Therapists in Highland Park, CA

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Carly Steinberger-Ocd And High Sensitivity Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you always feel preoccupied about something? Do you overthink everything? Is it hard for you to make a decision because you are filled with doubt or you imagine every possible outcome? Are you often easily overwhelmed, finding it hard to shut off your brain at night or when you need to really focus on a task? Does one little thing going wrong ruin your whole day? Are your emotions getting in the way of you building the life you want? Maybe they're even preventing you from being present with your friends and family, leaving you feeling alone.
Do you always feel preoccupied about something? Do you overthink everything? Is it hard for you to make a decision because you are filled with doubt or you imagine every possible outcome? Are you often easily overwhelmed, finding it hard to shut off your brain at night or when you need to really focus on a task? Does one little thing going wrong ruin your whole day? Are your emotions getting in the way of you building the life you want? Maybe they're even preventing you from being present with your friends and family, leaving you feeling alone.
(714) 597-6087 View (714) 597-6087
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Erika Moreira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Highland Park, CA 90042
You may've wondered why you couldn't just be happier, more confident, or less anxious. Perhaps you find yourself heartbroken or sense that your relationship is in trouble. You may feel stuck in a career or project with little motivation to move forward. Maybe you're struggling to handle painful emotions or a traumatic past. If left unaddressed, these difficulties may lead to depression, anxiety, or a host of relationship issues that can stop you from creating the life you want.
You may've wondered why you couldn't just be happier, more confident, or less anxious. Perhaps you find yourself heartbroken or sense that your relationship is in trouble. You may feel stuck in a career or project with little motivation to move forward. Maybe you're struggling to handle painful emotions or a traumatic past. If left unaddressed, these difficulties may lead to depression, anxiety, or a host of relationship issues that can stop you from creating the life you want.
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Farah Zerehi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You feel anxious, stuck, and often made to feel out of control by your own thoughts and fears. Whether you have OCD, are struggling with perinatal or postpartum issues, are in transition, or have a history of trauma, you are tired of letting your fears and doubts run your life and relationships. You're discouraged from continuing toward your dreams. You want nothing more than to feel confident in yourself and live a life aligned with your values, but you are not sure where to start or worry about finding someone who will actually hear you. You've come to the right place, I'm here to work collaboratively with you and really listen.
You feel anxious, stuck, and often made to feel out of control by your own thoughts and fears. Whether you have OCD, are struggling with perinatal or postpartum issues, are in transition, or have a history of trauma, you are tired of letting your fears and doubts run your life and relationships. You're discouraged from continuing toward your dreams. You want nothing more than to feel confident in yourself and live a life aligned with your values, but you are not sure where to start or worry about finding someone who will actually hear you. You've come to the right place, I'm here to work collaboratively with you and really listen.
(323) 417-1070 View (323) 417-1070
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Couples Feel Understood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Highland Park, CA 90042
Couples can find themselves trapped in repeating patterns; is your relationship stuck in conflict, or feeling hopeless? Wondering how communication could be improved? Partners can avoid each other because of unresolved past hurts. I’m sorry you guys are not feeling as supported as you could be. Hopefully, therapy hasn’t come up as an ultimatum. If any of this resonates with you, I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-trained couples therapist here to help. Your situation is probably more common than you think. Let’s get you guys on the same page again.
Couples can find themselves trapped in repeating patterns; is your relationship stuck in conflict, or feeling hopeless? Wondering how communication could be improved? Partners can avoid each other because of unresolved past hurts. I’m sorry you guys are not feeling as supported as you could be. Hopefully, therapy hasn’t come up as an ultimatum. If any of this resonates with you, I'm Alejandro Daniel Pina, LMFT a California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensed and EFT-trained couples therapist here to help. Your situation is probably more common than you think. Let’s get you guys on the same page again.
(213) 699-4931 View (213) 699-4931
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Amy Salgado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe healing begins in safe connection. I offer sex-positive, affirming therapy for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ folks seeking wholeness. You might be the first in your lineage to pause, to rest, to ask: What would it mean to live differently? Whether you’re unlearning survival patterns, tending to old wounds, or simply trying to hear your own voice beneath the noise, I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My work is for those who long for a relational and soulful approach to therapy.
I believe healing begins in safe connection. I offer sex-positive, affirming therapy for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ folks seeking wholeness. You might be the first in your lineage to pause, to rest, to ask: What would it mean to live differently? Whether you’re unlearning survival patterns, tending to old wounds, or simply trying to hear your own voice beneath the noise, I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My work is for those who long for a relational and soulful approach to therapy.
(323) 645-1443 View (323) 645-1443
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Laura Escobar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
A native Angeleno, Laura believes that healing emerges through intentional everyday practices that transform into rituals of self-care. Using an intersectional and strength-based framework Laura approaches therapy as a collaborative process to navigate the complexities of the individual lived experience and interpersonal relationships. She supports and identifies the strengths and internal resources clients are inherently born with and promotes the connection to self and community. She has been successful in helping professionals, artists, and creative individuals to create healthier relationships with their inner and outer worlds.
A native Angeleno, Laura believes that healing emerges through intentional everyday practices that transform into rituals of self-care. Using an intersectional and strength-based framework Laura approaches therapy as a collaborative process to navigate the complexities of the individual lived experience and interpersonal relationships. She supports and identifies the strengths and internal resources clients are inherently born with and promotes the connection to self and community. She has been successful in helping professionals, artists, and creative individuals to create healthier relationships with their inner and outer worlds.
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David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
2 Endorsed
Highland Park, CA 90042
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
(323) 798-9774 View (323) 798-9774
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Melissa Tines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe in the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit and I approach therapy from an integrative perspective that honors this connection. Together, we will explore the patterns, thoughts, and experiences that may be holding you back, allowing you to create positive change and find greater fulfillment in your life. I enjoy working with couples in navigating the intricacies of relationships and seek to be more connected in their presence and communication with one another.
I believe in the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit and I approach therapy from an integrative perspective that honors this connection. Together, we will explore the patterns, thoughts, and experiences that may be holding you back, allowing you to create positive change and find greater fulfillment in your life. I enjoy working with couples in navigating the intricacies of relationships and seek to be more connected in their presence and communication with one another.
(213) 205-0070 View (213) 205-0070
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Meredith Siller
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT
Serves Area
I provide a nurturing, compassionate space that empowers teens, adults, and couples to break cycles, heal wounds, set boundaries, and explore curiosities about yourself and the world. Anything you're struggling with makes sense to me - it isn't something you're doing wrong, or something that's bad about you.
I provide a nurturing, compassionate space that empowers teens, adults, and couples to break cycles, heal wounds, set boundaries, and explore curiosities about yourself and the world. Anything you're struggling with makes sense to me - it isn't something you're doing wrong, or something that's bad about you.
(323) 313-0112 View (323) 313-0112
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Soul Ascension Therapy, "P.C." LMFT #154384
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a licensed trauma specialist committed to helping individuals heal from the emotional, physical, and spiritual wounds of trauma—including childhood trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and the interwoven layers of transgenerational and cultural trauma. I understand how these experiences can shape your identity, relationships, and nervous system—and I offer a grounded, compassionate space for you to begin untangling their impact. With advanced training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy, I tailor treatment to your unique needs and pace.
I’m a licensed trauma specialist committed to helping individuals heal from the emotional, physical, and spiritual wounds of trauma—including childhood trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and the interwoven layers of transgenerational and cultural trauma. I understand how these experiences can shape your identity, relationships, and nervous system—and I offer a grounded, compassionate space for you to begin untangling their impact. With advanced training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy, I tailor treatment to your unique needs and pace.
(424) 301-7902 View (424) 301-7902
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Betsy Bowman
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children, families, individuals, and couples to help navigate life’s complexities—whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment styles, or life transitions. I believe that every person’s journey is unique, and I approach each one with deep respect, empathy, and authenticity. With years of experience in eating disorders, I understand that many individuals don’t fit the narrow expectations society often sets. I also work closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, guiding individuals and families through the intricacies of gender identity and expression.
I work with children, families, individuals, and couples to help navigate life’s complexities—whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment styles, or life transitions. I believe that every person’s journey is unique, and I approach each one with deep respect, empathy, and authenticity. With years of experience in eating disorders, I understand that many individuals don’t fit the narrow expectations society often sets. I also work closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, guiding individuals and families through the intricacies of gender identity and expression.
(607) 319-9211 View (607) 319-9211
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Hilary MacGregor
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you living the life you want to live? Or the story someone else wrote for you? The world is so loud. Whether it is society, school, work, family, social media, religion, or friends, there are so many voices telling us how we ‘should’ be. With all that noise, it can be hard to hear our own voice. Living out of alignment with ourselves can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression and psychic pain. Our job, together, is to create a calm, safe space where you can tune in to yourself, connect with yourself, learn to accept yourself, and figure out how to live a life that honors your values and the desires of your heart.
Are you living the life you want to live? Or the story someone else wrote for you? The world is so loud. Whether it is society, school, work, family, social media, religion, or friends, there are so many voices telling us how we ‘should’ be. With all that noise, it can be hard to hear our own voice. Living out of alignment with ourselves can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression and psychic pain. Our job, together, is to create a calm, safe space where you can tune in to yourself, connect with yourself, learn to accept yourself, and figure out how to live a life that honors your values and the desires of your heart.
(323) 990-7136 View (323) 990-7136
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Carlos Alberto Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Serves Area
I seek to partner with individuals who have been impacted by the stressors brought on by these uncertainties. Whether you are dealing with stress related mental health challenges, acute psychiatric disorder, just want to vent, or feel heard and listened to. I am here to help.
I seek to partner with individuals who have been impacted by the stressors brought on by these uncertainties. Whether you are dealing with stress related mental health challenges, acute psychiatric disorder, just want to vent, or feel heard and listened to. I am here to help.
(707) 625-5411 View (707) 625-5411
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Melissa Dellens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
10 Endorsed
Online Only
You may come here looking because there are parts of yourself you feel like you must hide. You may feel like there are conflicts with who you are, and how you currently present in the world. You may be coming to a deeper understanding of your gender or sexual identity. It can be hard to know how to talk to your family and friends. This can be a scary time filled with a lot of fear, curiosity, uncertainty, and grief; all of which can complicate your relationship with your family and friends. Together we can explore ways to find a little more ease in the journey.
You may come here looking because there are parts of yourself you feel like you must hide. You may feel like there are conflicts with who you are, and how you currently present in the world. You may be coming to a deeper understanding of your gender or sexual identity. It can be hard to know how to talk to your family and friends. This can be a scary time filled with a lot of fear, curiosity, uncertainty, and grief; all of which can complicate your relationship with your family and friends. Together we can explore ways to find a little more ease in the journey.
(323) 522-2207 View (323) 522-2207
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Jodon English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, your past, your present, or your future, you don’t have to do it alone. A shift in perspective can profoundly affect how we feel and what we are able to do, or stop doing, in our lives. Talking with someone who is both objective and 100% on your side can help you see things from a new angle and move forward in new ways, with someone who cares standing behind you.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, your past, your present, or your future, you don’t have to do it alone. A shift in perspective can profoundly affect how we feel and what we are able to do, or stop doing, in our lives. Talking with someone who is both objective and 100% on your side can help you see things from a new angle and move forward in new ways, with someone who cares standing behind you.
(626) 298-7185 View (626) 298-7185
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Los Angeles Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCETS
Serves Area
Ugh! Don’t you hate finding a new therapist? Seeking help with your mental health can be daunting, and finding someone trustworthy to guide you can be equally challenging. At Los Angeles Therapy Network, we offer a unique and supportive experience to help you take control and heal. Currently accepting new patients and working with all ethnic, sexual, and gender identities, our team includes board-certified experts in trauma and PTSD treatment. We provide a safe, empowering space to work through challenges related to sexual, gender, or cultural identity, as well as any form of abuse.
Ugh! Don’t you hate finding a new therapist? Seeking help with your mental health can be daunting, and finding someone trustworthy to guide you can be equally challenging. At Los Angeles Therapy Network, we offer a unique and supportive experience to help you take control and heal. Currently accepting new patients and working with all ethnic, sexual, and gender identities, our team includes board-certified experts in trauma and PTSD treatment. We provide a safe, empowering space to work through challenges related to sexual, gender, or cultural identity, as well as any form of abuse.
(323) 739-4987 View (323) 739-4987
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Jenny Hannah: Buddhist and Depth Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I use shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth and understanding. I believe genuine healing comes from mindful awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with Depth Psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices can be used, as these approaches offer rich sources of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.
Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I use shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth and understanding. I believe genuine healing comes from mindful awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with Depth Psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices can be used, as these approaches offer rich sources of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.
(213) 315-6252 View (213) 315-6252
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Mark Albright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Navigating difficult emotions, relationship challenges, or a major life transition can leave one feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, trouble sleeping, disconnection, emptiness, or a lack of joy. Or you turn to substances or problematic behaviors to cope, or struggle with anger or past trauma, impacting your relationships, work and overall well-being. I specialize in helping men, women and couples navigate challenging situations and major transitions, providing a supportive space for you to explore your experiences, develop new perspectives, and work toward a more fulfilling, purposeful life.
Navigating difficult emotions, relationship challenges, or a major life transition can leave one feeling overwhelmed, lost or stuck. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, trouble sleeping, disconnection, emptiness, or a lack of joy. Or you turn to substances or problematic behaviors to cope, or struggle with anger or past trauma, impacting your relationships, work and overall well-being. I specialize in helping men, women and couples navigate challenging situations and major transitions, providing a supportive space for you to explore your experiences, develop new perspectives, and work toward a more fulfilling, purposeful life.
(213) 254-5521 View (213) 254-5521
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Green Couch Psychoanalytic
Psychologist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Your symptoms aren't actually symptoms at all, they're solutions. Imperfect solutions you came up with a long time when you were too young to grasp complexity and nuance. Though invisible, this "young logic" silently guides behavior, influencing who you form relationships with as well as what you expect in those relationships. We are seasoned and adept at providing safety to work things through and find better solutions. Our style is warm, engaging and exploratory. We provide help at times of crisis, or when life feels boring, frozen, numb or sad.
Your symptoms aren't actually symptoms at all, they're solutions. Imperfect solutions you came up with a long time when you were too young to grasp complexity and nuance. Though invisible, this "young logic" silently guides behavior, influencing who you form relationships with as well as what you expect in those relationships. We are seasoned and adept at providing safety to work things through and find better solutions. Our style is warm, engaging and exploratory. We provide help at times of crisis, or when life feels boring, frozen, numb or sad.
(747) 350-3882 View (747) 350-3882
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LA Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! I’m Kate, a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. For over 10 years now, I’ve aimed to provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down & untangle all the messiness of being a human. My hope is always for my clients come away with a greater sense of knowing themselves, more personal agency, & confidence that they can navigate the inevitable challenges of their future. I strive to embody a lens that is feminist, anti-racist & anti-oppressive in this work. My training includes Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
Hello! I’m Kate, a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. For over 10 years now, I’ve aimed to provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down & untangle all the messiness of being a human. My hope is always for my clients come away with a greater sense of knowing themselves, more personal agency, & confidence that they can navigate the inevitable challenges of their future. I strive to embody a lens that is feminist, anti-racist & anti-oppressive in this work. My training includes Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
(310) 340-1612 View (310) 340-1612

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Number of Therapists in Highland Park, CA

100+

Average cost per session

$190

Therapists in Highland Park, CA who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
91% Relationship Issues
86% Depression
80% Self Esteem
76% Life Transitions
75% Trauma and PTSD
71% Grief

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

78% Aetna
58% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
56% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in Highland Park, CA see their clients

82% In Person and Online
18% Online Only

Gender breakdown

67% Female
30% Male
3% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Highland Park?

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.