you have conflicting goals, objectives, and situations in your life. They can seem to happen all at once, and it feels like they are all demanding our energy, thoughts, and immediate choices in order to progress and change. Anxious or depressing thoughts and feelings accompany the trying times of life, and therapy can be a way to get yourself and/or your family up to optimal functioning.
(979) 316-2808 View (979) 316-2808

How does your Therapist compare?

Number of Therapists in Bryan, TX

100+

Average cost per session

$125

Therapists in Bryan, TX who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
87% Depression
72% Relationship Issues
71% Coping Skills
70% Self Esteem
69% Stress
66% Grief

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

76% BlueCross and BlueShield
69% Aetna
56% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Bryan, TX see their clients

87% In Person and Online
13% Online Only

Gender breakdown

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

How can I find a therapist in Bryan?

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.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

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.