Therapists in 10007
![Photo of Gibbs A. Williams, PhD, Licensed Psychoanalyst](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49c07b0e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel hopelessly stuck, alienated, lost, confused, self - conscious, anxious, or weird? My specialty is working with people who are searching for meaningful connections but instead have all but given up hope that they can attain this goal. My aim is to help you answer the biggest questions of your life: who am I, what do I really want, and how best to achieve my aims and enjoy them. In this connection I will be your guide in a collaborative trip into your inner space enabling you to connect with your personal creative process.
Do you feel hopelessly stuck, alienated, lost, confused, self - conscious, anxious, or weird? My specialty is working with people who are searching for meaningful connections but instead have all but given up hope that they can attain this goal. My aim is to help you answer the biggest questions of your life: who am I, what do I really want, and how best to achieve my aims and enjoy them. In this connection I will be your guide in a collaborative trip into your inner space enabling you to connect with your personal creative process.
![Photo of Grace Slifkin, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd5531e1-d58d-41c8-9321-eb0b40698390/1/320x400.jpeg)
Grace works with clients to translate her deep expertise into tangible tools for a life with less worry and more presence, confidence, and connection. She has received exceptional training in CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and SPACE at leading hospitals and private practices. She specializes in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults facing anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic, social anxiety, ARFID, emetophobia, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and anxiety related to chronic illness and gastrointestinal issues. Grace also works with caregivers of children with behavioral issues, OCD, and anxiety using evidence-based parenting interventions.
Grace works with clients to translate her deep expertise into tangible tools for a life with less worry and more presence, confidence, and connection. She has received exceptional training in CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and SPACE at leading hospitals and private practices. She specializes in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults facing anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic, social anxiety, ARFID, emetophobia, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and anxiety related to chronic illness and gastrointestinal issues. Grace also works with caregivers of children with behavioral issues, OCD, and anxiety using evidence-based parenting interventions.
![Photo of Tina Puccio, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/129db216-4181-4b4c-b070-139a62ac2303/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed Social Worker and Certified Life Coach committed to working with adults to break through limiting barriers and help achieve their optimum potential in their personal and professional lives. My clinical approach addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and career transitions. Patient and compassionate I encourage and motivate my clients through challenging and upfront conversation. Life and work balance can be difficult to manage. Proper tools and the ability to use effective coping strategies can support you to interact with these situations in a much healthier manner.
I am a licensed Social Worker and Certified Life Coach committed to working with adults to break through limiting barriers and help achieve their optimum potential in their personal and professional lives. My clinical approach addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and career transitions. Patient and compassionate I encourage and motivate my clients through challenging and upfront conversation. Life and work balance can be difficult to manage. Proper tools and the ability to use effective coping strategies can support you to interact with these situations in a much healthier manner.
![Photo of Courtney Policano, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52315074-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life in NYC is filled with demands and stressors, both at work and at home. Balancing all that is required is overwhelming. Yet the distress you feel today does not need to be your new normal, there is hope! I believe that each person is resilient, with the capacity to build connection and heal. I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, job stress and trauma. In our sessions, I will be an active, curious listener. I will approach our work together with warmth, humor and empathy, while integrating evidence-based practices to meet your needs.
Life in NYC is filled with demands and stressors, both at work and at home. Balancing all that is required is overwhelming. Yet the distress you feel today does not need to be your new normal, there is hope! I believe that each person is resilient, with the capacity to build connection and heal. I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, job stress and trauma. In our sessions, I will be an active, curious listener. I will approach our work together with warmth, humor and empathy, while integrating evidence-based practices to meet your needs.
![Photo of Michael Bednarski, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cc34042-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have a solid reputation for helping clients achieve immediate insights and lasting results. Obtaining solid help with personal and career concerns should be an interesting, energizing process that ensures personal growth and the tools to navigate any situation. I address your needs in plain language, with none of the technical jargon so typical of today's mental health and personal needs environment. Together we will work towards solutions to help you overcome the obstacles/conflicts in your life, work, and relationships. I promise to create a helping relationship that is conversational and easy, and impactful.
I have a solid reputation for helping clients achieve immediate insights and lasting results. Obtaining solid help with personal and career concerns should be an interesting, energizing process that ensures personal growth and the tools to navigate any situation. I address your needs in plain language, with none of the technical jargon so typical of today's mental health and personal needs environment. Together we will work towards solutions to help you overcome the obstacles/conflicts in your life, work, and relationships. I promise to create a helping relationship that is conversational and easy, and impactful.
![Photo of Christine Cheung, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/af9c1808-da6b-4844-b3fb-06744b91e373/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse adults with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, and burnout. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse adults with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, and burnout. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.
![Photo of Joel Cruz, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18e3198a-99fa-43a9-b142-65709c692776/2/320x400.jpeg)
It can be difficult processing who we are, what we have experienced, and how we should move forward in the face of adversity. While working collaboratively, I welcome individuals to share their story unapologetically and unpack these life experiences. I work to build a caring collaboration that aims to empower and uplift while fostering safety and trust. I offer an affirming, safe space for people who identify as a POC and/or LGBTQIA+ to explore their identities holistically and deconstruct their own narrative within a larger system. Together, we can create a plan with your specific needs and goals in mind.
It can be difficult processing who we are, what we have experienced, and how we should move forward in the face of adversity. While working collaboratively, I welcome individuals to share their story unapologetically and unpack these life experiences. I work to build a caring collaboration that aims to empower and uplift while fostering safety and trust. I offer an affirming, safe space for people who identify as a POC and/or LGBTQIA+ to explore their identities holistically and deconstruct their own narrative within a larger system. Together, we can create a plan with your specific needs and goals in mind.
![Photo of Will Meyerhofer, JD, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ecfc0e6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I've maintained a psychotherapy private practice in Lower Manhattan for more than eighteen years, and about ten years ago moved to an office in a loft in TriBeCa. As a former corporate lawyer, I've developed a sub-specialty in working with attorneys and finance professionals around career issues, but I'm also gay and have worked with LGBT people and all sorts of other people around just about anything. I welcome one and all.
I've maintained a psychotherapy private practice in Lower Manhattan for more than eighteen years, and about ten years ago moved to an office in a loft in TriBeCa. As a former corporate lawyer, I've developed a sub-specialty in working with attorneys and finance professionals around career issues, but I'm also gay and have worked with LGBT people and all sorts of other people around just about anything. I welcome one and all.
![Photo of Jillian Goodwin, MPS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3eb4df66-229d-4f05-bd7c-7a45357770ed/2/320x400.jpeg)
The changes of our time contain challenges calling for new forms of expression to strengthen the fibers of our social contract. The therapeutic journey is not only about the brain, it includes the full spirit as well as the body, integrating contexts of both past and present realities. This process invites a sense of familiarity that provides relief from suffering in isolation. This space offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories.
The changes of our time contain challenges calling for new forms of expression to strengthen the fibers of our social contract. The therapeutic journey is not only about the brain, it includes the full spirit as well as the body, integrating contexts of both past and present realities. This process invites a sense of familiarity that provides relief from suffering in isolation. This space offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories.
![Photo of Tivona Biegen, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b631723-a400-444e-9d2d-2fa9ab63fe36/3/320x400.jpeg)
Tivona Biegen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10007
Finding the right therapist can be anxiety-provoking. Who will be comfortable to talk to? But not only comfortable to talk to, who will actually make insightful contributions that you don't get elsewhere? Who can you trust to find the balance between being supportive as well as challenging at the right times? Finding that balance is what I always aim for, and most people find me easy to talk to, interactive, direct, nuanced and to have a welcome sense of humor.
Finding the right therapist can be anxiety-provoking. Who will be comfortable to talk to? But not only comfortable to talk to, who will actually make insightful contributions that you don't get elsewhere? Who can you trust to find the balance between being supportive as well as challenging at the right times? Finding that balance is what I always aim for, and most people find me easy to talk to, interactive, direct, nuanced and to have a welcome sense of humor.
![Photo of Ava Cobleigh, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/119bebea-4258-4814-bd34-14657d6683f2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Ava. It is inevitable that life will throw discomfort and challenges our way, and it is in the way that we respond to these that will help us navigate through and achieve our goals. I believe that everyone holds the ‘answers’ to their problems somewhere within them, and through guided talk-therapy, I can assist you in enhancing your innate repertoire of skills to find the meaning and motivation within yourself, even during the darkest moments.
Hello! My name is Ava. It is inevitable that life will throw discomfort and challenges our way, and it is in the way that we respond to these that will help us navigate through and achieve our goals. I believe that everyone holds the ‘answers’ to their problems somewhere within them, and through guided talk-therapy, I can assist you in enhancing your innate repertoire of skills to find the meaning and motivation within yourself, even during the darkest moments.
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![Photo of Rafael Levy - Soho Psychology , PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c512f5e9-7e67-471e-a8e9-7f6661f7e980/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a supervising psychologist at Soho Psychology where I work with individual clients and teach and train other clinical staff. As a therapist I strive to understand and meet the unique individual needs of each of my clients. My belief that my clients are the experts on themselves, plays an integral part of the collaborative therapy process. I listen carefully and work to help my clients navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, overcome challenges, and gain insight into their lives. I find that developing a greater understanding of interpersonal relationships is often the key to an individual’s growth and healing.
I am a supervising psychologist at Soho Psychology where I work with individual clients and teach and train other clinical staff. As a therapist I strive to understand and meet the unique individual needs of each of my clients. My belief that my clients are the experts on themselves, plays an integral part of the collaborative therapy process. I listen carefully and work to help my clients navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, overcome challenges, and gain insight into their lives. I find that developing a greater understanding of interpersonal relationships is often the key to an individual’s growth and healing.
![Photo of Erica Schwartzberg, LMSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c3f9e67-652b-4e52-be30-4b5c227f7a06/1/320x400.jpeg)
Erica Schwartzberg
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10007
As a native New Yorker, I understand the profound impact life experiences can have on our well-being and how this kinetic city shapes our lives. I have questioned: Am I enough? Am I doing enough? I’ve learned that everything that we go through matters, sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it takes work to reveal. I am here to honor and explore the significance of every step in your process. Your story matters, and I am privileged to work alongside you as you uncover its hidden depths of self-discovery.
As a native New Yorker, I understand the profound impact life experiences can have on our well-being and how this kinetic city shapes our lives. I have questioned: Am I enough? Am I doing enough? I’ve learned that everything that we go through matters, sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it takes work to reveal. I am here to honor and explore the significance of every step in your process. Your story matters, and I am privileged to work alongside you as you uncover its hidden depths of self-discovery.
![Photo of Lauren Fisch, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ef1fae3b-77a5-48c3-8dfb-1e58d0b3637f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be difficult. I understand how inner pain can feel both overwhelming and all- encompassing. The good news is that pain does not have to last forever, and it’s never too late to heal. Small changes lead to bigger ones, and getting started is the hardest part. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences may be preventing you from achieving the life you want and deserve. By harnessing your inner strength, I will offer tangible tools to alleviate existing pain and replace old behaviors with new ones.
Life can be difficult. I understand how inner pain can feel both overwhelming and all- encompassing. The good news is that pain does not have to last forever, and it’s never too late to heal. Small changes lead to bigger ones, and getting started is the hardest part. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences may be preventing you from achieving the life you want and deserve. By harnessing your inner strength, I will offer tangible tools to alleviate existing pain and replace old behaviors with new ones.
![Photo of Clorinda Bulfamante, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/960260b6-6435-4b0e-8da3-2fc83bd1a5b9/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
![Photo of Joy Ripplinger - Sentient Psychotherapy, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c69a3b3-701c-419d-b4b6-355a695f945b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Joy Ripplinger - Sentient Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10007
Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship or career issues, we implement a nonjudgmental approach with open curiosity. We integrate behavioral interventions with mindfulness and compassion to help you interrupt habitual and self-sabotaging tendencies while developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and functioning. From your first session with your Sentient psychotherapist, you will begin learning the mechanisms of psychological flexibility, proven to reduce symptoms and increase your daily functioning.
Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship or career issues, we implement a nonjudgmental approach with open curiosity. We integrate behavioral interventions with mindfulness and compassion to help you interrupt habitual and self-sabotaging tendencies while developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and functioning. From your first session with your Sentient psychotherapist, you will begin learning the mechanisms of psychological flexibility, proven to reduce symptoms and increase your daily functioning.
![Photo of Christopher Lynn-Logue, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b7c4b91-8088-430d-9a75-852df3699813/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christopher Lynn-Logue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007 (Online Only)
“Hurt people, hurt people.” Although not always intentional or malicious, hurting people hurt others. Whether you realize it or not, you have experienced things that may have impacted you negatively. They may still be impacting you negatively. You may not be aware of those feelings, you’ve bottled them up, or you haven’t felt safe and comfortable sharing them. That can be why you’re being harmful or being harmed, knowingly or unknowingly. That can be why you haven’t been able to become the person, partner, friend, parent, sibling, employee, etc., that you want to be. It’s not easy, but you have to address those feelings.
“Hurt people, hurt people.” Although not always intentional or malicious, hurting people hurt others. Whether you realize it or not, you have experienced things that may have impacted you negatively. They may still be impacting you negatively. You may not be aware of those feelings, you’ve bottled them up, or you haven’t felt safe and comfortable sharing them. That can be why you’re being harmful or being harmed, knowingly or unknowingly. That can be why you haven’t been able to become the person, partner, friend, parent, sibling, employee, etc., that you want to be. It’s not easy, but you have to address those feelings.
![Photo of Yoshimi Shimizu, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47d8cd20-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with low self-esteem, feelings of not being good enough, or preoccupied with pleasing others? Do you feel like you don’t belong, or are haunted by childhood trauma? If so, you’re in the right place. My name is Yoshimi Shimizu. I help adults overcome feelings of inadequacy, neglect of their own needs, and unresolved childhood trauma. Together, we will build your self-love, boost motivation, and strengthen confidence, empowering you to fully embrace life.
Are you struggling with low self-esteem, feelings of not being good enough, or preoccupied with pleasing others? Do you feel like you don’t belong, or are haunted by childhood trauma? If so, you’re in the right place. My name is Yoshimi Shimizu. I help adults overcome feelings of inadequacy, neglect of their own needs, and unresolved childhood trauma. Together, we will build your self-love, boost motivation, and strengthen confidence, empowering you to fully embrace life.
![Photo of Dianne Gallo, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6e49dc09-79c7-4df1-a108-0346603044be/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel overwhelmed, like the world is just too much? I support Highly Sensitive People to live with less anxiety and more authenticity. Whether you're going through a challenging life transition, wanting to find more connection in your relationships, or just trying to better navigate the world as a Highly Sensitive Person, I'm here for you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, like the world is just too much? I support Highly Sensitive People to live with less anxiety and more authenticity. Whether you're going through a challenging life transition, wanting to find more connection in your relationships, or just trying to better navigate the world as a Highly Sensitive Person, I'm here for you.
![Photo of Dr. Joanna Kristeva, PhD, LCSW, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b8b76e6-e827-438f-9fb2-f7f452af20cf/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Joanna Kristeva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
Dr. Joanna Kristeva specializes in treating mental health conditions, and she uses a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy approach in her clinical practice. Her multicultural background helps her to apply person-centered and strength-based treatment modalities.
Dr. Joanna Kristeva specializes in treating mental health conditions, and she uses a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy approach in her clinical practice. Her multicultural background helps her to apply person-centered and strength-based treatment modalities.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 10007
400+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 10007 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
83% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 10007 see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 10007?
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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.
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.
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.