Therapists in 76712
![Photo of Veronica Gaytan De la Rosa - Get Out of Your Head Therapy Texas, LPC, MS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/421af6a2-8c0f-4b55-bedc-ca22e5abb5ad/1/320x400.jpeg)
Get Out of Your Head Therapy Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
![Photo of Susanna Doss, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30f3cf3b-6f54-4276-b531-a0f49b4808c3/1/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy working with people with varied needs, but specialize in anxiety, OCD, trauma or PTSD, and grief and transitions. My clients are invariably intelligent, caring, insightful people who are wanting to make positive change in their lives. They are motivated to work together with me to figure out what that means for them, and figuring this out together is part of the important work we can do. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place!
I enjoy working with people with varied needs, but specialize in anxiety, OCD, trauma or PTSD, and grief and transitions. My clients are invariably intelligent, caring, insightful people who are wanting to make positive change in their lives. They are motivated to work together with me to figure out what that means for them, and figuring this out together is part of the important work we can do. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place!
![Photo of Jason Paul Francis, MA, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7866cd42-c25c-40fc-9e52-dbc8e3649cfe/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jason Paul Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
As a therapist that is trained in a Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine emphasis, I encourage us to look at how our mind / body / and spirituality are all interconnected. Where as I may pull from varying schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive/Behavioural, Humanistic/Person Centred, and Existentialism I find that looking at how these experiences effect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can give us insight into how we can become more wholly integrated and mentally healthy along our journey.
As a therapist that is trained in a Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine emphasis, I encourage us to look at how our mind / body / and spirituality are all interconnected. Where as I may pull from varying schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive/Behavioural, Humanistic/Person Centred, and Existentialism I find that looking at how these experiences effect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can give us insight into how we can become more wholly integrated and mentally healthy along our journey.
![Photo of Elizabeth Brown, MMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/20dffd24-942a-45f1-9d96-04c68f8beef4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Elizabeth Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel overwhelming and circumstances can cause us to feel like we're just surviving. But your precious life matters and it's here and it's now. Counseling can be a partnership that helps you cultivate the life you want. The therapy room is a sacred space of acceptance, safety and openness as we collaborate to address your particular concerns. Whether working with individuals or couples, I seek to understand the holistic picture of your life and relationships (intimate, family, social, religious etc) to work together to create treatment goals.
Life can feel overwhelming and circumstances can cause us to feel like we're just surviving. But your precious life matters and it's here and it's now. Counseling can be a partnership that helps you cultivate the life you want. The therapy room is a sacred space of acceptance, safety and openness as we collaborate to address your particular concerns. Whether working with individuals or couples, I seek to understand the holistic picture of your life and relationships (intimate, family, social, religious etc) to work together to create treatment goals.
![Photo of Andre Mills, LPC, LCDC, ASOTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17b6d4e1-fbdd-4963-9010-5a100afd3253/2/320x400.jpeg)
Andre Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, ASOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
Do you feel alone as though no one understands your pain or your struggles? Your situation is unique, yet you are not alone. Sometimes, life appears to be unmanageable, and things may have spiraled for the worse. These precipitating events you have encountered have now led you to seek solutions and counseling for guidance in your time of need. Maybe you have done some self-reflection and you do not like what you see. You aspire to improve your shortcomings but do not know where to start or who to reach out to. That is where I step in. I am dedicated to assisting you with becoming the best version of yourself amid adversity.
Do you feel alone as though no one understands your pain or your struggles? Your situation is unique, yet you are not alone. Sometimes, life appears to be unmanageable, and things may have spiraled for the worse. These precipitating events you have encountered have now led you to seek solutions and counseling for guidance in your time of need. Maybe you have done some self-reflection and you do not like what you see. You aspire to improve your shortcomings but do not know where to start or who to reach out to. That is where I step in. I am dedicated to assisting you with becoming the best version of yourself amid adversity.
![Photo of Dr. Tancy C. Horn Johnson Lcsw-S, EMDRCIT, SEP, DARTT, CEDS-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fac29a7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Tancy C. Horn Johnson Lcsw-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDRCIT, SEP, DARTT, CEDS-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
ERP Certified for OCD, EMDR-Consultant-In-Training; Accepting TX LMSW for LCSW Clinical Supervision; Accepting LCSW, LPC or LMFT in USA for Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As a CEDS-C, I’m here to guide you in changing your relationship with food. For anyone ready to address past trauma experiences, I am use an eclectic approach, and may use the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, to examine family of origin trauma, the work of Jan Bergstrom, LMHC, SEP, DARTT, and Dr. Rick Butts, who were intensely trained by Pia Mellody/The Meadows.
![Photo of Kelly Tatsch, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c00a7ba-b05b-4517-ba66-66a3937b5544/1/320x400.png)
Kelly V. Tatsch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a wide range of individuals, including parents, children, families, individuals, military, civilian, and seniors. She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. For Kelly, each client begins as an unknown individual that she will work with to develop a trusting, caring relationship, which is necessary for the client to relate their needs and goals. Many individuals begin the first session with a sense of concern that they do not know what to expect. Kelly’s best tool for therapy is her ability to listen without judgment.
Kelly V. Tatsch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a wide range of individuals, including parents, children, families, individuals, military, civilian, and seniors. She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. For Kelly, each client begins as an unknown individual that she will work with to develop a trusting, caring relationship, which is necessary for the client to relate their needs and goals. Many individuals begin the first session with a sense of concern that they do not know what to expect. Kelly’s best tool for therapy is her ability to listen without judgment.
![Photo of Alethea Thomas, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53d5c182-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
If you are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood or have experienced a loss, counseling can help you experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Clients with a background of trauma, grief/loss, mood disorder, or feel stuck during a time of transition and stress say that through therapy they have regained their emotional balance and find the strength to make important changes. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking, challenging old behaviors, and being courageous enough to believe that you can improve and grow no matter where you are in your life journey.
If you are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood or have experienced a loss, counseling can help you experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Clients with a background of trauma, grief/loss, mood disorder, or feel stuck during a time of transition and stress say that through therapy they have regained their emotional balance and find the strength to make important changes. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking, challenging old behaviors, and being courageous enough to believe that you can improve and grow no matter where you are in your life journey.
![Photo of Chelsea Jackson Garcia, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba68f34d-ec81-4a58-a2ff-5a9e1f76c08d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Chelsea Jackson Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in the whirlwind of life, love, and intimacy? Whether you're experiencing low desire, divorce, infidelity, disability challenges, or just trying to figure out how to take back control, I'm here to help. Consider me a supportive partner on your journey to navigating the complexities of relationships and reclaiming your sense of empowerment—because we all deserve to feel confident and in control of our own lives.
Feeling stuck in the whirlwind of life, love, and intimacy? Whether you're experiencing low desire, divorce, infidelity, disability challenges, or just trying to figure out how to take back control, I'm here to help. Consider me a supportive partner on your journey to navigating the complexities of relationships and reclaiming your sense of empowerment—because we all deserve to feel confident and in control of our own lives.
![Photo of Erin McGinty Fort, MS, MHA, LPC-S, CEDS-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/428a0a77-7901-41af-a8f2-da79ce862686/3/320x400.jpeg)
Erin McGinty Fort
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MHA, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Woodway, TX 76712
My practice is best suited for individuals who are seeking healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and/or exercise. If there is a question as to whether you or a loved on has an eating disorder, I can complete an assessment and then help to provide recommendations on what treatment would be a best fit for you or your loved one's needs. If you have been recommended by another professional to seek treatment and need assistance navigating those choices, I can also provide consultation for the best treatment center fit and assist with the admissions process.
My practice is best suited for individuals who are seeking healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and/or exercise. If there is a question as to whether you or a loved on has an eating disorder, I can complete an assessment and then help to provide recommendations on what treatment would be a best fit for you or your loved one's needs. If you have been recommended by another professional to seek treatment and need assistance navigating those choices, I can also provide consultation for the best treatment center fit and assist with the admissions process.
![Photo of Annabeth Morgan, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e13a9a19-61ff-4f2b-87a1-0f9ab72489f3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Annabeth Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel overwhelming and challenging at times. My desire is for you to find hope and have a safe place to process life’s many challenges, trauma, stressful life events, depression, anxiety, spiritual abuse and deconstruction, and other personal issues. I recognize the connection that people long for in their relationships with one another and am passionate about helping you experience safety, acceptance and love. I enjoy working with individuals or families who are dealing with childhood trauma, addiction, and foster care or adoption.
Life can feel overwhelming and challenging at times. My desire is for you to find hope and have a safe place to process life’s many challenges, trauma, stressful life events, depression, anxiety, spiritual abuse and deconstruction, and other personal issues. I recognize the connection that people long for in their relationships with one another and am passionate about helping you experience safety, acceptance and love. I enjoy working with individuals or families who are dealing with childhood trauma, addiction, and foster care or adoption.
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Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk alongside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into your child's life.
Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk alongside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into your child's life.
![Photo of Jessica Pryor, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/044a1774-e548-41b4-bc31-13ed672a9d51/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jessica Pryor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, that creates a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I possess excellent listening skills, allowing them to understand clients' experiences deeply.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, that creates a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I possess excellent listening skills, allowing them to understand clients' experiences deeply.
![Photo of Julia Becker, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d10f587f-c957-4094-8f90-2ff55d71d523/3/320x400.jpeg)
Your concerns are important to me. My priority is to help you overcome the challenges that you face so that you can achieve the happiness you desire. I provide a safe and confidential environment that will allow you to work through your concerns at your own pace. It will be my privilege to be a part of your growth and healing.
Your concerns are important to me. My priority is to help you overcome the challenges that you face so that you can achieve the happiness you desire. I provide a safe and confidential environment that will allow you to work through your concerns at your own pace. It will be my privilege to be a part of your growth and healing.
![Photo of Brittany Stallings, LMFT-A, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8713a18e-968c-4013-9b56-77f3cfc8d869/1/320x400.jpeg)
Feeling stuck in a rut; like you're treading water; like you're caught in an endless repetitious cycle and can't break free? You're not alone! I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families work to get out break away from their current cycles. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in my belief that my client's are the experts in their own lives. I am simply here to help clients find their own emotional freedom & build a healthy foundation. I encourage you to visit my website for more information.
Feeling stuck in a rut; like you're treading water; like you're caught in an endless repetitious cycle and can't break free? You're not alone! I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families work to get out break away from their current cycles. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in my belief that my client's are the experts in their own lives. I am simply here to help clients find their own emotional freedom & build a healthy foundation. I encourage you to visit my website for more information.
![Photo of Amanda Frey - Get Out of Your Head Therapy Waco, MSW, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e5413e9e-9c24-488e-9192-45ee28a9df44/1/320x400.jpeg)
Get Out of Your Head Therapy Waco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Amanda spent many years working in the service industry before pursuing a career in clinical social work. While working in this industry, the various injustices in society and stigmas relating to mental health and trauma became more prevalent. Amanda realized that she could no longer remain silent and left this industry to pursue a career that would allow her to bring awareness to mental health stigmas as well as offer supportive counseling to individuals in need.
Amanda spent many years working in the service industry before pursuing a career in clinical social work. While working in this industry, the various injustices in society and stigmas relating to mental health and trauma became more prevalent. Amanda realized that she could no longer remain silent and left this industry to pursue a career that would allow her to bring awareness to mental health stigmas as well as offer supportive counseling to individuals in need.
![Photo of Wade Patrick Mackey, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c2d7967f-595a-4989-80d5-7cdae34bb735/1/320x400.jpeg)
Navigating life as a family brings so many unexpected challenges and obstacles. Whether these present as challenges for our little kids, teenagers, or us as parents, they are bound to occur. I start from the perspective that kids (and parents) do the best they can with what they have even when it is difficult to see. I use a collaborative, brain-body based perspective to understand how our stress response system interacts with behavior and habits. We are all capable of growth towards the best version of ourself and I offer support to children, teens, and parents as you build the family life and communication patterns you desire.
Navigating life as a family brings so many unexpected challenges and obstacles. Whether these present as challenges for our little kids, teenagers, or us as parents, they are bound to occur. I start from the perspective that kids (and parents) do the best they can with what they have even when it is difficult to see. I use a collaborative, brain-body based perspective to understand how our stress response system interacts with behavior and habits. We are all capable of growth towards the best version of ourself and I offer support to children, teens, and parents as you build the family life and communication patterns you desire.
![Photo of Tabitha Jones - Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas, MSW, LCSW, LCDC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dafe3def-9796-44d1-a1e7-bd3318c10ff3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tabitha decided to go into social work and counseling because she wanted to help people learn how to become the best versions of themselves. Tabitha has experience and passion working with individuals who are adjusting to major life changes such as birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, job changes, changes in marital status, etc. She has experience with helping clients learn to cope and thrive with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses. Tabitha also works with patients experiencing disordered eating as well as adults and teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
![Photo of Ryan Majoros, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad79165e-420d-44e0-b3f5-6a8585f635dc/1/320x400.png)
Ryan Majoros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with experience in helping diverse clients in a variety of treatment settings including private practice and a residential treatment center. Ryan provides individual and couples counseling using Solutions-Focused, Emotion-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. He is passionate about empowering others to achieve their goals and increased well-being through the therapeutic relationship. Ryan specializes in helping clients seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, couple’s issues, men’s issues/ addictions.
Ryan Majoros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with experience in helping diverse clients in a variety of treatment settings including private practice and a residential treatment center. Ryan provides individual and couples counseling using Solutions-Focused, Emotion-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. He is passionate about empowering others to achieve their goals and increased well-being through the therapeutic relationship. Ryan specializes in helping clients seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, couple’s issues, men’s issues/ addictions.
![Photo of Amber Burns, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/03b11b31-e888-4b00-a3d2-138e833d2834/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I appreciate how taking these first steps to find a therapist for yourself or your child can feel vulnerable, so I applaud your courage. Needing some extra care, connection, perspective, and resources at times in our lives is part of the human condition, and therapy can be one of the best places to find that support. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I have 18 years experience working as a counselor with various populations. I enjoy working with a wide variety of ages and stages of life. I see children, teens, and adult women, and I love the variety this brings to my days.
Welcome! I appreciate how taking these first steps to find a therapist for yourself or your child can feel vulnerable, so I applaud your courage. Needing some extra care, connection, perspective, and resources at times in our lives is part of the human condition, and therapy can be one of the best places to find that support. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I have 18 years experience working as a counselor with various populations. I enjoy working with a wide variety of ages and stages of life. I see children, teens, and adult women, and I love the variety this brings to my days.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 76712
60+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in 76712 who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Grief |
72% | Stress |
70% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | Aetna |
77% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 76712 see their clients
74% | In Person and Online | |
26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
17% | 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.