Therapists in 22206
![Photo of Kristin Miller, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2b452a85-49e8-4e7d-9fa2-1a8b49a7268d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kristin Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206
Hello! I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing OCD, phobias, and other anxiety disorders. I also work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, using a team-based treatment approach that often includes the client's family and other medical providers. My clients want to take back their lives and their health, and get back to doing the things they used to love without fear and rigid rules.
Hello! I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing OCD, phobias, and other anxiety disorders. I also work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, using a team-based treatment approach that often includes the client's family and other medical providers. My clients want to take back their lives and their health, and get back to doing the things they used to love without fear and rigid rules.
![Photo of Leta Ramsey, MS, LPC, LMHC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b6fe3cb-7292-439c-8b0f-bda58f91706f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Leta Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in helping adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and identities and provide care for a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, identity exploration, relational issues, stress, and neurodivergence. My approach is eclectic and client-centered, with a strong focus on building a genuine and trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe in the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, authenticity, and collaboratively working with clients, not on them.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in helping adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and identities and provide care for a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, identity exploration, relational issues, stress, and neurodivergence. My approach is eclectic and client-centered, with a strong focus on building a genuine and trusting therapeutic relationship. I believe in the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, authenticity, and collaboratively working with clients, not on them.
![Photo of Jane Whitaker, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b81910c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Jane Whitaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have over 30 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, and group psychotherapy. I now see primarily individuals in my practice. I encourage clients to become more aware and accepting of their feelings and thoughts. This honesty and self-acceptance creates more clarity and more options for making desired changes, improving relationships, and feeling more expansive. I have an interactive style, I sometimes use humor, and clients tell me they feel safe and supported. Therapy is work, but can be very rewarding for both client and clinician. I also offer billing services to your insurer for your convenience.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, and group psychotherapy. I now see primarily individuals in my practice. I encourage clients to become more aware and accepting of their feelings and thoughts. This honesty and self-acceptance creates more clarity and more options for making desired changes, improving relationships, and feeling more expansive. I have an interactive style, I sometimes use humor, and clients tell me they feel safe and supported. Therapy is work, but can be very rewarding for both client and clinician. I also offer billing services to your insurer for your convenience.
![Photo of Catherine E Norman, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/92d5ad18-3533-4e87-a716-906e4461f10d/2/320x400.jpeg)
You're looking into therapy, so let's do it. I offer intensive Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to fast-track your recovery. Your problems didn’t develop an hour a week, so why should your therapy? If you are experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or painful emotions that you don't want to talk about, EMDR offers a way for you to work through your experiences without having to share all the details. If you feel stuck with weekly therapy or have been reluctant to open difficult issues week after week, intensive EMDR can help. We can past in the past, so you can figure out what to do next.
You're looking into therapy, so let's do it. I offer intensive Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to fast-track your recovery. Your problems didn’t develop an hour a week, so why should your therapy? If you are experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or painful emotions that you don't want to talk about, EMDR offers a way for you to work through your experiences without having to share all the details. If you feel stuck with weekly therapy or have been reluctant to open difficult issues week after week, intensive EMDR can help. We can past in the past, so you can figure out what to do next.
![Photo of Poppy Regina Bilbra-Jacobs - Poppy R. Bilbra-Jacobs, LPC, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ed47fed-b360-46b4-a2fc-cedc23bddadf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Poppy R. Bilbra-Jacobs, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over 20 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Are you struggling to manage your emotions or adjust to changes? Do you want to improve your relationships? We all have times in our lives when we need extra support to cope and succeed. I have worked extensively with a spectrum of people and problems such as depression, bipolar depression, anxiety, trauma including PTSD, bereavement, autism spectrum, and parenting.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over 20 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Are you struggling to manage your emotions or adjust to changes? Do you want to improve your relationships? We all have times in our lives when we need extra support to cope and succeed. I have worked extensively with a spectrum of people and problems such as depression, bipolar depression, anxiety, trauma including PTSD, bereavement, autism spectrum, and parenting.
![Photo of Mandi Goza, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b7d14d4-8054-4147-896f-6c981e37b176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! I'm so happy you are here. Adulting is hard, full of uphill climbs and plot twists. As we take on the many challenges of daily life, moments of true joy can seem elusive. We may find ourselves feeling less content or fulfilled than we imagined. We begin to question past choices and doubt our decisions. We trudge along, hoping things will improve, without really enjoying the now. At all stages of life, we face challenges and transitions that may leave us feeling sad, anxious, exhausted, disillusioned, or isolated. And while this is normal, it can be hard to find a way through on your own. Fortunately, you don't have to.
Hi there! I'm so happy you are here. Adulting is hard, full of uphill climbs and plot twists. As we take on the many challenges of daily life, moments of true joy can seem elusive. We may find ourselves feeling less content or fulfilled than we imagined. We begin to question past choices and doubt our decisions. We trudge along, hoping things will improve, without really enjoying the now. At all stages of life, we face challenges and transitions that may leave us feeling sad, anxious, exhausted, disillusioned, or isolated. And while this is normal, it can be hard to find a way through on your own. Fortunately, you don't have to.
![Photo of Jackie Poper, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0852ad93-4084-446a-9e3a-aecd2c7e7957/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you have high hopes for your life, but feel there is a part of you that is keeping you stuck? Do you know what you want, but have trouble understanding the blocks or patterns that get in the way? As Carl Jung stated, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." Imagine living your life with insight into your unconscious, and alignment with your true-self. No more unwittingly repeating the past, thinking early conditioning/survival techniques are reality. Instead, live from who you truly are and watch life flow easily as you enjoy being with yourself and living.
Do you have high hopes for your life, but feel there is a part of you that is keeping you stuck? Do you know what you want, but have trouble understanding the blocks or patterns that get in the way? As Carl Jung stated, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." Imagine living your life with insight into your unconscious, and alignment with your true-self. No more unwittingly repeating the past, thinking early conditioning/survival techniques are reality. Instead, live from who you truly are and watch life flow easily as you enjoy being with yourself and living.
![Photo of Naomi Yohannes, MS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ec243a00-d1e7-4735-ac3f-4700af399080/4/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, family relationships, difficulty with school, and understanding identity. If you (or your child) are having a hard time with friends, experiencing stress around school, or having difficulty managing the complications of life as a high school or college student, I can help. For parents, I will work with your child to identify their feelings, work through priorities, and communicate with you in a healthier and more productive way.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, family relationships, difficulty with school, and understanding identity. If you (or your child) are having a hard time with friends, experiencing stress around school, or having difficulty managing the complications of life as a high school or college student, I can help. For parents, I will work with your child to identify their feelings, work through priorities, and communicate with you in a healthier and more productive way.
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My ideal client is a young adult experiencing challenges in college, or transitioning into college, and has a condition/s that can affect learning such as executive functioning challenges, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders (auditory, visual, language), intellectual disability, PTSD and/or 2e as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and/or schizophrenia. Their goals are to achieve their educational objectives, which generally involves completing a college degree, and to experience increased self-esteem, joy, motivation, and student success.
My ideal client is a young adult experiencing challenges in college, or transitioning into college, and has a condition/s that can affect learning such as executive functioning challenges, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing disorders (auditory, visual, language), intellectual disability, PTSD and/or 2e as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and/or schizophrenia. Their goals are to achieve their educational objectives, which generally involves completing a college degree, and to experience increased self-esteem, joy, motivation, and student success.
![Photo of Madalyn Laurel Humphreys-Jeffery, MA, CSOTP, CSTS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba7b1092-566d-469c-946e-2f86492e2002/1/320x400.jpeg)
Madalyn Laurel Humphreys-Jeffery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CSOTP, CSTS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
Welcome. Through the hustle and bustle of life it is often the case that we neglect to take the time for ourselves to allow for self care let alone allow time to nurture our mental health. We sometimes forget that in order to do our best for others we must first assure that we are taking care of ourselves. My mission is to assist a wide variety of clients in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem issues, and general life stressors in order to allow clients to examine and explore ways in which to live their best lives.
Welcome. Through the hustle and bustle of life it is often the case that we neglect to take the time for ourselves to allow for self care let alone allow time to nurture our mental health. We sometimes forget that in order to do our best for others we must first assure that we are taking care of ourselves. My mission is to assist a wide variety of clients in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem issues, and general life stressors in order to allow clients to examine and explore ways in which to live their best lives.
![Photo of Whitney Miklos, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c40d3eec-d160-410a-baa1-d694179165db/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whitney Miklos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
Life can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. Thankfully, you never have to be alone in navigating these experiences. Through the therapeutic process, we can work together to explore the challenges you're facing. Whether you're unsure about your career, who you are in the world, or how to manage daily stress - we'll tackle it together. During our time, I will work to understand you in the present and where you'd like to be in the future. Through the therapeutic relationship we can work towards your goals, develop a better understanding of self, and how to appropriately cope with life stressors.
Life can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. Thankfully, you never have to be alone in navigating these experiences. Through the therapeutic process, we can work together to explore the challenges you're facing. Whether you're unsure about your career, who you are in the world, or how to manage daily stress - we'll tackle it together. During our time, I will work to understand you in the present and where you'd like to be in the future. Through the therapeutic relationship we can work towards your goals, develop a better understanding of self, and how to appropriately cope with life stressors.
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I am Dr. Latoya Gassaway-White, and I have my LPC. I have been practicing CBT and solution-focused mostly, but I have experience with psychodynamic and family therapy approaches. I believe that clients dictate which type of therapy to approach and that it is best when a client leads the way. Together we create realistic and attainable goals, and then I help my clients tackle and achieve those goals. I work primarily with clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
I am Dr. Latoya Gassaway-White, and I have my LPC. I have been practicing CBT and solution-focused mostly, but I have experience with psychodynamic and family therapy approaches. I believe that clients dictate which type of therapy to approach and that it is best when a client leads the way. Together we create realistic and attainable goals, and then I help my clients tackle and achieve those goals. I work primarily with clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
![Photo of John Rooney, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ab951784-5d1d-4c7b-bc5d-ced1a03f661d/2/320x400.jpeg)
John Rooney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
You are struggling. Maybe this is something you have grappled with for a long time, or maybe this is something that you have recently found yourself struggling with? Maybe this is about changes in your outside world, your internal world or both? You have already tried to address this, but it is still a problem. We will work together to identify and explore your behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts that have become problematic for you, As you gain more insight into yourself you will be better able to make more deliberate choices rather than fallback on your old ways of being, ways that probably worked well in your past.
You are struggling. Maybe this is something you have grappled with for a long time, or maybe this is something that you have recently found yourself struggling with? Maybe this is about changes in your outside world, your internal world or both? You have already tried to address this, but it is still a problem. We will work together to identify and explore your behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts that have become problematic for you, As you gain more insight into yourself you will be better able to make more deliberate choices rather than fallback on your old ways of being, ways that probably worked well in your past.
![Photo of Kellie Zundel-Flores, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/949fe547-3816-4fbb-b389-a5ba426c37e6/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kellie Zundel-Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
Society bombards us with expectations of how we should look, act, and feel in order to belong. We endlessly search for the next diet, workout routine, relationship, promotion, house, car, etc to fill this emptiness inside that's saying, "I'm not enough". We feel distant from our emotions, our bodies, and our true selves in this pursuit of external validation. This "not enough" feeling sits deeply below protective patterns that might appear as an eating disorder, body shame, substance abuse, toxic relationships, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.
Society bombards us with expectations of how we should look, act, and feel in order to belong. We endlessly search for the next diet, workout routine, relationship, promotion, house, car, etc to fill this emptiness inside that's saying, "I'm not enough". We feel distant from our emotions, our bodies, and our true selves in this pursuit of external validation. This "not enough" feeling sits deeply below protective patterns that might appear as an eating disorder, body shame, substance abuse, toxic relationships, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.
![Photo of Allen Wood, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b2e9738-a959-4421-abf3-5104fc54ace4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
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Active and Connected Family Therapy: Kord Basnight
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22206
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and adoption. As an army retiree, I have expertise working with military and veteran community clients and personally understand the strengths and challenges that come with our lifestyle. Additionally, I have a special interest in families of adoption and working through attachment, as my 28-year-old daughter joined my family at 15 months old. With all clients and families, I blend insight, understanding, listening, and offering solutions in order to help people get where they want to go.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and adoption. As an army retiree, I have expertise working with military and veteran community clients and personally understand the strengths and challenges that come with our lifestyle. Additionally, I have a special interest in families of adoption and working through attachment, as my 28-year-old daughter joined my family at 15 months old. With all clients and families, I blend insight, understanding, listening, and offering solutions in order to help people get where they want to go.
![Photo of Megan Alice Thurkins, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/156402c1-b339-45b7-b7e0-a03e60afb5fa/1/320x400.jpeg)
Believing that therapists are always guests in the client’s inner “home,” I approach therapy in a collaborative way, supporting clients as they create their own journey of healing. We all carry stories within ourselves, some that are life-giving, some that can hurt. Who we are is complex, made up of inner narratives and experiences that can be challenging to untangle.
Believing that therapists are always guests in the client’s inner “home,” I approach therapy in a collaborative way, supporting clients as they create their own journey of healing. We all carry stories within ourselves, some that are life-giving, some that can hurt. Who we are is complex, made up of inner narratives and experiences that can be challenging to untangle.
![Photo of Jodi Harris, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2818af13-52d3-4c22-aad8-ee2eff6d0456/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, parents, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress, health issues, and other challenges. I have a particular interest and skillset in supporting people living or working across cultures – including immigrant and migrant communities, individuals seeking refuge from community violence, expats, Foreign Service, military, and third culture kids (TCKs) and their families. I also have direct experience with and special interest in working with families effected by Type 1 Diabetes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, parents, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress, health issues, and other challenges. I have a particular interest and skillset in supporting people living or working across cultures – including immigrant and migrant communities, individuals seeking refuge from community violence, expats, Foreign Service, military, and third culture kids (TCKs) and their families. I also have direct experience with and special interest in working with families effected by Type 1 Diabetes.
![Photo of Janice Petty, MA, LSATP, MAC, BCBC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/56383f6d-0729-4476-aaa5-93e197e19cef/1/320x400.jpeg)
Janice Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSATP, MAC, BCBC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients - Congratulations, you are in the right place - Welcome to Selah Solutions, LLC. Do you continue to suffer day-to-day, and seemingly nothing is changing? There is no need to go another day with your current stressors, barriers, and symptoms. You owe it to yourself to begin a journey from pain to peace. Together, we will journey through identifying, exploring, and understanding depressive symptoms, anxiety, grief and loss, addictions, relationships, and self-worth. By learning effective coping mechanisms, you will be empowered by obtaining self-awareness and confidence. Aren't you ready to feel better?
Accepting new clients - Congratulations, you are in the right place - Welcome to Selah Solutions, LLC. Do you continue to suffer day-to-day, and seemingly nothing is changing? There is no need to go another day with your current stressors, barriers, and symptoms. You owe it to yourself to begin a journey from pain to peace. Together, we will journey through identifying, exploring, and understanding depressive symptoms, anxiety, grief and loss, addictions, relationships, and self-worth. By learning effective coping mechanisms, you will be empowered by obtaining self-awareness and confidence. Aren't you ready to feel better?
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Number of Therapists in 22206
80+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 22206 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Stress |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
62% | Aetna |
58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 22206 see their clients
57% | In Person and Online | |
43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
87% | Female | |
13% | 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.