Therapists in Long Island City, NY

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Julia Passarelli
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101
Julia Passarelli is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, offering her expertise to individuals throughout New York. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), providing structured and collaborative approaches to help clients understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her practice is particularly focused on treating individuals aged 15 to 40, including teens, young adults, and adults, addressing issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and women's issues.
Julia Passarelli is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, offering her expertise to individuals throughout New York. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), providing structured and collaborative approaches to help clients understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her practice is particularly focused on treating individuals aged 15 to 40, including teens, young adults, and adults, addressing issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and women's issues.
(855) 688-1397 View (855) 688-1397
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David Suriel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
I'm a Social Worker with almost a decade of experience. It is an honor to be able to work with people every day and hear their stories, their pains, their troubles, as well as their strengths and successes. Humor, creativity, and reflection are the cornerstones to my work with clients.
I'm a Social Worker with almost a decade of experience. It is an honor to be able to work with people every day and hear their stories, their pains, their troubles, as well as their strengths and successes. Humor, creativity, and reflection are the cornerstones to my work with clients.
(929) 389-0283 View (929) 389-0283
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PURE Recovery LIC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CARC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
At PURE Recovery, we believe in multiple paths to recovery, which is why we accept guests recovering from a full range of addictive and co-occurring disorders such as substance use, alcohol dependence, sex addiction, disordered eating and trauma. We also honor medication assisted recovery, as we strongly believe that medication prescribed by a treating professional is a legitimate recovery path. We welcome guests of all stages of recovery to join us on the road to health and wellness.
At PURE Recovery, we believe in multiple paths to recovery, which is why we accept guests recovering from a full range of addictive and co-occurring disorders such as substance use, alcohol dependence, sex addiction, disordered eating and trauma. We also honor medication assisted recovery, as we strongly believe that medication prescribed by a treating professional is a legitimate recovery path. We welcome guests of all stages of recovery to join us on the road to health and wellness.
(646) 606-3881 View (646) 606-3881
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Tanyeka Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
I provide counseling for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pre-marital, and sexual issues. I enjoy helping individuals and couples enhance and strengthen their relationships. My goal is to help individuals find greater meaning and purpose in life, and couples at all stages (dating, pre-engagement, marriage, and also re-marriage) develop greater intimacy in all aspects of their relationships.
I provide counseling for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pre-marital, and sexual issues. I enjoy helping individuals and couples enhance and strengthen their relationships. My goal is to help individuals find greater meaning and purpose in life, and couples at all stages (dating, pre-engagement, marriage, and also re-marriage) develop greater intimacy in all aspects of their relationships.
(646) 956-3753 View (646) 956-3753
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Jeff Schill
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11103  (Online Only)
In my career, I have worked with people struggling with a variety of concerns including, depression, anxiety/panic, substance abuse concerns, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I work best with people who are interested in getting to know themselves a bit better, and are looking to dig deeper. I also find it beneficial to learn concrete skills to use in the moment when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
In my career, I have worked with people struggling with a variety of concerns including, depression, anxiety/panic, substance abuse concerns, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I work best with people who are interested in getting to know themselves a bit better, and are looking to dig deeper. I also find it beneficial to learn concrete skills to use in the moment when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
(332) 455-1377 View (332) 455-1377
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Irene Garrick
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions. I have 15+ years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. I have a Master's in School Psychology and a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY. I enjoy working with couples who want to strengthen their relationships and improve communication. I have experience with diverse clients and clients in the LGBTQ+ population. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions. I have 15+ years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. I have a Master's in School Psychology and a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY. I enjoy working with couples who want to strengthen their relationships and improve communication. I have experience with diverse clients and clients in the LGBTQ+ population. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
(646) 762-9419 View (646) 762-9419
Charles Barrios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11104  (Online Only)
I provide a safe and comfortable space for people to share their experiences and, together, develop individualized assessment and treatment plans designed to help them gain insight into their conditions, feelings, moods, thoughts, and behaviors; and tap into their inherent strengths to overcome their problems. Whether you are in distress, feeling lonely or simply want to talk with someone who will listen, reach out to me and we will work to figure things out together.
I provide a safe and comfortable space for people to share their experiences and, together, develop individualized assessment and treatment plans designed to help them gain insight into their conditions, feelings, moods, thoughts, and behaviors; and tap into their inherent strengths to overcome their problems. Whether you are in distress, feeling lonely or simply want to talk with someone who will listen, reach out to me and we will work to figure things out together.
(332) 286-4397 View (332) 286-4397
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Tina Scandul
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11103  (Online Only)
I’m Tina, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing compassionate and empowering therapy to those in need. In practice, my goal is to help others better understand their challenges, re-discover their inherent strengths, and inspire them to live life with greater confidence and intention. Grounded in empathy and collaboration, our sessions will be a safe space for you to explore your history, values, and aspirations without fear of judgment.
I’m Tina, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing compassionate and empowering therapy to those in need. In practice, my goal is to help others better understand their challenges, re-discover their inherent strengths, and inspire them to live life with greater confidence and intention. Grounded in empathy and collaboration, our sessions will be a safe space for you to explore your history, values, and aspirations without fear of judgment.
(347) 754-3710 View (347) 754-3710
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Jon Wallis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
I welcome adults (18+) of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. I work with and have helped individuals who experience: anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, difficulties in relationships or career, meaning/purpose, feeling “stuck”, people in recovery from substance use, academic issues, and more. Many of the clients I’ve worked with want a deeper understanding of themselves and a more fulfilling life in addition to relief from the aforementioned symptoms.
I welcome adults (18+) of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. I work with and have helped individuals who experience: anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, difficulties in relationships or career, meaning/purpose, feeling “stuck”, people in recovery from substance use, academic issues, and more. Many of the clients I’ve worked with want a deeper understanding of themselves and a more fulfilling life in addition to relief from the aforementioned symptoms.
(206) 888-4740 View (206) 888-4740
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Chantal Amoussou
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Chantal Amoussou, a bilingual (English & French) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. My current practice focuses on supporting adults and teens navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar, anticipatory loss, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Using various evidence-based techniques, I'll help you reconnect to existing strengths and cultivate additional resources that support progress toward the changes you wish to make.
Hi, I'm Chantal Amoussou, a bilingual (English & French) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. My current practice focuses on supporting adults and teens navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar, anticipatory loss, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Using various evidence-based techniques, I'll help you reconnect to existing strengths and cultivate additional resources that support progress toward the changes you wish to make.
(347) 601-2873 View (347) 601-2873
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Elizabeth Ramjas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11106  (Online Only)
Coping with painful thoughts and feelings can be an overwhelming and lonely experience. However, you don’t have to manage these struggles alone. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, and trauma, as well as working with caregivers struggling with anxiety, OCD, and trauma during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I approach treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—all of which are goal-oriented, evidence-based treatments.
Coping with painful thoughts and feelings can be an overwhelming and lonely experience. However, you don’t have to manage these struggles alone. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, and trauma, as well as working with caregivers struggling with anxiety, OCD, and trauma during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I approach treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—all of which are goal-oriented, evidence-based treatments.
(646) 693-3775 View (646) 693-3775
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Jessica Waldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical therapist, with a focus on couples' counseling, my goal is to enhance, strengthen, and provide insights. I help clients to live a meaningful life with healthier relationships. I have experience working with clients who struggle with relationship issues, family conflict, loss, and daily life stressors. My client-centered approach allows me to meet my clients where they are through various counseling techniques including Gottman method interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and sex therapy to help them achieve their goals.
As a licensed clinical therapist, with a focus on couples' counseling, my goal is to enhance, strengthen, and provide insights. I help clients to live a meaningful life with healthier relationships. I have experience working with clients who struggle with relationship issues, family conflict, loss, and daily life stressors. My client-centered approach allows me to meet my clients where they are through various counseling techniques including Gottman method interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and sex therapy to help them achieve their goals.
(332) 286-4452 View (332) 286-4452
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Fresh Path NY Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MHC-LP, Interns
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
You want to heal/ grow/ reach goals/ improve relationships/ gain insight/ create/ self-advocate/ increase joy/ love yourself/ live authentically? We Hear YOU. Fresh Path NY Mental Health Counseling PLLC is a group private practice dedicated to providing telehealth therapy & coaching services to individuals, partners and families. Our team is dedicated to working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Open & Poly communities and is specialized in issues affecting our communities. We strive for accessibility and our range of rates are geared to support clients across varying financial circumstances.
You want to heal/ grow/ reach goals/ improve relationships/ gain insight/ create/ self-advocate/ increase joy/ love yourself/ live authentically? We Hear YOU. Fresh Path NY Mental Health Counseling PLLC is a group private practice dedicated to providing telehealth therapy & coaching services to individuals, partners and families. Our team is dedicated to working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Open & Poly communities and is specialized in issues affecting our communities. We strive for accessibility and our range of rates are geared to support clients across varying financial circumstances.
(718) 785-8629 View (718) 785-8629
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Joel Kouame
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, SIFI, CAMS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, therapy can offer the guidance and support you need. My approach is to help you uncover the inner strength that may feel buried under life’s difficulties. We all need extra help at times, and I’m here to help you work through those tough moments and build resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, therapy can offer the guidance and support you need. My approach is to help you uncover the inner strength that may feel buried under life’s difficulties. We all need extra help at times, and I’m here to help you work through those tough moments and build resilience.
(646) 553-1814 View (646) 553-1814
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Hersha Diaz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101
Visit: www.drhersha.com Everyone encounters stress, loss, relationship difficulties, and challenges at various points in life. Many symptoms can be experienced: Loneliness and frustration in relationships, difficulty sleeping, concentrating, feeling sad, irritable, neglecting ourselves, and making dangerous or impulsive decisions as a means of escape for feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or boredom. I offer sensitive, non-judgmental support, evidence based approaches and true commitment to achieve goals. As a seasoned couple’s therapist you can be assured that your relationship and family are in expert hands!
Visit: www.drhersha.com Everyone encounters stress, loss, relationship difficulties, and challenges at various points in life. Many symptoms can be experienced: Loneliness and frustration in relationships, difficulty sleeping, concentrating, feeling sad, irritable, neglecting ourselves, and making dangerous or impulsive decisions as a means of escape for feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or boredom. I offer sensitive, non-judgmental support, evidence based approaches and true commitment to achieve goals. As a seasoned couple’s therapist you can be assured that your relationship and family are in expert hands!
(347) 695-4843 View (347) 695-4843
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Angela Capece
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. Have you found yourself making the same mistakes in your personal and professional life? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying relationship or job, where you feel unable to move forward? Do you have a tendency to keep rehashing past mistakes? Are you feeling depressed and anxious as a result? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then psychotherapy can help you find the answers you seek and the tools you need to promote growth and change in your life because the ability to heal is within each of us.
Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. Have you found yourself making the same mistakes in your personal and professional life? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying relationship or job, where you feel unable to move forward? Do you have a tendency to keep rehashing past mistakes? Are you feeling depressed and anxious as a result? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then psychotherapy can help you find the answers you seek and the tools you need to promote growth and change in your life because the ability to heal is within each of us.
(646) 374-4243 View (646) 374-4243
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Matthew Willner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101  (Online Only)
I believe therapy should feel like a safe environment where you are treated with openness and compassion. I bring deep knowledge alternative sexualities communities, including LGBTQ+, non-monogamous, sex positive, and BDSM/kink aligned people. I primarily work with men, and focus on a diverse presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, identity development, and relationship challenges. I also have extensive experience with clients struggling with problematic sexual behaviors and associated shame or guilt.
I believe therapy should feel like a safe environment where you are treated with openness and compassion. I bring deep knowledge alternative sexualities communities, including LGBTQ+, non-monogamous, sex positive, and BDSM/kink aligned people. I primarily work with men, and focus on a diverse presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, identity development, and relationship challenges. I also have extensive experience with clients struggling with problematic sexual behaviors and associated shame or guilt.
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Chrys Hakyung Kim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
I'd like to welcome you to my practice and in taking a risk by reaching out for support. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the understanding and treatment of perfectionism (self-exploitation, procrastination, burn-out), behavioral addiction (substance use, internet/gaming), difficulties around acculturation, traumatic past experiences, and problems with one’s identity or a sense of belonging. I think of therapy as a wonderful opportunity to examine the habit of your mind and to see if you are 'up to date' with yourself. To learn more about my approach, please visit my website at www.chryskim.com
I'd like to welcome you to my practice and in taking a risk by reaching out for support. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the understanding and treatment of perfectionism (self-exploitation, procrastination, burn-out), behavioral addiction (substance use, internet/gaming), difficulties around acculturation, traumatic past experiences, and problems with one’s identity or a sense of belonging. I think of therapy as a wonderful opportunity to examine the habit of your mind and to see if you are 'up to date' with yourself. To learn more about my approach, please visit my website at www.chryskim.com
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Rachel Rothman Borrero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11103
Parenting is the hardest job most people ever have. Growing up today is vastly different than ever before. Today, parents and children often struggle with day to day events, interacting with others and managing stress and frustrations. With over 20 years of experience I can help you meet today's challenges be they related to work, family or just the stress of the world. I believe that all people, regardless of age, sometimes need help and extra support. I believe change is possible and I have witnessed the power it can have on a person and those in their life.
Parenting is the hardest job most people ever have. Growing up today is vastly different than ever before. Today, parents and children often struggle with day to day events, interacting with others and managing stress and frustrations. With over 20 years of experience I can help you meet today's challenges be they related to work, family or just the stress of the world. I believe that all people, regardless of age, sometimes need help and extra support. I believe change is possible and I have witnessed the power it can have on a person and those in their life.
(646) 846-4562 View (646) 846-4562
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Megan Larigan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11104  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns. I believe the patterns in one's life will play out in therapy where they can be better understood and integrated into one’s current understanding of self through a collaborative approach, making sense of life in ways that are meaningful to you. Clients describe my style as calm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental yet challenging and my eclectic approach offers a truly individualized experience.
Feeling stuck? I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns. I believe the patterns in one's life will play out in therapy where they can be better understood and integrated into one’s current understanding of self through a collaborative approach, making sense of life in ways that are meaningful to you. Clients describe my style as calm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental yet challenging and my eclectic approach offers a truly individualized experience.
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Number of Therapists in Long Island City, NY

400+

Average cost per session

$175

Therapists in Long Island City, NY who prioritize treating:

95% Anxiety
90% Depression
77% Relationship Issues
76% Stress
71% Self Esteem
70% Life Transitions
64% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

88% Aetna
73% Cigna and Evernorth
54% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Long Island City, NY see their clients

61% Online Only
39% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

79% Female
19% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Long Island City?

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.