Therapists in 64068
![Photo of DeAnn Back, MA, PLPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f6995f3e-0a86-4112-aa0e-2a432c30fc84/7/320x400.jpeg)
DeAnn Back
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Life can be hard. It’s full of challenging times and transitions. Past hurts and trauma can keep us stuck, overwhelmed, and paralyzed to move forward. Processing these challenges can be difficult to manage alone. The good news is that we do not have to navigate them alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you through whatever you are currently facing. I strive to provide a safe and caring space where you can address current stressors and explore past hurts to help you find healing and connection.
Life can be hard. It’s full of challenging times and transitions. Past hurts and trauma can keep us stuck, overwhelmed, and paralyzed to move forward. Processing these challenges can be difficult to manage alone. The good news is that we do not have to navigate them alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you through whatever you are currently facing. I strive to provide a safe and caring space where you can address current stressors and explore past hurts to help you find healing and connection.
![Photo of Shirlene Tonks, PLMFT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3233d74a-867b-4d09-81f2-27808d2b5977/3/320x400.jpeg)
You wonder how things got this way, you used to feel connected with your partner. You feel alone, confused, frustrated, misunderstood, rejected etc. You reach out, you are trying…it turns to an argument or distancing. It often seems like a blame game with defensive reactions. How do you turn this around and feel safe with your partner again, or other loved ones? You are concerned about the outcome, yet it’s not getting better. Something needs to change but you’re unsure how to approach things.
You wonder how things got this way, you used to feel connected with your partner. You feel alone, confused, frustrated, misunderstood, rejected etc. You reach out, you are trying…it turns to an argument or distancing. It often seems like a blame game with defensive reactions. How do you turn this around and feel safe with your partner again, or other loved ones? You are concerned about the outcome, yet it’s not getting better. Something needs to change but you’re unsure how to approach things.
![Photo of Margaux Kervin, LPC, CADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6a0e80af-851f-4ea8-80cd-9370f9eb9a1d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone we encounter in our lives plays a part in our story. Each experience leads to decisions that develop who we are. Sometimes we come to an encounter or experience that we aren't sure how to interpret, or work through. When we experience mental health symptoms or life stress that impairs our functioning, it is important to seek, learn, and utilize skills to get back to functioning that helps us achieve our goals.
Everyone we encounter in our lives plays a part in our story. Each experience leads to decisions that develop who we are. Sometimes we come to an encounter or experience that we aren't sure how to interpret, or work through. When we experience mental health symptoms or life stress that impairs our functioning, it is important to seek, learn, and utilize skills to get back to functioning that helps us achieve our goals.
![Photo of Connie Clark, PhD, CCBT, Pastoral Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c3b32d75-23ad-4d29-ba5c-1a586a81823b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
![Photo of Jill Simpson - Marriage Therapist, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2bc607ee-e4a7-4a01-86fe-94434f29ffc4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jill Simpson - Marriage Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
As an experienced couples counselor, I enjoy working with dating, engaged and married couples! I have spent a great deal of focused time and energy on perfecting my craft, in order to help each couple to the greatest of my ability. I work with couples seeking pre-marital therapy as well as those navigating a variety of hurdles... from ongoing communication issues to couples who have felt disconnected for years. My advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy is grounded in therapeutic strategies specific to the betterment and strengthening of relationships. Visit my website to learn more!
As an experienced couples counselor, I enjoy working with dating, engaged and married couples! I have spent a great deal of focused time and energy on perfecting my craft, in order to help each couple to the greatest of my ability. I work with couples seeking pre-marital therapy as well as those navigating a variety of hurdles... from ongoing communication issues to couples who have felt disconnected for years. My advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy is grounded in therapeutic strategies specific to the betterment and strengthening of relationships. Visit my website to learn more!
![Photo of Sarah Patterson-Mills, LPC , Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/141840be-fbfe-4626-b7df-8ee8ee1a7c6e/1/320x400.png)
Sarah Patterson-Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Liberty, MO 64068 (Online Only)
My name is Sarah Patterson-Mills and I am a licensed professional counselor. My doctoral degree is counseling and family therapy. I like to use post-modern approaches with clients that provoke active thinking and synergy in their lives. Trained early post-Master's with Cognitive Behavioral Theory and later with systems thinking. Holistically, I take into account the clients' multiple contexts in which they live and work. I have additional training in career counseling strategies, also.
My name is Sarah Patterson-Mills and I am a licensed professional counselor. My doctoral degree is counseling and family therapy. I like to use post-modern approaches with clients that provoke active thinking and synergy in their lives. Trained early post-Master's with Cognitive Behavioral Theory and later with systems thinking. Holistically, I take into account the clients' multiple contexts in which they live and work. I have additional training in career counseling strategies, also.
![Photo of Kalyn Kastelic, PLPC, LPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/747dd083-07dc-4de4-8581-e8d762337cef/1/320x400.jpeg)
You are desperate to find the off-button for that critical voice inside your head. It tells you that you MUST get everything on that to-do list done... You SHOULD feel a certain way... You absolutely HAVE to get it all right. There's a constant reminder that rest is for everyone else but you. You're moving through life keeping a constant report card of your achievements because you can’t think of anything more terrifying than failure. You’re left feeling inadequate, drained, and completely defeated. If you’re wondering where to start, there’s no better place than here.
You are desperate to find the off-button for that critical voice inside your head. It tells you that you MUST get everything on that to-do list done... You SHOULD feel a certain way... You absolutely HAVE to get it all right. There's a constant reminder that rest is for everyone else but you. You're moving through life keeping a constant report card of your achievements because you can’t think of anything more terrifying than failure. You’re left feeling inadequate, drained, and completely defeated. If you’re wondering where to start, there’s no better place than here.
![Photo of Sydney Lynn Stansbury, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54e28f83-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sydney Lynn Stansbury
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Liberty, MO 64068
If you desire an open and supportive relationship with people in your life...If sadness, anger, fear, or guilt make it hard for you to connect with others comfortably, please contact me. Whether we work on a one-to-one basis or with your significant other and family members, I can help identify and heal wounds that prevent you and your loved ones from thinking, feeling, and behaving in healthy ways. Together we can build more honest and effective patterns of relating to one another.
If you desire an open and supportive relationship with people in your life...If sadness, anger, fear, or guilt make it hard for you to connect with others comfortably, please contact me. Whether we work on a one-to-one basis or with your significant other and family members, I can help identify and heal wounds that prevent you and your loved ones from thinking, feeling, and behaving in healthy ways. Together we can build more honest and effective patterns of relating to one another.
![Photo of Lisa Alizadeh, LPC-S, LCPC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3b2639e-596b-4067-9b3a-520dfded2d2d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lisa Alizadeh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Liberty, MO 64068
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel emotionally exhausted or stuck with the weight of life stressors or traumatic and painful experiences? Do you feel you spend a lot of your time trying to make sure everyone else is ok before you care for yourself? We can have a strong inner critic or develop coping strategies that at one point may have served us to protect ourselves, but now may be hindering our ability to connect and love ourselves or others. I want to help you connect back to yourself and values so you can go from surviving to thriving. Therapy can provide a healing space for you to let go of pain and let love and acceptance back into your life.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted or stuck with the weight of life stressors or traumatic and painful experiences? Do you feel you spend a lot of your time trying to make sure everyone else is ok before you care for yourself? We can have a strong inner critic or develop coping strategies that at one point may have served us to protect ourselves, but now may be hindering our ability to connect and love ourselves or others. I want to help you connect back to yourself and values so you can go from surviving to thriving. Therapy can provide a healing space for you to let go of pain and let love and acceptance back into your life.
![Photo of Kali Keilbey, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b996344d-190f-414c-b049-9c4034f68d3b/5/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I earned my graduate degree in Counseling Psychology with a certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling in 2013 from Avila University. I specialize in working with individuals focused on depression, anxiety, abuse, family stressors, and self- harm. I have extensive experience working in private practice for over 7 years. I have managed and led groups for both an Intensive Outpatient Program and a Partial Hospitalization Program. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families to strengthen relationships and help find happiness again. I am passionate about helping others succeed in their everyday lives.
Welcome! I earned my graduate degree in Counseling Psychology with a certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling in 2013 from Avila University. I specialize in working with individuals focused on depression, anxiety, abuse, family stressors, and self- harm. I have extensive experience working in private practice for over 7 years. I have managed and led groups for both an Intensive Outpatient Program and a Partial Hospitalization Program. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families to strengthen relationships and help find happiness again. I am passionate about helping others succeed in their everyday lives.
![Photo of DeAnna Whittaker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8a92df62-866d-4f3c-8aff-64e2cf26354e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma. My approach to therapy is to be a guide on your healing journey. I practice with a holistic approach utilizing evidenced based practices of CBT, ACT, DBT, BSFT, TFCBT, psychoanalysis, Jungian techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma. My approach to therapy is to be a guide on your healing journey. I practice with a holistic approach utilizing evidenced based practices of CBT, ACT, DBT, BSFT, TFCBT, psychoanalysis, Jungian techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
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Whether you have had a therapeutic experience before or not the first important step is that you feel heard, validated and connected. We all have many life experiences in our past and present that at times can be challenging for us to figure out and manage on our own. We need to know that we are not alone, that we can be resilient and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I want to partner with you to help you to see and reach that light and to be where you want to be.
Whether you have had a therapeutic experience before or not the first important step is that you feel heard, validated and connected. We all have many life experiences in our past and present that at times can be challenging for us to figure out and manage on our own. We need to know that we are not alone, that we can be resilient and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I want to partner with you to help you to see and reach that light and to be where you want to be.
![Photo of Heidi Tolnai, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d42b1e8c-16d3-404d-ba16-5fdee41153a5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you are a stressed out parent dealing with a challenging teen or simply trying to get back on your feet after a difficult situation, don't wait any longer before asking for help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped families, children, teens and adults resolve intense conflict, heal from personal issues, and work towards a peaceful life. Becoming a healthy person involves not only an active body and sound mind, but the belief that you are worthy of becoming the best you can be.
Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you are a stressed out parent dealing with a challenging teen or simply trying to get back on your feet after a difficult situation, don't wait any longer before asking for help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped families, children, teens and adults resolve intense conflict, heal from personal issues, and work towards a peaceful life. Becoming a healthy person involves not only an active body and sound mind, but the belief that you are worthy of becoming the best you can be.
![Photo of Callie Streich, MAEd, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9d7ffb51-f277-4d9e-96b4-63ea17059fd9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Callie Streich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Liberty, MO 64068 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to see if I could be a good fit for your journey. I am passionate about supporting clients who are seeking to process through their experiences and seek new insight into their lives. I work with young children through young adult and adult. My nonjudgmental approach comes from my belief that every person has worth even when you might struggle to see that in yourself. My role is to be here to help empower you along your path.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to see if I could be a good fit for your journey. I am passionate about supporting clients who are seeking to process through their experiences and seek new insight into their lives. I work with young children through young adult and adult. My nonjudgmental approach comes from my belief that every person has worth even when you might struggle to see that in yourself. My role is to be here to help empower you along your path.
![Photo of Jules Kilson, LPC, CCTP, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/600dc421-418f-425a-bc95-8ea1ee585c4a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jules Kilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Not accepting new clients
I help clients discover what tools they need, and how to use them to manage stress, grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationships and other struggles. I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional and a Nationally Certified Counselor. As a wife of 35 years, mom of 4, and grandmother, I have an understanding of life, transitions and experiences.
I help clients discover what tools they need, and how to use them to manage stress, grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationships and other struggles. I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional and a Nationally Certified Counselor. As a wife of 35 years, mom of 4, and grandmother, I have an understanding of life, transitions and experiences.
![Photo of Mark Newlon, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f5e9086-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
There is a place of peace within you, the beginning of a new and richer life. If you are ready for change, and ready to find your way once more, let my thirty years of meditation and twelve years of experience counseling others help guide you to your path. I am a validating and dynamic counselor, ready to meet you on your journey. Together, we can enter a meditative space for healing, for discovering answers and knowledge to help you on your path, to bring you back to yourself again.
There is a place of peace within you, the beginning of a new and richer life. If you are ready for change, and ready to find your way once more, let my thirty years of meditation and twelve years of experience counseling others help guide you to your path. I am a validating and dynamic counselor, ready to meet you on your journey. Together, we can enter a meditative space for healing, for discovering answers and knowledge to help you on your path, to bring you back to yourself again.
![Photo of James M Lehnardt, MA, PLPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbe08076-7642-4080-8d28-9271c2347e44/2/320x400.jpeg)
James M Lehnardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
I am a Provisionally Licensed Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a passion for working with young adults and adults and helping them deal with all challenges in life including trauma, abuse, and loss. As a US Army veteran, I have a passion for working with veterans and first responders and the unique challenges they face as well as the impact those challenges have on their lives and those of their families. I specialize in trauma including but not limited to sexual trauma, trauma from divorce, and trauma stemming from the unique experiences of veterans and first responders.
I am a Provisionally Licensed Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a passion for working with young adults and adults and helping them deal with all challenges in life including trauma, abuse, and loss. As a US Army veteran, I have a passion for working with veterans and first responders and the unique challenges they face as well as the impact those challenges have on their lives and those of their families. I specialize in trauma including but not limited to sexual trauma, trauma from divorce, and trauma stemming from the unique experiences of veterans and first responders.
![Photo of Melanie Crawford, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3823a237-89fc-4859-9065-cbdea132d842/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melanie Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to manage your emotions or navigate relationships? Are you just not feeling like yourself, like something is missing? Many people face these kind of challenges, but seeking support can be scary. You may wonder if your struggles are "bad enough" or that you should handle them on your own. You might think, "I should feel happy", but you don't. The truth is, we all need help sometimes. Whether you are seeking a listening ear, a safe space to talk, or specialized therapeutic approaches, you've come to the right place.
Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to manage your emotions or navigate relationships? Are you just not feeling like yourself, like something is missing? Many people face these kind of challenges, but seeking support can be scary. You may wonder if your struggles are "bad enough" or that you should handle them on your own. You might think, "I should feel happy", but you don't. The truth is, we all need help sometimes. Whether you are seeking a listening ear, a safe space to talk, or specialized therapeutic approaches, you've come to the right place.
![Photo of Samantha Anderson, EdS, LPC, LCPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94815fbd-ebd0-4122-9bcb-6bab0d8b8119/3/320x400.jpeg)
Samantha Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Hi! I am glad you are here. It takes courage to make the first step whether you are searching for yourself, your marriage, a child, or a loved one. At times we find ourselves in the middle of a life altering transition, struggling with our mental health, and in need of extra support. Asking for help can feel difficult, but getting better does not need to be! Do any of these resonate with you: lack of self love, healing from toxic relationships, wanting to truly know yourself, feel like something is missing in your life, or just anxious and unhappy? If those struggles feel familiar, please reach out to see if we would be a good fit!
Hi! I am glad you are here. It takes courage to make the first step whether you are searching for yourself, your marriage, a child, or a loved one. At times we find ourselves in the middle of a life altering transition, struggling with our mental health, and in need of extra support. Asking for help can feel difficult, but getting better does not need to be! Do any of these resonate with you: lack of self love, healing from toxic relationships, wanting to truly know yourself, feel like something is missing in your life, or just anxious and unhappy? If those struggles feel familiar, please reach out to see if we would be a good fit!
![Photo of Brianna Lopez, LMFT, CIMHP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9185cc4d-badc-4d5e-b7ea-49c4b4df0028/1/320x400.jpeg)
Brianna Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Brianna Lopez is a licensed Marital & Family therapist with a passion for whole-person health and wellness. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in integrating traditional psychological practices with natural and alternative healing methods. She has dedicated her career to fostering strong, resilient relational bonds. She advocates for a personalized therapy plan for each client, combining evidence-based treatments with complementary therapies such as Neurofeedback, nutritional coaching, and body-focused, mindfulness practices. Brianna is trained in Traditional & Microcurrent Neurofeedback and is a CIMHP.
Brianna Lopez is a licensed Marital & Family therapist with a passion for whole-person health and wellness. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in integrating traditional psychological practices with natural and alternative healing methods. She has dedicated her career to fostering strong, resilient relational bonds. She advocates for a personalized therapy plan for each client, combining evidence-based treatments with complementary therapies such as Neurofeedback, nutritional coaching, and body-focused, mindfulness practices. Brianna is trained in Traditional & Microcurrent Neurofeedback and is a CIMHP.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 64068
100+
Average cost per session
$120
Therapists in 64068 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
74% | Stress |
72% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Grief |
64% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
79% | Aetna |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 64068 see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 64068?
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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.