Therapists in 34120
![Photo of Sunshine Wilder, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80b8e0b4-16a4-43ef-a17b-d116c2e2455d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, my name is Sunshine Wilder and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In 2004, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work and have been working for the past 19 years with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Sunshine Wilder and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. In 2004, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work and have been working for the past 19 years with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and bipolar disorder.
![Photo of Cynthia Rebholz, MS, LCMFT, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7121d5e5-5aa8-4818-a51f-9539d8c7dcbf/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cynthia Rebholz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120 (Online Only)
At Vibrant Life Practice, we believe everyone is worthy of connection and acceptance. It's important to feel comfortable in your own skin. Today's fast paced world is sometimes stressful, and life experiences can leave emotional wounds, rob our self-confidence, entangle our relationships and drain our energy to move towards our goals and dreams. Our therapy helps you connect to your inner world, reduce negative thinking, anxiety and shame to find solutions built on truth and trust. Come be the best version of yourself, everything you need is already part of you. Let's work together to find your vibrant life.
At Vibrant Life Practice, we believe everyone is worthy of connection and acceptance. It's important to feel comfortable in your own skin. Today's fast paced world is sometimes stressful, and life experiences can leave emotional wounds, rob our self-confidence, entangle our relationships and drain our energy to move towards our goals and dreams. Our therapy helps you connect to your inner world, reduce negative thinking, anxiety and shame to find solutions built on truth and trust. Come be the best version of yourself, everything you need is already part of you. Let's work together to find your vibrant life.
![Photo of Yolanda Tingler, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/770daf63-ec83-4d3c-90e3-426806f701fe/1/320x400.png)
Hello! My name is Yolanda Tingler, but I prefer to be called Rhonda. My license number in FL is SW13846. I treat a variety of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, OCD, Phobias, Trauma, Military life issues, etc using a variety of techniques. I specialize in individual, family, and group therapy for both Deaf/Hard of Hearing, people with disabilities, and hearing individuals. I have been a Sign Language Interpreter for 25 years so I am fluent in American Sign Language. I also work with college students as I am knowledgeable regarding student issues and academic needs
Hello! My name is Yolanda Tingler, but I prefer to be called Rhonda. My license number in FL is SW13846. I treat a variety of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, OCD, Phobias, Trauma, Military life issues, etc using a variety of techniques. I specialize in individual, family, and group therapy for both Deaf/Hard of Hearing, people with disabilities, and hearing individuals. I have been a Sign Language Interpreter for 25 years so I am fluent in American Sign Language. I also work with college students as I am knowledgeable regarding student issues and academic needs
Helen Nieves
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida. My aim is to increase the individual's sense of his or her own wellbeing. I employ a range of techniques in my practice based on dialogue, communication and behavior change that are designed to improve the mental health of a client. I received training as an Anger Management Specialist- II and also received advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and in grief counseling. I specialize in treating anxiety, mild depression, anger management, parenting issues, stress management, and grief.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida. My aim is to increase the individual's sense of his or her own wellbeing. I employ a range of techniques in my practice based on dialogue, communication and behavior change that are designed to improve the mental health of a client. I received training as an Anger Management Specialist- II and also received advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and in grief counseling. I specialize in treating anxiety, mild depression, anger management, parenting issues, stress management, and grief.
![Photo of Melissa Belyea, LMHC, NCC, EMI™, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e63d5bf4-7bae-42f5-a60a-0fccf132316f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Belyea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, NCC, EMI™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naples, FL 34120
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for integrating the healing power of nature into the counseling process. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of the natural world, I invite clients to explore their inner landscape while immersed in the beauty and tranquility of the outdoors. Come enjoy our little sanctuary with budding fruit trees and walk among the cypress and pines. Nature has so much to teach us and holds the power to connect us back to ourselves.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for integrating the healing power of nature into the counseling process. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of the natural world, I invite clients to explore their inner landscape while immersed in the beauty and tranquility of the outdoors. Come enjoy our little sanctuary with budding fruit trees and walk among the cypress and pines. Nature has so much to teach us and holds the power to connect us back to ourselves.
![Photo of Maddi Watkins, MEd, LMHC, , Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1dfab365-95c8-4da0-9346-5fa18e4dc49c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Update: Now In-network with Aetna. Serving all of FL and IN. Are you struggling with avoiding things you want to accomplish? Do you ever feel like your brain makes up strange rules that you have to follow or you’ll feel gross or like something bad is going to happen? I specialize in Anxiety, OCD, and related disorders (BFRBs). My appointments are Sunday-Thurs . I am trained in both Exposure Response Prevention and Inference Based CBT for OCD (we can decide which model works best for you). I am also trained in Brainspotting and Hypnotherapy. Contact me for help. Texts or emails preferred due to spam calls.
Update: Now In-network with Aetna. Serving all of FL and IN. Are you struggling with avoiding things you want to accomplish? Do you ever feel like your brain makes up strange rules that you have to follow or you’ll feel gross or like something bad is going to happen? I specialize in Anxiety, OCD, and related disorders (BFRBs). My appointments are Sunday-Thurs . I am trained in both Exposure Response Prevention and Inference Based CBT for OCD (we can decide which model works best for you). I am also trained in Brainspotting and Hypnotherapy. Contact me for help. Texts or emails preferred due to spam calls.
![Photo of Kathleen Rodriguez, LMHC, QS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d19c774-2ed3-4d10-9d0a-d7edfc6022e5/1/320x400.jpeg)
My practice focuses on the well being of my clients. I provide mental health services for children to adults. My passion is to serve families in the community in need of mental health counseling. I am experience in child play therapy, family therapy, marriage/couples counseling, adolescent,, individual and substance abuse counseling. I provide treatment for anxiety, depression, grief and behavioral therapy. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I look forward to serving you.
My practice focuses on the well being of my clients. I provide mental health services for children to adults. My passion is to serve families in the community in need of mental health counseling. I am experience in child play therapy, family therapy, marriage/couples counseling, adolescent,, individual and substance abuse counseling. I provide treatment for anxiety, depression, grief and behavioral therapy. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I look forward to serving you.
![Photo of Susan Budnick - Susan Budnick works with Individuals and Couples, LPsychA, MA(eqv), Coach, Licensed Psychoanalyst](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/57d936ae-376b-4c49-8c13-ea6720b4c9ca/2/320x400.png)
Susan Budnick works with Individuals and Couples
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LPsychA, MA(eqv), Coach
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120
EVERYONE NEEDS SOMEONE TO TALK TO....Relationship Expertise for Individuals & Couples. I can offer you a place in which personal difficulties can be explored in a safe and confidential setting. Therapy can be used to address both short term crisis and longer term difficulties. IS THIS SERVICE FOR YOU? Whatever your status, whether single, married, living together or in a same sex relationship, therapy offers a place to explore personal and relational difficulties.
EVERYONE NEEDS SOMEONE TO TALK TO....Relationship Expertise for Individuals & Couples. I can offer you a place in which personal difficulties can be explored in a safe and confidential setting. Therapy can be used to address both short term crisis and longer term difficulties. IS THIS SERVICE FOR YOU? Whatever your status, whether single, married, living together or in a same sex relationship, therapy offers a place to explore personal and relational difficulties.
![Photo of Ivette M Gomez, LMHC, MA, M Ed, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/481487bf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ivette draws on holistic, humanistic, Depth Psychology, feminist, empowerment, and Eastern/Western philosophical orientations in her therapeutic work. She is trained in arts for healing plus is a yoga instructor.
Ivette draws on holistic, humanistic, Depth Psychology, feminist, empowerment, and Eastern/Western philosophical orientations in her therapeutic work. She is trained in arts for healing plus is a yoga instructor.
![Photo of Sex Addiction Betrayal Trauma Rena Essrog, MSS, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40cfdf2a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sex Addiction Betrayal Trauma Rena Essrog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120
Are you feeling anxious or depressed because of compulsive behaviors? Have you tried changing your behavior yourself but can't? I am a licensed clinical social worker who is certified in treating sex and porn addicts using research-based proven methods. I can help you change unwanted thoughts and behaviors that are taking over your life. I also work with partners of sex and pornography addicts using a trauma-based treatment protocol.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed because of compulsive behaviors? Have you tried changing your behavior yourself but can't? I am a licensed clinical social worker who is certified in treating sex and porn addicts using research-based proven methods. I can help you change unwanted thoughts and behaviors that are taking over your life. I also work with partners of sex and pornography addicts using a trauma-based treatment protocol.
![Photo of Dr. Warren D Keller, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ac70faf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Trained in child development and neuropsychology, Dr. Keller has been providing psychological services to children and families for over 35 years. His expertise focuses on the social, emotional, and behavioral issues that children experience. He has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on his research on the differential diagnosis of ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and related learning and attention problems. Dr. Keller was the founder of one of the largest group Psychology practices in Western New York before recently relocating to Naples, Florida.
Trained in child development and neuropsychology, Dr. Keller has been providing psychological services to children and families for over 35 years. His expertise focuses on the social, emotional, and behavioral issues that children experience. He has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on his research on the differential diagnosis of ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and related learning and attention problems. Dr. Keller was the founder of one of the largest group Psychology practices in Western New York before recently relocating to Naples, Florida.
![Photo of Phara Lafortune-Morame - Morame Counseling Services, LCSW, MCAP, QS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/29b8bf7c-7687-4072-978a-a564429658d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Morame Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP, QS
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who studied at Western Michigan University. I am a Master’s Certified Addiction Counselor, EMDR & Gotman level I trained. I have been in practice since 2012. My goal is to utilize evidence-based techniques to help clients achieve their wellness goals. I am devoted to helping couples restore intimacy, passion, and commitment, to helping individuals with mental health and addiction concerns to better cope and achieve some level of homeostasis. One of my strengths is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller segments so that clients can get unstuck and move toward healing/recovery.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist who studied at Western Michigan University. I am a Master’s Certified Addiction Counselor, EMDR & Gotman level I trained. I have been in practice since 2012. My goal is to utilize evidence-based techniques to help clients achieve their wellness goals. I am devoted to helping couples restore intimacy, passion, and commitment, to helping individuals with mental health and addiction concerns to better cope and achieve some level of homeostasis. One of my strengths is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller segments so that clients can get unstuck and move toward healing/recovery.
![Photo of Georgia A Bryce-Hutchinson, LMFT, MS, MSEE, CPLC, CTP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5034727d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Georgia A Bryce-Hutchinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MSEE, CPLC, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Naples, FL 34120 (Online Only)
Is your teen experiencing emotional or behavioral issues at home or school? Is your family struggling with life transitions and burdened with relationship conflict? Are you a professional challenged with stress/burnout, workplace conflict, work-life balance, or your life's purpose? Is addiction threatening to tear your life and family apart? Since 2016, Georgia has dedicated herself to helping individuals, couples and whole families identify and work through underlying factors fueling these problems, improve their skills at effective conflict management, communication and boundary setting, and cultivate healthy stress coping skills.
Is your teen experiencing emotional or behavioral issues at home or school? Is your family struggling with life transitions and burdened with relationship conflict? Are you a professional challenged with stress/burnout, workplace conflict, work-life balance, or your life's purpose? Is addiction threatening to tear your life and family apart? Since 2016, Georgia has dedicated herself to helping individuals, couples and whole families identify and work through underlying factors fueling these problems, improve their skills at effective conflict management, communication and boundary setting, and cultivate healthy stress coping skills.
![Photo of Bernadette Russo, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d35fe4ba-c575-43ad-bf5a-2c810c050d7e/2/320x400.jpeg)
What keeps you up at night? What keeps you from being successful? Bernadette specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, panic, phobias, and more. Her expertise allow her to provide evidence-based treatments addressing underlying causes to promote long-term recovery.
What keeps you up at night? What keeps you from being successful? Bernadette specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, panic, phobias, and more. Her expertise allow her to provide evidence-based treatments addressing underlying causes to promote long-term recovery.
![Photo of Jamaal Simmons, MSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fd265f13-74d7-4154-8c69-c1f1b5c93f97/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jamaal Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naples, FL 34120
Are you having trouble achieving, starting, creating, and/or maintaining your goals? Are you trying to develop more healthy, positive habits? Does your mindset seem to prevent you from moving forward in life? I use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy as the primary tools to help illuminate a path toward achieving your goals, cultivating a positive mindset, and obtaining the results you're looking for.
Are you having trouble achieving, starting, creating, and/or maintaining your goals? Are you trying to develop more healthy, positive habits? Does your mindset seem to prevent you from moving forward in life? I use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy as the primary tools to help illuminate a path toward achieving your goals, cultivating a positive mindset, and obtaining the results you're looking for.
![Photo of Maribel Benavides, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/814dbf0c-7d87-4a19-b4dc-f9095a5e16fd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120
In my years of clinical experience in maternal and child health care, I have been able to support families to enjoy motherhood, parenting, and well-balanced lives by assisting them navigate through and overcome challenges caused by emotional issues, unhealthy habits, relationship stress, life transitions, and/or parenting difficulties that compromise the development of children. If you can relate, you no longer need to feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsupported. I can help you nurture your emotional well-being, reduce triggers, and overcome daily challenges to lead a healthy life and build a strong foundation for your children.
In my years of clinical experience in maternal and child health care, I have been able to support families to enjoy motherhood, parenting, and well-balanced lives by assisting them navigate through and overcome challenges caused by emotional issues, unhealthy habits, relationship stress, life transitions, and/or parenting difficulties that compromise the development of children. If you can relate, you no longer need to feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsupported. I can help you nurture your emotional well-being, reduce triggers, and overcome daily challenges to lead a healthy life and build a strong foundation for your children.
![Photo of Allison Cobian, MA, LMHC, CCTP1&2, CCATP](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c56eb3b6-83c8-40c5-84cd-20552b674787/3/320x400.jpeg)
Your life has started to spiral out of control since experiencing trauma. It’s been difficult to cope with uneasy thoughts & emotions. You’ve been overwhelmed trying to deal with these things on your own because you still haven’t fully processed what happened to you. You haven’t been able to openly communicate with your friends and loved ones. Functioning in your daily life has been challenging, to say the least. You wish you could just go back to your life as it was before the events of your trauma, but you don’t know how. You’ve only managed to find unhealthy coping habits. What you went through has turned your world upside down.
Your life has started to spiral out of control since experiencing trauma. It’s been difficult to cope with uneasy thoughts & emotions. You’ve been overwhelmed trying to deal with these things on your own because you still haven’t fully processed what happened to you. You haven’t been able to openly communicate with your friends and loved ones. Functioning in your daily life has been challenging, to say the least. You wish you could just go back to your life as it was before the events of your trauma, but you don’t know how. You’ve only managed to find unhealthy coping habits. What you went through has turned your world upside down.
![Photo of Jessica Frederic, LCSW, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e8c88dc7-cc56-492e-9e8a-22ba02ca3f79/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jessica Frederic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naples, FL 34120 (Online Only)
I know actively seeking therapy and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. You’re making a very important first step in your journey of healing and growth. Our mind is a very powerful organ that deserves to be treated as such. I'm determined to bring clarity to certain aspects of your world, and find the beauty in your rebirth.
I know actively seeking therapy and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. You’re making a very important first step in your journey of healing and growth. Our mind is a very powerful organ that deserves to be treated as such. I'm determined to bring clarity to certain aspects of your world, and find the beauty in your rebirth.
![Photo of Alejandra Escobedo, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18e26722-e8d8-43db-8991-bedd4c61d3a2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alejandra Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34120 (Online Only)
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed. You may feel stuck in patterns of relationships that make you feel unseen, unheard, and unloved. Maybe you have a hard time trusting others- and yourself. Maybe you are carrying the weight of your parent's suffering, pain, and trauma. Maybe you are a teen who is not understood, does not fit in, or is self-harming. Whether you’re having difficulties with your loved ones, went through something stressful, or just need life to feel different, I am here to support your journey. You have taken the first step towards an authentic, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed. You may feel stuck in patterns of relationships that make you feel unseen, unheard, and unloved. Maybe you have a hard time trusting others- and yourself. Maybe you are carrying the weight of your parent's suffering, pain, and trauma. Maybe you are a teen who is not understood, does not fit in, or is self-harming. Whether you’re having difficulties with your loved ones, went through something stressful, or just need life to feel different, I am here to support your journey. You have taken the first step towards an authentic, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 34120
20+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 34120 who prioritize treating:
100% | Anxiety |
95% | Depression |
85% | Relationship Issues |
85% | Grief |
85% | Coping Skills |
85% | Self Esteem |
75% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Aetna |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
62% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 34120 see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | 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.