Therapists in 60640
![Photo of Madison Schieber, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ea807069-da04-40ae-b6b3-ca97987faf6a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Madison Schieber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I make sure your concerns are heard, your strengths are celebrated, and your journey to wellness is guided with compassion and expertise. I believe that by understanding and empathizing with my clients I can create a strong therapeutic relationship that promotes growth & transformation. I understand that everyone has their own unique story and I am committed to listening with compassion and without judgment. With a compassionate and collaborative approach I strive to help my clients overcome their challenges, feel more empowered, and achieve their goals. I believe in using evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
I make sure your concerns are heard, your strengths are celebrated, and your journey to wellness is guided with compassion and expertise. I believe that by understanding and empathizing with my clients I can create a strong therapeutic relationship that promotes growth & transformation. I understand that everyone has their own unique story and I am committed to listening with compassion and without judgment. With a compassionate and collaborative approach I strive to help my clients overcome their challenges, feel more empowered, and achieve their goals. I believe in using evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
![Photo of Daria Cooper, LCSW, CCTP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c07070d5-ef85-4d4f-b181-acc465062937/2/320x400.jpeg)
Daria Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Licensed in IL and IA. I often feel lonely in a crowd, even in a crowd of my friends. I often feel like nothing I do will be good enough. When I walk into a room, I often try to avoid eye contact for fear that I will be seen, yet all I really want is for someone to see me. Does this describe you? If so, you are not alone. Lots of people feel this way, especially those who have experienced difficult childhoods. No matter how successful you may appear on the outside, it's hard to shake the "I'm not good enough" feeling.
Licensed in IL and IA. I often feel lonely in a crowd, even in a crowd of my friends. I often feel like nothing I do will be good enough. When I walk into a room, I often try to avoid eye contact for fear that I will be seen, yet all I really want is for someone to see me. Does this describe you? If so, you are not alone. Lots of people feel this way, especially those who have experienced difficult childhoods. No matter how successful you may appear on the outside, it's hard to shake the "I'm not good enough" feeling.
![Photo of Cheryl O'Toole, MSW, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51452806-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be challenging. I believe psychotherapy with a therapist who is a good match can help one more successfully navigate those challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients. I aim to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment to explore difficult issues together -- to better understand what one is currently facing, to help manage those difficulties, and to ultimately make life more rewarding and meaningful.
Life can be challenging. I believe psychotherapy with a therapist who is a good match can help one more successfully navigate those challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients. I aim to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment to explore difficult issues together -- to better understand what one is currently facing, to help manage those difficulties, and to ultimately make life more rewarding and meaningful.
![Photo of Hillary Douin, LCSW, ICDVP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46f318c1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hillary Douin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICDVP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I have a background in a variety of community settings, primarily specializing in work related to traumatic stress, family systems, and community mental health. I have individual and group therapy experience working with adult, adolescent, and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I am passionate about providing affirming services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Specialties: trauma and attachment, victim advocacy, anger management, relationship issues, transitions, parent-child work, nonprofit work, clinical supervision
I have a background in a variety of community settings, primarily specializing in work related to traumatic stress, family systems, and community mental health. I have individual and group therapy experience working with adult, adolescent, and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I am passionate about providing affirming services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Specialties: trauma and attachment, victim advocacy, anger management, relationship issues, transitions, parent-child work, nonprofit work, clinical supervision
![Photo of Dr. Mrnalini Rao, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5fb96135-fa33-4275-90d2-1b5a9a4e932b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe therapy is a journey of healing, understanding one’s self and creating ways to overcome challenges together. My clinical approach includes being supportive, collaborative, understanding each individual’s unique experience and creating a warm, safe and non-judgmental space. I embrace diversity, authenticity and am committed to being culturally sensitive and sex and gender affirming. I approach therapy from a variety of perspectives to accommodate needs of each individual using psychodynamic, process oriented, feminist, decolonizing therapy, social justice and multicultural models.
I believe therapy is a journey of healing, understanding one’s self and creating ways to overcome challenges together. My clinical approach includes being supportive, collaborative, understanding each individual’s unique experience and creating a warm, safe and non-judgmental space. I embrace diversity, authenticity and am committed to being culturally sensitive and sex and gender affirming. I approach therapy from a variety of perspectives to accommodate needs of each individual using psychodynamic, process oriented, feminist, decolonizing therapy, social justice and multicultural models.
![Photo of Mars Vallon, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c30d44f9-dea8-4280-9ab9-e689e98845c6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mars Vallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
I provide attachment focused trauma and sex therapy to queer people, trans people, non-monogamous and polyamorous people, sex workers, and kinky people. I love working through attachment repair work with people who have felt like they are "too much" or "not enough". Many of my clients resonate with experiencing "big emotions" or have a history of feeling misunderstood in romantic or sexual relationships. I also often work with individuals and couples who are aiming to unpack sexual shame, who are experiencing pain with sex, or who are navigating desire discrepancy.
I provide attachment focused trauma and sex therapy to queer people, trans people, non-monogamous and polyamorous people, sex workers, and kinky people. I love working through attachment repair work with people who have felt like they are "too much" or "not enough". Many of my clients resonate with experiencing "big emotions" or have a history of feeling misunderstood in romantic or sexual relationships. I also often work with individuals and couples who are aiming to unpack sexual shame, who are experiencing pain with sex, or who are navigating desire discrepancy.
![Photo of Katie Rodenkirch, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3bbde85-34a6-4155-aa47-0d95073598ab/1/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Rodenkirch
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I want to empower my clients to grow and feel safe in a non-judgmental, empathetic relationship. Because I specialize in traumatic sexual relationships, I intimately understand the complicated mix of feelings that come with traumatizing relationship(s), whether they are romantic, familial, or with another trusted/loved one.
I want to empower my clients to grow and feel safe in a non-judgmental, empathetic relationship. Because I specialize in traumatic sexual relationships, I intimately understand the complicated mix of feelings that come with traumatizing relationship(s), whether they are romantic, familial, or with another trusted/loved one.
![Photo of Karla K Ivankovich, PhD, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f84bf342-9554-4ad7-8ad5-bb2b514b16cb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Karla K Ivankovich
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
Over the past 20 years, I have practiced in a number of treatment settings as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, board certified in traditional clinical mental health and online telehealth counseling services, in Chicago and surrounding areas. I have a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development Counseling. I trained at the University of Illinois Springfield and North Central University and recently published a book. I work with all types of clients, from those with minor concerns to major mental illness. Whatever your concerns are, let's establish a plan and work toward your goals!
Over the past 20 years, I have practiced in a number of treatment settings as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, board certified in traditional clinical mental health and online telehealth counseling services, in Chicago and surrounding areas. I have a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development Counseling. I trained at the University of Illinois Springfield and North Central University and recently published a book. I work with all types of clients, from those with minor concerns to major mental illness. Whatever your concerns are, let's establish a plan and work toward your goals!
![Photo of Matt Raftery, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/825b1cc6-d37a-4bed-8f4f-dc243979c753/1/320x400.jpeg)
Matt Raftery
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi! My name is Matt (he/him), and I am a white, gay, cisgender male. My previous career was spent in the performing arts, and I am now an intern/clinical trainee and in my final year of achieving my MSW at Loyola University Chicago. I’m 50 years old and a widower, having lost my partner of 10 years in 2014. I have a strong focus on helping the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly those who have experienced grief and/or trauma, and those who are getting older and facing societal ageism and isolation. I also have experience in Veterinary Social Work and highly value the connection many of us share with animals.
Hi! My name is Matt (he/him), and I am a white, gay, cisgender male. My previous career was spent in the performing arts, and I am now an intern/clinical trainee and in my final year of achieving my MSW at Loyola University Chicago. I’m 50 years old and a widower, having lost my partner of 10 years in 2014. I have a strong focus on helping the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly those who have experienced grief and/or trauma, and those who are getting older and facing societal ageism and isolation. I also have experience in Veterinary Social Work and highly value the connection many of us share with animals.
![Photo of Emiliana Mladic, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ade63ddf-feab-4d0f-9daf-fa7b0389fc25/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emiliana’s ideal client is someone who is open to the process of therapy and exploring what avenues of treatment will work best for them. Emiliana understands that individuals come to therapy in many different stages of their mental health struggles and can tailor her approach to reflect the varying levels of motivation, eagerness, and difficulties with change that may be affecting her client.
Emiliana’s ideal client is someone who is open to the process of therapy and exploring what avenues of treatment will work best for them. Emiliana understands that individuals come to therapy in many different stages of their mental health struggles and can tailor her approach to reflect the varying levels of motivation, eagerness, and difficulties with change that may be affecting her client.
![Photo of Alexandria Champagne, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fff1744d-ed32-4950-b674-abd286191f8a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alexandria Champagne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
My clinical work is guided by the principal that clients are the experts of their own lives. I strive to create a collaborative, empathetic space in which clients feel validated and supported in their movement towards their healing goals. My approach is client-centered and integrative, pulling strongly from trauma-informed, relational, and anti-oppression frameworks.
My clinical work is guided by the principal that clients are the experts of their own lives. I strive to create a collaborative, empathetic space in which clients feel validated and supported in their movement towards their healing goals. My approach is client-centered and integrative, pulling strongly from trauma-informed, relational, and anti-oppression frameworks.
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![Photo of Christina 'tina' Siemsen - MindfulNest Therapy, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/01ffa354-2881-44f8-b31f-40b26f69f97b/1/320x400.jpeg)
MindfulNest Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I am a mental health expert committed to helping my clients navigate through challenging situations or symptoms. The focus is to make a different relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral urges, and to grow in a way that is aligned with their values. I believe incorporating whole-health elements can be beneficial in healing. My approach is simple: it is personable and direct, it is conversational using the expertise my educational and clinical experiences have given me, it is creating a nest-like environment in which my clients can practice skills and concepts that they want to bring into their lives.
I am a mental health expert committed to helping my clients navigate through challenging situations or symptoms. The focus is to make a different relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral urges, and to grow in a way that is aligned with their values. I believe incorporating whole-health elements can be beneficial in healing. My approach is simple: it is personable and direct, it is conversational using the expertise my educational and clinical experiences have given me, it is creating a nest-like environment in which my clients can practice skills and concepts that they want to bring into their lives.
![Photo of Nancy Bielawski, MEd, MA, LCPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45aa0e83-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nancy Bielawski
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situation. My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive therapeutic environment in which my clients can begin to understand their feelings, while discovering the barriers that limit their full potential. I became a therapist to help people navigate their complex worlds in order to live healthier, happier lives. I believe in a holistic approach to health and that all components of one's life are interrelated.
Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situation. My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive therapeutic environment in which my clients can begin to understand their feelings, while discovering the barriers that limit their full potential. I became a therapist to help people navigate their complex worlds in order to live healthier, happier lives. I believe in a holistic approach to health and that all components of one's life are interrelated.
![Photo of Rebecca Fritz, LCSW, JD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fb6f4430-00ef-411c-822e-299c3d220de0/3/320x400.jpeg)
Rebecca Fritz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640
Not accepting new clients
The client who understands that making the choice to begin therapy is a courageous and necessary step towards wellness may benefit the most from my services. Your choice demonstrates an interest to learn more about yourself, perhaps in a new light in order to live in a way that is meaningful and more comfortable than now. My areas of interest include: Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem, Stress Management, Anxiety Disorders/Phobias, Grief/Loss, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Terminal/Chronic Illness, and Women's Issues
The client who understands that making the choice to begin therapy is a courageous and necessary step towards wellness may benefit the most from my services. Your choice demonstrates an interest to learn more about yourself, perhaps in a new light in order to live in a way that is meaningful and more comfortable than now. My areas of interest include: Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem, Stress Management, Anxiety Disorders/Phobias, Grief/Loss, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Terminal/Chronic Illness, and Women's Issues
![Photo of Lili Rozo, MD, LSW, SEP](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1bbcd2b1-1c1f-483a-80ad-e4bcd2141fc8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Our human experience can innately be encountered by adversity. I believe our therapeutic relationship and your internal wisdom can turn those experiences into opportunities for growth and transformation. You deserve to reconnect with your essence and your infinite power to create the life you want and the one that already belongs to you through the power of healing.
Our human experience can innately be encountered by adversity. I believe our therapeutic relationship and your internal wisdom can turn those experiences into opportunities for growth and transformation. You deserve to reconnect with your essence and your infinite power to create the life you want and the one that already belongs to you through the power of healing.
![Photo of Zubia Siddiqui, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0559ec90-2dbc-4799-82f6-e8e6b04e312b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Zubia Siddiqui
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
My purpose is to do work to create change that is sustainable. A change that has space for complexity, reparation, and relating through difference. I have a plan, an offering, and a vision that I want to share with others to improve their quality of life. I want to help those that struggle with and question whether what they are doing matters. As a psychotherapist, the goal is for my clients to tap into their own power to create a positive change for themselves, while also helping to create a world that praises the uniqueness of each person and where humility and compassion are a given.
My purpose is to do work to create change that is sustainable. A change that has space for complexity, reparation, and relating through difference. I have a plan, an offering, and a vision that I want to share with others to improve their quality of life. I want to help those that struggle with and question whether what they are doing matters. As a psychotherapist, the goal is for my clients to tap into their own power to create a positive change for themselves, while also helping to create a world that praises the uniqueness of each person and where humility and compassion are a given.
![Photo of Jo Flannery, LMFT, MASEXOL, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/498715cb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jo Flannery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MASEXOL
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with sexual desire discrepancy and intimacy. Sexual desire discrepancy is when one person in a relationship wants sex more or differently than their partner(s). It is very common and occurs in otherwise happy and healthy relationships. Although common, desire discrepancy can lead to severe relational discord. Through a combination of psychosexual education, deep couple's work, and a compilation of the leading sexual desire discrepancy theories, I have designed a way of addressing desire discrepancy that offers you and your partner(s) a new way to be sexual together. It is not easy work, but it is rewarding.
I specialize in working with sexual desire discrepancy and intimacy. Sexual desire discrepancy is when one person in a relationship wants sex more or differently than their partner(s). It is very common and occurs in otherwise happy and healthy relationships. Although common, desire discrepancy can lead to severe relational discord. Through a combination of psychosexual education, deep couple's work, and a compilation of the leading sexual desire discrepancy theories, I have designed a way of addressing desire discrepancy that offers you and your partner(s) a new way to be sexual together. It is not easy work, but it is rewarding.
![Photo of Natalie Dulin, MS, ALMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97289eb9-4f29-4db5-8ee4-cdf2e522aa45/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have the honor of working with individuals, romantic relationships, and families navigating complex life transitions. Some of my clinical specialities include anxiety, grief, intimacy, parenting, and identity development. My goal is to partner with you in your path toward healing. I lead with warmth, empathy, and authenticity to foster a nonjudgmental therapeutic space. I weave in humor, creativity, and curiosity to help create a nurturing experience for introspection and connection. I integrate multiple therapeutic models to fit my clients' needs to achieve the desired change in their lives.
I have the honor of working with individuals, romantic relationships, and families navigating complex life transitions. Some of my clinical specialities include anxiety, grief, intimacy, parenting, and identity development. My goal is to partner with you in your path toward healing. I lead with warmth, empathy, and authenticity to foster a nonjudgmental therapeutic space. I weave in humor, creativity, and curiosity to help create a nurturing experience for introspection and connection. I integrate multiple therapeutic models to fit my clients' needs to achieve the desired change in their lives.
![Photo of Adam Nelson, AM, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/96d9d69b-4457-49b0-8eb9-a0c90b4fca3b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Most of my clients identify as LGBTQ and I have a special interest in working with this population, but I welcome anyone to my practice who wants to disentangle longstanding problems, understand themselves more deeply, and feel more alive. While symptoms of depression, anxiety, or distraction signal that something is wrong, most of the issues people bring to therapy are complex and woven into the fabric of their lives, histories, relationships, and communities. For this reason I work within a psychodynamic framework, which is most effective in facilitating deep, lasting change compared to other forms of therapy.
Most of my clients identify as LGBTQ and I have a special interest in working with this population, but I welcome anyone to my practice who wants to disentangle longstanding problems, understand themselves more deeply, and feel more alive. While symptoms of depression, anxiety, or distraction signal that something is wrong, most of the issues people bring to therapy are complex and woven into the fabric of their lives, histories, relationships, and communities. For this reason I work within a psychodynamic framework, which is most effective in facilitating deep, lasting change compared to other forms of therapy.
![Photo of Lindsay L Doyle, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d7f0674d-8b86-4c5d-9994-20d021e36e65/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I'm Dr. Doyle, I work with adolescents & adults in the Chicagoland area. I view therapy as a unique opportunity for individuals to access their own resilience and develop increasingly satisfying relationships with themselves, their past experiences, their personal potentials, and others in their life and community. I believe a trusting, authentic relationship built on a holistic appreciation of each unique person is essential to therapeutic growth. Accordingly, I use an integrated approach to therapy that is individualized, strength-based, and collaborative. You'll find me to be warm, engaged, and challenging as needed.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Doyle, I work with adolescents & adults in the Chicagoland area. I view therapy as a unique opportunity for individuals to access their own resilience and develop increasingly satisfying relationships with themselves, their past experiences, their personal potentials, and others in their life and community. I believe a trusting, authentic relationship built on a holistic appreciation of each unique person is essential to therapeutic growth. Accordingly, I use an integrated approach to therapy that is individualized, strength-based, and collaborative. You'll find me to be warm, engaged, and challenging as needed.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 60640
800+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 60640 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
86% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
97% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
64% | Aetna |
39% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 60640 see their clients
71% | In Person and Online | |
29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
67% | Female | |
27% | Male | |
6% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 60640?
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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.