Therapists in Culver City, CA

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Brain RX
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90232
Brain RX was created to help people clear their head of unwanted, unhelpful, stuck mental patterns and start living a life of direction, purposefulness and hope. Microcurrent Direct Neurofeedback is a quick, passive, painless, safe and effective treatment that helps reset the brain a neurological level. This FDA-cleared treatment is a holistic, drug-free approach to combatting a number of symptoms and disorders. RE-TRAIN. CHANGE. RE-ORGANIZE.
Brain RX was created to help people clear their head of unwanted, unhelpful, stuck mental patterns and start living a life of direction, purposefulness and hope. Microcurrent Direct Neurofeedback is a quick, passive, painless, safe and effective treatment that helps reset the brain a neurological level. This FDA-cleared treatment is a holistic, drug-free approach to combatting a number of symptoms and disorders. RE-TRAIN. CHANGE. RE-ORGANIZE.
(858) 281-0740 View (858) 281-0740
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Anna Avanesyan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
Let’s face it, life can be hard and stressful. So many of us struggle to understand and/or manage our anxieties and emotions. Sometimes, we need someone to talk to about that stress that isn’t biased or personally involved. I hope I can be that sounding board for you; to provide you a safe space to express how you are feeling, what you are going through, and work with you to provide some coping mechanisms to help you make it through the day. I’ve worked with clients facing varying personal challenges and choose to orient my approach towards their specific needs.
Let’s face it, life can be hard and stressful. So many of us struggle to understand and/or manage our anxieties and emotions. Sometimes, we need someone to talk to about that stress that isn’t biased or personally involved. I hope I can be that sounding board for you; to provide you a safe space to express how you are feeling, what you are going through, and work with you to provide some coping mechanisms to help you make it through the day. I’ve worked with clients facing varying personal challenges and choose to orient my approach towards their specific needs.
(310) 317-7849 View (310) 317-7849
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Melanie Mulligan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
As a psychologist with doctoral and post-doctoral training in psychotherapy I work with people across the lifespan to achieve their fullest potential. Many adults come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationships issues; lacking satisfaction in their academic or professional lives; or wrestling with life transitions. Young adults and teens need help navigating complex social terrain, managing stress, and risky behaviors while their parents benefit from guidance and support. Children benefit from play therapy and the involvement of their families in treatment.
As a psychologist with doctoral and post-doctoral training in psychotherapy I work with people across the lifespan to achieve their fullest potential. Many adults come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationships issues; lacking satisfaction in their academic or professional lives; or wrestling with life transitions. Young adults and teens need help navigating complex social terrain, managing stress, and risky behaviors while their parents benefit from guidance and support. Children benefit from play therapy and the involvement of their families in treatment.
(310) 878-4093 View (310) 878-4093
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Lynette Sim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BCD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
Is your life in balance? Many years of experience have taught me that the combination of psychological insight and behavioral change are necessary to make a difference in the two most important areas of life: relationships and work. Without change we "understand" but repeat the same self-defeating behaviors over and over. Family and friends can give great support but a psychotherapist is trained, neutral and can say things to you which are hard to hear from others and help you explore aspects of your life which are uncomfortable for you.
Is your life in balance? Many years of experience have taught me that the combination of psychological insight and behavioral change are necessary to make a difference in the two most important areas of life: relationships and work. Without change we "understand" but repeat the same self-defeating behaviors over and over. Family and friends can give great support but a psychotherapist is trained, neutral and can say things to you which are hard to hear from others and help you explore aspects of your life which are uncomfortable for you.
(310) 895-9007 View (310) 895-9007
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Joanne Tortorici Luna
Psychologist, PhD, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you seeking greater calm, focus, and peace of mind? I have extensive experience successfully helping people heal and grow after trauma. Whether you are navigating the stress of daily life; a challenging incident; seeking balance after war experiences, or if you work in emergency services - I offer down-to-earth, experienced, and effective help. I also offer informed support for people in spiritual crisis.
Are you seeking greater calm, focus, and peace of mind? I have extensive experience successfully helping people heal and grow after trauma. Whether you are navigating the stress of daily life; a challenging incident; seeking balance after war experiences, or if you work in emergency services - I offer down-to-earth, experienced, and effective help. I also offer informed support for people in spiritual crisis.
(323) 395-5334 View (323) 395-5334
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Rebecca Danelski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90232
Are you concerned about your mental health or issues in your relationship? Or perhaps you haven't been feeling like yourself lately and want things to change for the better. I specialize in working with individuals and couples. A graduate of UCLA (MSW) and Stanford University (BA), I have 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, ages 18 to 80+. My approach is collaborative and draws from a number of theoretical models, depending on your unique needs. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Are you concerned about your mental health or issues in your relationship? Or perhaps you haven't been feeling like yourself lately and want things to change for the better. I specialize in working with individuals and couples. A graduate of UCLA (MSW) and Stanford University (BA), I have 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, ages 18 to 80+. My approach is collaborative and draws from a number of theoretical models, depending on your unique needs. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
(424) 294-8926 View (424) 294-8926
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Danielle G. Sheppard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CSEP, BC-TMH, JCTC, JCDC
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
Danielle Sheppard is a licensed clinician who helps individuals and couples realize and achieve their true potential. She recognizes that every person or couple is different in terms of goals, aspirations, and the pursuit of happiness, and that everyone’s path to peace of mind is different. As such, she strives to help each of her clients realize their strengths, values, and ultimate potential. She takes a holistic approach to therapy, often encouraging her clients to incorporate meditation and mindfulness into their self care ritual.
Danielle Sheppard is a licensed clinician who helps individuals and couples realize and achieve their true potential. She recognizes that every person or couple is different in terms of goals, aspirations, and the pursuit of happiness, and that everyone’s path to peace of mind is different. As such, she strives to help each of her clients realize their strengths, values, and ultimate potential. She takes a holistic approach to therapy, often encouraging her clients to incorporate meditation and mindfulness into their self care ritual.
(323) 909-5143 View (323) 909-5143
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Renee Rios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide in-office & Telehealth services from my practice in Culver City, CA. I arrive in my work with integrity, optimism, and excellence. Populations served child, adolescent, and adult populations. Individual, couples, and family therapy available. Services include: crisis intervention and on-going therapy; clinic-based and Telehealth services. Clinical Interests: adjustment and life transitions, stress management, relationship issues and attachment, grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, maternal mental health (preconception-postpartum), intimate partner violence (domestic violence).
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide in-office & Telehealth services from my practice in Culver City, CA. I arrive in my work with integrity, optimism, and excellence. Populations served child, adolescent, and adult populations. Individual, couples, and family therapy available. Services include: crisis intervention and on-going therapy; clinic-based and Telehealth services. Clinical Interests: adjustment and life transitions, stress management, relationship issues and attachment, grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, maternal mental health (preconception-postpartum), intimate partner violence (domestic violence).
(424) 416-2317 View (424) 416-2317
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Wendy J Salz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90232
Psychotherapy is an investment you make in yourself so that you can have a more fulfilling life. For therapy to be successful, it is important for you to feel heard and understood. My clients feel safe and supported as I work with them to understand how past patterns and old beliefs contribute to their current struggles. No matter what your concerns--relationship, self-esteem, family problems, troublesome behaviors, or any of a multitude of issues--I can help you explore these areas and work toward being a stronger more successful you so that you can have a happier today and tomorrow.
Psychotherapy is an investment you make in yourself so that you can have a more fulfilling life. For therapy to be successful, it is important for you to feel heard and understood. My clients feel safe and supported as I work with them to understand how past patterns and old beliefs contribute to their current struggles. No matter what your concerns--relationship, self-esteem, family problems, troublesome behaviors, or any of a multitude of issues--I can help you explore these areas and work toward being a stronger more successful you so that you can have a happier today and tomorrow.
(310) 895-9396 x2 View (310) 895-9396 x2
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Brandy Dunn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(424) 374-3611 View (424) 374-3611
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Dr. Gerardo G Parra
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD , MFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
My ideal client is someone ready to grow and improve through therapy. I provide a warm space where you’ll feel supported and understood. Together, we’ll build a strong therapeutic relationship, tailored to your needs, to help you develop tools and strengths to achieve your goals and improve your life. Hablo su idioma. Si busca ayuda y se siente solo(a), puedo apoyarlo(a). Con 24 años de experiencia como terapeuta, le ofrezco comprensión, empatía y compasión para ayudarle a resolver problemas personales y psicológicos que le afectan.
My ideal client is someone ready to grow and improve through therapy. I provide a warm space where you’ll feel supported and understood. Together, we’ll build a strong therapeutic relationship, tailored to your needs, to help you develop tools and strengths to achieve your goals and improve your life. Hablo su idioma. Si busca ayuda y se siente solo(a), puedo apoyarlo(a). Con 24 años de experiencia como terapeuta, le ofrezco comprensión, empatía y compasión para ayudarle a resolver problemas personales y psicológicos que le afectan.
(323) 977-7130 View (323) 977-7130
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Ken Seman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SAP
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present.
It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present.
(424) 345-1381 View (424) 345-1381
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Felicia Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90232
Life’s hard enough without your own mind making it harder. When overthinking, perfectionism, and self-doubt take over, it’s easy to get stuck in survival mode—going through the motions and pretending to be okay. If your relationships (including the one with yourself) are feeling the strain, it might be time for something different. I help people make meaningful changes using practical, effective strategies that actually work.
Life’s hard enough without your own mind making it harder. When overthinking, perfectionism, and self-doubt take over, it’s easy to get stuck in survival mode—going through the motions and pretending to be okay. If your relationships (including the one with yourself) are feeling the strain, it might be time for something different. I help people make meaningful changes using practical, effective strategies that actually work.
(424) 344-4166 View (424) 344-4166
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Nicole Lederman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, I’m Nicole Lederman, LCSW—a New Yorker who discovered a love for the outdoors during my time in Colorado and Los Angeles. I blend traditional therapy with holistic practices to help you feel more grounded, aligned, and in control of your life. My integrative approach combines evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and sometimes plant medicine to support diverse mental health experiences. I believe lasting change comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—helping you tap into your inner resources and discover new ones.
Hi, I’m Nicole Lederman, LCSW—a New Yorker who discovered a love for the outdoors during my time in Colorado and Los Angeles. I blend traditional therapy with holistic practices to help you feel more grounded, aligned, and in control of your life. My integrative approach combines evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and sometimes plant medicine to support diverse mental health experiences. I believe lasting change comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—helping you tap into your inner resources and discover new ones.
(516) 614-4628 View (516) 614-4628
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Wendy Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
It takes vulnerability and courage to ask for help. There is power in our voices, and we deserve spaces where we can learn to feel safe expressing our pain, our hopes and our truths. I congratulate you on taking this significant step toward finding relief and reconnecting with your most authentic self. My practice is grounded in my belief that the therapeutic relationship provides a unique opportunity to explore experiences and parts of ourselves that are hard to look at alone.
It takes vulnerability and courage to ask for help. There is power in our voices, and we deserve spaces where we can learn to feel safe expressing our pain, our hopes and our truths. I congratulate you on taking this significant step toward finding relief and reconnecting with your most authentic self. My practice is grounded in my belief that the therapeutic relationship provides a unique opportunity to explore experiences and parts of ourselves that are hard to look at alone.
(424) 484-7592 View (424) 484-7592
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Chris Calandra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for a way forward? I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or career stress. Together, we’ll explore solutions that fit your unique journey and empower you to build a more fulfilling life. Take the first step toward change—reach out today. Your mental health matters, and I’m here to support you.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for a way forward? I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or career stress. Together, we’ll explore solutions that fit your unique journey and empower you to build a more fulfilling life. Take the first step toward change—reach out today. Your mental health matters, and I’m here to support you.
(310) 362-4778 View (310) 362-4778
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Chisato Komatsu
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
Are you struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Do you want to have more consistent, peaceful and effortless routines and schedules for yourself and for your child? Are you wondering if your child will ever grow out of throwing tantrums, or one day start eating wider variety of food? Are you tired, overwhelmed, feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Parents are being uncharacteristically challenged in the current environment, and finding the balance can be challenging. My practice includes short and long term intervention helping individuals and parents identify and attain goals using the principal of ABA.
Are you struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Do you want to have more consistent, peaceful and effortless routines and schedules for yourself and for your child? Are you wondering if your child will ever grow out of throwing tantrums, or one day start eating wider variety of food? Are you tired, overwhelmed, feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Parents are being uncharacteristically challenged in the current environment, and finding the balance can be challenging. My practice includes short and long term intervention helping individuals and parents identify and attain goals using the principal of ABA.
(323) 576-4622 View (323) 576-4622
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Danine Dean
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
A life transition experience can be positive or negative, planned or unexpected. Some transitions happen without warning, and they may be quite dramatic, as in cases of accidents, death, divorce, job loss, or serious illness. Other life transitions come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving to a new city. Even though events like these are usually planned and anticipated, they can be just as life-altering as the unexpected events. Whether positive or negative, life transitions cause us to leave behind the familiar and force us to adjust to new ways of living.
A life transition experience can be positive or negative, planned or unexpected. Some transitions happen without warning, and they may be quite dramatic, as in cases of accidents, death, divorce, job loss, or serious illness. Other life transitions come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving to a new city. Even though events like these are usually planned and anticipated, they can be just as life-altering as the unexpected events. Whether positive or negative, life transitions cause us to leave behind the familiar and force us to adjust to new ways of living.
(424) 233-1157 View (424) 233-1157
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Gabriela Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
When life gives you problems, seek a therapist! So many of us go through life thinking no one else is experiencing the same things we are. The truth is, so many of us experience a range of emotions, from anxiety to sadness, to loneliness. Finding the appropriate therapist who can help you understand these emotions and properly process them can be life changing and pivotal to helping you reach your goals!
When life gives you problems, seek a therapist! So many of us go through life thinking no one else is experiencing the same things we are. The truth is, so many of us experience a range of emotions, from anxiety to sadness, to loneliness. Finding the appropriate therapist who can help you understand these emotions and properly process them can be life changing and pivotal to helping you reach your goals!
(310) 929-6856 View (310) 929-6856
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Denise Gallagher Hypnotherapy
CHT, MPA, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Online Only
If anxiety is keeping you from succeeding in your career or preventing you from finding fulfilling relationships, you may feel desperate to start seeing improvement. Perhaps you have a large project you need to tackle or are tired of feeling awkward and overwhelmed while dating or with coworkers, even though you know you have so much to offer. And while you would like to get to the root of this anxiety to manage it once and for all, you also need to make changes quickly. Hypnotherapy can do just that: provide short-term symptom relief and long-term change.
If anxiety is keeping you from succeeding in your career or preventing you from finding fulfilling relationships, you may feel desperate to start seeing improvement. Perhaps you have a large project you need to tackle or are tired of feeling awkward and overwhelmed while dating or with coworkers, even though you know you have so much to offer. And while you would like to get to the root of this anxiety to manage it once and for all, you also need to make changes quickly. Hypnotherapy can do just that: provide short-term symptom relief and long-term change.
(310) 361-1297 View (310) 361-1297
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Number of Therapists in Culver City, CA

600+

Average cost per session

$200

Therapists in Culver City, CA who prioritize treating:

95% Anxiety
89% Depression
86% Relationship Issues
72% Self Esteem
72% Stress
70% Life Transitions
69% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

12 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

76% Aetna
58% Cigna and Evernorth
47% Anthem

How Therapists in Culver City, CA see their clients

62% In Person and Online
38% Online Only

Gender breakdown

81% Female
18% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Culver City?

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.