Therapists in 81432
![Photo of Susannah Smith, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6906d22-7e6d-4953-ae10-0f4fee54eeec/1/320x400.jpeg)
Susannah Smith, Ph.D., is an Executive Coach, Systems Consultant, and Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, with active licenses in Colorado, California, Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Vir. She is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Smith graduated with honors from Vassar College in Social Psychology; got her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at San Jose State University in California; and received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, in psychology and organizational development.
Susannah Smith, Ph.D., is an Executive Coach, Systems Consultant, and Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, with active licenses in Colorado, California, Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Vir. She is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Smith graduated with honors from Vassar College in Social Psychology; got her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at San Jose State University in California; and received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, in psychology and organizational development.
![Photo of Erin Farrell, MA, LPCC, CHT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cc6c028f-c166-42a3-9a17-7a7538698039/3/320x400.jpeg)
Erin Farrell
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432
Waitlist for new clients
While most people come to therapy with a problem or struggle that needs immediate attention, we often find that unraveling the present challenge can lead us into deeper work, revealing underlying patterns or beliefs that limit us or cause us pain. I am here to support you in working through what you are facing today, as well as diving deep into that quieter layer of experience that pulls at your heart, mind, and body. Together we can attend to your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and develop your sense of self-trust and knowing. Above all, I aim to meet you where you are and shape my approach to your needs as each session unfolds.
While most people come to therapy with a problem or struggle that needs immediate attention, we often find that unraveling the present challenge can lead us into deeper work, revealing underlying patterns or beliefs that limit us or cause us pain. I am here to support you in working through what you are facing today, as well as diving deep into that quieter layer of experience that pulls at your heart, mind, and body. Together we can attend to your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and develop your sense of self-trust and knowing. Above all, I aim to meet you where you are and shape my approach to your needs as each session unfolds.
![Photo of Alex Hamilton, MEd , LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cdb8686-f83b-460b-b13a-1c285416e82d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alex Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432 (Online Only)
I am telehealth clinical counselor that is committed to authenticity and growth. My joy is working with adolescents, young adults, families and couples. Starting my work in the mental health field since 2015, I have seen the lasting impact of personal confidence building and healthy communication skills has on a family. You can expect to explore your daily routine, relational attachment style, and personal strengths. My ultimate goal is to get you to a place where you feel fulfilled from yourself and your relationships. While we will dig into some challenging topics, we will also have fun, laugh, and learn the art of being present.
I am telehealth clinical counselor that is committed to authenticity and growth. My joy is working with adolescents, young adults, families and couples. Starting my work in the mental health field since 2015, I have seen the lasting impact of personal confidence building and healthy communication skills has on a family. You can expect to explore your daily routine, relational attachment style, and personal strengths. My ultimate goal is to get you to a place where you feel fulfilled from yourself and your relationships. While we will dig into some challenging topics, we will also have fun, laugh, and learn the art of being present.
![Photo of Audra Duke, MA, LPC, RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8edb450c-a2b3-41a3-b155-48601fbf2998/1/320x400.jpeg)
Audra Duke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432
Relationships are at the heart of my work....relationship with self and with other. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples inviting you to step into your own curiosity and wisdom. I integrate a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs from a place of mindfulness and presence, holism (mind-body-spirit connection), and organicity (the impulse to heal lies within) with a strong trauma-informed background. Our process is collaborative - you know you better than anyone else knows you! We cultivate together trust in that knowing to help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, attachment and relational wounds.
Relationships are at the heart of my work....relationship with self and with other. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples inviting you to step into your own curiosity and wisdom. I integrate a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs from a place of mindfulness and presence, holism (mind-body-spirit connection), and organicity (the impulse to heal lies within) with a strong trauma-informed background. Our process is collaborative - you know you better than anyone else knows you! We cultivate together trust in that knowing to help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, attachment and relational wounds.
![Photo of Lizanne Corbit - Lizanne Corbit Counseling, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ac359d0-cb3c-44fe-9185-1af2353c3b1d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Lizanne Corbit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ridgway, CO 81432
Many clients are in crisis and seeking assistance with a specific issue: Divorce, Grief, Addiction, Depression, Medical Diagnosis, Anxiety, or Life Transition. Therapy helps treat the turmoil that is the natural result of these issues. The skills developed during therapy help clients live full, happy and rich lives. Clients generally arrive with a specific personal crisis. I work in unison with clients to facilitate a deeper, richer, sense of identity. Each individual is held from a perspective of capability, competency, and resiliency, that bring about a sense of continuity and recognition of their authentic self.
Many clients are in crisis and seeking assistance with a specific issue: Divorce, Grief, Addiction, Depression, Medical Diagnosis, Anxiety, or Life Transition. Therapy helps treat the turmoil that is the natural result of these issues. The skills developed during therapy help clients live full, happy and rich lives. Clients generally arrive with a specific personal crisis. I work in unison with clients to facilitate a deeper, richer, sense of identity. Each individual is held from a perspective of capability, competency, and resiliency, that bring about a sense of continuity and recognition of their authentic self.
![Photo of Baker Bent, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dd2170f8-b530-4b0c-a2ed-92717efb7fb7/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am an LPCC providing holistic therapy for adults and adolescents covering a wide range of psychological and emotional issues. I use existential and somatic mindfulness based approaches to help create a better sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in our lives. This helps to promote the building of a stronger and more resilient self as we navigate the ever changing landscape of life. I am interested in helping people develop healthy life, relational, and communication skills which in turn makes for healthier and more satisfying relationships whether they be intimate, parent-child, business, or friendships.
I am an LPCC providing holistic therapy for adults and adolescents covering a wide range of psychological and emotional issues. I use existential and somatic mindfulness based approaches to help create a better sense of purpose, meaning, and connection in our lives. This helps to promote the building of a stronger and more resilient self as we navigate the ever changing landscape of life. I am interested in helping people develop healthy life, relational, and communication skills which in turn makes for healthier and more satisfying relationships whether they be intimate, parent-child, business, or friendships.
![Photo of Rick Isenberg, MD, LPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/489be88e-5e4b-4660-8383-3d01cd14427e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you ready for a change for the better? Then let me help you. I work with people who feel unfulfilled and dissatisfied; people who feel frustrated in their ability to connect with others or themselves; people who feel ashamed, inauthentic, blocked, or unable to live to their fullest potential. I believe in your ability to make a difference in your life and with your life; I have devoted my career to helping people like you.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you ready for a change for the better? Then let me help you. I work with people who feel unfulfilled and dissatisfied; people who feel frustrated in their ability to connect with others or themselves; people who feel ashamed, inauthentic, blocked, or unable to live to their fullest potential. I believe in your ability to make a difference in your life and with your life; I have devoted my career to helping people like you.
![Photo of Angela Bean, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d57d99e0-c57b-404c-adb8-abfcd7139304/1/320x400.jpeg)
Angela Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432
My name is Angela, and I've lived in Colorado with my family for five years. I'm originally from Oklahoma and completed my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University before pursuing my Master's at Colorado Christian University. My specialization is in trauma counseling, and I believe that understanding our past is crucial for moving forward. As a counselor, I help my clients to identify the root causes of their problems and support them in their journey to healing and personal growth.
My name is Angela, and I've lived in Colorado with my family for five years. I'm originally from Oklahoma and completed my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University before pursuing my Master's at Colorado Christian University. My specialization is in trauma counseling, and I believe that understanding our past is crucial for moving forward. As a counselor, I help my clients to identify the root causes of their problems and support them in their journey to healing and personal growth.
![Photo of Nichole Moorman, LCSW, LISW, EMDRIA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ffb24460-4df4-4d9e-b7c5-8933328f6d5f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nichole Moorman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432
Waitlist for new clients
Participating in therapy, mindfulness, or any practice of healing or self development takes vulnerability and courage. I help hard working men and women who are impacted by stress and/or trauma to quickly uncover internal resources and to untangle sources of stress, so they can show up clear, calm, and connected with their families, at work, and everywhere in between. I see you. I know what you're going through. And I know that it seems easier to just keep pushing and getting things done than it is to stop. I know you wish you could "just get over it". If you are stuck and don't know what to do next, let's connect.
Participating in therapy, mindfulness, or any practice of healing or self development takes vulnerability and courage. I help hard working men and women who are impacted by stress and/or trauma to quickly uncover internal resources and to untangle sources of stress, so they can show up clear, calm, and connected with their families, at work, and everywhere in between. I see you. I know what you're going through. And I know that it seems easier to just keep pushing and getting things done than it is to stop. I know you wish you could "just get over it". If you are stuck and don't know what to do next, let's connect.
![Photo of Cristi Anne Wilson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54d0e2a9-4eee-4c32-a267-6afdbc7f901b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Cristi Anne Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432
Waitlist for new clients
You have been using self-help, conventional, and holistic therapies, and you have come so far! But, you still feel stuck. Now, you are ready to move through the trauma that holds you back from being fully happy and fully yourself. I help ADULTS like you to prepare and to move through the trauma of significant events & neglect, to be authentic & present today. Also, I work with CHILDREN! I help kids like yours learn and implement new skills, process scary and stressful events, and prepare for future success. I support you as a parent in implementing skills, so your child's change lasts long after they graduate from therapy.
You have been using self-help, conventional, and holistic therapies, and you have come so far! But, you still feel stuck. Now, you are ready to move through the trauma that holds you back from being fully happy and fully yourself. I help ADULTS like you to prepare and to move through the trauma of significant events & neglect, to be authentic & present today. Also, I work with CHILDREN! I help kids like yours learn and implement new skills, process scary and stressful events, and prepare for future success. I support you as a parent in implementing skills, so your child's change lasts long after they graduate from therapy.
![Photo of Valene Baskfield, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b44b9c08-8edb-4737-abf6-d7355cc3d340/1/320x400.jpeg)
Valene Baskfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgway, CO 81432 (Online Only)
I work with adult individual clients from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective, meaning that I hold the view that we humans are all born with a Self with innate, healing capacities. As we go through life, we develop adaptive survival and protective strategies in response to the specific characteristics and challenges of our unique body, environment, family, external relationships, life experiences, and culture.
I work with adult individual clients from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective, meaning that I hold the view that we humans are all born with a Self with innate, healing capacities. As we go through life, we develop adaptive survival and protective strategies in response to the specific characteristics and challenges of our unique body, environment, family, external relationships, life experiences, and culture.
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Dr. Tara Gray Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, RPT-S, ACS
Verified Verified
Ridgway, CO 81432
Welcome! Seeking relief, wellness or personal growth for you, your child or family? As an Associate Faculty Professor, Doctor of Counseling and Registered Play Therapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative approach to helping children, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health, educational and career issues. I began counseling people of all ages and issues in a variety of settings including private practice, community clinics, university career services, K-12 schools, and residential treatment over 25 years ago.
Welcome! Seeking relief, wellness or personal growth for you, your child or family? As an Associate Faculty Professor, Doctor of Counseling and Registered Play Therapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative approach to helping children, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health, educational and career issues. I began counseling people of all ages and issues in a variety of settings including private practice, community clinics, university career services, K-12 schools, and residential treatment over 25 years ago.
![Photo of Mandy Miller, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4674bee1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that a good match between client and therapist is critical to a successful therapy experience. After all, therapy is about YOU. I have over 20 years experience practicing mental health in a wide range of settings such as inpatient hospitals, residential treatment centers, correctional facilities, and schools. Working with adults, children/teens, and families are my specialty. I am quick to smile. I truly enjoy connecting with people and supporting their journey. I bring an inviting warmth and sometimes even humor into therapy sessions. Your feedback is welcome to inform ways to best support your experience.
I believe that a good match between client and therapist is critical to a successful therapy experience. After all, therapy is about YOU. I have over 20 years experience practicing mental health in a wide range of settings such as inpatient hospitals, residential treatment centers, correctional facilities, and schools. Working with adults, children/teens, and families are my specialty. I am quick to smile. I truly enjoy connecting with people and supporting their journey. I bring an inviting warmth and sometimes even humor into therapy sessions. Your feedback is welcome to inform ways to best support your experience.
![Photo of Sally Blevins, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d9ba0c2-6071-4645-a8ac-57bb2c0b939f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sally Blevins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432 (Online Only)
If you are seeking relief from anxiety, depression or understanding life transitions I can provide you with new strategies, healing techniques and to find hope for the future. I help clients find relief and healing from the effects of trauma. I help clients declutter thinking to find new patterns of thinking and changed behaviors. Women experience unique transitions over the life span. I love helping women explore the possibilities ahead while navigating the effects of change. We can work together to decrease anxiety, depression and the heal from the effects past experiences.
If you are seeking relief from anxiety, depression or understanding life transitions I can provide you with new strategies, healing techniques and to find hope for the future. I help clients find relief and healing from the effects of trauma. I help clients declutter thinking to find new patterns of thinking and changed behaviors. Women experience unique transitions over the life span. I love helping women explore the possibilities ahead while navigating the effects of change. We can work together to decrease anxiety, depression and the heal from the effects past experiences.
![Photo of Paul Cooper, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa828ec4-23cf-4b88-9ed6-192241d3d0f6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life inevitably involves struggle, pain, and loss. The question is how do we respond to these things so that pain doesn't morph into long-term suffering, and so that meaning, joy, and connection can still be found, even amidst our struggles. That's where I can help. The foundation of my work is building a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship where you feel understood. From there we can begin to craft effective responses to whatever is troubling you: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, chronic pain, or more existential concerns about life direction and meaning.
Life inevitably involves struggle, pain, and loss. The question is how do we respond to these things so that pain doesn't morph into long-term suffering, and so that meaning, joy, and connection can still be found, even amidst our struggles. That's where I can help. The foundation of my work is building a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship where you feel understood. From there we can begin to craft effective responses to whatever is troubling you: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, chronic pain, or more existential concerns about life direction and meaning.
![Photo of Mira Lutz, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a5ba02d1-3fd5-4ddd-ba15-0adcc674d26f/1/320x400.png)
I am Mira Lutz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Using a direct approach, I help clients identify areas of challenge, barriers to change, and individual strengths to achieve positive changes in each client's life for the individual/family. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I incorporate the values of each client to best tailor treatment. I incorporate emotion-focused, strategic, experiential therapies, IFS and CBT. I focus on clients' unique strengths and work with each one to help them discover the highest level of mental health and wellness they can achieve.
I am Mira Lutz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Using a direct approach, I help clients identify areas of challenge, barriers to change, and individual strengths to achieve positive changes in each client's life for the individual/family. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I incorporate the values of each client to best tailor treatment. I incorporate emotion-focused, strategic, experiential therapies, IFS and CBT. I focus on clients' unique strengths and work with each one to help them discover the highest level of mental health and wellness they can achieve.
![Photo of Beth Bates, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d7a2544d-793c-4709-87e8-04496c4c5a00/2/320x400.jpeg)
Evidence-based, faith-informed psychotherapy in Montrose, Colorado. Counseling that’s grounded in science and practiced in grace. Affirming, inclusive, nonjudgmental, creative, gentle.
Evidence-based, faith-informed psychotherapy in Montrose, Colorado. Counseling that’s grounded in science and practiced in grace. Affirming, inclusive, nonjudgmental, creative, gentle.
![Photo of Kathleen Burnell - Axis Health System Telluride, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9f724f73-9008-40bf-a361-11e7f9d8cf02/1/320x400.png)
Welcome to a place where your mental wellness is our utmost priority. At Axis, we believe everyone deserves to be heard and understood. We offer personalized, evidence-based therapy that's as unique as you are. Our network of specialized mental health professionals is dedicated to guiding you on a path to healing. You're not just another appointment on the calendar; you're an individual with a distinct story. Our mental health experts tailor their approach based on your needs to ensure effective and compassionate care. With Axis, therapy isn't just about talking—it’s about finding solutions and making real changes.
Welcome to a place where your mental wellness is our utmost priority. At Axis, we believe everyone deserves to be heard and understood. We offer personalized, evidence-based therapy that's as unique as you are. Our network of specialized mental health professionals is dedicated to guiding you on a path to healing. You're not just another appointment on the calendar; you're an individual with a distinct story. Our mental health experts tailor their approach based on your needs to ensure effective and compassionate care. With Axis, therapy isn't just about talking—it’s about finding solutions and making real changes.
![Photo of Laurie Grenoble, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4607acc-5c09-4c26-a5da-192952e46204/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm thrilled that you're committed to enhancing your mental well-being! I appreciate clients who actively pursue self-improvement and strive to overcome obstacles to achieve a healthier future. I've successfully supported numerous individuals with diverse diagnoses in their journeys. I specialize in addressing symptoms related to trauma, mood, and anxiety. It is possible to live a life that is sustainable and peaceful. I emphasize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, narrative and prolonged exposure therapies.
I'm thrilled that you're committed to enhancing your mental well-being! I appreciate clients who actively pursue self-improvement and strive to overcome obstacles to achieve a healthier future. I've successfully supported numerous individuals with diverse diagnoses in their journeys. I specialize in addressing symptoms related to trauma, mood, and anxiety. It is possible to live a life that is sustainable and peaceful. I emphasize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, narrative and prolonged exposure therapies.
![Photo of Kelly Rollinson, MA, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6efe23dd-49e2-452d-b343-bbe01bd01457/4/320x400.jpeg)
Kelly Rollinson
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgway, CO 81432
Hi, I’m Kelly. I’m glad you found your way here. Each and every one of us deserves to live a life of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment where we experience feeling loved, seen, understood, accepted, and safe. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to help and commend you for seeking support. Together we will collaborate in addressing the concerns, issues, and areas of focus and growth that will allow you to find balance and harmony in your life. As a holistic psychotherapist, my approach honors the nature of the mind-body-spirit connection, as well as the interconnectedness of us all.
Hi, I’m Kelly. I’m glad you found your way here. Each and every one of us deserves to live a life of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment where we experience feeling loved, seen, understood, accepted, and safe. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to help and commend you for seeking support. Together we will collaborate in addressing the concerns, issues, and areas of focus and growth that will allow you to find balance and harmony in your life. As a holistic psychotherapist, my approach honors the nature of the mind-body-spirit connection, as well as the interconnectedness of us all.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 81432
20+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in 81432 who prioritize treating:
100% | Anxiety |
91% | Relationship Issues |
86% | Coping Skills |
82% | Depression |
82% | Trauma and PTSD |
82% | Self Esteem |
73% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
46% | Aetna |
46% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
46% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 81432 see their clients
82% | In Person and Online | |
18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
21% | 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.