Therapists in Bogart, GA

Photo of Dianne Grove, MS, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dianne Grove
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
Waitlist for new clients
If someone took time to listen deeply to you, what do you think would be said? If you could settle your mind, listen to your body, and open your heart, what do you think might happen? If you are looking for a place to explore thoughts, feelings, questions, and the paradoxes of life, you can find that kind of place here. I offer sincere presence, warm companionship and practical guidance through the desert and wilderness of modern life. For over 25 years, I have worked with individuals and couples navigating the deep waters of uncertainty, transition and transformation.
If someone took time to listen deeply to you, what do you think would be said? If you could settle your mind, listen to your body, and open your heart, what do you think might happen? If you are looking for a place to explore thoughts, feelings, questions, and the paradoxes of life, you can find that kind of place here. I offer sincere presence, warm companionship and practical guidance through the desert and wilderness of modern life. For over 25 years, I have worked with individuals and couples navigating the deep waters of uncertainty, transition and transformation.
(706) 715-5227 View (706) 715-5227
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Keila L Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bogart, GA 30622  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulties in life, struggling with a mental health disorder or an addiction, or just looking for employment/career advice? Are you looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental, empathetic and safe counseling experience? If so, I am the therapist for you. I am a Certified Addictions and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience helping children and adults. I have served over 20 years in the helping profession assisting individuals with disabilities.
Are you having difficulties in life, struggling with a mental health disorder or an addiction, or just looking for employment/career advice? Are you looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental, empathetic and safe counseling experience? If so, I am the therapist for you. I am a Certified Addictions and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience helping children and adults. I have served over 20 years in the helping profession assisting individuals with disabilities.
(678) 679-1077 View (678) 679-1077
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Ashley Gottschak
Counselor, MA, BCCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bogart, GA 30622
Do you feel stuck in the past? Have you tried everything else to find the healing you desperately desire but haven't gotten the results you need? Clients reach out to me many of them at a point close to giving up and thinking their brain, situation or circumstance will never change. It doesn't have to be this way. I incorporate many different techniques and tools to help get my clients on the path to healing and wholeness. Talk therapy just doesn't work. I do not offer talk therapy. Instead I customize a plan with my client, meeting them where they are, based on their individual needs.
Do you feel stuck in the past? Have you tried everything else to find the healing you desperately desire but haven't gotten the results you need? Clients reach out to me many of them at a point close to giving up and thinking their brain, situation or circumstance will never change. It doesn't have to be this way. I incorporate many different techniques and tools to help get my clients on the path to healing and wholeness. Talk therapy just doesn't work. I do not offer talk therapy. Instead I customize a plan with my client, meeting them where they are, based on their individual needs.
(770) 580-2914 View (770) 580-2914
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Cassandra Deanna Sams
Counselor, EdS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622  (Online Only)
Are you facing life decisions that are at odds with your belief systems? Are you in a relationship in which you have lost touch with your own identity? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you an adolescent with a history of mood swings, anxiety, and self-defeating thoughts? Have you had issues at school with peers or difficulty with your family? Are you a parent confused as to which direction to take with your child's unusual behaviors? Your story is sacred and I would be honored to witness your growth as you navigate life’s challenges.
Are you facing life decisions that are at odds with your belief systems? Are you in a relationship in which you have lost touch with your own identity? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you an adolescent with a history of mood swings, anxiety, and self-defeating thoughts? Have you had issues at school with peers or difficulty with your family? Are you a parent confused as to which direction to take with your child's unusual behaviors? Your story is sacred and I would be honored to witness your growth as you navigate life’s challenges.
(678) 329-9446 View (678) 329-9446
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Sam Cutler
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
Are you experiencing a difficult season in your personal life? My name is Sam and I'm a native of North Georgia and a graduate of The University of Georgia. Ignoring suffering doesn’t lead to better feelings, only less feelings. Simply pulling the weeds just leaves you with an empty garden. When we water half truths and negative experiences we can cultivate feelings of sadness, anger, fear, hopelessness, shame, or unworthiness. These feelings often lead to isolation, unhealthy choices, and unhealthy relationships.
Are you experiencing a difficult season in your personal life? My name is Sam and I'm a native of North Georgia and a graduate of The University of Georgia. Ignoring suffering doesn’t lead to better feelings, only less feelings. Simply pulling the weeds just leaves you with an empty garden. When we water half truths and negative experiences we can cultivate feelings of sadness, anger, fear, hopelessness, shame, or unworthiness. These feelings often lead to isolation, unhealthy choices, and unhealthy relationships.
(678) 928-8209 View (678) 928-8209
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Anodyne Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
Are you struggling to cope with the stress and obstacles of everyday life? Are you a mom who doesn't feel like herself, is overwhelmed by motherhood, or who doesn't feel a connection with her new baby? Do you have a teenager who needs help or someone to talk to? I want to help you find your best self. The person who you know you can be, but can't seem to achieve it on your own. I want to guide you through your difficult time and help you find the coping skills and support that help you thrive, not just survive. You can be your best self, you just need help, support, understanding, and skills and I can guide you in finding those.
Are you struggling to cope with the stress and obstacles of everyday life? Are you a mom who doesn't feel like herself, is overwhelmed by motherhood, or who doesn't feel a connection with her new baby? Do you have a teenager who needs help or someone to talk to? I want to help you find your best self. The person who you know you can be, but can't seem to achieve it on your own. I want to guide you through your difficult time and help you find the coping skills and support that help you thrive, not just survive. You can be your best self, you just need help, support, understanding, and skills and I can guide you in finding those.
(706) 238-4998 View (706) 238-4998
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Keila L Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulties in life, struggling with a mental health disorder or an addiction, or just looking for employment/career advice? Are you looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental, empathetic and safe counseling experience? If so, I am the therapist for you. I am a Certified Addictions and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience helping children and adults. I have served over 20 years in the helping profession assisting individuals with disabilities.
Are you having difficulties in life, struggling with a mental health disorder or an addiction, or just looking for employment/career advice? Are you looking for a compassionate, non-judgmental, empathetic and safe counseling experience? If so, I am the therapist for you. I am a Certified Addictions and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience helping children and adults. I have served over 20 years in the helping profession assisting individuals with disabilities.
(678) 679-6834 View (678) 679-6834
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Rheena Lynne A. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622  (Online Only)
Seeking help is difficult and you have taken an important first step to get that support. You can accomplish the goals you set through therapy and may discover more along this journey. My hope is to provide you with the support you need to make difficult times easier and to guide you through the process of change. I have been trained in Family Systems theory modalities including but not limited to Experiential, Solution Focus and Narrative Therapy. We will work together to identify treatment goals to get to the change you want to see. I look forward to working with you.
Seeking help is difficult and you have taken an important first step to get that support. You can accomplish the goals you set through therapy and may discover more along this journey. My hope is to provide you with the support you need to make difficult times easier and to guide you through the process of change. I have been trained in Family Systems theory modalities including but not limited to Experiential, Solution Focus and Narrative Therapy. We will work together to identify treatment goals to get to the change you want to see. I look forward to working with you.
(678) 326-4138 View (678) 326-4138
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The Banyan Tree Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bogart, GA 30622
The Banyan Tree Center is an integrative counseling & wellness facility committed to a holistic approach to overall wellness. We provide professional, integrative and comprehensive services tailored to the individual needs of each person and family we serve. Our work is grounded in the most effective treatment approaches available, promoting lasting change and personal transformation. We believe that focusing on the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. Therefore, we strive to provide a comprehensive selection of professional services in one convenient location.
The Banyan Tree Center is an integrative counseling & wellness facility committed to a holistic approach to overall wellness. We provide professional, integrative and comprehensive services tailored to the individual needs of each person and family we serve. Our work is grounded in the most effective treatment approaches available, promoting lasting change and personal transformation. We believe that focusing on the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. Therefore, we strive to provide a comprehensive selection of professional services in one convenient location.
(706) 610-0845 View (706) 610-0845
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Shea W. Squier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
As a therapist, I appreciate the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they encounter and address uncertainty, disappointment, loss, and relationship challenges. My style is warm and nurturing, while also honest and authentic. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for you to express your thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve challenges you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. My experience and knowledge equip me to help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting and relationship concerns.
As a therapist, I appreciate the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they encounter and address uncertainty, disappointment, loss, and relationship challenges. My style is warm and nurturing, while also honest and authentic. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for you to express your thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve challenges you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. My experience and knowledge equip me to help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting and relationship concerns.
(706) 550-9632 View (706) 550-9632
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Susanna Rains Moriarty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
People come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and worn out. My goal is to provide compassionate support to my clients during painful transitions, help them gain clarity, develop coping tools, and improve communication skills. Couples come to me feeling disconnected and resentful. I help partners learn new, effective ways to communicate. I build on couples' strengths to help them find a fun, passionate, and intimate way of living. Parents come to me feeling heartbroken and confused by their interactions with their children. I help parents heal their own childhood wounds so that they can parent in a loving way.
People come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and worn out. My goal is to provide compassionate support to my clients during painful transitions, help them gain clarity, develop coping tools, and improve communication skills. Couples come to me feeling disconnected and resentful. I help partners learn new, effective ways to communicate. I build on couples' strengths to help them find a fun, passionate, and intimate way of living. Parents come to me feeling heartbroken and confused by their interactions with their children. I help parents heal their own childhood wounds so that they can parent in a loving way.
(706) 223-0323 View (706) 223-0323
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Erika Heinzle
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
I offer individual therapy for personal growth and relationships. My practice focuses on creating a comfortable, welcoming, and grounded atmosphere for clients to grow and find meaning.
I offer individual therapy for personal growth and relationships. My practice focuses on creating a comfortable, welcoming, and grounded atmosphere for clients to grow and find meaning.
(706) 420-6015 View (706) 420-6015
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Abigail Holbrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bogart, GA 30622
Are you struggling to create a sense of calm in your life? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by a transition or painful life experience: family/relationship concerns, divorce, work change, going to college, identity questions, worry, sadness, grief, a trauma, or illness? Whatever you're facing, life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, yet there is wonderful potential for meaningful growth during and after the most challenging times.The support of a compassionate, accepting, and authentic therapist can be helpful as you travel this journey towards understanding and healing.
Are you struggling to create a sense of calm in your life? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by a transition or painful life experience: family/relationship concerns, divorce, work change, going to college, identity questions, worry, sadness, grief, a trauma, or illness? Whatever you're facing, life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, yet there is wonderful potential for meaningful growth during and after the most challenging times.The support of a compassionate, accepting, and authentic therapist can be helpful as you travel this journey towards understanding and healing.
(706) 405-3906 View (706) 405-3906
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Eleanor H McMahan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
Welcome, and well done! Visiting this site is an important first step towards seeking something different for yourself. Reaching out for support takes courage. It's an empowered move toward claiming a healthy, happier life, more fulfilling relationships, and an enriched and compassionate connection with yourself. I would be delighted and honored to learn more about you and be part of your journey. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice and feel privileged to serve the Athens area and beyond!
Welcome, and well done! Visiting this site is an important first step towards seeking something different for yourself. Reaching out for support takes courage. It's an empowered move toward claiming a healthy, happier life, more fulfilling relationships, and an enriched and compassionate connection with yourself. I would be delighted and honored to learn more about you and be part of your journey. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice and feel privileged to serve the Athens area and beyond!
(678) 929-2269 View (678) 929-2269
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Frances Crawford
LMSW
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
Life is a journey and sometimes we need extra support along the way to learn different ways of navigating the journey. In my therapy practice, I aim to help those learn these techniques through listening, teaching, and coaching. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals from different walks of life. My goal has always been first and foremost to establish and cultivate a trusting relationship. Gaining a good understanding of an individual’s struggles and where they would like assistance is the best place to begin.
Life is a journey and sometimes we need extra support along the way to learn different ways of navigating the journey. In my therapy practice, I aim to help those learn these techniques through listening, teaching, and coaching. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals from different walks of life. My goal has always been first and foremost to establish and cultivate a trusting relationship. Gaining a good understanding of an individual’s struggles and where they would like assistance is the best place to begin.
(706) 873-5541 View (706) 873-5541
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Tammy Luke
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bogart, GA 30622
Good day to you! I'm Tammy and I am proud to be a trusted name in the mental health community. With two decades of experience in providing therapeutic interventions, my approach to wellness is rooted in compassion, empathy, and personalization. I believe in providing comprehensive support to everyone, recognizing unique needs and tailoring my interventions accordingly. By incorporating a holistic perspective, I aim to promote mental clarity and emotional well-being in all aspects of life. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals from diverse backgrounds can heal, grow, and thrive.
Good day to you! I'm Tammy and I am proud to be a trusted name in the mental health community. With two decades of experience in providing therapeutic interventions, my approach to wellness is rooted in compassion, empathy, and personalization. I believe in providing comprehensive support to everyone, recognizing unique needs and tailoring my interventions accordingly. By incorporating a holistic perspective, I aim to promote mental clarity and emotional well-being in all aspects of life. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals from diverse backgrounds can heal, grow, and thrive.
(706) 600-3954 View (706) 600-3954
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Arinola Adesuyi-Dibden
Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
I am a Therapist who has been providing mental health services for three years, working in outpatient and private practice settings. I work with individuals and couples, and I address life transitions, addiction, and substance abuse, anger, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
I am a Therapist who has been providing mental health services for three years, working in outpatient and private practice settings. I work with individuals and couples, and I address life transitions, addiction, and substance abuse, anger, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
(706) 708-0915 View (706) 708-0915
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Brianna Sterling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bogart, GA 30622
Brianna believes we all have an innate wisdom inside of us that’s always there & that we enter this world w/ more access to it than ever before. She also believes that we enter this world w/ unique parts that make up our complete whole - our psyche. These parts can be wonderfully unique & terrific attributes of our personality - our strengths. However, trauma can drive these parts of ourselves into extreme roles. Despite meaning well, they can create emotional & behavioral patterns that are seen as bad, shameful, or unwanted by those closest to us - leaving survivors feeling deeply broken, unworthy, & unfamiliar on a cellular level.
Brianna believes we all have an innate wisdom inside of us that’s always there & that we enter this world w/ more access to it than ever before. She also believes that we enter this world w/ unique parts that make up our complete whole - our psyche. These parts can be wonderfully unique & terrific attributes of our personality - our strengths. However, trauma can drive these parts of ourselves into extreme roles. Despite meaning well, they can create emotional & behavioral patterns that are seen as bad, shameful, or unwanted by those closest to us - leaving survivors feeling deeply broken, unworthy, & unfamiliar on a cellular level.
(678) 303-4145 View (678) 303-4145
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Ken D Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
You want to feel better and get better. I help you do that by empowering you with helpful tools grounded in evidence-based treatments. Ultimately, the goal for you is long-term emotional health. My thirty years of counseling experience and eleven years of clinical mental health counselor and life coach training allows me to help individuals, couples, and professional athletes work through their emotions in a safe, confidential, and professional setting.
You want to feel better and get better. I help you do that by empowering you with helpful tools grounded in evidence-based treatments. Ultimately, the goal for you is long-term emotional health. My thirty years of counseling experience and eleven years of clinical mental health counselor and life coach training allows me to help individuals, couples, and professional athletes work through their emotions in a safe, confidential, and professional setting.
(470) 570-1322 View (470) 570-1322
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Porcha Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Bogart, GA 30622
Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
(706) 420-3381 View (706) 420-3381
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Number of Therapists in Bogart, GA

30+

Average cost per session

$125

Therapists in Bogart, GA who prioritize treating:

97% Anxiety
91% Depression
81% Coping Skills
78% Relationship Issues
69% Stress
66% Self Esteem
63% Women's Issues

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

85% Aetna
70% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
65% BlueCross and BlueShield

How Therapists in Bogart, GA see their clients

85% In Person and Online
15% Online Only

Gender breakdown

85% Female
15% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Bogart?

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.