Therapists in 65721
![Photo of Jenny Baker Hornick, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00a16811-bed3-45d6-bb53-b946c04fcb8c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I love working with couples, teens, and adults. A majority of my practice consists of adults and teens who are suffering from depression, anxiety, or other life struggles. I also love working with couples who need to address: communication, healthy fighting skills, affair recovery, or grief due to the loss of a child or loved one.
I love working with couples, teens, and adults. A majority of my practice consists of adults and teens who are suffering from depression, anxiety, or other life struggles. I also love working with couples who need to address: communication, healthy fighting skills, affair recovery, or grief due to the loss of a child or loved one.
![Photo of Alisha Ross, MS, NCC, LPC, EMDR, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/34561465-cbc8-43e5-b9ce-e513c2870f78/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alisha Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
I work with adolescents, adults, and families to break generational cycles. I guide and empower individuals to take back control of their lives and become their best self. I have had to overcome hardships that were placed in my life and through counseling, I was able to take back my life! I believe that every individual deserves a safe space to heal. I will provide an atmosphere where people are free to experience change. I believe change is capable of everyone. I believe in our scars telling our story of healing. I believe in growth, forgiveness, second, and third chances. I believe in people. I believe in hope.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families to break generational cycles. I guide and empower individuals to take back control of their lives and become their best self. I have had to overcome hardships that were placed in my life and through counseling, I was able to take back my life! I believe that every individual deserves a safe space to heal. I will provide an atmosphere where people are free to experience change. I believe change is capable of everyone. I believe in our scars telling our story of healing. I believe in growth, forgiveness, second, and third chances. I believe in people. I believe in hope.
![Photo of Elizabeth Troutwine, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f9de102c-35ef-414d-ac42-20b9c6af5116/2/320x400.jpeg)
Elizabeth (Eli) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Missouri. Eli believes that every client is unique and that their counseling experience should be individualized and custom-tailored to meet each need. Her straightforward therapy style empowers clients to confront challenges head on, promoting resiliency and lasting transformation. Eli enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She is a certified specialist in anger management (CSAM), a certified SYMBIS facilitator, and the founder of the Risk Assessment program utilized by area courts and juvenile offices.
Elizabeth (Eli) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Missouri. Eli believes that every client is unique and that their counseling experience should be individualized and custom-tailored to meet each need. Her straightforward therapy style empowers clients to confront challenges head on, promoting resiliency and lasting transformation. Eli enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She is a certified specialist in anger management (CSAM), a certified SYMBIS facilitator, and the founder of the Risk Assessment program utilized by area courts and juvenile offices.
![Photo of Matthew Bowers, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/74bbc14f-3629-4a6f-b864-6e17e38f7366/2/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Bowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m a therapist who is passionate about helping people overcome life’s challenges and life can have so many! I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I’m here to help you achieve that. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I take a holistic approach to therapy, which means that I consider all aspects of your life when working with you. I will work with you to create a plan for us to help you achieve your goals. I believe in transparency, humor, honesty and being real.
Welcome! I’m a therapist who is passionate about helping people overcome life’s challenges and life can have so many! I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I’m here to help you achieve that. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I take a holistic approach to therapy, which means that I consider all aspects of your life when working with you. I will work with you to create a plan for us to help you achieve your goals. I believe in transparency, humor, honesty and being real.
![Photo of Richard D Reynolds, MA, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18bbfe67-52c4-4ab0-9053-a17990e2d6ff/2/320x400.png)
Richard D Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721 (Online Only)
Overwhelmed yet? Finding a therapist you can work with seems to be one of almost infinite choices. Earning my LCSW in 2005 provides you with the understanding I have a few years of experience. That experience has helped develop a non-judgemental, client centered approach in how I do therapy. My ideal client is easy for me to describe: wants help and is able to trust another person! Its that simple. Clients I have had the highest success rates with have been afflicted with anxiety and or depression. The key has seemed to be helping clients identify the source of your affliction and then reducing the emotional distress.
Overwhelmed yet? Finding a therapist you can work with seems to be one of almost infinite choices. Earning my LCSW in 2005 provides you with the understanding I have a few years of experience. That experience has helped develop a non-judgemental, client centered approach in how I do therapy. My ideal client is easy for me to describe: wants help and is able to trust another person! Its that simple. Clients I have had the highest success rates with have been afflicted with anxiety and or depression. The key has seemed to be helping clients identify the source of your affliction and then reducing the emotional distress.
![Photo of Debbie DeRossett, MS, LPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/be0e5839-bde5-481b-9d16-2f9a482843ea/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with difficult life challenges which result in feeling alone and misunderstood? Before my own personal counseling journey, I felt this way, too. As a counselor, it’s my primary goal to walk along side my clients so each one will not feel alone or misunderstood. I commit to safely processing emotional pain with the ultimate goal of helping clients discover their own best resolutions. I always want to place myself within the unique world of each client to provide unconditional understanding and support. I welcome anyone who is ready to share and process in a safe and comfortable place.
Are you struggling with difficult life challenges which result in feeling alone and misunderstood? Before my own personal counseling journey, I felt this way, too. As a counselor, it’s my primary goal to walk along side my clients so each one will not feel alone or misunderstood. I commit to safely processing emotional pain with the ultimate goal of helping clients discover their own best resolutions. I always want to place myself within the unique world of each client to provide unconditional understanding and support. I welcome anyone who is ready to share and process in a safe and comfortable place.
![Photo of Lindsay Killam, MS, LPC, CRAADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/36f9ecb6-5e4b-4ebd-9000-270f3eb745a4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lindsay Killam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRAADC
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721 (Online Only)
I have experience working with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, religious trauma, substance abuse, and others. I like working with a wide range of individuals who are open to and motivated to change. I have worked in the medical field in some capacity for almost 10 years and understand the unique challenges that those in that field face. I understand how compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress can impact those individuals. I currently only work with adults (18+).
I have experience working with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, religious trauma, substance abuse, and others. I like working with a wide range of individuals who are open to and motivated to change. I have worked in the medical field in some capacity for almost 10 years and understand the unique challenges that those in that field face. I understand how compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress can impact those individuals. I currently only work with adults (18+).
![Photo of Wyndham O'Neal, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/83a4a267-fccd-4a01-9a46-965ac02d99a5/3/320x400.jpeg)
Wyndham O'Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
Not accepting new clients
I work best with clients who know what it's like to struggle - whether the struggle is emotional, physical, financial, or spiritual in nature. My clients typically want a place where they have the room and safety to work through hard topics without judgment on their character, but also someone who will challenge them and assist them in pushing themselves in their growth. They want these things because they truly desire growth in their lives, and they know they can't achieve it with a "yes man" as their therapeutic partner.
I work best with clients who know what it's like to struggle - whether the struggle is emotional, physical, financial, or spiritual in nature. My clients typically want a place where they have the room and safety to work through hard topics without judgment on their character, but also someone who will challenge them and assist them in pushing themselves in their growth. They want these things because they truly desire growth in their lives, and they know they can't achieve it with a "yes man" as their therapeutic partner.
![Photo of Mark G Koetting, PhD, MAADCII, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/420f962a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Mark G Koetting
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MAADCII
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist on staff at Synergy Executive, an RTC for men, I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with addiction. My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect for the individuality of each client and a true sense of empathy for the emotional pain that often underlies substance abuse. While fostering an atmosphere of acceptance, free of moral judgment, I attempt to meet my clients "where they're at" in terms of their degree of motivation for change. Despite the emotional and social chaos that often inhabits my clients' lives, I believe strongly in each individual's capacity for regaining stability and finding meaning.
As a therapist on staff at Synergy Executive, an RTC for men, I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with addiction. My therapeutic approach is rooted in respect for the individuality of each client and a true sense of empathy for the emotional pain that often underlies substance abuse. While fostering an atmosphere of acceptance, free of moral judgment, I attempt to meet my clients "where they're at" in terms of their degree of motivation for change. Despite the emotional and social chaos that often inhabits my clients' lives, I believe strongly in each individual's capacity for regaining stability and finding meaning.
![Photo of Ashley Watson, Ashley , MS, LPC, CRAADC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24ea5cd5-d292-4999-b006-8c76615a5efc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ashley , MS, LPC, CRAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721
Sessions will involve working together to help gain insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; and learn healthy coping skills. I believe in matching the pace of therapy to where the individual is and what changes they feel ready to conquer.
Sessions will involve working together to help gain insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; and learn healthy coping skills. I believe in matching the pace of therapy to where the individual is and what changes they feel ready to conquer.
![Photo of Lindsey J. Dillion, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ab8e59db-a98e-4bdf-8248-e0af015c681d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lindsey J. Dillion
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
Waitlist for new clients
Life is hard. Have you ever felt that the demands of the day are too heavy? I understand that journey personally. You have to keep up. You have to keep going, but the dread... The fake smile. The held back tears. It feels like an eternity of wondering when you'll feel the light again. "It's hopeless. I am not meant to have a good life. I don't deserve it anyway." You need to feel better but do not know how. I have walked this journey. I have walked this path, and through my own healing and experience, I don't believe anyone should suffer alone. I am here to give an empathetic ear to help and come along beside you on your journey.
Life is hard. Have you ever felt that the demands of the day are too heavy? I understand that journey personally. You have to keep up. You have to keep going, but the dread... The fake smile. The held back tears. It feels like an eternity of wondering when you'll feel the light again. "It's hopeless. I am not meant to have a good life. I don't deserve it anyway." You need to feel better but do not know how. I have walked this journey. I have walked this path, and through my own healing and experience, I don't believe anyone should suffer alone. I am here to give an empathetic ear to help and come along beside you on your journey.
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![Photo of Cody Swearengin, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68325be0-f2bb-4cf9-b593-f6f8c5558079/2/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy my role, as a counselor, in providing a safe and compassionate place for individuals to feel seen and heard. I enjoy working with individuals that are aware that they need to do something different but aren't sure what the next step is. This could be parents concerned about their child's behavior, needs at school, adolescents and adults going through life transitions, mental health concerns or just needing a safe space to talk and process life. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health needs and also have over 10+ years of experience in the public education system.
I enjoy my role, as a counselor, in providing a safe and compassionate place for individuals to feel seen and heard. I enjoy working with individuals that are aware that they need to do something different but aren't sure what the next step is. This could be parents concerned about their child's behavior, needs at school, adolescents and adults going through life transitions, mental health concerns or just needing a safe space to talk and process life. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health needs and also have over 10+ years of experience in the public education system.
![Photo of Brandi Frye, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/91257753-e82d-466d-b26c-c3ae243bbaf6/5/320x400.jpeg)
Hey, thanks for stopping by. I am so glad you are here, taking the first step toward your goals! While this might feel like an "easy" step, I want you to know that it is a very important one. As a therapist, I believe the relationship between you and I is meant to emphasize your strengths while also empowering you to make changes you believe would improve your quality of life.
Hey, thanks for stopping by. I am so glad you are here, taking the first step toward your goals! While this might feel like an "easy" step, I want you to know that it is a very important one. As a therapist, I believe the relationship between you and I is meant to emphasize your strengths while also empowering you to make changes you believe would improve your quality of life.
![Photo of Joseph McKinney, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8393eb32-22a7-4f30-9990-aead8a1adbe4/3/320x400.jpeg)
I truly believe that all people want to and deserve to feel good and be happy. Much of our lives are spent trying to achieve these goals yet we continue to feel disappointed and like something is missing. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, difficulty with emotions, trauma, shame, or even a general sense of hopelessness or discontentment in life. My hope in therapy is to come alongside you and make sense of what you are feeling and/or experiencing while working toward healing and wholeness in yourself and your relationships.
I truly believe that all people want to and deserve to feel good and be happy. Much of our lives are spent trying to achieve these goals yet we continue to feel disappointed and like something is missing. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, difficulty with emotions, trauma, shame, or even a general sense of hopelessness or discontentment in life. My hope in therapy is to come alongside you and make sense of what you are feeling and/or experiencing while working toward healing and wholeness in yourself and your relationships.
![Photo of Alison Ulrich, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41d4c39c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I love that my profession allows me to connect with a wide array of people. I work with individuals ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. I also provide family sessions for my clients, as needed. Hearing people's experiences throughout my time as a counselor has shown me how resilient people can be, and it's truly inspiring. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready and willing to make changes and break out of unhealthy patterns.
I love that my profession allows me to connect with a wide array of people. I work with individuals ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. I also provide family sessions for my clients, as needed. Hearing people's experiences throughout my time as a counselor has shown me how resilient people can be, and it's truly inspiring. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready and willing to make changes and break out of unhealthy patterns.
![Photo of Bridget Richards, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c06c946e-fa4f-4060-8c85-f5af0600c5f0/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist my goal is to help you get to where you want to be. My commitment is to walk beside you and guide you through not only your toughest days but your best days as well. I believe no one should be judged for their worst day. My passion is to work with the teenagers as well as with Veterans. I provide telehealth services in both Iowa and Missouri
As a therapist my goal is to help you get to where you want to be. My commitment is to walk beside you and guide you through not only your toughest days but your best days as well. I believe no one should be judged for their worst day. My passion is to work with the teenagers as well as with Veterans. I provide telehealth services in both Iowa and Missouri
![Photo of Benjamin France, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/34c4c5d0-03ce-4bc2-96c4-fe762de67a73/2/320x400.jpeg)
Benjamin France
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721 (Online Only)
You've arrived in your life, but something is still missing. You've gotten the good job, met that special someone, and maybe you've even started a family. By all accounts, life should feel great, but something is missing. You don't feel excited or passionate about life anymore. Things don't feel bad, but they don't feel truly good either. You feel stuck, complacent, like you're just going through the motions of life, every day exactly the same as the last.
You've arrived in your life, but something is still missing. You've gotten the good job, met that special someone, and maybe you've even started a family. By all accounts, life should feel great, but something is missing. You don't feel excited or passionate about life anymore. Things don't feel bad, but they don't feel truly good either. You feel stuck, complacent, like you're just going through the motions of life, every day exactly the same as the last.
![Photo of Michelle M Phillips, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b9e66ea-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle M Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
My ideal client is one who is aware that they need to do something different but aren't quite sure what the next step is. This could be a life transition from adolescence to adulthood, or a couple who struggles with communication. It could be more intense like a couple who is in the middle of despair or broken trust, or an individual or child who has experienced something traumatic that has changed their whole world. All these individuals are looking for ways to regain their life and become who they believe themselves to be.
My ideal client is one who is aware that they need to do something different but aren't quite sure what the next step is. This could be a life transition from adolescence to adulthood, or a couple who struggles with communication. It could be more intense like a couple who is in the middle of despair or broken trust, or an individual or child who has experienced something traumatic that has changed their whole world. All these individuals are looking for ways to regain their life and become who they believe themselves to be.
![Photo of undefined - Big Steps in Wellness, LMFT, PLPC , Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/65ad9bc6-a036-425e-a111-e1c4ec2b6473/2/320x400.jpeg)
Big Steps in Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
Maybe you are about to get married. Maybe you are in a relationship and haven't yet considered marriage. Maybe you've been married for 5, 13, even 35 years. Every relationship at some point experiences hardship and difficulty. It takes a lot of effort and energy to make a relationship succeed and stay close connected and intimate. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to find the energy, the will, or the motivation to truly give your heart to your partner. Whenever there is brokenness, my goal is to take those broken parts and bring them back together to make a whole relationship again.
Maybe you are about to get married. Maybe you are in a relationship and haven't yet considered marriage. Maybe you've been married for 5, 13, even 35 years. Every relationship at some point experiences hardship and difficulty. It takes a lot of effort and energy to make a relationship succeed and stay close connected and intimate. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to find the energy, the will, or the motivation to truly give your heart to your partner. Whenever there is brokenness, my goal is to take those broken parts and bring them back together to make a whole relationship again.
![Photo of Christina Sharp, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43e42e57-4a3d-4fc2-b7f7-fbd6a785d233/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christina Sharp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721 (Online Only)
Life is an adventure with rocky roads, potholes, cliffs and smoother roads. You are worthy of taking control of the wheel and I am here to help guide you through the adventure. I adapt my therapeutic style to the needs of my clients by going as quickly or as slow as you need. Some days you may just need an ear and not be able to, or willing to, do anything else. Other days you may be ready and willing to move forward toward your goals. Either is perfectly okay.
Life is an adventure with rocky roads, potholes, cliffs and smoother roads. You are worthy of taking control of the wheel and I am here to help guide you through the adventure. I adapt my therapeutic style to the needs of my clients by going as quickly or as slow as you need. Some days you may just need an ear and not be able to, or willing to, do anything else. Other days you may be ready and willing to move forward toward your goals. Either is perfectly okay.
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Number of Therapists in 65721
80+
Average cost per session
$110
Therapists in 65721 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Stress |
71% | Self Esteem |
66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | Aetna |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
63% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 65721 see their clients
90% | In Person and Online | |
10% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
73% | Female | |
27% | 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.