Therapists in 39216
![Photo of Jazzmine Williams - Williams Counseling & Consulting Services, LPC-S, CMHT, BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2405c978-8f58-4f95-979f-7aec3b737732/1/320x400.png)
Williams Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CMHT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
Hello, I am Jazzmine Williams of Williams Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. I have over nine years of experience in counseling. I attended graduate school at Mississippi College for Marriage and Family counseling and my undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi in psychology.
Hello, I am Jazzmine Williams of Williams Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. I have over nine years of experience in counseling. I attended graduate school at Mississippi College for Marriage and Family counseling and my undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi in psychology.
![Photo of Caty Coffey, MAMFTC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ea22235-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Caty Coffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFTC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Something just isn't working in your life. Your fights with your spouse are on the wash-rinse-repeat cycle. Motivation and drive have left the building, so you binge Netflix and feel guilty for not being productive. Your inner critic won’t stop telling you how bad, fat, or disappointing you are. You look in the mirror and see someone you hate and/or a body that disgusts you. You don’t like the way things are, but you don’t know how to change, and trying to do it yourself hasn’t worked.
Something just isn't working in your life. Your fights with your spouse are on the wash-rinse-repeat cycle. Motivation and drive have left the building, so you binge Netflix and feel guilty for not being productive. Your inner critic won’t stop telling you how bad, fat, or disappointing you are. You look in the mirror and see someone you hate and/or a body that disgusts you. You don’t like the way things are, but you don’t know how to change, and trying to do it yourself hasn’t worked.
![Photo of Megan Bunniran, LPC-S, BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13daea1b-ba24-415b-9f0e-407e248bf78a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Have those negative feelings lingered for too long? Are you ready to start your journey to living a rich and fulfilling life? I'm dedicated to providing a safe space for children, teens and adults as we work together to navigate life changes, anxiety, panic, depression, anger, parenting challenges, attention issues, or the lingering effects of trauma. With over 10 years of experience in various therapeutic settings, I'm ready to help guide you to the life you envision for yourself.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Have those negative feelings lingered for too long? Are you ready to start your journey to living a rich and fulfilling life? I'm dedicated to providing a safe space for children, teens and adults as we work together to navigate life changes, anxiety, panic, depression, anger, parenting challenges, attention issues, or the lingering effects of trauma. With over 10 years of experience in various therapeutic settings, I'm ready to help guide you to the life you envision for yourself.
![Photo of Debra Lee Carr, MA, JD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e6cf5c5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Debra Lee Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, JD, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Knowledge, insight, and proper tools can lead to necessary changes required to move forward and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn to redefine or reinterpret the meaning of events in your life and your responses to them. Discover your capacity for change and growth; learn more about who you are and may become. Feel empowered on a positive path to growth and well-being. If looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Knowledge, insight, and proper tools can lead to necessary changes required to move forward and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn to redefine or reinterpret the meaning of events in your life and your responses to them. Discover your capacity for change and growth; learn more about who you are and may become. Feel empowered on a positive path to growth and well-being. If looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
![Photo of Jennifer Armstrong, LPC, NCC, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41e11197-42ff-46b9-aee6-26bacf1477c4/6/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Jackson, MS 39216
We all stumble and need a helping hand. Counseling is a chance to learn new ways to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, and a multitude of issues. I would love to help you navigate your thoughts and emotions and offer a new way forward. My ideal client is any teen or adult, who needs a safe place to explore their thoughts and feelings with an experienced therapist.
We all stumble and need a helping hand. Counseling is a chance to learn new ways to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, and a multitude of issues. I would love to help you navigate your thoughts and emotions and offer a new way forward. My ideal client is any teen or adult, who needs a safe place to explore their thoughts and feelings with an experienced therapist.
![Photo of Dr. Kristen Williams, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44fe7381-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Kristen Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Waitlist for new clients
Life throws us curveballs...and sometimes we realize that our old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. Counseling can be immensely helpful in getting back on track or adjusting to new life circumstances that are beyond our control. Learning new ways to engage problems, improve relationships, and deal with our negative feelings can be very beneficial to establishing and maintaining health, wellbeing, and happiness--so that the life we are living is one we truly want to be in! I specialize in personal and relationship issues, coping with changes, and seasons of depression and anxiety.
Life throws us curveballs...and sometimes we realize that our old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. Counseling can be immensely helpful in getting back on track or adjusting to new life circumstances that are beyond our control. Learning new ways to engage problems, improve relationships, and deal with our negative feelings can be very beneficial to establishing and maintaining health, wellbeing, and happiness--so that the life we are living is one we truly want to be in! I specialize in personal and relationship issues, coping with changes, and seasons of depression and anxiety.
![Photo of Ian Daniel Walker, LPC, BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44a8ab69-5289-4229-8c1b-d5bb52d19b6c/2/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal client is any adult or teen experiencing any sort of issue related to their family or relationships. I enjoy helping those with anxiety, depression and stress to overcome those and get to their personal best.
My ideal client is any adult or teen experiencing any sort of issue related to their family or relationships. I enjoy helping those with anxiety, depression and stress to overcome those and get to their personal best.
![Photo of Taylor Roe, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/26e6c5f4-e666-4a12-8a78-9419d3890a71/1/320x400.jpeg)
Navigating transition and uncertainty alone can be daunting and generate fears that keep us stuck. We can feel trapped in our heads, and whether change is something we are actively pursuing or is a condition we feel is forced upon us, it can be difficult to find a way out, especially all on our own! Therapy can be a place to unburden ourselves and share our minds with someone who can provide an outside perspective and help us move forward with purpose. It can also be especially helpful for people who struggle with vulnerability and shame and provide a safe space to express and process emotions and struggles.
Navigating transition and uncertainty alone can be daunting and generate fears that keep us stuck. We can feel trapped in our heads, and whether change is something we are actively pursuing or is a condition we feel is forced upon us, it can be difficult to find a way out, especially all on our own! Therapy can be a place to unburden ourselves and share our minds with someone who can provide an outside perspective and help us move forward with purpose. It can also be especially helpful for people who struggle with vulnerability and shame and provide a safe space to express and process emotions and struggles.
![Photo of Warner Buxton, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ccd89cf7-8c24-4d8d-856e-9c17a8a475ce/3/320x400.jpeg)
Warner Buxton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has provided individual, group, couples, and family counseling for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders in a residential setting as well as conducting alcohol, drug, and mental health assessments. With a proven set of diverse clinical experiences and skills, Warner is equipped to assist men, older adolescents and adults, couples, and families in achieving their counseling goals. Warner completed his Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling at Mississippi College-Clinton.
Warner Buxton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has provided individual, group, couples, and family counseling for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders in a residential setting as well as conducting alcohol, drug, and mental health assessments. With a proven set of diverse clinical experiences and skills, Warner is equipped to assist men, older adolescents and adults, couples, and families in achieving their counseling goals. Warner completed his Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling at Mississippi College-Clinton.
![Photo of Sheree Bailey, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ebf3583-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
How different would your life be if you experienced difficult emotions for minutes at a time verses days or weeks? Suppose in everyday interactions, you were able to teach your children to deal with frustrations skillfully. What would your marriage look like if you weren’t compelled by anger to say the thing that causes your wife or husband to stop speaking to you or you were able to be more productive at work because your anxiety or sadness passed as suddenly as it came. I specialize in techniques to help adults, children, and adolescents find freedom from unnecessary suffering and help parents raise more thoughtful children.
How different would your life be if you experienced difficult emotions for minutes at a time verses days or weeks? Suppose in everyday interactions, you were able to teach your children to deal with frustrations skillfully. What would your marriage look like if you weren’t compelled by anger to say the thing that causes your wife or husband to stop speaking to you or you were able to be more productive at work because your anxiety or sadness passed as suddenly as it came. I specialize in techniques to help adults, children, and adolescents find freedom from unnecessary suffering and help parents raise more thoughtful children.
![Photo of Jonny Berry, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6da63b24-07e8-4042-be31-06573b1aebdc/2/320x400.jpeg)
I bring with me over 35 years experience in various modalities of Behavioral Health from Education to Early Intervention to Inpatient Treatment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, since 2023, I am able to call upon my experience to address many aspects of mental health concerns a client may be facing. I enjoy the personal interaction of face to face therapy and building a strong working relationship in order to improve and strengthen a client's well-being.
I bring with me over 35 years experience in various modalities of Behavioral Health from Education to Early Intervention to Inpatient Treatment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, since 2023, I am able to call upon my experience to address many aspects of mental health concerns a client may be facing. I enjoy the personal interaction of face to face therapy and building a strong working relationship in order to improve and strengthen a client's well-being.
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Bahar B. Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
"Why do I replay events over and over in my head?", "What happened to my focus/ drive?", "Why does it seem like my family doesn't want to spend time with me?", "Why am I so stressed out all the time? It's like a can't relax anymore". Are these YOUR questions? I know you are tired of feeling exhausted, not like yourself, overwhelmed, lonely, disappointed, angry, numb, or hurt. You've found that your "distractions" aren't helping anymore. I specialize in brief therapy- we will get to the heart of the issue, so you can feel better- with lasting changes- fast. It's not too late to turn it all around.
"Why do I replay events over and over in my head?", "What happened to my focus/ drive?", "Why does it seem like my family doesn't want to spend time with me?", "Why am I so stressed out all the time? It's like a can't relax anymore". Are these YOUR questions? I know you are tired of feeling exhausted, not like yourself, overwhelmed, lonely, disappointed, angry, numb, or hurt. You've found that your "distractions" aren't helping anymore. I specialize in brief therapy- we will get to the heart of the issue, so you can feel better- with lasting changes- fast. It's not too late to turn it all around.
![Photo of Russell W Schulte, MAMFTC, LPC, CSASI, C-IFS , BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/93da4330-efab-4a95-9322-73bc7857abb1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Russell W Schulte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFTC, LPC, CSASI, C-IFS , BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
As a Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-SASI), Russ works with male clients battling sexual addiction, problem behaviors with pornography, and recovering from affairs. This work has included the spouses of these men as well. Russ also works with those dealing with depression and anxiety, adolescents and their families, couples/marriage counseling, individuals dealing with shame and past trauma, and men presenting with unwanted same sex attraction.
As a Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-SASI), Russ works with male clients battling sexual addiction, problem behaviors with pornography, and recovering from affairs. This work has included the spouses of these men as well. Russ also works with those dealing with depression and anxiety, adolescents and their families, couples/marriage counseling, individuals dealing with shame and past trauma, and men presenting with unwanted same sex attraction.
![Photo of Susan Woodard, PhD, LMFT, MDiv, CMAT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f2fc7990-148b-478a-b50a-e5dff276d4f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Susan Woodard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MDiv, CMAT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216 (Online Only)
Chances are you're struggling to understand some area of your life, feeling stuck, hoping for new possibilities and outcomes. Maybe now is the time to reevaluate what you really want out of life and to make some changes. Perhaps the situation that has you most frustrated is providing you with an opportunity to look deep within yourself at the person you most fully want to be. I believe therapy is a partnership in which my responsibility is to provide you a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive space where you can bring whatever issues you wish to explore.
Chances are you're struggling to understand some area of your life, feeling stuck, hoping for new possibilities and outcomes. Maybe now is the time to reevaluate what you really want out of life and to make some changes. Perhaps the situation that has you most frustrated is providing you with an opportunity to look deep within yourself at the person you most fully want to be. I believe therapy is a partnership in which my responsibility is to provide you a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive space where you can bring whatever issues you wish to explore.
![Photo of Rachael M Walker, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4576a351-35fb-4245-8346-1556172f98b7/3/320x400.jpeg)
The quality of our lives equals the quality of our relationships. I have a unique skill set in helping individuals recover from toxic love relationships. The damage from being involved in a pathological relationship effects victims (targets) in a profound, traumatic way. Healing is possible. EMDR is one of my many tools for helping you recover and enjoy post traumatic growth! I am skilled at helping you overcome emotional wounds and appreciate resilience and resourcefulness. Let's partner together to understand the causes of vitality and wellness with a peaceful mind and spirit.
The quality of our lives equals the quality of our relationships. I have a unique skill set in helping individuals recover from toxic love relationships. The damage from being involved in a pathological relationship effects victims (targets) in a profound, traumatic way. Healing is possible. EMDR is one of my many tools for helping you recover and enjoy post traumatic growth! I am skilled at helping you overcome emotional wounds and appreciate resilience and resourcefulness. Let's partner together to understand the causes of vitality and wellness with a peaceful mind and spirit.
![Photo of Liza Young, LPC, CCPS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ec89c96-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Liza is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience helping individuals overcome some of life's most difficult situations. Her experience and education have prepared her to work with a number of concerns such as anxiety, depression, affair recovery, and domestic abuse. Liza is also a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist with advanced training in the unique betrayal trauma that comes from affairs and sex addiction. For further information please contact Liza Young Counseling, LLC at 601-573-2165 or visit www.lizayoungcounseling.com.
Liza is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience helping individuals overcome some of life's most difficult situations. Her experience and education have prepared her to work with a number of concerns such as anxiety, depression, affair recovery, and domestic abuse. Liza is also a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist with advanced training in the unique betrayal trauma that comes from affairs and sex addiction. For further information please contact Liza Young Counseling, LLC at 601-573-2165 or visit www.lizayoungcounseling.com.
![Photo of Teresa Myhlhousen, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b2b6bc6-61e8-46ed-bb61-5a24633f210a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Teresa Myhlhousen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
Are you struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety? My goal is to help you experience hope, healing, and peace in your life. I have a desire to provide care for those that are suffering from devastating losses or just worn down from life’s struggles. When life feels heavy and overwhelming, you are not alone. You do not have to face these challenges without support.
Are you struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety? My goal is to help you experience hope, healing, and peace in your life. I have a desire to provide care for those that are suffering from devastating losses or just worn down from life’s struggles. When life feels heavy and overwhelming, you are not alone. You do not have to face these challenges without support.
![Photo of Jo Purvis, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/886558b9-61d7-4878-9d8b-ef32402204ff/2/320x400.jpeg)
Does life seem overwhelming and stressful? Has getting out of bed become another daunting task? Or maybe you need a listening ear, someone to help navigate daily activities or help manage your emotions because they are too much to handle right now. I work with adolescents and adults. I provide a judgment-free environment filled with compassion grounded in knowledge. I meet clients where they are in life and collaborate with them to address their individual needs. I use evidence-based approaches to therapy to manage negative thought patterns and discover skills within oneself to thrive, find hope and be a resilient person.
Does life seem overwhelming and stressful? Has getting out of bed become another daunting task? Or maybe you need a listening ear, someone to help navigate daily activities or help manage your emotions because they are too much to handle right now. I work with adolescents and adults. I provide a judgment-free environment filled with compassion grounded in knowledge. I meet clients where they are in life and collaborate with them to address their individual needs. I use evidence-based approaches to therapy to manage negative thought patterns and discover skills within oneself to thrive, find hope and be a resilient person.
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I believe that the path to healing begins with Hope and Grace. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to explore where you have been and help you create lasting change in your life. Together we will discover healing and find strength in your life. Working with The Net, I desire to serve individuals who are struggling and help them find the path forward. I will walk alongside you as you find your way out of unhealthy coping strategies into a healthy, intentional life.
I believe that the path to healing begins with Hope and Grace. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to explore where you have been and help you create lasting change in your life. Together we will discover healing and find strength in your life. Working with The Net, I desire to serve individuals who are struggling and help them find the path forward. I will walk alongside you as you find your way out of unhealthy coping strategies into a healthy, intentional life.
![Photo of Marie Rothman, LPC-S, MS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/537860f4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Marie Rothman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MS 39216
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified EMDR clinician with 30 years of experience who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties related to trauma, negative life events, marital issues, addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified EMDR clinician with 30 years of experience who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties related to trauma, negative life events, marital issues, addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Number of Therapists in 39216
40+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 39216 who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Grief |
68% | Family Conflict |
68% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
51% | Aetna |
51% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 39216 see their clients
94% | In Person and Online | |
6% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
70% | Female | |
30% | 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.