Therapists in Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN

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Cheryl Dornfeld
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA, SEP
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
You may be new to therapy, looking for a change in therapy, or returning to therapy. You may be a college or grad student or in a life change. You may be struggling with feelings of shut down, disconnection, overwhelm & checked out (stuck on ‘off’; ‘dorsal vagal dominance’), or, the opposite, constriction, irritability, restlessness, hyper-alertness, & fear (stuck on ‘on’; ‘sympathetic arousal’). Wherever you are in your mental health, you may also be passionate, committed, perceptive, & caring. Positive shifts & meaningful healing are possible with therapeutic work that integrates the body, along with the mind, emotions, & spirit.
You may be new to therapy, looking for a change in therapy, or returning to therapy. You may be a college or grad student or in a life change. You may be struggling with feelings of shut down, disconnection, overwhelm & checked out (stuck on ‘off’; ‘dorsal vagal dominance’), or, the opposite, constriction, irritability, restlessness, hyper-alertness, & fear (stuck on ‘on’; ‘sympathetic arousal’). Wherever you are in your mental health, you may also be passionate, committed, perceptive, & caring. Positive shifts & meaningful healing are possible with therapeutic work that integrates the body, along with the mind, emotions, & spirit.
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Tanya Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Not accepting new clients
Struggling to find balance in your life? Having difficulty quieting your mind? I can help! My approach to therapy is client centered and holistic, I will listen empathetically and address issues with openess and compassion. We will work together to identify the underlying emotional and belief patterns that are keeping you stuck, and build a pathway to living vibrantly again! I am passionate about helping others build confidence and self-esteem, as well as guiding them toward a balance between mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Struggling to find balance in your life? Having difficulty quieting your mind? I can help! My approach to therapy is client centered and holistic, I will listen empathetically and address issues with openess and compassion. We will work together to identify the underlying emotional and belief patterns that are keeping you stuck, and build a pathway to living vibrantly again! I am passionate about helping others build confidence and self-esteem, as well as guiding them toward a balance between mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
(612) 682-1997 View (612) 682-1997
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Sandee Koch
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
It is an honor to join you in the process of making change! I view therapy as empowering and collaborative. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. My philosophy integrates existential humanistic ideals with practical cognitive and trauma recovery techniques. My style is respectful, gentle and nurturing. I encourage you to identify and focus on your strengths and expand your self awareness in order to create the life you want to have.
It is an honor to join you in the process of making change! I view therapy as empowering and collaborative. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. My philosophy integrates existential humanistic ideals with practical cognitive and trauma recovery techniques. My style is respectful, gentle and nurturing. I encourage you to identify and focus on your strengths and expand your self awareness in order to create the life you want to have.
(612) 682-0315 View (612) 682-0315
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Madilyn Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
I am a therapist who specializes in helping nurses, doctors/residents, therapists, occupational/physical therapists, and other helping professionals. The pressure to "get it right" for our patients and clients can be overwhelming. If you find your entire day revolving around getting ready for work, working, and recovering from work, you might benefit from coming to therapy with me. I help healthcare providers distance themselves from obsessive thoughts about whether they did enough at work or all they still have to do. I aim to help you enjoy your job again and leave work at work.
I am a therapist who specializes in helping nurses, doctors/residents, therapists, occupational/physical therapists, and other helping professionals. The pressure to "get it right" for our patients and clients can be overwhelming. If you find your entire day revolving around getting ready for work, working, and recovering from work, you might benefit from coming to therapy with me. I help healthcare providers distance themselves from obsessive thoughts about whether they did enough at work or all they still have to do. I aim to help you enjoy your job again and leave work at work.
(763) 888-8524 View (763) 888-8524
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Molly L Nicholson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
I have the honor of working with people experiencing a wide variety of concerns including: depression; anxiety; grief/loss; life transitions; chronic illness; postpartum depression; sexual abuse; relationship problems; low self-esteem; family of origin; stress and more. My relational approach is based on the belief that within the framework of a trusting relationship with a therapist, clients can explore patterns of behavior and emotions which may relate back to earlier relationships. Once a better understanding of the origins of these patterns is developed, people often find lasting freedom from their hold over their lives.
I have the honor of working with people experiencing a wide variety of concerns including: depression; anxiety; grief/loss; life transitions; chronic illness; postpartum depression; sexual abuse; relationship problems; low self-esteem; family of origin; stress and more. My relational approach is based on the belief that within the framework of a trusting relationship with a therapist, clients can explore patterns of behavior and emotions which may relate back to earlier relationships. Once a better understanding of the origins of these patterns is developed, people often find lasting freedom from their hold over their lives.
(612) 204-2823 View (612) 204-2823
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Jayde Wolf
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, adults, and couples or relational groups. Some of my areas of interest include identity exploration around sexuality and gender, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and relational concerns.
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, adults, and couples or relational groups. Some of my areas of interest include identity exploration around sexuality and gender, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and relational concerns.
(612) 431-8931 View (612) 431-8931
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Larry G. Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Larry is the owner and co-founder of Kente Circle. He identifies himself as a relational therapist and believes that isolation is a major cause of mental illness and the cure for this disease lies within relationships. Larry enjoys helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges. He believes that everyone has strength that can aid them at their lowest moments in life. His approach is grounded in focusing on each person's strengths.
Larry is the owner and co-founder of Kente Circle. He identifies himself as a relational therapist and believes that isolation is a major cause of mental illness and the cure for this disease lies within relationships. Larry enjoys helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges. He believes that everyone has strength that can aid them at their lowest moments in life. His approach is grounded in focusing on each person's strengths.
(612) 208-9646 View (612) 208-9646
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Tatia Jewell-Schwartz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Not accepting new clients
I am only accepting relational clients. I believe it is so important to be curious, compassionate, and present. When you find yourself looking for assistance, you know what that better future would look like, and in collaboration we can work on exploring how to get there. You are the expert of your life, and my duty is to provide a safe space to explore. Sometimes it can be harder to explore and be present in an oppressive social system like the one we are surrounded in, especially for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I have experience working with non-monogamy, relational conflict, communication improvement, and family systems.
I am only accepting relational clients. I believe it is so important to be curious, compassionate, and present. When you find yourself looking for assistance, you know what that better future would look like, and in collaboration we can work on exploring how to get there. You are the expert of your life, and my duty is to provide a safe space to explore. Sometimes it can be harder to explore and be present in an oppressive social system like the one we are surrounded in, especially for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I have experience working with non-monogamy, relational conflict, communication improvement, and family systems.
(612) 778-3343 View (612) 778-3343
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Angela Callais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISCW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and open and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and open and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.
(612) 260-9359 View (612) 260-9359
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Alex Montes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55407
You are wanting to know what it's like to trust yourself and others more, have satisfying, loving and reciprocal relationships. You are wanting to care for hurts, trauma, generational trauma/patterns, and feel like you are in your body in a safe way. That you have more awareness of your fight/flight/freeze patterns. You want to feel connected, explore and feel grounded in your racial, cultural identity and queerness with someone who understands social/historical oppression and ancestral resilience. You want to repair your relationship with food and your body. You want to find wholeness and aliveness in the here and now.
You are wanting to know what it's like to trust yourself and others more, have satisfying, loving and reciprocal relationships. You are wanting to care for hurts, trauma, generational trauma/patterns, and feel like you are in your body in a safe way. That you have more awareness of your fight/flight/freeze patterns. You want to feel connected, explore and feel grounded in your racial, cultural identity and queerness with someone who understands social/historical oppression and ancestral resilience. You want to repair your relationship with food and your body. You want to find wholeness and aliveness in the here and now.
(612) 887-9120 View (612) 887-9120
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Sara E Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adults, folks who are a part of the LGTBQ+ community, polyamorous and non-monogamous folks, and folks who are navigating identity exploration including gender identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, sexual violence, and self-worth/self-compassion.
I enjoy working with adults, folks who are a part of the LGTBQ+ community, polyamorous and non-monogamous folks, and folks who are navigating identity exploration including gender identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, sexual violence, and self-worth/self-compassion.
(651) 977-6682 View (651) 977-6682
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Elora D Riggs Lyksett
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Oftentimes people seek out therapy because they are seeking a place to heal, learn and grow; perhaps one or all those reasons fit why you are here today. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, vulnerable, and uncertain. My hope is to create caring and healing spaces for people to learn and grow in. I believe in whole-hearted, non-judgmental and empathic care. I see building trust as an essential component to cultivating a space that is healing; I strive to move at the pace of trust and encourage you to set the pace.
Oftentimes people seek out therapy because they are seeking a place to heal, learn and grow; perhaps one or all those reasons fit why you are here today. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, vulnerable, and uncertain. My hope is to create caring and healing spaces for people to learn and grow in. I believe in whole-hearted, non-judgmental and empathic care. I see building trust as an essential component to cultivating a space that is healing; I strive to move at the pace of trust and encourage you to set the pace.
(952) 260-3142 View (952) 260-3142
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Asel Kulmeshkenova
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
I am passionate about navigating and exploring identity, values, and relationship dynamics in a space where clients can be their unfiltered, unique selves outside of societal norms or expectations. My therapy practice incorporates humor and adapts to the needs of my clients, ranging from "saying it like it is" to nurturing and supporting you.
I am passionate about navigating and exploring identity, values, and relationship dynamics in a space where clients can be their unfiltered, unique selves outside of societal norms or expectations. My therapy practice incorporates humor and adapts to the needs of my clients, ranging from "saying it like it is" to nurturing and supporting you.
(612) 778-4461 View (612) 778-4461
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Emily (Emy) Horsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sometimes in life we can feel like we have no control over what is happening, the paths our relationships are taking, or what the future might have in store for us. We can get to a place where we are stuck in a continuous cycle of negative thinking, gloomy feelings, and ineffective behaviors. I provide therapy to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship changes/separation, substance use issues, stress management, academic challenges, sports/performance concerns, chronic illness, sexuality/gender identity issues, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum, and life balance.
Sometimes in life we can feel like we have no control over what is happening, the paths our relationships are taking, or what the future might have in store for us. We can get to a place where we are stuck in a continuous cycle of negative thinking, gloomy feelings, and ineffective behaviors. I provide therapy to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship changes/separation, substance use issues, stress management, academic challenges, sports/performance concerns, chronic illness, sexuality/gender identity issues, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum, and life balance.
(651) 564-3597 View (651) 564-3597
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Ryanne Underhill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a queer identified LICSW with more than 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have extensive experience with clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. I specialize in working with adults (21+) who are highly sensitive, those who are wanting to live more wholly and authentically as themselves, those that are looking to break intergenerational and transgeneration patterns and trauma, and parents of young children who are wanting to explore different ways of parenting. Many of the clients that I work with also identify as queer.
I am a queer identified LICSW with more than 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have extensive experience with clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. I specialize in working with adults (21+) who are highly sensitive, those who are wanting to live more wholly and authentically as themselves, those that are looking to break intergenerational and transgeneration patterns and trauma, and parents of young children who are wanting to explore different ways of parenting. Many of the clients that I work with also identify as queer.
(612) 688-5906 View (612) 688-5906
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Bystrom Counseling and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Not accepting new clients
I don't believe that therapy has to be painful and it should not induce shame. I practice in a way that will invite you to name what is important to you and together we will discover, recover and enlist available resources that will help you address the problems in your life.
I don't believe that therapy has to be painful and it should not induce shame. I practice in a way that will invite you to name what is important to you and together we will discover, recover and enlist available resources that will help you address the problems in your life.
(612) 351-6194 View (612) 351-6194
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Emily Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
I'm passionate about joining people on their journey. I'm trauma informed & recognize the need for wholistic understanding in the relationship between mind & body. The process of embracing one’s story can be liberating. I'm passionate about joining with people to better understand how their stories have been shaped by their experiences. I seek to increase the expressive narratives in order to allow people to more holistically and diversely understand the complexities of humanity & show up as their authentic self. I am committed to providing supportive, nonjudgmental space to allow one to journey in painful places & embrace delight.
I'm passionate about joining people on their journey. I'm trauma informed & recognize the need for wholistic understanding in the relationship between mind & body. The process of embracing one’s story can be liberating. I'm passionate about joining with people to better understand how their stories have been shaped by their experiences. I seek to increase the expressive narratives in order to allow people to more holistically and diversely understand the complexities of humanity & show up as their authentic self. I am committed to providing supportive, nonjudgmental space to allow one to journey in painful places & embrace delight.
(612) 439-3167 View (612) 439-3167
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Alyssa Perau
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I use she/they pronouns. I am a queer, neurodivergent pre-licensed marriage and family therapist. My specialty is with couples, families, and teens/adolescents. I am currently taking new clients! I connect with clients through humor, playfulness, and art-making, which I believe can help work through challenges that life can throw at us. In my opinion, art therapy is not about making profound art but is a tool to help process feelings and discover something new.
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I use she/they pronouns. I am a queer, neurodivergent pre-licensed marriage and family therapist. My specialty is with couples, families, and teens/adolescents. I am currently taking new clients! I connect with clients through humor, playfulness, and art-making, which I believe can help work through challenges that life can throw at us. In my opinion, art therapy is not about making profound art but is a tool to help process feelings and discover something new.
(651) 615-3520 View (651) 615-3520
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Bethany Grace Kepler
Pre-Licensed Professional, ATR, MA
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Waitlist for new clients
Bethany is deeply committed to social equality and actively tries to establish an inclusive, safe environment for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual origin, or other factors. Bethany particularly enjoys supporting & working with LGBTQ and transgender people of all ages. Bethany provides therapy for humans experiencing relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, & adjustment disorders.
Bethany is deeply committed to social equality and actively tries to establish an inclusive, safe environment for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual origin, or other factors. Bethany particularly enjoys supporting & working with LGBTQ and transgender people of all ages. Bethany provides therapy for humans experiencing relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, & adjustment disorders.
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Zota Korti
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Accepting New Clients at this Time. My life experiences have given me the gift of being Inter-Sectional. I know that a person has many parts of their life, that makes up the individual. Everyone has a story to tell. I work to empower my clients to see themselves as Whole beings with gifts to give the world. I specialize and hold certifications in the following: Trauma Informed care and healing, Self-esteem building, Anxiety Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Exposure and Internal Family Systems Therapies. I operate from a social-justice perspective, and purposely create spaces for BIPOC people to do their healing work.
Accepting New Clients at this Time. My life experiences have given me the gift of being Inter-Sectional. I know that a person has many parts of their life, that makes up the individual. Everyone has a story to tell. I work to empower my clients to see themselves as Whole beings with gifts to give the world. I specialize and hold certifications in the following: Trauma Informed care and healing, Self-esteem building, Anxiety Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Exposure and Internal Family Systems Therapies. I operate from a social-justice perspective, and purposely create spaces for BIPOC people to do their healing work.
(763) 363-3843 View (763) 363-3843
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Number of Therapists in Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN

100+

Average cost per session

$175

Therapists in Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
89% Depression
79% Relationship Issues
75% Trauma and PTSD
74% Self Esteem
68% Grief
63% Stress

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

90% BlueCross and BlueShield
83% UCare
74% HealthPartners of MN and WI

How Therapists in Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN see their clients

73% In Person and Online
27% Online Only

Gender breakdown

70% Female
18% Male
12% Non-Binary
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How can I find a therapist in Powderhorn, Minneapolis?

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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.