Therapists in 22802
![Photo of Sarah Harper, MA, EdS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c2db8fd-69a1-487f-a452-bf0dae7d814e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Not accepting new clients
I have limited availability for new clients. We all experience difficulties, and counseling can be a place to receive support and healing amidst challenging times. Are you struggling with fear of the unknown, a relationship strain, overwhelming emotions, identity concerns, or new life circumstances? Do you want to increase your understanding of why you think, behave, and respond the way you do? Are you interested in exploring your inner world to make positive changes in your life?
I have limited availability for new clients. We all experience difficulties, and counseling can be a place to receive support and healing amidst challenging times. Are you struggling with fear of the unknown, a relationship strain, overwhelming emotions, identity concerns, or new life circumstances? Do you want to increase your understanding of why you think, behave, and respond the way you do? Are you interested in exploring your inner world to make positive changes in your life?
![Photo of Liza E Koonin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/08a49305-6e2d-44cc-8842-3b7fffd58b21/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I currently have a waitlist for new clients. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, Autism/ADHD Spectrum and the adoption triad. I am an EMDR informed therapist and currently working towards EMDR certification. I have experience with supporting individuals with managing anxiety, depression and mood disorders, among other mental health concerns. I enjoy working with people in transitional times in their lives, including college and retirement ages.
Welcome! I currently have a waitlist for new clients. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, Autism/ADHD Spectrum and the adoption triad. I am an EMDR informed therapist and currently working towards EMDR certification. I have experience with supporting individuals with managing anxiety, depression and mood disorders, among other mental health concerns. I enjoy working with people in transitional times in their lives, including college and retirement ages.
![Photo of Sarah Brunea, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b911d8f-c4be-41b8-98ab-3c5974f0b892/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Brunea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to providing holistic therapy for individuals who are striving for growth and healing but feel stuck, scared, burned out, overwhelmed, or trapped in the past. I work to help clients ease the distressing whole-body and life-disrupting symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. My therapeutic approach weaves together evidence-based treatment modalities and the warmth of safe, genuine connection. I believe that sound health practices such as attuning to the body and connecting with the natural world are inseparable from healing. Together, we will work to nourish your strength, intuition, and sense of meaning.
I am committed to providing holistic therapy for individuals who are striving for growth and healing but feel stuck, scared, burned out, overwhelmed, or trapped in the past. I work to help clients ease the distressing whole-body and life-disrupting symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. My therapeutic approach weaves together evidence-based treatment modalities and the warmth of safe, genuine connection. I believe that sound health practices such as attuning to the body and connecting with the natural world are inseparable from healing. Together, we will work to nourish your strength, intuition, and sense of meaning.
![Photo of Jerrod Koon, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bbfb81d8-263a-486e-905a-f978006bc3f5/3/320x400.jpeg)
It takes time and energy to improve the quality of your life & relationships, become the type of person you want to be, and change how you think and feel about yourself. It is possible to create opportunities for happiness and fulfillment in your life. You don't have to do it alone. In addition to working with a variety of mental health concerns, I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with fears and phobias, OCD, chronic worry, social anxiety, people who chronically doubt themselves and self-sacrifice, and have challenges with creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
It takes time and energy to improve the quality of your life & relationships, become the type of person you want to be, and change how you think and feel about yourself. It is possible to create opportunities for happiness and fulfillment in your life. You don't have to do it alone. In addition to working with a variety of mental health concerns, I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with fears and phobias, OCD, chronic worry, social anxiety, people who chronically doubt themselves and self-sacrifice, and have challenges with creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
![Photo of Sara Davis-Hollar, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/513344f4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sara Davis-Hollar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy supporting children, teens, and families. With children, I offer play therapy interventions to encourage healthy processing and emotion expression. With teens, I focus on creating a strong relationship built on mutual trust and respect. In working with adults and parents, I aim to work collaboratively with you to meet your identified goals. I am a genuine, accepting, and positive individual, and I aim to bring that presence to each counseling session to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
I enjoy supporting children, teens, and families. With children, I offer play therapy interventions to encourage healthy processing and emotion expression. With teens, I focus on creating a strong relationship built on mutual trust and respect. In working with adults and parents, I aim to work collaboratively with you to meet your identified goals. I am a genuine, accepting, and positive individual, and I aim to bring that presence to each counseling session to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
![Photo of Shon Jd Tucker, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ed5ba389-6028-4af3-9e8e-7e7a8033c370/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have served children and adults for years in schools and in a community setting. My first goal is always understanding and accepting my client before helping them set their own goals and work towards them. We can use play, sand, art, relaxation, CBT, EMDR or other therapies to get there together.
I have served children and adults for years in schools and in a community setting. My first goal is always understanding and accepting my client before helping them set their own goals and work towards them. We can use play, sand, art, relaxation, CBT, EMDR or other therapies to get there together.
![Photo of Michaela Liskey, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2e0b4b37-2285-45a4-9150-0a4214ed215c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michaela Liskey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Waitlist for new clients
I have a waitlist for new clients. We all experience challenges and can feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward or make changes. Seeking therapy requires vulnerability and courage as well as a deep desire to be authentically seen and heard. I am dedicated to providing a comfortable, confidential, non-judgmental, and safe environment to explore your feelings, ideas, and experiences. I use a client-centered approach and focus on interpersonal processes and relationships, attachment, and cultural and environmental contexts to understand you in an authentic way.
I have a waitlist for new clients. We all experience challenges and can feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward or make changes. Seeking therapy requires vulnerability and courage as well as a deep desire to be authentically seen and heard. I am dedicated to providing a comfortable, confidential, non-judgmental, and safe environment to explore your feelings, ideas, and experiences. I use a client-centered approach and focus on interpersonal processes and relationships, attachment, and cultural and environmental contexts to understand you in an authentic way.
![Photo of Jeff Lown, MA, EdS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/38ce10b5-e293-45b4-8072-2c90afa50a9f/2/320x400.jpeg)
There is never a wrong time to start therapy, nor is there a right one. We won’t worry about right or wrong, but instead we’ll accept where you are - as we work together to discover where you want to go and how to get there. I spend a lot of my free time hiking, seeking out new and interesting terrain. The growth you will hopefully experience during our work together may be much like a challenging hike, with some gentle slopes and triumphant summits, but also with trips, stumbles, and strenuous climbs. I cannot climb your mountains for you, but I will climb them with you and help to show you the way forward.
There is never a wrong time to start therapy, nor is there a right one. We won’t worry about right or wrong, but instead we’ll accept where you are - as we work together to discover where you want to go and how to get there. I spend a lot of my free time hiking, seeking out new and interesting terrain. The growth you will hopefully experience during our work together may be much like a challenging hike, with some gentle slopes and triumphant summits, but also with trips, stumbles, and strenuous climbs. I cannot climb your mountains for you, but I will climb them with you and help to show you the way forward.
![Photo of Bethany Chupp, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad9baa7a-0fa1-44c9-b927-957cf01c31bb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Bethany Chupp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Waitlist for new clients
Currently anticipating several month wait for new clients.+ Office hours are M-Th, 8-5.+ As a counselor I work primarily with young adults, providing a therapeutic presence as you navigate challenging life transitions or past experiences. In your journey of self-discovery, I would be honored to walk alongside you. The world can feel big and scary at times, and it can feel so helpful to receive support from someone outside of your daily life. We can work together on identifying your needs, setting goals, developing coping skills, and building more positive relationships.
Currently anticipating several month wait for new clients.+ Office hours are M-Th, 8-5.+ As a counselor I work primarily with young adults, providing a therapeutic presence as you navigate challenging life transitions or past experiences. In your journey of self-discovery, I would be honored to walk alongside you. The world can feel big and scary at times, and it can feel so helpful to receive support from someone outside of your daily life. We can work together on identifying your needs, setting goals, developing coping skills, and building more positive relationships.
![Photo of Susan Swift, MA, EdS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49d31620-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Susan Swift
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I believe that as humans we grow and learn in meaningful ways from the struggles we face. Working through the painful and confusing parts of life to find new levels of understanding is a challenging but rewarding process. I enjoy working with college students, women, and adults interested in a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship within which we can explore your particular challenges and struggles more deeply. I strive to create a feeling of acceptance and safety for all clients, and let them set the pace. I enjoy humor and believe it has healing properties.
Welcome! I believe that as humans we grow and learn in meaningful ways from the struggles we face. Working through the painful and confusing parts of life to find new levels of understanding is a challenging but rewarding process. I enjoy working with college students, women, and adults interested in a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship within which we can explore your particular challenges and struggles more deeply. I strive to create a feeling of acceptance and safety for all clients, and let them set the pace. I enjoy humor and believe it has healing properties.
![Photo of Anne L Martin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/602871a2-58dd-4df7-9c8a-ee50069ea902/3/320x400.jpeg)
Anne L Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Not accepting new clients
Do you wish you had a place in your life to be heard deeply? Do you find yourself caught in repetitive patterns of thought? Do you experience emotional numbness or emotional reactions that feel too big? I am a seasoned mental health therapist who enjoys bringing a connected, attentive presence to work with adults of all ages. I have a gentle yet forthright style. I hear "underneath" the typical understandings of life's difficulties. Within our therapy relationship, we will sort through the challenges you are facing, bring compassion to your experience, and invite new thoughts, actions and relational dynamics to emerge.
Do you wish you had a place in your life to be heard deeply? Do you find yourself caught in repetitive patterns of thought? Do you experience emotional numbness or emotional reactions that feel too big? I am a seasoned mental health therapist who enjoys bringing a connected, attentive presence to work with adults of all ages. I have a gentle yet forthright style. I hear "underneath" the typical understandings of life's difficulties. Within our therapy relationship, we will sort through the challenges you are facing, bring compassion to your experience, and invite new thoughts, actions and relational dynamics to emerge.
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Monica Lawson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Not accepting new clients
I believe being deeply understood, in the context of a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, is the catalyst for healing and transformation. We will work together to understand your distress, and the deeper meaning underlying that distress. My focus in therapy is on understanding the root cause of your suffering, and to deeply listen and understand your experiences, and how they have shaped you.
I believe being deeply understood, in the context of a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, is the catalyst for healing and transformation. We will work together to understand your distress, and the deeper meaning underlying that distress. My focus in therapy is on understanding the root cause of your suffering, and to deeply listen and understand your experiences, and how they have shaped you.
![Photo of Allison Collazo, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5216a6ca-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Allison Collazo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Not accepting new clients
Allison explores a wide array of therapeutic approaches and utilizes each in an intentional way to meet the need of each client. More specifically, Allison values and utilizes psychodynamic, gestalt, and existential theories to guide her as a clinician. Allison believes that each individual’s needs are unique, and thus, the counseling approach should adapt to those specific needs. Her view of counseling is to provide a safe environment without judgment, a place to edify truth and provide a voice for one’s own story, and to pave the way for healthy transformation.
Allison explores a wide array of therapeutic approaches and utilizes each in an intentional way to meet the need of each client. More specifically, Allison values and utilizes psychodynamic, gestalt, and existential theories to guide her as a clinician. Allison believes that each individual’s needs are unique, and thus, the counseling approach should adapt to those specific needs. Her view of counseling is to provide a safe environment without judgment, a place to edify truth and provide a voice for one’s own story, and to pave the way for healthy transformation.
![Photo of Kimberly P Bickford, MA, EdS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f07bb35-805b-4603-bd91-c32f59f82283/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kimberly P Bickford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
If you are trying to manage intrusive worries, sadness, or grief, it's possible your body and mind may be signaling a need for greater attention and care. Often this is our soul's way of asking for a deeper connection to ourselves and others. Reaching out for support requires courage and some willingness to be vulnerable. If you are ready, we will begin by developing a secure foundation based on identifying and honoring your strengths and resilience before exploring difficult topics. We will take an approach that includes a somatic awareness which invites you to notice what's rising inside your body, not just your mind.
If you are trying to manage intrusive worries, sadness, or grief, it's possible your body and mind may be signaling a need for greater attention and care. Often this is our soul's way of asking for a deeper connection to ourselves and others. Reaching out for support requires courage and some willingness to be vulnerable. If you are ready, we will begin by developing a secure foundation based on identifying and honoring your strengths and resilience before exploring difficult topics. We will take an approach that includes a somatic awareness which invites you to notice what's rising inside your body, not just your mind.
![Photo of Jamie R. Wyatt, MA, LPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21c029e6-749a-4d15-a7f8-fba8dc9df321/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jamie R. Wyatt
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, depression or anxiety, or a life that feels unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to your story with non-judgement and compassion, join you in moments of laughter and tears, and journey with you through the difficult places. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and take the steps necessary to bring healing and transformation.
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, depression or anxiety, or a life that feels unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to your story with non-judgement and compassion, join you in moments of laughter and tears, and journey with you through the difficult places. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and take the steps necessary to bring healing and transformation.
![Photo of Mary Ann Kreider, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3d7f78c-7c97-475f-975b-56c592eefbb8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mary Ann Kreider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Online Only)
For more complete information, profile, and scheduling I am listed on the Headway website.
For more complete information, profile, and scheduling I am listed on the Headway website.
![Photo of April Hepler - Adagio House, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/14ecdb34-dd03-4eff-835b-0c3e739657ea/1/320x400.png)
At Adagio House, we are reimagining care for caregivers and their disabled loved ones. We believe in the healing power of belonging, meeting our clients where they are, and helping them create healthy relationships in their journey of growth and healing.
At Adagio House, we are reimagining care for caregivers and their disabled loved ones. We believe in the healing power of belonging, meeting our clients where they are, and helping them create healthy relationships in their journey of growth and healing.
![Photo of Elizabeth Resto, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dc8f42cf-14d6-44f1-a7fd-73f9fe434926/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be overwhelming and confusing, beyond our external control. Having a safe space to process or begin an intentional healing journey can make life feel more manageable. In my counseling work, I believe our unique life stories, with all their complexities, are important and deserve to be held and heard. It’s powerful to know that while our stories are unique, we are not alone. I believe there are such healing properties in connection with others and community, something that counseling can help strengthen. I strive to empower my client’s as agents of their own change and growth.
Life can be overwhelming and confusing, beyond our external control. Having a safe space to process or begin an intentional healing journey can make life feel more manageable. In my counseling work, I believe our unique life stories, with all their complexities, are important and deserve to be held and heard. It’s powerful to know that while our stories are unique, we are not alone. I believe there are such healing properties in connection with others and community, something that counseling can help strengthen. I strive to empower my client’s as agents of their own change and growth.
![Photo of Leslie Gerrard - Leslie Gerrard at Skylark Psychology, LLC, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7938d10c-8180-4b9e-ac96-4527da92d097/2/320x400.jpeg)
Leslie Gerrard at Skylark Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
We all yearn for the freedom to live at ease as our whole selves. Life, however, often interferes in ways that we could have never predicted. My goal at Skylark Psychology is to help adults find their way amidst wide variety of concerns, including trauma, grief, adjustment, identity issues, relationship concerns, anxiety, and depression by providing individual counseling for the whole person in a warm, supportive environment.
We all yearn for the freedom to live at ease as our whole selves. Life, however, often interferes in ways that we could have never predicted. My goal at Skylark Psychology is to help adults find their way amidst wide variety of concerns, including trauma, grief, adjustment, identity issues, relationship concerns, anxiety, and depression by providing individual counseling for the whole person in a warm, supportive environment.
![Photo of Karl Fua, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c9e7ae0-3ecd-4782-9d22-9721922eb139/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life often has its ups and downs. I provide a safe, affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where we can fully honor your experiences and personhood, and where you can take the steps toward self-exploration, discovery, self-compassion, and growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief, interpersonal concerns, relationship challenges, and depression. I frequently work with individuals on issues relating to multi-cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, and life transitions.
Life often has its ups and downs. I provide a safe, affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where we can fully honor your experiences and personhood, and where you can take the steps toward self-exploration, discovery, self-compassion, and growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief, interpersonal concerns, relationship challenges, and depression. I frequently work with individuals on issues relating to multi-cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, and life transitions.
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Number of Therapists in 22802
60+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in 22802 who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
94% | Depression |
78% | Stress |
76% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Self Esteem |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
74% | Elevance |
63% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 22802 see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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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.