Therapists in New Hope, Raleigh, NC

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Michelle Shields Maki
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey, I’m Michelle! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor. Life can bring some really big changes both mentally and physically for us. I can provide a safe, secure place for you to process all of these changes, while helping you find the tools that can ease your daily stress moving forward. In our work, we will discuss what is bothering you now, as well as look back at previous traumas that may be contributing to your current stress levels.
Hey, I’m Michelle! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor. Life can bring some really big changes both mentally and physically for us. I can provide a safe, secure place for you to process all of these changes, while helping you find the tools that can ease your daily stress moving forward. In our work, we will discuss what is bothering you now, as well as look back at previous traumas that may be contributing to your current stress levels.
(334) 212-5540 View (334) 212-5540
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Rebecca Boyette Kayye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Do you feel life is out of balance, unfulfilling or incomplete? Do you struggle with change, even though you know life could be better? Be Well Oak City, PLLC offers individual psychotherapy to adults seeking positive change towards health and mental health wellness. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." (Oscar Wilde) I will help you clarify your visions and values, set goals and overcome barriers. If you are seeking change in any area of your life, including mind-body connection, physical wellness, spirituality, personal and professional development and relationships and communication, I would be honored to work with you.
Do you feel life is out of balance, unfulfilling or incomplete? Do you struggle with change, even though you know life could be better? Be Well Oak City, PLLC offers individual psychotherapy to adults seeking positive change towards health and mental health wellness. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." (Oscar Wilde) I will help you clarify your visions and values, set goals and overcome barriers. If you are seeking change in any area of your life, including mind-body connection, physical wellness, spirituality, personal and professional development and relationships and communication, I would be honored to work with you.
(919) 351-8755 View (919) 351-8755
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Mekayla Boswell
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Mekayla uses a multi-modal approach that tends to encompass Person-Centered Therapy along with Existential Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and other influences tailored to each individual client’s needs. She is trained to help people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Her focus is on the client’s overall wellness and giving them the tools they need to live their best quality of life.
Mekayla uses a multi-modal approach that tends to encompass Person-Centered Therapy along with Existential Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and other influences tailored to each individual client’s needs. She is trained to help people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Her focus is on the client’s overall wellness and giving them the tools they need to live their best quality of life.
(919) 373-6508 View (919) 373-6508
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Jeremy George
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My primary specialty is attachment theory. Attachment based modalities include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Families (EFFT). Other areas of speciality include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is effective in treating trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am also growing in my ability to apply Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice with clients.
My primary specialty is attachment theory. Attachment based modalities include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Families (EFFT). Other areas of speciality include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is effective in treating trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am also growing in my ability to apply Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice with clients.
(919) 535-4590 View (919) 535-4590
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Candice Mortensen
Counselor, CMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Candice has experience and a passion for working with children and their families to heal from trauma and build secure attachment patterns. She understands that each person's unique experiences play an influence in current functioning. She is compassionate with the complexities involved in mental health, including but not limited to, relationships challenges, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Autism. She is knowledgable on struggles related to international and local adoptions, foster care, sensory processing differences, and abuse.
Candice has experience and a passion for working with children and their families to heal from trauma and build secure attachment patterns. She understands that each person's unique experiences play an influence in current functioning. She is compassionate with the complexities involved in mental health, including but not limited to, relationships challenges, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Autism. She is knowledgable on struggles related to international and local adoptions, foster care, sensory processing differences, and abuse.
(385) 324-6004 View (385) 324-6004
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Marissa Holsten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hello! If you are reading this, you are exercising immense strength and courage to seek out therapy and to confront obstacles that may be hindering you from living the life you envision for yourself. I am an LCSW with over 16 years experience, dedicated to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for each individual that walks through my door. I take pride in being able to offer an environment where you feel free to express yourself and explore difficult emotions and experiences to enact positive change.
Hello! If you are reading this, you are exercising immense strength and courage to seek out therapy and to confront obstacles that may be hindering you from living the life you envision for yourself. I am an LCSW with over 16 years experience, dedicated to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for each individual that walks through my door. I take pride in being able to offer an environment where you feel free to express yourself and explore difficult emotions and experiences to enact positive change.
(984) 214-4129 View (984) 214-4129
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Brandi Rahim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you feel like you’ve been talking about the same thing over and over and still can’t get past it, I’m the therapist for you. Through EMDR, trauma processing and somatic healing, I help you physically remove trauma from the body! My clients are those who have challenges with balancing careers, life, social lives, parenting and having a relationship with themselves. If your goals are to improve your quality of life, your mindset and thought processes and to allow your past to be the past, then let’s work together. I can help you see the brighter side of life and how to use your past pain as your present purpose.
If you feel like you’ve been talking about the same thing over and over and still can’t get past it, I’m the therapist for you. Through EMDR, trauma processing and somatic healing, I help you physically remove trauma from the body! My clients are those who have challenges with balancing careers, life, social lives, parenting and having a relationship with themselves. If your goals are to improve your quality of life, your mindset and thought processes and to allow your past to be the past, then let’s work together. I can help you see the brighter side of life and how to use your past pain as your present purpose.
(919) 737-2658 View (919) 737-2658
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Willow Wilder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting New Clients - My clinical practice mainly consists of fellow queer and neurodivergent folx who struggle with complex trauma. Common concerns include self-abandonment through people pleasing, exploring gender/sexual identity, executive dysfunction, immense shame/guilt, perfectionism, identifying community supports, and processing underlying traumatic experiences. My clients often come into session looking to better understand who they are and what really works for them. Many times they feel so detached from themselves and their own bodies that it has been hard to even know what they want from life or who they are
Accepting New Clients - My clinical practice mainly consists of fellow queer and neurodivergent folx who struggle with complex trauma. Common concerns include self-abandonment through people pleasing, exploring gender/sexual identity, executive dysfunction, immense shame/guilt, perfectionism, identifying community supports, and processing underlying traumatic experiences. My clients often come into session looking to better understand who they are and what really works for them. Many times they feel so detached from themselves and their own bodies that it has been hard to even know what they want from life or who they are
(919) 877-6269 View (919) 877-6269
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Kate Kehayes
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a neurodivergent individual who utilizes a bionic arm, I'm no stranger to feeling different. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, having trouble with your relationships, or needing support with overwhelming feelings. I'm here to accept you as you are, provide tools, and support you as we find new strategies for managing your life stressors.
As a neurodivergent individual who utilizes a bionic arm, I'm no stranger to feeling different. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, having trouble with your relationships, or needing support with overwhelming feelings. I'm here to accept you as you are, provide tools, and support you as we find new strategies for managing your life stressors.
(919) 873-4811 View (919) 873-4811
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Krista Barringer
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
If postpartum feels hard, if pregnancy is harder than you thought, if you're trying to conceive, or if you feel distant from your partner now that you're parents- you are not alone. Relationships, the perinatal season, and parenting are hard- I know from personal and professional experience. Because of this, I believe that these parts of our life should not be done alone. I offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. I support individuals and couples from preconception to postpartum to parenting; I intimately understand the complexities of the postpartum experience and I will be honored to hold your story closely!
If postpartum feels hard, if pregnancy is harder than you thought, if you're trying to conceive, or if you feel distant from your partner now that you're parents- you are not alone. Relationships, the perinatal season, and parenting are hard- I know from personal and professional experience. Because of this, I believe that these parts of our life should not be done alone. I offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. I support individuals and couples from preconception to postpartum to parenting; I intimately understand the complexities of the postpartum experience and I will be honored to hold your story closely!
(984) 367-2753 View (984) 367-2753
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Pressly Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I assist individuals, couples, and families with a wide array of challenges across the life span. These difficulties include family of origin, attachment, and relational issues. For some clients, goals may include: reducing anxiety, learning to thrive through depression, or healing from grief. Everyone’s situation is unique and we all have had experiences at one point or another in which we needed help or direction.
I assist individuals, couples, and families with a wide array of challenges across the life span. These difficulties include family of origin, attachment, and relational issues. For some clients, goals may include: reducing anxiety, learning to thrive through depression, or healing from grief. Everyone’s situation is unique and we all have had experiences at one point or another in which we needed help or direction.
(828) 554-8036 View (828) 554-8036
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Joe Domanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I believe therapy can work for everyone, no matter age and community, when we co-create spaces of safety, empathy, growth, and care. In our work together, we will address concerns such as general anxiety, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, relationships, goal setting, and motivation. I believe everyone should have access to affordable health care. On a personal level, I believe we are all trying our best. This will look different from person to person but we all can benefit from working toward individualized goals. I am here to be a partner on this journey.
I believe therapy can work for everyone, no matter age and community, when we co-create spaces of safety, empathy, growth, and care. In our work together, we will address concerns such as general anxiety, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, relationships, goal setting, and motivation. I believe everyone should have access to affordable health care. On a personal level, I believe we are all trying our best. This will look different from person to person but we all can benefit from working toward individualized goals. I am here to be a partner on this journey.
(984) 538-9326 View (984) 538-9326
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Mackenzie Martin
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I would be honored to walk with you on your journey to growth, self-awareness, and positive change that you are seeking. Whether you are struggling with challenges pertaining to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or ADHD, I am here to partner with you as you gain a deeper understanding of these challenges, explore healthier and more hopeful ways to cope, and grow closer to the person you want to become.
I would be honored to walk with you on your journey to growth, self-awareness, and positive change that you are seeking. Whether you are struggling with challenges pertaining to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or ADHD, I am here to partner with you as you gain a deeper understanding of these challenges, explore healthier and more hopeful ways to cope, and grow closer to the person you want to become.
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Cat Wilson
Counselor, LCMHCA, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I fully understand how overwhelming life can be at times, and believe that everyone can benefit from reflective and compassionate support. I believe that therapy is not "one-size fits all", therefore I tailor the process to the unique needs of each client. However, at the core of all of my work is a strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on self-awareness, altering negative thoughts, self-esteem building, and challenging my clients in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. My passion is working with teenagers, college-age adults, and young adults. If you feel like we would be a good fit, let's connect! I can't wait to talk to you.
I fully understand how overwhelming life can be at times, and believe that everyone can benefit from reflective and compassionate support. I believe that therapy is not "one-size fits all", therefore I tailor the process to the unique needs of each client. However, at the core of all of my work is a strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on self-awareness, altering negative thoughts, self-esteem building, and challenging my clients in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. My passion is working with teenagers, college-age adults, and young adults. If you feel like we would be a good fit, let's connect! I can't wait to talk to you.
(919) 626-8867 View (919) 626-8867
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Crematha Sutton
LCSW Associate, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you ready to embark on a journey of inner healing, self-discovery, and personal growth? Together, we will address challenges like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship concerns, and environmental stressors to enhance your resilience and promote healing. Let’s aim to create a blueprint together for a peaceful and rewarding life, surpassing challenges so you can reach your goals. Your well-being is the priority as I offer a safe and encouraging environment for mental and personal development towards the healthiest version of yourself.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of inner healing, self-discovery, and personal growth? Together, we will address challenges like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship concerns, and environmental stressors to enhance your resilience and promote healing. Let’s aim to create a blueprint together for a peaceful and rewarding life, surpassing challenges so you can reach your goals. Your well-being is the priority as I offer a safe and encouraging environment for mental and personal development towards the healthiest version of yourself.
(984) 266-3017 View (984) 266-3017
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Carla J Andersson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I believe that therapy is not just about addressing problems, but also about growing emotionally and becoming the best version of yourself. Through teaching techniques like those in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I can help you learn how to manage emotions, build resilience, and improve your relationships. Plus, if you’re an animal lover, you’ll appreciate my experience with Animal Assisted Therapy, where we may incorporate my two adorable Cocker Spaniels, Stella and Moose, and my bunny, Caramel, into sessions.
I believe that therapy is not just about addressing problems, but also about growing emotionally and becoming the best version of yourself. Through teaching techniques like those in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I can help you learn how to manage emotions, build resilience, and improve your relationships. Plus, if you’re an animal lover, you’ll appreciate my experience with Animal Assisted Therapy, where we may incorporate my two adorable Cocker Spaniels, Stella and Moose, and my bunny, Caramel, into sessions.
(844) 345-2256 x1 View (844) 345-2256 x1
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Hananah Zaheer
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work with adults facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, relationships, family/work/school, identity exploration and more, as well as intersections of any of these issues with religious, gender, or sexual identities or issues. As someone who has spent a fair bit of life moving between and across continents, I have a special interest in working with folx from South Asia, East or South East Asia, and the Middle East and those who identify as refugees, immigrants and Third Culture Kids.
I work with adults facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, relationships, family/work/school, identity exploration and more, as well as intersections of any of these issues with religious, gender, or sexual identities or issues. As someone who has spent a fair bit of life moving between and across continents, I have a special interest in working with folx from South Asia, East or South East Asia, and the Middle East and those who identify as refugees, immigrants and Third Culture Kids.
(984) 360-7032 View (984) 360-7032
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Kamalpreet (Shine) Chauhan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Shine Chauhan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in mental health. Step into sessions with Shine and experience a compassionate blend of her life wisdom, tailored to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship hurdles. With her guidance, you'll articulate emotions, validate experiences, and break free from limiting patterns, moving towards self-acceptance, fulfillment, and stronger connections. Shine is also here to support immigrants in navigating cultural assimilation and finding deeper personal meaning.
Shine Chauhan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in mental health. Step into sessions with Shine and experience a compassionate blend of her life wisdom, tailored to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship hurdles. With her guidance, you'll articulate emotions, validate experiences, and break free from limiting patterns, moving towards self-acceptance, fulfillment, and stronger connections. Shine is also here to support immigrants in navigating cultural assimilation and finding deeper personal meaning.
(984) 400-5848 View (984) 400-5848
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The Seed Planter Coaching & Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We provide Christian Therapy and are committed to providing a non-judgmental and safe space for women and teen girls navigating life’s toughest transitions. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, divorce, or father abandonment issues, we understand the deep emotional impact these experiences can have. Our goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, offering Christ-centered, therapeutic support as you work through these challenges. Together, we’ll address your needs, focus on healing, and create a path toward greater peace, confidence, and purpose.
We provide Christian Therapy and are committed to providing a non-judgmental and safe space for women and teen girls navigating life’s toughest transitions. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, divorce, or father abandonment issues, we understand the deep emotional impact these experiences can have. Our goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, offering Christ-centered, therapeutic support as you work through these challenges. Together, we’ll address your needs, focus on healing, and create a path toward greater peace, confidence, and purpose.
(984) 983-5649 View (984) 983-5649
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Dan Icenhour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Currently Accepting New Clients - Dually Licensed in NC and Minnesota - People seek therapy for all sorts of reasons. Whether you are in a period of change, in crisis or are just having trouble moving through a difficult situation, I am here to help. We all face problems, and they can often feel overwhelming or too complex to solve on your own.
Currently Accepting New Clients - Dually Licensed in NC and Minnesota - People seek therapy for all sorts of reasons. Whether you are in a period of change, in crisis or are just having trouble moving through a difficult situation, I am here to help. We all face problems, and they can often feel overwhelming or too complex to solve on your own.
(828) 360-9874 View (828) 360-9874
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Number of Therapists in New Hope, Raleigh, NC

80+

Average cost per session

$145

Therapists in New Hope, Raleigh, NC who prioritize treating:

95% Anxiety
88% Depression
86% Self Esteem
84% Stress
81% Coping Skills
77% Life Transitions
76% Relationship Issues

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

88% Aetna
88% BlueCross and BlueShield
63% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in New Hope, Raleigh, NC see their clients

62% In Person and Online
38% Online Only

Gender breakdown

84% Female
15% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in New Hope, Raleigh?

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.