Therapists in 28601
![Photo of Katy Randall, MA, CAS, LPA, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eebe7cef-97c8-4860-a237-025a21439cb4/1/320x400.jpeg)
I provide psychological/psychoeducational evaluations to diagnose learning and attention disorders including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (under 18 only), anxiety, and depression.
I provide psychological/psychoeducational evaluations to diagnose learning and attention disorders including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (under 18 only), anxiety, and depression.
![Photo of Jaymie Rowe, LMFT, LCAS, CCS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a17e8fb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jaymie Rowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
![Photo of Nicole Mosteller, MEd, LCMHC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f891b02d-3a24-46ee-aa5b-4d31b1cacc6f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nicole Mosteller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
I provide counseling and life enrichment services for teens, adults, families, couples, and groups. My office is a safe atmosphere welcoming diversity in culture, in sexual orientation, religion, and other factors of difference. Our lives can be wonderful, tragic, amazing, challenging and we go on many journeys and walk on many paths along the way. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of, find peace and healing with or just explore what makes us tick. Allow me to be with you on these journeys of life.
I provide counseling and life enrichment services for teens, adults, families, couples, and groups. My office is a safe atmosphere welcoming diversity in culture, in sexual orientation, religion, and other factors of difference. Our lives can be wonderful, tragic, amazing, challenging and we go on many journeys and walk on many paths along the way. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of, find peace and healing with or just explore what makes us tick. Allow me to be with you on these journeys of life.
![Photo of Pamela J Schultz, MSW, LCSW, Pamela , Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/226dd19f-2289-46a7-a430-2f611c387c30/2/320x400.jpeg)
Pamela J Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Pamela
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with the challenges of daily life or who feel weighed down by issues of the past. My clients are often people who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity issues, grief, stress, or relationship issues. My ideal client is ready for change, or contemplating what the first steps of change look like. I practice exclusively through teletherapy sessions, and require clients to have reliable and consistent access to internet services. I offer a safe space for BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+/trans/poly, neurodivergent, and other diverse communities.
I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with the challenges of daily life or who feel weighed down by issues of the past. My clients are often people who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity issues, grief, stress, or relationship issues. My ideal client is ready for change, or contemplating what the first steps of change look like. I practice exclusively through teletherapy sessions, and require clients to have reliable and consistent access to internet services. I offer a safe space for BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+/trans/poly, neurodivergent, and other diverse communities.
![Photo of William Karslake, LCMHC, LCAS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/77a9059a-b8ab-4d7b-b24e-f20830aaf7e6/1/320x400.jpeg)
The majority of my clients come to me with symptoms that respond well to LENS Neurofeedback therapy. LENS has been extremely effective for treating Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression and symptoms of Concussion such as feelings of Overwhelm, Brain Fog, Explosiveness. Substance abuse treatment is the second most common reason clients come to me. I offer support and direction for my client's transition to a clean and sober life from the prospective of someone who has been successful in his own recovery for over 20 years. LENS Neurofeedback is also increasingly being used in addictions treatment as it improves motivation and self-esteem.
The majority of my clients come to me with symptoms that respond well to LENS Neurofeedback therapy. LENS has been extremely effective for treating Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression and symptoms of Concussion such as feelings of Overwhelm, Brain Fog, Explosiveness. Substance abuse treatment is the second most common reason clients come to me. I offer support and direction for my client's transition to a clean and sober life from the prospective of someone who has been successful in his own recovery for over 20 years. LENS Neurofeedback is also increasingly being used in addictions treatment as it improves motivation and self-esteem.
![Photo of Aaron Horn, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa68c7d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone has times in their life that they need to talk to someone. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of people-children, individuals, and couples. I understand what it is like to be in search of answers. I recognize that anxiety and stress impact families as well as individuals. My life experiences have taught me to look at each client as an individual with their own needs and strengths. I believe that therapy can help us find specific solutions to our problems- whether those struggles are internal, external, personal, or relationally oriented.
Everyone has times in their life that they need to talk to someone. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of people-children, individuals, and couples. I understand what it is like to be in search of answers. I recognize that anxiety and stress impact families as well as individuals. My life experiences have taught me to look at each client as an individual with their own needs and strengths. I believe that therapy can help us find specific solutions to our problems- whether those struggles are internal, external, personal, or relationally oriented.
![Photo of Todd E Byrd, MDiv, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CSAT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa4e92f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My work is focused on helping older adolescents and men deal with life's challenges, struggles, and difficulties with particular emphasis and attention to the unique concerns and needs of men. I provide individual, marital and family counseling, counseling for relationship concerns, men's issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spirituality, communication, intimacy, attachment, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma work.
My work is focused on helping older adolescents and men deal with life's challenges, struggles, and difficulties with particular emphasis and attention to the unique concerns and needs of men. I provide individual, marital and family counseling, counseling for relationship concerns, men's issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spirituality, communication, intimacy, attachment, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma work.
![Photo of Sharon Woodard, MA, LCMHCS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53044a9c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sharon Woodard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
"My sole desire and purpose is to assist you with your difficulties; to intimately listen to your voice as I utilize the techniques and skills that are structured to meet your unique and individual needs". Breath of Autumn Counseling PLLC provides a place for you to feel at ease as you and I delve into the deep and sometimes dark struggles that come with the changes occurring in your life. If you have symptoms of panic, depression or anxiety; have a history of trauma or can't figure out your issues or cope with the stress; please allow me to assist you. Let us unite as a therapeutic team so that you may live a life of harmony.
"My sole desire and purpose is to assist you with your difficulties; to intimately listen to your voice as I utilize the techniques and skills that are structured to meet your unique and individual needs". Breath of Autumn Counseling PLLC provides a place for you to feel at ease as you and I delve into the deep and sometimes dark struggles that come with the changes occurring in your life. If you have symptoms of panic, depression or anxiety; have a history of trauma or can't figure out your issues or cope with the stress; please allow me to assist you. Let us unite as a therapeutic team so that you may live a life of harmony.
![Photo of Karis Pearson-Parham, PhD, LP, HSP-P, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/89da7e18-7029-4d31-a9e4-de895d89c9a7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Client's who work best with me are often not the clients who know exactly what they want or need in therapy, though that can be very helpful. Often they are simply people who recognise a need for help and are willing to engage in the process. You can go to any competent clinician and they should be able to support you with basic skills. What I draw out of people is not only what they want and need, but their strengths and special aspects that make them who they are in order to work through to a point where they can make healthy choice and live their "best life."
Client's who work best with me are often not the clients who know exactly what they want or need in therapy, though that can be very helpful. Often they are simply people who recognise a need for help and are willing to engage in the process. You can go to any competent clinician and they should be able to support you with basic skills. What I draw out of people is not only what they want and need, but their strengths and special aspects that make them who they are in order to work through to a point where they can make healthy choice and live their "best life."
![Photo of Christina Ann LaBond, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/104d6c32-a992-4d0f-bc8e-86ff9a739d70/1/320x400.png)
Christina Ann LaBond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Christina. I'm Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, an LCSW in NC & MI, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and IFS & EMDR informed. Does liberation from past barriers, realization of your true potential and finding meaning/purpose in your life feel authentic in your individual growth? If so, I’d like to walk with you. Let’s explore your individuality, beauty, and unique strengths to improve your self-image, and repair your interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns to facilitate neuroplasticity.
Hi! I’m Christina. I'm Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, an LCSW in NC & MI, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and IFS & EMDR informed. Does liberation from past barriers, realization of your true potential and finding meaning/purpose in your life feel authentic in your individual growth? If so, I’d like to walk with you. Let’s explore your individuality, beauty, and unique strengths to improve your self-image, and repair your interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns to facilitate neuroplasticity.
![Photo of Cindy Austin Lineberger, LCSW, CIMPH, CMIP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/008773da-3acd-44d3-8931-a7455df49c5d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cindy Austin Lineberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMPH, CMIP
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, beautiful soul! Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, navigating life transitions, or struggling with chronic illness? Do you find yourself constantly giving to others, leaving little room for self-care and fulfillment? If so, you're in the right place. I'm a LCSW & hold additional specialized training in ACT, CBT, Integrative Nutrition, Body Positivity, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, & Mindfulness to ensure you reach your therapy goals. I incorporate technology via an app that offers therapy resources such as worksheets, journals, trackers, and module learning for in-between session action plans. Client's love this resource.
Hello, beautiful soul! Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, navigating life transitions, or struggling with chronic illness? Do you find yourself constantly giving to others, leaving little room for self-care and fulfillment? If so, you're in the right place. I'm a LCSW & hold additional specialized training in ACT, CBT, Integrative Nutrition, Body Positivity, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, & Mindfulness to ensure you reach your therapy goals. I incorporate technology via an app that offers therapy resources such as worksheets, journals, trackers, and module learning for in-between session action plans. Client's love this resource.
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![Photo of Brooke Graniello, MA, NCC, LCMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/02439466-ee58-4f50-8635-a9045d46754b/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am an LCMHCA at Solutions of Hickory, PA. I earned a BSc in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies from SUNY Oneonta in 2015, followed by an MSEd in School Counseling from St. John’s University in 2017. With seven years of experience as a School Counselor, I returned to LRU in 2023 to complete my LCMHCA requirements and certification. During my tenure in educational and school settings, I have worked extensively with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, growth, future planning, grief, domestic violence, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
I am an LCMHCA at Solutions of Hickory, PA. I earned a BSc in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies from SUNY Oneonta in 2015, followed by an MSEd in School Counseling from St. John’s University in 2017. With seven years of experience as a School Counselor, I returned to LRU in 2023 to complete my LCMHCA requirements and certification. During my tenure in educational and school settings, I have worked extensively with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, growth, future planning, grief, domestic violence, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
![Photo of Marissa H Million, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6d56324f-1303-42e1-a469-4a5a87e91637/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work best with those who are looking to invest in themselves, who want to explore the difficult things in their life, and who will invest in doing the work it takes to see change occur. Those who want to look inward and see where they can be the change they want to see in situations. I enjoy working with those that have struggled with past trauma and are seeking to understand its effects on them now and actively make changes of personal growth. Personal Growth is believing that you are worthy of the time, effort, and support from someone needed to find or change yourself.
I work best with those who are looking to invest in themselves, who want to explore the difficult things in their life, and who will invest in doing the work it takes to see change occur. Those who want to look inward and see where they can be the change they want to see in situations. I enjoy working with those that have struggled with past trauma and are seeking to understand its effects on them now and actively make changes of personal growth. Personal Growth is believing that you are worthy of the time, effort, and support from someone needed to find or change yourself.
![Photo of Danielle Cisney, LCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/571bfa6c-b318-401e-acb6-24a1f8866a34/1/320x400.jpeg)
Danielle Cisney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I help people get their unhelpful thoughts out of their way. Your thoughts keep throwing useless “solutions” at you that never really work and sometimes even make things worse. Your mind may even come up with new problems that do not exist with thousands of “what if” scenarios - as if it’s getting paid by the minute to work against you. It can be frustrating and stressful to go through this same loop day after day. I get why you are ready to try something new. I can help you build the skills you need to respond to difficult thoughts in healthy and effective ways.
I help people get their unhelpful thoughts out of their way. Your thoughts keep throwing useless “solutions” at you that never really work and sometimes even make things worse. Your mind may even come up with new problems that do not exist with thousands of “what if” scenarios - as if it’s getting paid by the minute to work against you. It can be frustrating and stressful to go through this same loop day after day. I get why you are ready to try something new. I can help you build the skills you need to respond to difficult thoughts in healthy and effective ways.
![Photo of Rikki L. Rogers, MSW, LCSW, CFT-I™, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/10b3093c-43d7-4a5e-90aa-8118a0648a7d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rikki L. Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CFT-I™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
Waitlist for new clients
You've tried a lot of things to try to feel better... self-care, breathing exercises, stress management, maybe you've even seen a couple of therapists. But the things you struggle with like worry, depression, anger, loneliness, self-criticism and fear that things won't ever change just keep coming back up. Maybe you've lost some relationships or turned to something harmful to make you feel temporarily better. You're not messed up or broken. At some point in life, maybe as a child, your body learned how to protect itself from hurt when you needed protection most. Time has moved on but you still feel stuck. That's where EMDR comes in.
You've tried a lot of things to try to feel better... self-care, breathing exercises, stress management, maybe you've even seen a couple of therapists. But the things you struggle with like worry, depression, anger, loneliness, self-criticism and fear that things won't ever change just keep coming back up. Maybe you've lost some relationships or turned to something harmful to make you feel temporarily better. You're not messed up or broken. At some point in life, maybe as a child, your body learned how to protect itself from hurt when you needed protection most. Time has moved on but you still feel stuck. That's where EMDR comes in.
![Photo of Janet Reading, PhD, , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b4cf116-d1ab-4c7d-9753-27eb22d4f745/2/320x400.jpeg)
Janet Reading
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
In my counseling practice, I focus on assisting those who are transitioning out of previously intimate relationships and support them as they seek to redefine and rediscover themselves as individuals. This process often involves re-examining one’s self-esteem, self-worth, values, and emotional security, all of which may have been threatened or damaged in former relationships. It is my firmly held clinical and personal belief that, following the ending of a relationship, we all have the choice as to whether we become bitter, or even better, as a result of our life’s experiences.
In my counseling practice, I focus on assisting those who are transitioning out of previously intimate relationships and support them as they seek to redefine and rediscover themselves as individuals. This process often involves re-examining one’s self-esteem, self-worth, values, and emotional security, all of which may have been threatened or damaged in former relationships. It is my firmly held clinical and personal belief that, following the ending of a relationship, we all have the choice as to whether we become bitter, or even better, as a result of our life’s experiences.
![Photo of Joy Martin, PhD, LCMHCS, MAC, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8cae5154-925b-4cb3-af93-5cf56b8da267/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have been in the helping field for over fifteen years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, & families.Working with all of these age groups has helped me to have a better worldview of how issues affect us throughout different stages of our lives.My approach is cognitive behavioral therapy with family systems, but I also believe that an integrated approach alows us to use the events that have hurt us over the years to actually strengthen us today. I do EMDR as well. It is a process but I am here to guide & support you through getting to a healthier you.I am full of gratitude for the opportunties I have to work with you.
I have been in the helping field for over fifteen years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, & families.Working with all of these age groups has helped me to have a better worldview of how issues affect us throughout different stages of our lives.My approach is cognitive behavioral therapy with family systems, but I also believe that an integrated approach alows us to use the events that have hurt us over the years to actually strengthen us today. I do EMDR as well. It is a process but I am here to guide & support you through getting to a healthier you.I am full of gratitude for the opportunties I have to work with you.
![Photo of India McWhorter, MA, LCMHCA, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/28a4b936-d115-41fe-9927-9e198aa35c95/4/320x400.jpeg)
India McWhorter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.
Hi, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.
![Photo of Russell Goodwin, LCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7d337828-7202-44c3-ad05-0bb7214e2765/1/320x400.jpeg)
Russell Goodwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I am a solutions-focused Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina since 2009. I have extensive experience working with adult populations and, in particular, those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and existential concerns. I hold a masters degree in professional counseling as well as masters degrees in two other disciplines (business, education). I am active in higher education having served as an undergraduate human services instructor since 2009.
I am a solutions-focused Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina since 2009. I have extensive experience working with adult populations and, in particular, those who struggle with depression, anxiety, and existential concerns. I hold a masters degree in professional counseling as well as masters degrees in two other disciplines (business, education). I am active in higher education having served as an undergraduate human services instructor since 2009.
![Photo of Brenton Queen, MS, LMFT, LCAS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c99c92a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Brenton Queen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 28601
80+
Average cost per session
$145
Therapists in 28601 who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
76% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Coping Skills |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
77% | Aetna |
66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 28601 see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | 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.