Therapists in 11691
Bariatric Assessments and Support Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
Bariatric Assessments and Support Services (BASS) do the pre-surgical assessments for bariatric surgery. (NY and RI residents only). BASS meets with you to evaluate if there is anything underlying that would become an obstacle for you to get your surgery and help you identify supports and strengths for after surgery. BASS is there to help you become educated in the various surgeries and to bridge the care from the surgeon. BASS is empathic towards the struggles of obesity whether emotional, physical, and psychological surrounding it.
Bariatric Assessments and Support Services (BASS) do the pre-surgical assessments for bariatric surgery. (NY and RI residents only). BASS meets with you to evaluate if there is anything underlying that would become an obstacle for you to get your surgery and help you identify supports and strengths for after surgery. BASS is there to help you become educated in the various surgeries and to bridge the care from the surgeon. BASS is empathic towards the struggles of obesity whether emotional, physical, and psychological surrounding it.
![Photo of Brocha Barbara Silverstein, NCAC, SAP, IC&RC, CPRA, EDIT, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c6e2cb8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Brocha Barbara Silverstein
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, NCAC, SAP, IC&RC, CPRA, EDIT
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Do you feel that no one understands you? That people just want you to stop using? That you are alone with the disease of addiction? Do you feel like people just want you to stop doing it, stop using? Do you have a struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, pornography, internet? Are any of these controlling your or your loved one's life? Let's help you help yourself, let's treat the disease as a disease and find sustained recovery, a recovery customized to your or your loved one's disease. You can be cured! I also provide Return to duty/work DOT, SAP assessments, and education.
Do you feel that no one understands you? That people just want you to stop using? That you are alone with the disease of addiction? Do you feel like people just want you to stop doing it, stop using? Do you have a struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, pornography, internet? Are any of these controlling your or your loved one's life? Let's help you help yourself, let's treat the disease as a disease and find sustained recovery, a recovery customized to your or your loved one's disease. You can be cured! I also provide Return to duty/work DOT, SAP assessments, and education.
![Photo of Stacey Murphy, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18d630c8-7170-4b2c-81f8-f18b06c07949/2/320x400.jpeg)
Stacey Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with constant negative thoughts that impact your mood and ability to function? You are feeling hopeless, helpless and questioning whether this will ever change for you? Making a decision to start therapy can feel daunting; it takes strength and courage to take this first step. If you are someone who struggles with anxious and negative thoughts that impact your ability to be your best self; then this is a great starting point for you. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your needs, your functional style and see how best I can support you to achieve your therapy goals.
Are you struggling with constant negative thoughts that impact your mood and ability to function? You are feeling hopeless, helpless and questioning whether this will ever change for you? Making a decision to start therapy can feel daunting; it takes strength and courage to take this first step. If you are someone who struggles with anxious and negative thoughts that impact your ability to be your best self; then this is a great starting point for you. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your needs, your functional style and see how best I can support you to achieve your therapy goals.
Kimberly J Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
My approach is to cultivate a professional relationship with each client while developing trust at the patient's pace. The client and therapist, together, identify goals and devise a plan to facilitate desired changes.It is vitally important that the client feels comfortable with the therapist. Although I am an eclectic psychotherapist,I have provided counseling in my twenty-plus years experience, specializing in anxiety, couple's difficulties, mild OCD, and eating disorders.
My approach is to cultivate a professional relationship with each client while developing trust at the patient's pace. The client and therapist, together, identify goals and devise a plan to facilitate desired changes.It is vitally important that the client feels comfortable with the therapist. Although I am an eclectic psychotherapist,I have provided counseling in my twenty-plus years experience, specializing in anxiety, couple's difficulties, mild OCD, and eating disorders.
![Photo of Yosef Katz, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b526004c-adb6-4b73-b265-bcf4fe196bea/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you find yourself constantly feeling sad, down, or filled with worries and thoughts you can't control? Are you feeling unsatisfied with your current lifstyle and want a more fulfilling future? Many people struggle with feelings and thoughts that are difficult to manage, which can lead to anxiety or depression, or have difficulty changing where they stand in life.
Do you find yourself constantly feeling sad, down, or filled with worries and thoughts you can't control? Are you feeling unsatisfied with your current lifstyle and want a more fulfilling future? Many people struggle with feelings and thoughts that are difficult to manage, which can lead to anxiety or depression, or have difficulty changing where they stand in life.
![Photo of Dena Leff, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/33b8ba9d-b782-404f-ba68-09260bb23179/1/320x400.png)
Dena Leff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
I help clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety. I help clients who have trouble due to poor relationships in their lives. I can help clients parent children with behavioral issues, and support the couple relationship at the same time. I can help with social skills and school issues as well as ADHD and kids on the spectrum.
I help clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety. I help clients who have trouble due to poor relationships in their lives. I can help clients parent children with behavioral issues, and support the couple relationship at the same time. I can help with social skills and school issues as well as ADHD and kids on the spectrum.
![Photo of Lourdes Herrera, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4597633c-efe0-4bd5-8d56-cd580da3a7ee/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I am a non-judgmental, compassionate, humorous and empathetic therapist. I value a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust. My approach to therapy is holistic based on the mind and body connection. I utilize integrative approaches, person-centered therapy, strengths-based focus, cognitive behavioral therapy, multicultural therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I am a non-judgmental, compassionate, humorous and empathetic therapist. I value a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust. My approach to therapy is holistic based on the mind and body connection. I utilize integrative approaches, person-centered therapy, strengths-based focus, cognitive behavioral therapy, multicultural therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
![Photo of David Robert Neuman, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49041bd4-5c55-4508-b550-6a140cb1e3d8/1/320x400.jpeg)
David Robert Neuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
I am thorough no-nonsense and straight-spoken, although I sustain a supportive and nurturing demeanor throughout treatment. I am reliable and trustworthy, and maintain proper boundaries and personal respect.
I am thorough no-nonsense and straight-spoken, although I sustain a supportive and nurturing demeanor throughout treatment. I am reliable and trustworthy, and maintain proper boundaries and personal respect.
![Photo of Melech David Mann, LCSW, EMDR, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dbec49fe-98a4-44df-82f3-610cab1e2846/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melech David Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
You know that gut sensation that something about your professional life or relationship isn’t right? Or that feeling of anxiety about everything and anything? Feelings that block you from confidently living your present and planning your future . You may feel like things are always stuck with no end in sight, and find yourself thinking: “I’ve tried so hard for so long and I don’t see much to show for it.” “Why can't I get my marriage right?" “I try so hard to be such a good mother/father/husband/wife etc...“Why do other people with less training, effort or experience often seem to do better than me?”
You know that gut sensation that something about your professional life or relationship isn’t right? Or that feeling of anxiety about everything and anything? Feelings that block you from confidently living your present and planning your future . You may feel like things are always stuck with no end in sight, and find yourself thinking: “I’ve tried so hard for so long and I don’t see much to show for it.” “Why can't I get my marriage right?" “I try so hard to be such a good mother/father/husband/wife etc...“Why do other people with less training, effort or experience often seem to do better than me?”
![Photo of Loren Berkovics, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/67b872ec-9603-4199-b849-77f2ee8c1358/1/320x400.jpeg)
Loren Berkovics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
Ever have the feelings of not getting it right all the time, or the feelings of wanting to avoid things and push it off for later? Or maybe, my partner/kid screams and it just makes me want to pull my hair out or hide and cry? I am feeling triggered from someone's touch, or someone's actions are making me feel uncomfortable in my own skin and I am just struggling...? Are any of these, or all of these, what you are feeling? These are trauma responses from something either happening now or from your past and I can help you feel calmer and less triggered and help you gain skills for that better you.
Ever have the feelings of not getting it right all the time, or the feelings of wanting to avoid things and push it off for later? Or maybe, my partner/kid screams and it just makes me want to pull my hair out or hide and cry? I am feeling triggered from someone's touch, or someone's actions are making me feel uncomfortable in my own skin and I am just struggling...? Are any of these, or all of these, what you are feeling? These are trauma responses from something either happening now or from your past and I can help you feel calmer and less triggered and help you gain skills for that better you.
![Photo of Sonja Roberts-Nelson - Wellcome Care Behavioral Health, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b25c8b9d-cf8a-41de-bb5e-0d346c18b05e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Wellcome Care Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, experiencing anxiety or depression, or challenged with navigating life transitions? Are you seeking support for relationship challenge? We understand and we can help you develop effective coping strategies and resilience, guidance and support, improve your communication. We offer compassionate therapist to help you explore underlying issues, and work with you to build a path toward recovery. We are here to offer personalized care designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, experiencing anxiety or depression, or challenged with navigating life transitions? Are you seeking support for relationship challenge? We understand and we can help you develop effective coping strategies and resilience, guidance and support, improve your communication. We offer compassionate therapist to help you explore underlying issues, and work with you to build a path toward recovery. We are here to offer personalized care designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life.
![Photo of Nahum Spirn, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c0f03d0b-7abb-4e05-bdc4-cb12c23fc4a0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you sometimes feel like you have no one to talk to, or no one who understands you? Do you feel there's deeper emotional stuff going on inside that might be causing you physical or emotional pain? Or perhaps you're dealing with difficulties with children or other family members ... or with habits or emotions that may seem beyond your control ... or simply with moving your life in a more positive direction? If you're the kind of person who wants to understand themselves and others better, and is looking for an accepting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which you can be open and honest — then keep reading!
Do you sometimes feel like you have no one to talk to, or no one who understands you? Do you feel there's deeper emotional stuff going on inside that might be causing you physical or emotional pain? Or perhaps you're dealing with difficulties with children or other family members ... or with habits or emotions that may seem beyond your control ... or simply with moving your life in a more positive direction? If you're the kind of person who wants to understand themselves and others better, and is looking for an accepting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which you can be open and honest — then keep reading!
![Photo of Chava Ganz, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c878ffd-572c-4e3d-9778-f19e4cb8cdad/2/320x400.jpeg)
Chava Ganz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Online Only)
My clients are looking to become curious about thought patterns and triggers that have developed throughout their experiences. Awareness is imperative to healing and moving forward. My clients are struggling with anxious and depressive thinking and are looking to process traumas and experiences in order to fully examine their current situations.
My clients are looking to become curious about thought patterns and triggers that have developed throughout their experiences. Awareness is imperative to healing and moving forward. My clients are struggling with anxious and depressive thinking and are looking to process traumas and experiences in order to fully examine their current situations.
![Photo of Jonathan Zimmerman, LCSW, SRT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/730c25d5-bbda-4357-a829-26c078e4c412/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jonathan Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SRT
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Do you feel stuck in patterns of panic, fear, and hopelessness and wonder what you could possibly do to change things? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, or challenges within relationships, you have the ability to heal and break free from old patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of panic, fear, and hopelessness and wonder what you could possibly do to change things? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, or challenges within relationships, you have the ability to heal and break free from old patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
![Photo of Naomi Lewis Afriat, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5141ea32-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Naomi Lewis Afriat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker with many years of clinical experience, currently licensed in CA, FL, NJ and NY. The focus of my work is with betrayed partners (of sex addicts). Most of my clients approach me trying to understand and process the trauma that they have suffered. For many patients, their recent trauma, is not their first. Patients often tell me that I’m so easy to talk to and that they feel comfortable and validated when working with me. In helping my clients understand their trauma, and the dynamics around it, I work gently and carefully, while ensuring comfort and safety as we talk about these difficult topics
I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker with many years of clinical experience, currently licensed in CA, FL, NJ and NY. The focus of my work is with betrayed partners (of sex addicts). Most of my clients approach me trying to understand and process the trauma that they have suffered. For many patients, their recent trauma, is not their first. Patients often tell me that I’m so easy to talk to and that they feel comfortable and validated when working with me. In helping my clients understand their trauma, and the dynamics around it, I work gently and carefully, while ensuring comfort and safety as we talk about these difficult topics
![Photo of Sonja Roberts-Nelson - Sonja Roberts, LCSW, Psychotherapy, PLLC, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ffe9ee1-f33a-4ea9-b5f9-c85716696e93/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sonja Roberts, LCSW, Psychotherapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Are you struggling with issues related to major life changes, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or grief? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to major life changes, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or grief? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
![Photo of Bela Gershgorin, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d9775ea-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Life changes can be painful.Through exploration of feelings, symptoms and behavior, I help patients to gain insight into the root of their problems, then we set realistic goals. My clinical practice includes cognitive behavior, insight oriented, reality oriented therapy, family and marriage counseling. I also have special certification in treating anxiety and eating disorders. My experience has also helped me to realize that the number of patients with age-related cognitive, mood and memory problems is also growing and many of them remain under-diagnosed and under-treated. Integrating memory-enhancing strategies and behavioral modifications into individual therapy for seniors leads to tangible results.
Life changes can be painful.Through exploration of feelings, symptoms and behavior, I help patients to gain insight into the root of their problems, then we set realistic goals. My clinical practice includes cognitive behavior, insight oriented, reality oriented therapy, family and marriage counseling. I also have special certification in treating anxiety and eating disorders. My experience has also helped me to realize that the number of patients with age-related cognitive, mood and memory problems is also growing and many of them remain under-diagnosed and under-treated. Integrating memory-enhancing strategies and behavioral modifications into individual therapy for seniors leads to tangible results.
![Photo of Michal Simon, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb440895-209a-4539-b7ab-976936c63f88/2/320x400.jpeg)
Michal Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist who treats anxiety, depression, and trauma for children, adolescents, and adults. Each client is treated as the expert on his or herself and is given practical tools to cope with life's challenges. My goal is to create a collaborative plan to help work on personal as well as family-related challenges and obstacles. I view each client as trying their best to navigate the challenges that life often presents and I cater my therapeutic approach to each individual depending on their age and the nature of their goals. I believe we can tackle whatever issues might come your way, together.
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist who treats anxiety, depression, and trauma for children, adolescents, and adults. Each client is treated as the expert on his or herself and is given practical tools to cope with life's challenges. My goal is to create a collaborative plan to help work on personal as well as family-related challenges and obstacles. I view each client as trying their best to navigate the challenges that life often presents and I cater my therapeutic approach to each individual depending on their age and the nature of their goals. I believe we can tackle whatever issues might come your way, together.
![Photo of Donna S Rosenthal - Grief Counseling - Healing from Loss is Possible, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/96862e97-473a-4d5e-ac8e-0d39583776ed/2/320x400.jpeg)
Grief Counseling - Healing from Loss is Possible
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
I believe that healing from loss is possible. I use traditional psychotherapy and counseling, and also offer complimentary approaches such as meditation, imagery, breath work, spirituality and mindfulness for those who prefer a more progressive and creative approach. My work has been borne out of a twenty year span of practice as well as having experienced my own losses. I offer services that support my clients through all stages of grief including time spent in hospice, memorial service planning, and support groups for the loss of cherished ones including beloved animal companions. Go to bereavementandbeyond.com for details.
I believe that healing from loss is possible. I use traditional psychotherapy and counseling, and also offer complimentary approaches such as meditation, imagery, breath work, spirituality and mindfulness for those who prefer a more progressive and creative approach. My work has been borne out of a twenty year span of practice as well as having experienced my own losses. I offer services that support my clients through all stages of grief including time spent in hospice, memorial service planning, and support groups for the loss of cherished ones including beloved animal companions. Go to bereavementandbeyond.com for details.
![Photo of Moshe Plotkin - Long Island Counseling and Anxiety Center, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f0d18fd-77f0-4282-9fc7-80b31072e690/2/320x400.jpeg)
Long Island Counseling and Anxiety Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
The Long Island Counseling and Anxiety center was founded to address the need for effective treatment of children and families with Anxiety and OCD. We are licensed clinicians with training and expertise in effective techniques in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the full array of anxiety disorders. LICA provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health and related issues delivered in a warm, compassionate setting for children and teenagers, as well as for adults. Our mission is to assist our clients in learning and implementing the skills they need to competently overcome the limitations that anxiety creates.
The Long Island Counseling and Anxiety center was founded to address the need for effective treatment of children and families with Anxiety and OCD. We are licensed clinicians with training and expertise in effective techniques in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the full array of anxiety disorders. LICA provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health and related issues delivered in a warm, compassionate setting for children and teenagers, as well as for adults. Our mission is to assist our clients in learning and implementing the skills they need to competently overcome the limitations that anxiety creates.
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Number of Therapists in 11691
40+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 11691 who prioritize treating:
88% | Anxiety |
84% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
58% | Coping Skills |
56% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
79% | Cigna and Evernorth |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 11691 see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
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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.