Therapists in Austin, TX

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James Randall Noblitt
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
My name is James Randall (Randy) Noblitt, PhD, and I am a clinical psychologist. I have practiced as a psychologist in the US Air Force, taught clinical psychology at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels along with continuing education for mental health professionals. I've been in private practice for 23 years where I've supervised and trained other mental health professionals. I'm also an author of primarily academic books, contributor of chapters to books relevant to my specialties, and articles in professional journals.
My name is James Randall (Randy) Noblitt, PhD, and I am a clinical psychologist. I have practiced as a psychologist in the US Air Force, taught clinical psychology at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels along with continuing education for mental health professionals. I've been in private practice for 23 years where I've supervised and trained other mental health professionals. I'm also an author of primarily academic books, contributor of chapters to books relevant to my specialties, and articles in professional journals.
(512) 798-4961 View (512) 798-4961
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Sidney Fairley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Dec 1 - Jan1 2026 special offerings for individuals and families - call or email today for FREE consultation Healing isn’t just for the “identified patient”—families thrive when everyone is involved. If you’re a mom, sister, or daughter supporting a loved one with mental health struggles (anxiety, attachment issues, addiction, etc.), you deserve support too. I help families and individuals navigate life’s challenges—whether school stress, family dynamics, friendships, or relationships. I also have opening for adolescents (girls) and individual therapy!
Dec 1 - Jan1 2026 special offerings for individuals and families - call or email today for FREE consultation Healing isn’t just for the “identified patient”—families thrive when everyone is involved. If you’re a mom, sister, or daughter supporting a loved one with mental health struggles (anxiety, attachment issues, addiction, etc.), you deserve support too. I help families and individuals navigate life’s challenges—whether school stress, family dynamics, friendships, or relationships. I also have opening for adolescents (girls) and individual therapy!
(512) 831-4930 View (512) 831-4930
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Sarah Westermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship with food or your body, questioning your identity, or navigating a big life transition, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone. You might be hoping to feel more grounded, more connected to who you are, and more in control of your life. If you’re looking for a space where you can show up fully, without judgment, and work toward living in alignment with your values, I’m here to support you.
If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship with food or your body, questioning your identity, or navigating a big life transition, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone. You might be hoping to feel more grounded, more connected to who you are, and more in control of your life. If you’re looking for a space where you can show up fully, without judgment, and work toward living in alignment with your values, I’m here to support you.
(737) 727-2577 View (737) 727-2577
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Blake Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I welcome the opportunity to help you move in a direction that is happier, healthier, and more aligned with who you really are. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, we will work together towards healing and core level change - not just a temporary reduction in your symptoms.
I welcome the opportunity to help you move in a direction that is happier, healthier, and more aligned with who you really are. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, we will work together towards healing and core level change - not just a temporary reduction in your symptoms.
(737) 355-9210 View (737) 355-9210
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Austin DBT Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LPCI, LCDC
Austin, TX 78759
DBT is short for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This is a specialized type of therapy that requires intensive post-graduate training by the therapists who offer it. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is recognized as an evidence-based practice by the American Psychiatric Association. DBT is an effective treatment for helping people to manage the intensity of their emotions and impulsive behavioral patterns that are disrupting the quality of their daily lives. What DBT does best is that it teaches skills that are not confined to a clinician's office. These skills generalize to every aspect of your world.
DBT is short for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This is a specialized type of therapy that requires intensive post-graduate training by the therapists who offer it. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is recognized as an evidence-based practice by the American Psychiatric Association. DBT is an effective treatment for helping people to manage the intensity of their emotions and impulsive behavioral patterns that are disrupting the quality of their daily lives. What DBT does best is that it teaches skills that are not confined to a clinician's office. These skills generalize to every aspect of your world.
(512) 456-9144 View (512) 456-9144
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Caleigh Balsamo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
You might look like you have it together from the outside — but inside, there's a quieter story. The anxiety that doesn't turn off. The feeling that you're always one step away from falling short. The relationships where you keep giving more than you get. An awareness that you might need more, but a disconnection from what those needs even are. My clients are high-functioning adults and college students who are self-aware enough to know something needs to change — and ready to understand why the same patterns keep showing up, not just how to manage them.
You might look like you have it together from the outside — but inside, there's a quieter story. The anxiety that doesn't turn off. The feeling that you're always one step away from falling short. The relationships where you keep giving more than you get. An awareness that you might need more, but a disconnection from what those needs even are. My clients are high-functioning adults and college students who are self-aware enough to know something needs to change — and ready to understand why the same patterns keep showing up, not just how to manage them.
(512) 872-4638 View (512) 872-4638
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Sabina Klein
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
When we experience trauma, we are often left feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, and unsafe, even within ourselves. Through the process of therapy, we can regain hope, connection, safety, and understanding of ourselves and others. I use wide-range of evidenced-based modalities, from psychodynamic and CBT to EMDR and somatic therapies to decrease the emotional reactivity, tension, and isolation that trauma can create. Regardless of our trauma histories, our modern world can contribute to feelings of disconnection, dissatisfaction, and uncertainty about our worth and our purpose.
When we experience trauma, we are often left feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, and unsafe, even within ourselves. Through the process of therapy, we can regain hope, connection, safety, and understanding of ourselves and others. I use wide-range of evidenced-based modalities, from psychodynamic and CBT to EMDR and somatic therapies to decrease the emotional reactivity, tension, and isolation that trauma can create. Regardless of our trauma histories, our modern world can contribute to feelings of disconnection, dissatisfaction, and uncertainty about our worth and our purpose.
(737) 277-5123 View (737) 277-5123
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Monrovia C Van Hoose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
11 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
You already know what you to do. It's not complicated, it's just impossible. My job is to create a unique therapy for you - to help you uncover and build upon strengths you already possess. I seek to make the therapy room a safe & non-judgmental place for all emotional experiences, and a place to make peace with parts of ourselves that we fear & dislike. As you build compassion and understanding for yourself, fear recedes. You find the strength to do the things you need to do, and the ability to let go of what you don't. It won't happen overnight, but change, happiness, and connection are possible for you, in this lifetime.
You already know what you to do. It's not complicated, it's just impossible. My job is to create a unique therapy for you - to help you uncover and build upon strengths you already possess. I seek to make the therapy room a safe & non-judgmental place for all emotional experiences, and a place to make peace with parts of ourselves that we fear & dislike. As you build compassion and understanding for yourself, fear recedes. You find the strength to do the things you need to do, and the ability to let go of what you don't. It won't happen overnight, but change, happiness, and connection are possible for you, in this lifetime.
(512) 523-4007 View (512) 523-4007
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Steve Irsay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Austin, TX 78759
Same fight. Different day. “He just doesn’t get it…” “Does he even care?” “She won’t give me a break.” “I’m not sure how much longer I can take this.” Distance and fighting in a marriage can feel like slow death. Stress. Tension. Sadness. Hopelessness. The life you have built together - house, kids, careers - all hanging in the balance. Just going through the motions is no way to live your lives together. The once unthinkable - splitting up - is now on your mind more than ever.
Same fight. Different day. “He just doesn’t get it…” “Does he even care?” “She won’t give me a break.” “I’m not sure how much longer I can take this.” Distance and fighting in a marriage can feel like slow death. Stress. Tension. Sadness. Hopelessness. The life you have built together - house, kids, careers - all hanging in the balance. Just going through the motions is no way to live your lives together. The once unthinkable - splitting up - is now on your mind more than ever.
(737) 258-9760 View (737) 258-9760
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Martha M Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Whether life has thrown you a curve, or you find yourself on a “hamster wheel” repeating unhealthy patterns, therapy provides an avenue to increase your self-awareness, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop resiliency when faced with challenges, all of which will serve to improve your relationship with others and even with yourself. I offer you a safe place to tell your story in an atmosphere of acceptance. Therapy is a lot of work, but it is worthwhile work. When you are ready to understand what happened, when you're ready to stop having the same relationship over and over, I'm here and ready to help.
Whether life has thrown you a curve, or you find yourself on a “hamster wheel” repeating unhealthy patterns, therapy provides an avenue to increase your self-awareness, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop resiliency when faced with challenges, all of which will serve to improve your relationship with others and even with yourself. I offer you a safe place to tell your story in an atmosphere of acceptance. Therapy is a lot of work, but it is worthwhile work. When you are ready to understand what happened, when you're ready to stop having the same relationship over and over, I'm here and ready to help.
(737) 252-1336 View (737) 252-1336
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Iben Dyke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78732
You want to appear as if you have it all figured out and that you are "ok", but deep down you are struggling with self-worth, coping, anxiety, conflict, and a clear direction in life. Everyday leaves you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and unsure about your roles and place in this world. Being a teenager, adulting, parenting, and caregiving is so much harder than you imagined. You feel so alone in your struggle, and you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to start honoring yourself and your needs, even when it is hard. Most of all, you’re ready to do things differently, and you know the power to do that starts with you.
You want to appear as if you have it all figured out and that you are "ok", but deep down you are struggling with self-worth, coping, anxiety, conflict, and a clear direction in life. Everyday leaves you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and unsure about your roles and place in this world. Being a teenager, adulting, parenting, and caregiving is so much harder than you imagined. You feel so alone in your struggle, and you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to start honoring yourself and your needs, even when it is hard. Most of all, you’re ready to do things differently, and you know the power to do that starts with you.
(512) 729-1115 View (512) 729-1115
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Lori Axler Miranda
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
What I love most about therapy is that it creates space to explore—to really understand why we think, feel, and do the things we do. Once we have that understanding, we can make conscious choices about what comes next rather than being swept along by old patterns. I work from a psychodynamic and relational perspective, helping you make meaningful connections between your past and present so you can move forward with greater awareness and choice. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that you already hold the wisdom you need—sometimes you just need someone to help you find it.
What I love most about therapy is that it creates space to explore—to really understand why we think, feel, and do the things we do. Once we have that understanding, we can make conscious choices about what comes next rather than being swept along by old patterns. I work from a psychodynamic and relational perspective, helping you make meaningful connections between your past and present so you can move forward with greater awareness and choice. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that you already hold the wisdom you need—sometimes you just need someone to help you find it.
(512) 999-7496 View (512) 999-7496
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Amanda Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Austin, TX 78748
If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 24 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.
If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 24 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.
(512) 361-5694 View (512) 361-5694
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Teresa Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78759
Welcome. Are you ready to try something different? Struggling in a relationship? Challenged by a major transition? Burdened by anxiety? Derailed by depression? Craving a career pivot? Devastated by a loss? Or, do you have a desire to spark your creativity or follow your heart? I've been there too. Whether you aspire to awaken, heal, or grow, I can offer a peaceful, comforting space along with gentle guidance using what I have learned from my own life lessons and experiences to help you pause, reflect, and engage your strengths, wisdom, and deep-rooted resilience in the pursuit of positive change, inner peace, and passionate living.
Welcome. Are you ready to try something different? Struggling in a relationship? Challenged by a major transition? Burdened by anxiety? Derailed by depression? Craving a career pivot? Devastated by a loss? Or, do you have a desire to spark your creativity or follow your heart? I've been there too. Whether you aspire to awaken, heal, or grow, I can offer a peaceful, comforting space along with gentle guidance using what I have learned from my own life lessons and experiences to help you pause, reflect, and engage your strengths, wisdom, and deep-rooted resilience in the pursuit of positive change, inner peace, and passionate living.
(512) 572-3309 View (512) 572-3309
Katy Bruce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
I believe that people often operate from the basis of their story: what has happened in their lives and what they know and feel. I will help you understand your collection of experiences, your thoughts and feelings in order to assist you in reaching goals, and essentially, in getting where you want to go. I will help you ask yourself hard questions and deal with the weirdness and pain of daily life. In addition to therapy, I provide education about mental health, and other human issues that may help you evolve your process and get “un-stuck”. Connection and compassion are essential to healing and so I will offer that to you.
I believe that people often operate from the basis of their story: what has happened in their lives and what they know and feel. I will help you understand your collection of experiences, your thoughts and feelings in order to assist you in reaching goals, and essentially, in getting where you want to go. I will help you ask yourself hard questions and deal with the weirdness and pain of daily life. In addition to therapy, I provide education about mental health, and other human issues that may help you evolve your process and get “un-stuck”. Connection and compassion are essential to healing and so I will offer that to you.
(512) 688-6357 View (512) 688-6357
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Heather S Newby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Calling all overwrought individuals; if you feel overwhelmed and like you have gotten lost in everyone else’s story, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay this way. You deserve a life that feels fulfilling and joyful. Whether you’re a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, or the one holding it all together, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. I help people reconnect with themselves, clarify what matters most and reclaim their lives. Together, we’ll identify beliefs and patterns that may be pulling you away from your best self and build healthier ways of living that foster self-compassion, confidence, and resilience.
Calling all overwrought individuals; if you feel overwhelmed and like you have gotten lost in everyone else’s story, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay this way. You deserve a life that feels fulfilling and joyful. Whether you’re a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, or the one holding it all together, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. I help people reconnect with themselves, clarify what matters most and reclaim their lives. Together, we’ll identify beliefs and patterns that may be pulling you away from your best self and build healthier ways of living that foster self-compassion, confidence, and resilience.
(512) 982-9889 View (512) 982-9889
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Jessica Ryn Scull
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome — I'm glad you're here. If you're navigating a major life change, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Ryn Scull, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I help individuals like you find steadiness and clarity during life’s most difficult moments. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate, judgment-free space where your experiences are heard and honored. You are the expert on your life — my role is to support you in uncovering your strengths, exploring your emotions, and moving toward meaningful goals.
Welcome — I'm glad you're here. If you're navigating a major life change, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Ryn Scull, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I help individuals like you find steadiness and clarity during life’s most difficult moments. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate, judgment-free space where your experiences are heard and honored. You are the expert on your life — my role is to support you in uncovering your strengths, exploring your emotions, and moving toward meaningful goals.
(737) 345-4659 View (737) 345-4659
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Samantha Bennett
LPC-Associate, MA, LPC-A
10 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
You might already have a sense of what’s not working, maybe you’ve been in therapy before, you understand your patterns, but still feel stuck in the same cycles. Anxiety, overwhelm, relationship patterns, or feeling disconnected from yourself can keep showing up, even when you’re trying to do everything “right.” In our work, we focus on getting underneath what’s going on, not just talking about it, but understanding where it comes from.
You might already have a sense of what’s not working, maybe you’ve been in therapy before, you understand your patterns, but still feel stuck in the same cycles. Anxiety, overwhelm, relationship patterns, or feeling disconnected from yourself can keep showing up, even when you’re trying to do everything “right.” In our work, we focus on getting underneath what’s going on, not just talking about it, but understanding where it comes from.
(737) 264-5194 View (737) 264-5194
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Olga Neverovitch
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to hold space for your story while gently guiding you toward clarity, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll explore what’s been heavy, honor the resilience that brought you here, and work to create a life that feels more aligned and whole. I bring an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and liberation-centered lens to my work, recognizing that our personal struggles often exist within larger systemic and cultural contexts.
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to hold space for your story while gently guiding you toward clarity, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll explore what’s been heavy, honor the resilience that brought you here, and work to create a life that feels more aligned and whole. I bring an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and liberation-centered lens to my work, recognizing that our personal struggles often exist within larger systemic and cultural contexts.
(512) 641-3437 View (512) 641-3437
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Julie Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re exploring identity, building a family, or navigating relationships. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space where all identities are celebrated. With over a decade of experience, I help individuals and couples move through change with clarity and confidence. Parenthood brings unique challenges, and as a parent myself, I understand the complexities of raising a family. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, adjusting to a new family dynamic, or balancing self-care with caregiving, I’m here to support you with empathy and practical guidance.
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re exploring identity, building a family, or navigating relationships. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space where all identities are celebrated. With over a decade of experience, I help individuals and couples move through change with clarity and confidence. Parenthood brings unique challenges, and as a parent myself, I understand the complexities of raising a family. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, adjusting to a new family dynamic, or balancing self-care with caregiving, I’m here to support you with empathy and practical guidance.
(512) 710-9931 View (512) 710-9931

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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX

3,000+

Average cost per session

$150

Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
86% Depression
75% Relationship Issues
74% Self Esteem
70% Trauma and PTSD
70% Stress
62% Grief

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

92% Aetna
73% Cigna and Evernorth
71% BlueCross and BlueShield

How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients

51% In Person and Online
49% Online Only

Gender breakdown

80% Female
18% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Austin?

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.