Therapists in 80502
![Photo of Edward Mockus, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40cfc42d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Edward Mockus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My aim is to provide highest quality and evidence-based treatment to children, young adults, and families across a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Common challenges that I treat include depression, anxiety, anger/stress management, ADHD, coping skills, parent-child conflict, sibling conflict, adjustment difficulties, school-related challenges, and more. I offer a dedicated and individually tailored approach that eclectically embodies techniques consistent with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Behavioral Parent Training in a way that makes therapy inviting, supportive, satisfying, and in many cases fun!
My aim is to provide highest quality and evidence-based treatment to children, young adults, and families across a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Common challenges that I treat include depression, anxiety, anger/stress management, ADHD, coping skills, parent-child conflict, sibling conflict, adjustment difficulties, school-related challenges, and more. I offer a dedicated and individually tailored approach that eclectically embodies techniques consistent with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Behavioral Parent Training in a way that makes therapy inviting, supportive, satisfying, and in many cases fun!
![Photo of Kevin Sipp, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/209eef32-6b16-47c9-a61b-820c5ce3ec4c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Broken relationships, tragic events, deep rejection, and unspeakable abuse all contribute to the unrest and pain in your life. I believe there is hope for healing, reunion with others, and a way to awaken the deep longings and desires of your heart even if the events and people of your past tell you otherwise. I strive for counseling to be a pathway for you to have a life characterized by wholeness, vulnerability, and risk. Although I use the same clinical grid as most counselors, I hold a Christian world view that influences my counseling orientation.
Broken relationships, tragic events, deep rejection, and unspeakable abuse all contribute to the unrest and pain in your life. I believe there is hope for healing, reunion with others, and a way to awaken the deep longings and desires of your heart even if the events and people of your past tell you otherwise. I strive for counseling to be a pathway for you to have a life characterized by wholeness, vulnerability, and risk. Although I use the same clinical grid as most counselors, I hold a Christian world view that influences my counseling orientation.
![Photo of Nancy Lee McGeown, MA, LPC, RPT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cbf6830-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Nancy Lee McGeown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502
Are you feeling stressed an anxious about your relationship? Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent? Are you fearful, not knowing what to do next? I will give you support and compassion in a safe nonjudgemental setting. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, or have ADHD. I do individual and family therapy and choose an eclectic therapeutic style to match clinical methods with each client's particular need. I am comfortable with faith as an integral foundation if the client chooses to include this in the therapy process.
Are you feeling stressed an anxious about your relationship? Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent? Are you fearful, not knowing what to do next? I will give you support and compassion in a safe nonjudgemental setting. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, or have ADHD. I do individual and family therapy and choose an eclectic therapeutic style to match clinical methods with each client's particular need. I am comfortable with faith as an integral foundation if the client chooses to include this in the therapy process.
![Photo of Matthew Holloran, JD, LPC, CACIII, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c47a518-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Holloran
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, LPC, CACIII
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502
Life is full of ups and downs and neither need be feared. Despite our best efforts, we cannot avoid suffering. Successful therapy helps clients learn to understand our lives. It can help us learn to recognize patterns of seeking safety at the cost of aliveness. My clients often are seeking relief from anxiety and stress, or working with specific challenges, including substance abuse, relationship challenges, career difficulties and life transitions. I work with individuals who are seeking to develop greater spiritual awareness and more joy in life. If you are looking change careers or want to find meaning in life, I can help.
Life is full of ups and downs and neither need be feared. Despite our best efforts, we cannot avoid suffering. Successful therapy helps clients learn to understand our lives. It can help us learn to recognize patterns of seeking safety at the cost of aliveness. My clients often are seeking relief from anxiety and stress, or working with specific challenges, including substance abuse, relationship challenges, career difficulties and life transitions. I work with individuals who are seeking to develop greater spiritual awareness and more joy in life. If you are looking change careers or want to find meaning in life, I can help.
![Photo of LeAnn Woods, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40d04789-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
LeAnn Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502
Waitlist for new clients
Are you finally ready for positive change and growth? I love working with clients who are curious and ready to take this leap. I use research-based, effective approaches in healing trauma, gaining self-esteem, working with anxiety, and many other issues. I have experience with clients of all ages including families and couples. I use EMDR and other body-based counseling for trauma resolution, along with mindfulness, and an eclectic mix of approaches to fit each unique person and situation.
Are you finally ready for positive change and growth? I love working with clients who are curious and ready to take this leap. I use research-based, effective approaches in healing trauma, gaining self-esteem, working with anxiety, and many other issues. I have experience with clients of all ages including families and couples. I use EMDR and other body-based counseling for trauma resolution, along with mindfulness, and an eclectic mix of approaches to fit each unique person and situation.
![Photo of Whitney Prestwood, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/418a1bc7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whitney Prestwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80502 (Online Only)
Are you feeling unmotivated, disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb? Are you realizing that perhaps you're not as fulfilled as you'd like to be in your relationships? Have you been through an experience you would call traumatic and are having difficulty finding your way back to yourself? Would you like to thrive instead of just survive? If so, I would like to meet with you. I work with adult individuals seeking to reconnect with who they are. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and strength based.
Are you feeling unmotivated, disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb? Are you realizing that perhaps you're not as fulfilled as you'd like to be in your relationships? Have you been through an experience you would call traumatic and are having difficulty finding your way back to yourself? Would you like to thrive instead of just survive? If so, I would like to meet with you. I work with adult individuals seeking to reconnect with who they are. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and strength based.
![Photo of Elizabeth Christina Acuña Driscoll - Define Your Duende, LPC, CBTRT1, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a9dc091-bc7b-4541-b274-611b5a4c862c/2/320x400.png)
Define Your Duende
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CBTRT1
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80502
Sometimes daily challenges grow to feel like they are actively holding you back. These once manageable internal blocks and environmental influences can be hard to name and even harder to break through. But there is also something calling you to reconnect and take strong steps towards truly living. The root of my work is to help you Define Your Duende -- the inherent fire that sparks your own authentic expression and inspired experience. Through talk therapy and varying modalities, we can collaboratively build a dynamic therapeutic approach that utilizes your strengths and engages your specific struggles.
Sometimes daily challenges grow to feel like they are actively holding you back. These once manageable internal blocks and environmental influences can be hard to name and even harder to break through. But there is also something calling you to reconnect and take strong steps towards truly living. The root of my work is to help you Define Your Duende -- the inherent fire that sparks your own authentic expression and inspired experience. Through talk therapy and varying modalities, we can collaboratively build a dynamic therapeutic approach that utilizes your strengths and engages your specific struggles.
Are you going through a transition that, even if positive, challenges your old styles of coping; or have you realized that your life just doesn't seem to be working anymore? Your dissatisfaction is a sign of your inner wisdom seeking to emerge. You have it within you to find your way to a fulfilling life. You can learn how to listen deeply to, and follow, that wisdom. There are many ways that can lead us to a healthy life. My joy is to help you, through a variety of techniques and approaches, find your own path home.
Are you going through a transition that, even if positive, challenges your old styles of coping; or have you realized that your life just doesn't seem to be working anymore? Your dissatisfaction is a sign of your inner wisdom seeking to emerge. You have it within you to find your way to a fulfilling life. You can learn how to listen deeply to, and follow, that wisdom. There are many ways that can lead us to a healthy life. My joy is to help you, through a variety of techniques and approaches, find your own path home.
![Photo of Laura Vetrano, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c2bcf20b-44eb-4001-954a-f6a4c00abbf9/3/320x400.jpeg)
Laura Vetrano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80502
There comes a time when we are ready heal and work through old patterns that keep us stuck. Perhaps you realize you have been relating to the people you love with dysfunctional habits learned from your family or previous relationships. Maybe you are reliving memories of fear and shame and are unable to find a sense of safety and stability.
There comes a time when we are ready heal and work through old patterns that keep us stuck. Perhaps you realize you have been relating to the people you love with dysfunctional habits learned from your family or previous relationships. Maybe you are reliving memories of fear and shame and are unable to find a sense of safety and stability.
![Photo of Igor Giusti Phd, PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f90ffd5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, spiritual crisis/development, and I coach people to help them realize their life goals, what they really want in life, work/career and relationships. I use specialized cognitive, client centered, and somatic approaches. For details please see www.newtranspersonalpsychotherapy.com
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, spiritual crisis/development, and I coach people to help them realize their life goals, what they really want in life, work/career and relationships. I use specialized cognitive, client centered, and somatic approaches. For details please see www.newtranspersonalpsychotherapy.com
![Photo of Shawn Perkin, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b93fe23-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Shawn Perkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80502
Hello and Welcome! My name is Shawn Perkin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Boulder, Colorado. I have been providing father support here in Boulder County for well over the past decade. Becoming and being a father can be the most rewarding and the most challenging part of our lives. Balancing the requests and demands of our partners, children, employers, society and even ourselves oftentimes leaves us fathers feeling overworked, under appreciated, and even isolated; not knowing which direction to turn and rarely daring to ask for help.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Shawn Perkin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Boulder, Colorado. I have been providing father support here in Boulder County for well over the past decade. Becoming and being a father can be the most rewarding and the most challenging part of our lives. Balancing the requests and demands of our partners, children, employers, society and even ourselves oftentimes leaves us fathers feeling overworked, under appreciated, and even isolated; not knowing which direction to turn and rarely daring to ask for help.
![Photo of Lisa Cargerman, PhD, MS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47061914-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.
Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.
![Photo of Jeff Vovillia, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40718a5e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Overwhelmed, frustrated, easily emotional or numb? Sometimes what you need is a guide to help you explore those triggers and find the touchstone event that lingers under the surface. Perhaps you already know what that past event is and just need help processing it so you can feel better about living your life. Trauma processing and EMDR can greatly enhance your life experience by addressing the past so you can live more fully in the present.
Overwhelmed, frustrated, easily emotional or numb? Sometimes what you need is a guide to help you explore those triggers and find the touchstone event that lingers under the surface. Perhaps you already know what that past event is and just need help processing it so you can feel better about living your life. Trauma processing and EMDR can greatly enhance your life experience by addressing the past so you can live more fully in the present.
![Photo of Patti Ashley, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c91dbc6-bb4d-42dd-bb5d-5af89f619e1a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting and family life? Have you experienced a loss of some kind? A loved one, a job, a home, your health, or any other loss. Telling your story can help you move through the pain and suffering to get to the other side.
Are anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting and family life? Have you experienced a loss of some kind? A loved one, a job, a home, your health, or any other loss. Telling your story can help you move through the pain and suffering to get to the other side.
![Photo of Gretchen Leezer, MA, LPC, LAC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8bdfa736-ef57-4029-a16c-f0b400ab8073/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gretchen Leezer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80502 (Online Only)
I work with people who want to get back in touch with what is most important to them to feel more connected to themselves and others. Whether you are struggling trauma, grief, depression/anxiety or other mental/emotional stress, we will work together to find the tools that best support your overall wellbeing. I believe that there is an inherent good in each of us, and with the right approaches and techniques, this core can be cultivated no matter how challenging or painful life may sometimes be.I have experience working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transition and loss.
I work with people who want to get back in touch with what is most important to them to feel more connected to themselves and others. Whether you are struggling trauma, grief, depression/anxiety or other mental/emotional stress, we will work together to find the tools that best support your overall wellbeing. I believe that there is an inherent good in each of us, and with the right approaches and techniques, this core can be cultivated no matter how challenging or painful life may sometimes be.I have experience working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transition and loss.
![Photo of Christian Ogden, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d36b304-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families addressing issues of depression, anxiety, transitions, trauma,stress, anger, relationships and communication, parenting, personality disorders, substance abuse/dependence, grief and loss, aging and health, sexuality, religion and spirituality, and existential issues, all from a focus on immediate external and internal experience I call Intuitive Attending. I will help you to identify and realize your inherent wisdom in viewing your life experiences as messages pointing toward your own best development. Together we will also work to change ineffective beliefs about yourself and build effective beliefs toward creating the life you really want.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families addressing issues of depression, anxiety, transitions, trauma,stress, anger, relationships and communication, parenting, personality disorders, substance abuse/dependence, grief and loss, aging and health, sexuality, religion and spirituality, and existential issues, all from a focus on immediate external and internal experience I call Intuitive Attending. I will help you to identify and realize your inherent wisdom in viewing your life experiences as messages pointing toward your own best development. Together we will also work to change ineffective beliefs about yourself and build effective beliefs toward creating the life you really want.
![Photo of Michael Gay, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53c247a0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I support clients using experiential and somatic approaches to mobilize root emotional content that cannot be accessed or moved through traditional talk therapy. I have substantial experience in working with trauma, grief, and depression. I work with men's issues and facilitate workshops and retreats. I have also worked as a therapist in addiction treatment and recovery. I began working in the field of therapy and counseling in 2006 as a Wilderness Therapy guide for teens and young adults doing intensive healing and transformation work in a group setting.
I support clients using experiential and somatic approaches to mobilize root emotional content that cannot be accessed or moved through traditional talk therapy. I have substantial experience in working with trauma, grief, and depression. I work with men's issues and facilitate workshops and retreats. I have also worked as a therapist in addiction treatment and recovery. I began working in the field of therapy and counseling in 2006 as a Wilderness Therapy guide for teens and young adults doing intensive healing and transformation work in a group setting.
![Photo of Crystal Piper, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/398518e6-6176-4f87-9bac-56c38d8c3826/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with teenagers 14 and up, and young adults on a variety of topics. My passion is helping people heal from their pasts and start creating the future that they have dreamed about living. Connection is very important to me and I quickly and easily connect to my clients. I strive to create a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe to explore whatever you choose to explore.
I work with teenagers 14 and up, and young adults on a variety of topics. My passion is helping people heal from their pasts and start creating the future that they have dreamed about living. Connection is very important to me and I quickly and easily connect to my clients. I strive to create a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe to explore whatever you choose to explore.
![Photo of Marcia K Flynt, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d3cc84bb-3e23-4c66-abc4-1e546c6d4acb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Marcia K Flynt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502 (Online Only)
Have you considered a wellness-oriented approach to mental health? Are you thriving in some areas and struggling in others? You may be in a life situation that leaves you feeling burned out, exhausted, stressed, isolated, disconnected, confused, angry, or just needing to find yourself. You can benefit from exploring your strengths. This begins with a plan. Do you have a plan for your wellbeing? You are the expert on your life and I can help you identify your strengths and develop a strengths-based plan to immediately improve your wellbeing and to achieve fulfillment and balance in your life.
Have you considered a wellness-oriented approach to mental health? Are you thriving in some areas and struggling in others? You may be in a life situation that leaves you feeling burned out, exhausted, stressed, isolated, disconnected, confused, angry, or just needing to find yourself. You can benefit from exploring your strengths. This begins with a plan. Do you have a plan for your wellbeing? You are the expert on your life and I can help you identify your strengths and develop a strengths-based plan to immediately improve your wellbeing and to achieve fulfillment and balance in your life.
![Photo of Suzanne Pearson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2b843f2-04ba-4e9d-8492-51c99a884667/1/320x400.jpeg)
Suzanne Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502 (Online Only)
Therapy is a shared journey that requires trust and investment on both ends. I know that this kind of trust can take time to build. As such, I will always offer patience, understanding, and an open mind regarding anything that may be on your path. I will also always welcome your questions, curiosities, and critiques, and strive to respond in an open, honest, and direct manner. As a counselor, I recognize that our social locations and differing experiences affect our perspectives and approaches to the world, and I hold this in mind as I work with clients.
Therapy is a shared journey that requires trust and investment on both ends. I know that this kind of trust can take time to build. As such, I will always offer patience, understanding, and an open mind regarding anything that may be on your path. I will also always welcome your questions, curiosities, and critiques, and strive to respond in an open, honest, and direct manner. As a counselor, I recognize that our social locations and differing experiences affect our perspectives and approaches to the world, and I hold this in mind as I work with clients.
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Number of Therapists in 80502
20+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in 80502 who prioritize treating:
97% | Depression |
97% | Anxiety |
93% | Trauma and PTSD |
90% | Relationship Issues |
90% | Self Esteem |
79% | Grief |
76% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
67% | Aetna |
42% | Cigna and Evernorth |
42% | Medicaid |
How Therapists in 80502 see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
66% | Female | |
34% | 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.