Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Claudia Narvaez-Meza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Claudia is an EMDR certified bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 83703) who is licensed to practice in New York and California. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Claudia specializes in trauma recovery, family systems and relationship issues, fertility concerns, substance abuse and recovery, sexual and gender identity, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and migration and acculturation challenges. Claudia collaborates with the client in curating a space that nurtures self-resiliency, strength, and embraces complexity with renewed care and compassion.
Claudia is an EMDR certified bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 83703) who is licensed to practice in New York and California. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Claudia specializes in trauma recovery, family systems and relationship issues, fertility concerns, substance abuse and recovery, sexual and gender identity, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and migration and acculturation challenges. Claudia collaborates with the client in curating a space that nurtures self-resiliency, strength, and embraces complexity with renewed care and compassion.
(213) 674-6184 View (213) 674-6184
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Sarah Cabiness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MS, APCC, AMFT
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Sometimes therapy can feel a little too formal. Whether grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them. I value candid communication, so please come as you are. You are multifaceted and unique, I want to ensure your therapy experience is too. I am a social justice-oriented, culturally competent, intersectional feminist who curates personalized care using a collaborative and directive approach. I have advanced specialization in EMDR, brain spotting, and sex therapy.
Sometimes therapy can feel a little too formal. Whether grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them. I value candid communication, so please come as you are. You are multifaceted and unique, I want to ensure your therapy experience is too. I am a social justice-oriented, culturally competent, intersectional feminist who curates personalized care using a collaborative and directive approach. I have advanced specialization in EMDR, brain spotting, and sex therapy.
(213) 583-1199 View (213) 583-1199
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Alex Tripoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Greater Los Angeles area who works hard to foster clients’ self-improvement through self-discovery. My areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, burnout, low motivation, overwhelm, panic symptoms, grief and loss, family trauma, and major life transitions. I am also well-versed in the entertainment industry and understand the challenges that can accompany careers in the creative arts. You are the expert in your own experience. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for you to reflect on how you got here and how to become the person you want to be.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Greater Los Angeles area who works hard to foster clients’ self-improvement through self-discovery. My areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, burnout, low motivation, overwhelm, panic symptoms, grief and loss, family trauma, and major life transitions. I am also well-versed in the entertainment industry and understand the challenges that can accompany careers in the creative arts. You are the expert in your own experience. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for you to reflect on how you got here and how to become the person you want to be.
(818) 748-2004 View (818) 748-2004
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Azadeh Aarons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I’m a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build healthier relationships. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the LGBTIA community. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. My approach to therapy is rooted in a person-centered, psychodynamic framework, supported by mindfulness and grounding techniques. I strive to create a space where safety and trust are the foundation, allowing clients to explore their inner world at their own pace.
I’m a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build healthier relationships. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the LGBTIA community. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. My approach to therapy is rooted in a person-centered, psychodynamic framework, supported by mindfulness and grounding techniques. I strive to create a space where safety and trust are the foundation, allowing clients to explore their inner world at their own pace.
(213) 528-6973 View (213) 528-6973
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Jarrad Malamed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Los Angeles, CA 90025
In psychotherapy, I, Jarrad Malamed, an LGBTQIA-identified therapist, prioritize diversity and inclusivity. Through an integrative approach blending interpersonal, relational, gestalt, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT), I aim to customize healing and growth experiences for my clients. Interpersonal therapy (IPT) focuses on relationships' impact on mental well-being, emphasizing communication, conflict resolution, and healthy boundaries. Relational therapy explores past and present relationship dynamics, aiding clients in understanding attachment styles and fostering authentic connections.
In psychotherapy, I, Jarrad Malamed, an LGBTQIA-identified therapist, prioritize diversity and inclusivity. Through an integrative approach blending interpersonal, relational, gestalt, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT), I aim to customize healing and growth experiences for my clients. Interpersonal therapy (IPT) focuses on relationships' impact on mental well-being, emphasizing communication, conflict resolution, and healthy boundaries. Relational therapy explores past and present relationship dynamics, aiding clients in understanding attachment styles and fostering authentic connections.
(424) 688-7011 View (424) 688-7011
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Chris Meehan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Los Angeles, CA 90049
You’ve done your best to push through, but something still feels stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, you may be ready for something deeper. I’m a trauma-informed therapist in Los Angeles offering EMDR, IFS, somatic, and psychodynamic therapy. I work with men and women who want more than symptom relief—they want real, lasting change. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and move forward. In-person in Brentwood or online throughout California.
You’ve done your best to push through, but something still feels stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, you may be ready for something deeper. I’m a trauma-informed therapist in Los Angeles offering EMDR, IFS, somatic, and psychodynamic therapy. I work with men and women who want more than symptom relief—they want real, lasting change. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and move forward. In-person in Brentwood or online throughout California.
(310) 870-9557 View (310) 870-9557
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Heather Arndt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ATR-P
Los Angeles, CA 90065
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, professional and personal life transitions, and those seeking to explore identity, and uncover or redefine their life’s direction. Through individually tailored approaches, I use Art Therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused techniques, EMDR and trauma informed methods, to create a therapeutic approach customized to you. I provide a culturally sensitive, safe and empowering space for you to explore your experiences and identify your stories.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, professional and personal life transitions, and those seeking to explore identity, and uncover or redefine their life’s direction. Through individually tailored approaches, I use Art Therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused techniques, EMDR and trauma informed methods, to create a therapeutic approach customized to you. I provide a culturally sensitive, safe and empowering space for you to explore your experiences and identify your stories.
(323) 968-7499 View (323) 968-7499
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Amanda Jagielski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
The process of healing in therapy is a journey - one that opens doors to see ourselves differently and accept ourselves more fully. It allows for there to be space to sit with our innermost thoughts and feelings as we bear witness to the courageous process towards renewal and growth. Through a safe, genuine, and empathetic therapeutic experience, my goal as a psychotherapist is to provide an opportunity for my clients to express their pain and hardships as we explore ways to move towards fulfillment, wellness, and achieving their goals in life.
The process of healing in therapy is a journey - one that opens doors to see ourselves differently and accept ourselves more fully. It allows for there to be space to sit with our innermost thoughts and feelings as we bear witness to the courageous process towards renewal and growth. Through a safe, genuine, and empathetic therapeutic experience, my goal as a psychotherapist is to provide an opportunity for my clients to express their pain and hardships as we explore ways to move towards fulfillment, wellness, and achieving their goals in life.
(626) 790-5962 View (626) 790-5962
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David Perlman
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you feel unable to manage anxiety or depression? Are you having issues in your relationships at home or at work and feeling detached, undervalued, or unsatisfied? Perhaps you feel alone in this experience, or unable to find a way to connect with the people in your life to get help. Despite everything you have tried, it seems hard to find answers or lasting relief. I don't want you to suffer anymore. I can help you through intense emotions and difficult situations. Together we can find a way for you to meet life’s struggles with confidence and with a deeper understanding of yourself.
Do you feel unable to manage anxiety or depression? Are you having issues in your relationships at home or at work and feeling detached, undervalued, or unsatisfied? Perhaps you feel alone in this experience, or unable to find a way to connect with the people in your life to get help. Despite everything you have tried, it seems hard to find answers or lasting relief. I don't want you to suffer anymore. I can help you through intense emotions and difficult situations. Together we can find a way for you to meet life’s struggles with confidence and with a deeper understanding of yourself.
(424) 336-1251 View (424) 336-1251
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Stephanie Drotman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Is your daily life chaotic and distressing? Do you struggle to navigate friendships or romantic relationships? Are there days you feel like you just cannot stop your thoughts from spiraling out of control? I am an intensively trained DBT therapist specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, Relationship / Attachment issues, OCD, and Addictive / Co-Occurring Disorders. I utilize a non-judgmental, person-centered, strengths-based approach, incorporating additional evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT, and IFS to help you begin to build your life worth living.
Is your daily life chaotic and distressing? Do you struggle to navigate friendships or romantic relationships? Are there days you feel like you just cannot stop your thoughts from spiraling out of control? I am an intensively trained DBT therapist specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, Relationship / Attachment issues, OCD, and Addictive / Co-Occurring Disorders. I utilize a non-judgmental, person-centered, strengths-based approach, incorporating additional evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT, and IFS to help you begin to build your life worth living.
(424) 334-2290 View (424) 334-2290
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Sepideh Gidanian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am passionate about helping my clients on their journey of self-discovery, who are experiencing life hardships or feeling stuck. I believe the therapeutic process is a collaboration and teamwork between the psychotherapist and the client, and self-awareness and growth are the natural results of effective psychotherapy. In my opinion, there are many reasons why we become who we are. Our genetics, biology, neurology, upbringing, relationships, life experiences, and the society we were raised in are all important in shaping who we have become.
I am passionate about helping my clients on their journey of self-discovery, who are experiencing life hardships or feeling stuck. I believe the therapeutic process is a collaboration and teamwork between the psychotherapist and the client, and self-awareness and growth are the natural results of effective psychotherapy. In my opinion, there are many reasons why we become who we are. Our genetics, biology, neurology, upbringing, relationships, life experiences, and the society we were raised in are all important in shaping who we have become.
(310) 634-1386 View (310) 634-1386
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Jonathan Westman
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles and working with clients across California. I believe in creating an environment of openness, acceptance, and curiosity, where you can voice your doubts and your fears, while feeling empowered to move forward. I will give you tools to make meaningful changes in your life, and support you as you navigate challenges along your path to change. I use modern, evidence-based practices to treat adolescents and adults. I value each client’s cultural identity and lived experience, and will customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles and working with clients across California. I believe in creating an environment of openness, acceptance, and curiosity, where you can voice your doubts and your fears, while feeling empowered to move forward. I will give you tools to make meaningful changes in your life, and support you as you navigate challenges along your path to change. I use modern, evidence-based practices to treat adolescents and adults. I value each client’s cultural identity and lived experience, and will customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
(310) 706-2712 View (310) 706-2712
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Greta Hassel Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
GRETA is passionate about reaching couples needing to de-escalate conflict, deepen safety and transparency, and strengthen sexual compatibility and connection. She approaches presenting symptoms - anxiety, depression, or addictions - previously deemed problems, as messengers with keys for healing to reveal our buried treasure within. "Where you stumble, therein lies your treasure" is the north star that guides her work to reveal the LOVE that truly lives within. With singles, as a Certified Coach of Katherine Woodward Thomas' program, "Calling in the One", she offers a 6 week course in cultivating Your Attractor Factor.
GRETA is passionate about reaching couples needing to de-escalate conflict, deepen safety and transparency, and strengthen sexual compatibility and connection. She approaches presenting symptoms - anxiety, depression, or addictions - previously deemed problems, as messengers with keys for healing to reveal our buried treasure within. "Where you stumble, therein lies your treasure" is the north star that guides her work to reveal the LOVE that truly lives within. With singles, as a Certified Coach of Katherine Woodward Thomas' program, "Calling in the One", she offers a 6 week course in cultivating Your Attractor Factor.
(424) 570-2238 View (424) 570-2238
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Elsa Renteria
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I have experience working with parents, children, teens, and adults across cultures with a variety of mental health needs and life challenges. I'm passionate about helping you discover your innate wisdom for healing. I utilize a variety of approaches, integrating internal family systems, mindfulness, EMDR, and DBT. I'm also passionate about healing intergenerational wounds from a variety of methods, including trauma reprocessing, psychedelic integration, learning effective communication and emotional intelligence skills.
I have experience working with parents, children, teens, and adults across cultures with a variety of mental health needs and life challenges. I'm passionate about helping you discover your innate wisdom for healing. I utilize a variety of approaches, integrating internal family systems, mindfulness, EMDR, and DBT. I'm also passionate about healing intergenerational wounds from a variety of methods, including trauma reprocessing, psychedelic integration, learning effective communication and emotional intelligence skills.
(213) 895-4161 View (213) 895-4161
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Nailah French
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Together, we will build an authentic, trusting connection where it is safe to unmask the parts of ourselves we normally hide. I support people who are experiencing relationship challenges, difficulty advocating for themselves, anxiety, loneliness, depression, trauma, major life transitions, and blockages in creating the life they truly desire. I believe the relationship we have with ourselves creates the foundation for every other aspect of our lives. Our work focuses on nurturing that relationship to live the life you truly desire. Collaboratively, we will explore who we are and decide who we want to be.
Together, we will build an authentic, trusting connection where it is safe to unmask the parts of ourselves we normally hide. I support people who are experiencing relationship challenges, difficulty advocating for themselves, anxiety, loneliness, depression, trauma, major life transitions, and blockages in creating the life they truly desire. I believe the relationship we have with ourselves creates the foundation for every other aspect of our lives. Our work focuses on nurturing that relationship to live the life you truly desire. Collaboratively, we will explore who we are and decide who we want to be.
(310) 361-9530 View (310) 361-9530
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Rebecca Lesesne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-500
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
If you feel like you are trying to navigate a world that feels like it was not designed for you, you're not alone. I'd love to support you in breaking free of the barriers that are keeping you from the most authentic version of yourself. The stressors of our world can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves, each other, and our planet. I believe in every person's inherent right and capacity to live a life of joy and authenticity, and I'd love to support you in rediscovering your true self and embodying your most meaningful life!
If you feel like you are trying to navigate a world that feels like it was not designed for you, you're not alone. I'd love to support you in breaking free of the barriers that are keeping you from the most authentic version of yourself. The stressors of our world can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves, each other, and our planet. I believe in every person's inherent right and capacity to live a life of joy and authenticity, and I'd love to support you in rediscovering your true self and embodying your most meaningful life!
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Jennice Vilhauer
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Are you a busy professional struggling with burnout or other life challenges such as job stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Is the demand of your busy schedule taking a hard-hitting toll on your performance, emotional well-being, and personal relationships? For many professionals, the path to success is riddled with chronic stress. This can create emotional burnout, zap energy, kill motivation, impair sleep and cognitive performance, increase isolation, skyrocket anxiety, raise self-doubt, wreck physical health, and make self-care habits seem impossible. But most professionals will never admit this-because they can't.
Are you a busy professional struggling with burnout or other life challenges such as job stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Is the demand of your busy schedule taking a hard-hitting toll on your performance, emotional well-being, and personal relationships? For many professionals, the path to success is riddled with chronic stress. This can create emotional burnout, zap energy, kill motivation, impair sleep and cognitive performance, increase isolation, skyrocket anxiety, raise self-doubt, wreck physical health, and make self-care habits seem impossible. But most professionals will never admit this-because they can't.
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Marcella Haro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Not accepting new clients
I work with people suffering from anxiety and/or depression who wish to deeply explore what is behind the symptoms they are experiencing. I work best with people who need a space to be heard and want to be empowered in their treatment. If you are noticing patterns and themes in your life and are unsure about why you are unable to do things differently despite wanting to change, exploring your foundational experiences can help to get to the root of the matter. Sometimes coping skills and tools are not enough, and I am here to help. I am LGBTQ affirmative, sex positive, and work through a social justice lens.
I work with people suffering from anxiety and/or depression who wish to deeply explore what is behind the symptoms they are experiencing. I work best with people who need a space to be heard and want to be empowered in their treatment. If you are noticing patterns and themes in your life and are unsure about why you are unable to do things differently despite wanting to change, exploring your foundational experiences can help to get to the root of the matter. Sometimes coping skills and tools are not enough, and I am here to help. I am LGBTQ affirmative, sex positive, and work through a social justice lens.
(213) 817-5971 View (213) 817-5971
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Irma Breakfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with a doctorate in higher education based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and eating disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with a doctorate in higher education based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and eating disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
(424) 799-0998 View (424) 799-0998
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Penelope Starr-Karlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Los Angeles, CA 90066
If you are seeking emotional support and growth after a catastrophe (including wildfire, floods, or climate change distress), or fear the future, I would like to introduce myself. I provide an informed, safe, deep, supportive and effective therapy to help understand and illuminate what has happened, and work toward growth and happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and experienced.
If you are seeking emotional support and growth after a catastrophe (including wildfire, floods, or climate change distress), or fear the future, I would like to introduce myself. I provide an informed, safe, deep, supportive and effective therapy to help understand and illuminate what has happened, and work toward growth and happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and experienced.
(424) 437-2490 View (424) 437-2490

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Number of Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

3,000+

Average cost per session

$175

Therapists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
87% Depression
71% Self Esteem
70% Relationship Issues
68% Coping Skills
64% Trauma and PTSD
63% Stress

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

86% Aetna
72% Cigna and Evernorth
61% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients

64% Online Only
36% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

78% Female
20% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Los Angeles?

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.