Therapists in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

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Dr. Catherine Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
Our exclusive stress management psychotherapy practice caters to high-achieving professionals facing the unique pressures of success. We offer personalized, discreet care to help you manage stress, anxiety, and burnout without sacrificing your performance or relationships. With a sophisticated, results-oriented approach, we guide you toward achieving balance, emotional resilience, and lasting well-being. Our practice provides the high-level support you need to excel personally and professionally while maintaining mental clarity and control.
Our exclusive stress management psychotherapy practice caters to high-achieving professionals facing the unique pressures of success. We offer personalized, discreet care to help you manage stress, anxiety, and burnout without sacrificing your performance or relationships. With a sophisticated, results-oriented approach, we guide you toward achieving balance, emotional resilience, and lasting well-being. Our practice provides the high-level support you need to excel personally and professionally while maintaining mental clarity and control.
(470) 458-3964 View (470) 458-3964
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Latechia Hogue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
(404) 609-0792 View (404) 609-0792
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Ben Lamm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
I see adults, and teenagers age 16 and up, for individual therapy and couple's therapy. Whether you’re looking to make a change, connect with yourself, deepen your relationships, overcome roadblocks, or find a sense of purpose, now is the time to invest in yourself.
I see adults, and teenagers age 16 and up, for individual therapy and couple's therapy. Whether you’re looking to make a change, connect with yourself, deepen your relationships, overcome roadblocks, or find a sense of purpose, now is the time to invest in yourself.
(404) 390-1962 View (404) 390-1962
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Smitty Grider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
My practice is centered around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. So many of us walk around with a deep sense of unworthiness, a feeling that there's something wrong, finding ourselves in conflict with others, lacking purpose, and disconnected from our true selves. This is uncomfortable, painful even. In response to this discomfort, we develop all sorts of means to cope: drugs and alcohol, work, money, sex, video games, or TV. Or, we try to fix what’s “wrong” through perfectionism, achievement, therapy, or spirituality. We try to avoid or fix our insecurities out of fear, allowing them to grow.
My practice is centered around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. So many of us walk around with a deep sense of unworthiness, a feeling that there's something wrong, finding ourselves in conflict with others, lacking purpose, and disconnected from our true selves. This is uncomfortable, painful even. In response to this discomfort, we develop all sorts of means to cope: drugs and alcohol, work, money, sex, video games, or TV. Or, we try to fix what’s “wrong” through perfectionism, achievement, therapy, or spirituality. We try to avoid or fix our insecurities out of fear, allowing them to grow.
(470) 414-5134 View (470) 414-5134
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Laraine Fraijo-Paul
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
Bloom, where you are planted. This has always been a mantra in my life. It’s very easy to look over in someone else’s yard and admire their luscious green grass; especially when you consider the weeds under your feet. Regardless of the sector, there is a strong pull to achieving more and being greater. That can lend to never feeling good enough.
Bloom, where you are planted. This has always been a mantra in my life. It’s very easy to look over in someone else’s yard and admire their luscious green grass; especially when you consider the weeds under your feet. Regardless of the sector, there is a strong pull to achieving more and being greater. That can lend to never feeling good enough.
(762) 213-2661 View (762) 213-2661
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Isita Patel
Counselor, MS, APC, CTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
Asking for help can be really hard! Talking to a stranger can be uncomfortable. So, I strive to make this process a little bit easier by creating a safe and comfortable space that puts you at ease. Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Struggling with self-esteem? Whatever it is that you are going through, my goal is to empower you! I believe that everyone has what they need within them. My goal is to help you bring that out. I work with you to take your expertise in your life and combine it with my clinical knowledge and skills to tailor techniques and strategies to you and your goals.
Asking for help can be really hard! Talking to a stranger can be uncomfortable. So, I strive to make this process a little bit easier by creating a safe and comfortable space that puts you at ease. Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Struggling with self-esteem? Whatever it is that you are going through, my goal is to empower you! I believe that everyone has what they need within them. My goal is to help you bring that out. I work with you to take your expertise in your life and combine it with my clinical knowledge and skills to tailor techniques and strategies to you and your goals.
(678) 730-5669 x3 View (678) 730-5669 x3
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Maggie Akstin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual orientation and gender identity questions, vocational and existential concerns. I have training and experience working with LGBTIQ+ folk, as well as clients in non traditional relationships.
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual orientation and gender identity questions, vocational and existential concerns. I have training and experience working with LGBTIQ+ folk, as well as clients in non traditional relationships.
(762) 200-1914 View (762) 200-1914
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Kiana Gandy
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stuck? Self care lacking? Are childhood patterns leading to unhelpful choices in adulthood? Clients who choose to work with me typically answer yes to all three. These clients often struggle with managing stress and achieving a healthy work-life balance, compounded by the unique pressures of cultural and racial stressors. Their goals include establishing regular self-care practices, breaking free from repetitive behaviors, and addressing unresolved childhood traumas. By understanding patterns and increasing awareness, they aim to improve their mental, emotional and psychological well-being.
Have you been feeling stuck? Self care lacking? Are childhood patterns leading to unhelpful choices in adulthood? Clients who choose to work with me typically answer yes to all three. These clients often struggle with managing stress and achieving a healthy work-life balance, compounded by the unique pressures of cultural and racial stressors. Their goals include establishing regular self-care practices, breaking free from repetitive behaviors, and addressing unresolved childhood traumas. By understanding patterns and increasing awareness, they aim to improve their mental, emotional and psychological well-being.
(678) 990-7561 View (678) 990-7561
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Kathryn Caracappa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am an LPC and received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. I believe the healthcare field is moving to an individualized approach and I conceptualize my counseling with a similar focus. I have gained extensive experience in a variety of different modalities- including inpatient units, ERs, school settings, community counseling, and private practice. I counsel adults dealing with various issues including trauma, grief, stress, depression, and behavioral issues. Send me an email or phone call, I'm eager to meet you and begin our journey! EMAIL RECOMMENDED
Welcome! I am an LPC and received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. I believe the healthcare field is moving to an individualized approach and I conceptualize my counseling with a similar focus. I have gained extensive experience in a variety of different modalities- including inpatient units, ERs, school settings, community counseling, and private practice. I counsel adults dealing with various issues including trauma, grief, stress, depression, and behavioral issues. Send me an email or phone call, I'm eager to meet you and begin our journey! EMAIL RECOMMENDED
(404) 418-4235 View (404) 418-4235
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Sarah Browning
Counselor, LAPC, CRC, CIEC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
I specialize in guiding adolescents, young adults, and women through the intricate process of healing their relationship with both their minds and bodies. Central to my approach is the belief that our early childhood experiences shape the “template” through which we experience life and relationships. I blend together client-centered therapy, attachment theory, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, all viewed through a trauma-informed lens. I advocate for a holistic healing journey that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, and find incorporating somatic interventions profoundly healing for the nervous system.
I specialize in guiding adolescents, young adults, and women through the intricate process of healing their relationship with both their minds and bodies. Central to my approach is the belief that our early childhood experiences shape the “template” through which we experience life and relationships. I blend together client-centered therapy, attachment theory, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, all viewed through a trauma-informed lens. I advocate for a holistic healing journey that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, and find incorporating somatic interventions profoundly healing for the nervous system.
(404) 495-5357 View (404) 495-5357
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Thom Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MMC, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
Creating the life and relationships you want is not only possible, it can be fun, exciting, healing, freeing, and soothing. Old patterns, beliefs, hurts, and traumas don't have to hold you back. Heal the past and create a rich, connected, and flexible present. Create a future that honors who you are and who you are becoming as an individual or as a couple or family.
Creating the life and relationships you want is not only possible, it can be fun, exciting, healing, freeing, and soothing. Old patterns, beliefs, hurts, and traumas don't have to hold you back. Heal the past and create a rich, connected, and flexible present. Create a future that honors who you are and who you are becoming as an individual or as a couple or family.
(678) 671-7554 View (678) 671-7554
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Steven Ward
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
I am curious about you. I want to know your thoughts and feelings, your strengths and struggles. I want to get to hear your story. I see therapy as a journey we take as a team: working together to find the right path to meet your goals. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life stress, or maybe just want to give therapy a try, I’d love to talk.
I am curious about you. I want to know your thoughts and feelings, your strengths and struggles. I want to get to hear your story. I see therapy as a journey we take as a team: working together to find the right path to meet your goals. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life stress, or maybe just want to give therapy a try, I’d love to talk.
(404) 390-4075 View (404) 390-4075
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Marlayne Whitlock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
I believe that in today's technologically driven world counseling can provide a safe place where we can slow down to become aware of the present moment. Through counseling, clients can explore their current life situation and begin to deal effectively with the circumstances they are facing. Counseling can also provide tools for change, but even more, it can be a springboard to begin identifying some of the factors that have led to the current situation. I work with individuals and couples as well as lead pre-marital workshops.
I believe that in today's technologically driven world counseling can provide a safe place where we can slow down to become aware of the present moment. Through counseling, clients can explore their current life situation and begin to deal effectively with the circumstances they are facing. Counseling can also provide tools for change, but even more, it can be a springboard to begin identifying some of the factors that have led to the current situation. I work with individuals and couples as well as lead pre-marital workshops.
(678) 264-6616 View (678) 264-6616
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Catherine Moon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
Not accepting new clients
Consistently, I am drawn to work with people who have experienced complex trauma — or the experience of many, often relational wounds that lead to feeling disconnected from oneself. Sometimes this means not knowing how you really feel and frequently putting others needs over your own. Most of my clients are hard-working and want to overcome anxiety and perfectionism. They want more peace, more confidence, and better boundaries. They come to me to learn how to fully embody who they truly are.
Consistently, I am drawn to work with people who have experienced complex trauma — or the experience of many, often relational wounds that lead to feeling disconnected from oneself. Sometimes this means not knowing how you really feel and frequently putting others needs over your own. Most of my clients are hard-working and want to overcome anxiety and perfectionism. They want more peace, more confidence, and better boundaries. They come to me to learn how to fully embody who they truly are.
(404) 994-8070 View (404) 994-8070
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Rosie Szmyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
Waitlist for new clients
You do not have to have lived through something literally life-threatening to be a trauma survivor. If you didn't get your basic or emotional needs consistently met during infancy and early childhood, you likely struggle in your adult relationships. You might be overly clingy, avoidant, or self-sabotaging with your friendships and romantic partners. Or maybe, for you, it shows up as anxiety, avoidance, dissociation, low self-worth, poor boundaries, and even self-destructive behaviors. This is called complex trauma or attachment-based trauma, and it can be healed!
You do not have to have lived through something literally life-threatening to be a trauma survivor. If you didn't get your basic or emotional needs consistently met during infancy and early childhood, you likely struggle in your adult relationships. You might be overly clingy, avoidant, or self-sabotaging with your friendships and romantic partners. Or maybe, for you, it shows up as anxiety, avoidance, dissociation, low self-worth, poor boundaries, and even self-destructive behaviors. This is called complex trauma or attachment-based trauma, and it can be healed!
(404) 649-5655 View (404) 649-5655
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Alexis Crewse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
You're not broken, and you don't need to be fixed, but we can all benefit from support, coping tools, and an accepting space to process the chaos of life. In therapy, we'll work on healing shame, anxiety, depression, doubt, overwhelm, and that pesky inner critic. Then, we'll have the space to embrace pride, confidence, joy, optimism, and your whole, beautiful, magical self. I'm a queer therapist with ADHD, and I love working with neurodivergent and queer clients in their Quarter-life stage! I have experience working with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, panic, depression, grief, body image, and couples (ENM inclusive).
You're not broken, and you don't need to be fixed, but we can all benefit from support, coping tools, and an accepting space to process the chaos of life. In therapy, we'll work on healing shame, anxiety, depression, doubt, overwhelm, and that pesky inner critic. Then, we'll have the space to embrace pride, confidence, joy, optimism, and your whole, beautiful, magical self. I'm a queer therapist with ADHD, and I love working with neurodivergent and queer clients in their Quarter-life stage! I have experience working with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, panic, depression, grief, body image, and couples (ENM inclusive).
(470) 777-6725 View (470) 777-6725
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Regine Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I know firsthand what it feels like to show up for myself, even when I don’t feel it. As a Black woman, I understand how hard it is to live authentically in a society that makes you feel like you aren’t enough. My ideal client is someone who lives at the intersection of multiple minority identities, artists, musicians, new parents, couples, students and working professionals. I enjoy helping individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of organized religion. I prioritize Black/African American identifying folx in my work.
I know firsthand what it feels like to show up for myself, even when I don’t feel it. As a Black woman, I understand how hard it is to live authentically in a society that makes you feel like you aren’t enough. My ideal client is someone who lives at the intersection of multiple minority identities, artists, musicians, new parents, couples, students and working professionals. I enjoy helping individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of organized religion. I prioritize Black/African American identifying folx in my work.
(678) 928-4970 View (678) 928-4970
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Ja'el Wright
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
There was a time in life when asking for help was the hardest thing to do. To be honest, even as a professional counselor, asking for help is sometimes still hard. But it is easier to overcome. Depression and Anxiety is the most hidden illness among African American women today. Our culture teaches us that it is weak to ask for help and gaining a badge of honor means sacrificing your mental well being so that other can be happy. It's time to break the cycle and generational curse or mental illness in the BIPOC communities. It's time to seek help.
There was a time in life when asking for help was the hardest thing to do. To be honest, even as a professional counselor, asking for help is sometimes still hard. But it is easier to overcome. Depression and Anxiety is the most hidden illness among African American women today. Our culture teaches us that it is weak to ask for help and gaining a badge of honor means sacrificing your mental well being so that other can be happy. It's time to break the cycle and generational curse or mental illness in the BIPOC communities. It's time to seek help.
(404) 856-4016 View (404) 856-4016
Curt Arey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 236-6254 View (404) 236-6254
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The Quiet Center Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA 30317  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Melissa Light and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I created The Quiet Center with the goal of giving space to those who are going through life changes and taking on new roles, to be a refuge where you can tune out all the noise and focus on what really matters to you. If you're getting married or trying to start a family, changing careers, coping with grief/loss, managing a challenging pregnancy, adjusting to life with a new baby, struggling to feel like yourself, or experiencing anxiety or depression through any life change, please contact me to find out how I can help.
Welcome! My name is Melissa Light and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I created The Quiet Center with the goal of giving space to those who are going through life changes and taking on new roles, to be a refuge where you can tune out all the noise and focus on what really matters to you. If you're getting married or trying to start a family, changing careers, coping with grief/loss, managing a challenging pregnancy, adjusting to life with a new baby, struggling to feel like yourself, or experiencing anxiety or depression through any life change, please contact me to find out how I can help.
(678) 719-0441 View (678) 719-0441
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Number of Therapists in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA

30+

Average cost per session

$150

Therapists in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA who prioritize treating:

95% Anxiety
86% Depression
84% Self Esteem
81% Relationship Issues
73% Grief
73% Coping Skills
65% Stress

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

85% Aetna
54% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
46% BlueCross and BlueShield

How Therapists in Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA see their clients

73% In Person and Online
27% Online Only

Gender breakdown

87% Female
13% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Kirkwood, Atlanta?

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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.