Therapists in 80503
![Photo of Macie Dominique - Animal Talk Therapy, MA, EdS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4740fcdb-eca5-4159-b2db-536442caf1ee/2/320x400.png)
Animal Talk Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
Waitlist for new clients
Now accepting insurance! Are you feeling stuck in your life and relationships? Do you feel like what you're doing just isn't working? Are you looking for a different kind of therapy experience? Whether we are in the office (in South Denver) or on the farm (in Longmont or Lakewood), the presence of an animal provides a calming environment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and in working with me, you'll get a non-judgmental therapist with a sense of humor!
Now accepting insurance! Are you feeling stuck in your life and relationships? Do you feel like what you're doing just isn't working? Are you looking for a different kind of therapy experience? Whether we are in the office (in South Denver) or on the farm (in Longmont or Lakewood), the presence of an animal provides a calming environment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and in working with me, you'll get a non-judgmental therapist with a sense of humor!
![Photo of Randy Bonnom, MA, LAC, LPCC, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41d0469c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Randy Bonnom
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
All of us have the innate ability to heal and be free from any troubling condition. This includes the little things like loneliness and confusion as well as the big things like addiction and grief; it's all life. Tackling these issues alone is very difficult and goes against our nature. Together, we can identify the source of your current dilemma. I will engage: I will walk with you as we develop ways for you to become clear, strong, and in charge of your own life. My willingness and experience can be the necessary extra ingredient for your healing.
All of us have the innate ability to heal and be free from any troubling condition. This includes the little things like loneliness and confusion as well as the big things like addiction and grief; it's all life. Tackling these issues alone is very difficult and goes against our nature. Together, we can identify the source of your current dilemma. I will engage: I will walk with you as we develop ways for you to become clear, strong, and in charge of your own life. My willingness and experience can be the necessary extra ingredient for your healing.
![Photo of Sandra M. Gerardo, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cb90fa86-a67f-4ca4-bdfb-42ec99467aff/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sandra M. Gerardo is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life is a winding, beautiful, and charged journey. Sometimes we find ourselves in the shadows craving the light and need someone to join alongside us while we make sense of it all. Sandra is passionate about working with people who are curious, insightful, and ready to pursue honesty and healing. She believes we are dynamic beings and integrate wellbeing practices so that wellness can be pursued in a holistic way.
Sandra M. Gerardo is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life is a winding, beautiful, and charged journey. Sometimes we find ourselves in the shadows craving the light and need someone to join alongside us while we make sense of it all. Sandra is passionate about working with people who are curious, insightful, and ready to pursue honesty and healing. She believes we are dynamic beings and integrate wellbeing practices so that wellness can be pursued in a holistic way.
![Photo of Jackie Ashley, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS, ESMHL, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5309a395-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jackie Ashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS, ESMHL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
My approach to health and well-being is rooted in the belief that we have within us the capacity to live satisfying, engaged and meaningful lives. But often we find ourselves in unhealthy and isolating patterns, resulting in anxiety, depression, addictions, and conflictual relationship with those we love and work with. I help people get to the core root of what is holding them back and transform limiting patterns so they can live a happy, healthy life. My style is direct, supportive and creative, integrating the healing power of humor, horses and the great outdoors!
My approach to health and well-being is rooted in the belief that we have within us the capacity to live satisfying, engaged and meaningful lives. But often we find ourselves in unhealthy and isolating patterns, resulting in anxiety, depression, addictions, and conflictual relationship with those we love and work with. I help people get to the core root of what is holding them back and transform limiting patterns so they can live a happy, healthy life. My style is direct, supportive and creative, integrating the healing power of humor, horses and the great outdoors!
![Photo of Liz Zuk, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2bbddb02-fd8a-4a69-b469-7d073bed767b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Liz Zuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2017. Liz specializes in working with children of all ages, their families, LGBTQIA+ youth, and Spanish-speaking families. She is also trained in Play Therapy. Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time with her dog and cats, painting, cooking, playing piano, and spending time outdoors.
Liz Zuk is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2017. Liz specializes in working with children of all ages, their families, LGBTQIA+ youth, and Spanish-speaking families. She is also trained in Play Therapy. Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time with her dog and cats, painting, cooking, playing piano, and spending time outdoors.
![Photo of Evana Hsiao-Henri, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bd43af7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! I am a health psychologist providing psychotherapy and personal coaching. I use a mind-body integrated approach to help my clients achieve a healthy lifestyle, fulfilling career, and satisfying relationships. Together we can work on:*Overcoming barriers to wellness such as low self-esteem, guilt, and unresolved grief; *Reversing the vicious cycle of emotional overeating and suffering; *Healing from trauma; *Improve performance and creativity; *Building healthy support systems and increasing positive influence; *Exploring spirituality and life purpose; *Rediscovering joy
Hi! I am a health psychologist providing psychotherapy and personal coaching. I use a mind-body integrated approach to help my clients achieve a healthy lifestyle, fulfilling career, and satisfying relationships. Together we can work on:*Overcoming barriers to wellness such as low self-esteem, guilt, and unresolved grief; *Reversing the vicious cycle of emotional overeating and suffering; *Healing from trauma; *Improve performance and creativity; *Building healthy support systems and increasing positive influence; *Exploring spirituality and life purpose; *Rediscovering joy
![Photo of Melissa Nelson, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/59d8572c-7f05-4cf7-8c50-4cc3eff99de9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. She received her BS in psychology and has her Masters of science in Clinical Counseling. Melissa works closely with her clients to meet their needs for their mental health through supporting them with the tools to maintain their needs, and creating a safe place to process all of life's difficult situations that can be overwhelming to do alone.
Melissa Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. She received her BS in psychology and has her Masters of science in Clinical Counseling. Melissa works closely with her clients to meet their needs for their mental health through supporting them with the tools to maintain their needs, and creating a safe place to process all of life's difficult situations that can be overwhelming to do alone.
![Photo of Brittany Leah Foust - Body N Soul Psychotherapy, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40b2b8bc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy, while helpful, just doesn't resonate with you? Maybe the idea of sitting in an office with a stranger staring at you makes you feel uncomfortable or even anxious? Perhaps the environment you feel most comfortable in is the outdoors, out under the open space with the natural environment available to you. If any of these scenarios feel like they could potentially be true for you, perhaps equine facilitated psychotherapy could be a therapeutic fit. EFP is an experiential form of therapy which invites equine partners into a transformative relationship between client and therapist.
Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy, while helpful, just doesn't resonate with you? Maybe the idea of sitting in an office with a stranger staring at you makes you feel uncomfortable or even anxious? Perhaps the environment you feel most comfortable in is the outdoors, out under the open space with the natural environment available to you. If any of these scenarios feel like they could potentially be true for you, perhaps equine facilitated psychotherapy could be a therapeutic fit. EFP is an experiential form of therapy which invites equine partners into a transformative relationship between client and therapist.
![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
6 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503 (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.
Danielle Reeves-Luther is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been a practicing outpatient psychotherapist, working in clinical settings, since 2017. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in Psychology, from the University of New Mexico, with an emphasis on Behavioral Neuroscience. She received her Master's in Social Work from Colorado State University. Danielle believes in meeting people where they are on their therapeutic journey.
Danielle Reeves-Luther is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been a practicing outpatient psychotherapist, working in clinical settings, since 2017. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in Psychology, from the University of New Mexico, with an emphasis on Behavioral Neuroscience. She received her Master's in Social Work from Colorado State University. Danielle believes in meeting people where they are on their therapeutic journey.
![Photo of John C Maret, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5907109f-c7f8-4a5b-8f85-10e5f6cb7bbe/1/320x400.jpeg)
You deserve a full and meaningful life. The voice that says otherwise is often born of dysfunctional family conditions and traumatic events. The resulting coping habits cause so much suffering. In an attempt to find relief, you act in counterproductive ways to avoid the pain: denial, isolation, screens, self-medicating, dysfunctional relationships, etc... Sadly, this tends to worsen things. Your confidence and self-esteem are diminished. Your life, relationships, and career suffer. Then toxic self-reliance shames you into believing you're a failure for not fixing yourself. The situation can feel hopeless. But you can find relief.
You deserve a full and meaningful life. The voice that says otherwise is often born of dysfunctional family conditions and traumatic events. The resulting coping habits cause so much suffering. In an attempt to find relief, you act in counterproductive ways to avoid the pain: denial, isolation, screens, self-medicating, dysfunctional relationships, etc... Sadly, this tends to worsen things. Your confidence and self-esteem are diminished. Your life, relationships, and career suffer. Then toxic self-reliance shames you into believing you're a failure for not fixing yourself. The situation can feel hopeless. But you can find relief.
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Dr. Kathryn Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Niwot, CO 80503
My passion is to work with women who are stepping into the truth of who they are. I work with people who can no longer avoid the calling to go within, to find the answers to the hard questions, What am I hungry for? What is life asking of me? What am I here to do? Usually this begins with a fair amount of suffering and struggle, whether it's an encounter with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or simply life confusion.
My passion is to work with women who are stepping into the truth of who they are. I work with people who can no longer avoid the calling to go within, to find the answers to the hard questions, What am I hungry for? What is life asking of me? What am I here to do? Usually this begins with a fair amount of suffering and struggle, whether it's an encounter with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or simply life confusion.
![Photo of Brie Anderson-Feldman - Brie Anderson, Passages Counseling LLC, MA, LPC, EMDR, II, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cc367e8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/7/320x400.jpeg)
Brie Anderson, Passages Counseling LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
I am a Child and Family Therapist, specializing in emotional issues (grief, anxiety, anger), attachment disorders, trauma and adoption. My approach is a unique blend of compassion and humor coupled with the latest research in neuroscience and child development. I have worked with children in a variety of settings both in/out of the United States including mental health centers, residential facilities, schools and in-home. I am a dedicated practitioner with over 10 years experience supporting children and families find resiliency, empowerment and hope during difficult times. Call today for a FREE consultation!
I am a Child and Family Therapist, specializing in emotional issues (grief, anxiety, anger), attachment disorders, trauma and adoption. My approach is a unique blend of compassion and humor coupled with the latest research in neuroscience and child development. I have worked with children in a variety of settings both in/out of the United States including mental health centers, residential facilities, schools and in-home. I am a dedicated practitioner with over 10 years experience supporting children and families find resiliency, empowerment and hope during difficult times. Call today for a FREE consultation!
![Photo of Cristina Shaw, PhD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49255a76-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
For over 20 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.
For over 20 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.
![Photo of Sara Zelda Schultz, LPC, MA, CPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42a148ec-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sara Zelda Schultz
Counselor, LPC, MA, CPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503 (Online Only)
How long have you been struggling with the burden of feeling like you're not enough? Not small enough, not good enough, not strong enough, not simple enough… It can be exhausting and lonely to feel like you’re constantly falling short. Maybe you spend your days obsessing about food and body image, trying to power through your anxiety, or trying to push aside the burden of the past long enough for you to cope with your fears of the future. If any of this speaks to you, I want you to know that you’ve done such an amazing job getting yourself this far - but you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
How long have you been struggling with the burden of feeling like you're not enough? Not small enough, not good enough, not strong enough, not simple enough… It can be exhausting and lonely to feel like you’re constantly falling short. Maybe you spend your days obsessing about food and body image, trying to power through your anxiety, or trying to push aside the burden of the past long enough for you to cope with your fears of the future. If any of this speaks to you, I want you to know that you’ve done such an amazing job getting yourself this far - but you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
![Photo of Harmony Kwiker, MA, LPC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9b4e866e-971e-4686-a011-17e8b90119d1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Harmony Kwiker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niwot, CO 80503
Are you ready to live in alignment with your true nature? If you find yourself looping in thoughts and behaviors that do not align with who you truly are, receiving clear reflection and guidance from a skillful therapist can support you in reconnecting with yourself. Finding your way through habitual patterns and misbeliefs is a sacred journey filled with deep healing, self-compassion, and self-trust. By honoring your innate spirituality as the catalyst for your healing, the therapeutic container becomes a place for you to reset your nervous system and reconnect with your most authentic self.
Are you ready to live in alignment with your true nature? If you find yourself looping in thoughts and behaviors that do not align with who you truly are, receiving clear reflection and guidance from a skillful therapist can support you in reconnecting with yourself. Finding your way through habitual patterns and misbeliefs is a sacred journey filled with deep healing, self-compassion, and self-trust. By honoring your innate spirituality as the catalyst for your healing, the therapeutic container becomes a place for you to reset your nervous system and reconnect with your most authentic self.
![Photo of Eve Penberthy - Eve Penberthy Counseling, MA, LPCC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ababb415-adf5-45a7-8ed5-1fc41acd4898/1/320x400.jpeg)
Eve Penberthy Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
Together we will work with practical, present-moment somatic techniques for accessing and integrating experiences of grief, trauma, and relationship. My approach is collaborative, client-centered and incorporates diverse routes to healing. Drawing from a relational lens, I support clients to come into deeper contact with themselves, their grief, their sense of connection and meaning, and a sense of possibility. I have a background in movement-based rites of passage work as a SomaSource Practitioner, I am an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and I have worked closely with individuals in transitions of birth, death, and illness.
Together we will work with practical, present-moment somatic techniques for accessing and integrating experiences of grief, trauma, and relationship. My approach is collaborative, client-centered and incorporates diverse routes to healing. Drawing from a relational lens, I support clients to come into deeper contact with themselves, their grief, their sense of connection and meaning, and a sense of possibility. I have a background in movement-based rites of passage work as a SomaSource Practitioner, I am an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and I have worked closely with individuals in transitions of birth, death, and illness.
![Photo of Julie Mack, PhD, PC, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eba0e968-635b-46c9-b44f-5709d22f3e2d/3/320x400.jpeg)
With expert help, you can discover how to cultivate better emotional, mental, and energetic balance. Sessions support personal growth, self-acceptance, anxiety reduction, self-love, self-trust, and conscious creation. Improve your emotional health and relationship with yourself and others. Mind-body techniques provide rebalancing. Learn about choosing and allowing. Live fully in the now. Thrive as a conscious human on your journey. Learn to deepen your connection to your intuition, knowingness, heart, soul/spirit, and/or inner wisdom.
With expert help, you can discover how to cultivate better emotional, mental, and energetic balance. Sessions support personal growth, self-acceptance, anxiety reduction, self-love, self-trust, and conscious creation. Improve your emotional health and relationship with yourself and others. Mind-body techniques provide rebalancing. Learn about choosing and allowing. Live fully in the now. Thrive as a conscious human on your journey. Learn to deepen your connection to your intuition, knowingness, heart, soul/spirit, and/or inner wisdom.
![Photo of Skye Levy, MA, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8c6d86ef-2019-4667-8677-3c8857c9c962/2/320x400.jpeg)
My clients are folks longing to navigate life's challenges with clarity and meaning. I see psychotherapy as a digestive enzyme that helps people process all that life is asking of them. It can be transformative to be heard and supported (and sometimes challenged) by a therapist. My relational and existential approach is also warm, creative, and non-judgmental. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of therapy, and one size doesn’t fit all, so I offer a collaborative approach that works with each client's preference for how they like to be supported.
My clients are folks longing to navigate life's challenges with clarity and meaning. I see psychotherapy as a digestive enzyme that helps people process all that life is asking of them. It can be transformative to be heard and supported (and sometimes challenged) by a therapist. My relational and existential approach is also warm, creative, and non-judgmental. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of therapy, and one size doesn’t fit all, so I offer a collaborative approach that works with each client's preference for how they like to be supported.
![Photo of Halley Parker, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1cf13fd5-4a5e-4437-9b5a-f66770b03e72/1/320x400.jpeg)
You'll be welcomed by Halley with warmth and a bit of humor when you meet with her. You'll experience a genuine therapeutic connection that can allow you to ask hard questions and help you to find answers. Halley's clients can overcome a multitude of issues, such as depression, anxiety, gender identity, and challenges related to intimacy, religion, and family relationships. She can help clients utilize the skills they already possess and help them acquire new ones, like coping skills and acceptance, through active listening, empathy, and bibliotherapy.
You'll be welcomed by Halley with warmth and a bit of humor when you meet with her. You'll experience a genuine therapeutic connection that can allow you to ask hard questions and help you to find answers. Halley's clients can overcome a multitude of issues, such as depression, anxiety, gender identity, and challenges related to intimacy, religion, and family relationships. She can help clients utilize the skills they already possess and help them acquire new ones, like coping skills and acceptance, through active listening, empathy, and bibliotherapy.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 80503
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 80503 who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Grief |
69% | Self Esteem |
69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
82% | Aetna |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 80503 see their clients
85% | In Person and Online | |
15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
5% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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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.