Therapists in 92672
![Photo of Vicky Rosales, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c75da229-330a-445d-860c-f6edd0dce10c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, my name is Vicky Rosales. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA. I am a Trauma-Informed Therapist and understand the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection. My expertise is working with youth and families impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice system, providing both individual and family therapy. I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship where you can express your emotions and life experience without judgment.
Hi, my name is Vicky Rosales. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA. I am a Trauma-Informed Therapist and understand the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection. My expertise is working with youth and families impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice system, providing both individual and family therapy. I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship where you can express your emotions and life experience without judgment.
![Photo of Anna Elise Loprieno, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41ced63b-ecf7-4aeb-b4b6-b750fdf43172/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anna Elise Loprieno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
My approach cultivates connection and collaboration, offering a judgment-free space tailored to your unique experiences and aspirations. My clients often compare working with me to a compassionate journey in which self-discovery leads to empowerment. Change is made possible by accepting your current situation. Together, we strengthen the muscles of sitting with your emotions, reducing the impact of challenges like anxiety & self-doubt. Invite Future You to act in alignment with your values, free from persistent thoughts that hold you back. Let's make space for growth and create a path that aligns with the best version of yourself.
My approach cultivates connection and collaboration, offering a judgment-free space tailored to your unique experiences and aspirations. My clients often compare working with me to a compassionate journey in which self-discovery leads to empowerment. Change is made possible by accepting your current situation. Together, we strengthen the muscles of sitting with your emotions, reducing the impact of challenges like anxiety & self-doubt. Invite Future You to act in alignment with your values, free from persistent thoughts that hold you back. Let's make space for growth and create a path that aligns with the best version of yourself.
![Photo of Dr. Robyn Igelman | Beach Walk Talk, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4694a1d7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Robyn Igelman | Beach Walk Talk
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, loss or grief? Are you using unhealthy or ineffective coping strategies to get through your day? You want to do better but you just aren't sure where to start? I can help. I specialize in working with adults, couples, teens, and families who are highly motivated & typically successful in school, at work, and at home but find themselves no longer able to cope with life's stressors on their own. Whether it is grief & loss, work stress, relationship issues, alcohol/substance use, depression or anxiety, I can help you get your life and relationships back on track.
Are you struggling with anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, loss or grief? Are you using unhealthy or ineffective coping strategies to get through your day? You want to do better but you just aren't sure where to start? I can help. I specialize in working with adults, couples, teens, and families who are highly motivated & typically successful in school, at work, and at home but find themselves no longer able to cope with life's stressors on their own. Whether it is grief & loss, work stress, relationship issues, alcohol/substance use, depression or anxiety, I can help you get your life and relationships back on track.
![Photo of Gina M Lukes, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/03129da1-a18c-4893-96d4-f472e1de52d8/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been working in private practice for 19 years. I specialize in young adults and individual therapy. I also love working with the military since I moved my practice to San Clemente in 2007.
I have been working in private practice for 19 years. I specialize in young adults and individual therapy. I also love working with the military since I moved my practice to San Clemente in 2007.
![Photo of Brandon Tatum, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/92ce20e5-62f4-42ab-9080-a409258b7548/1/320x400.png)
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldnʼt be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldnʼt be so hard to live a better life.
![Photo of Amie Lowery-Luyties - Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5147796e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
My goal is to provide a, safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.
My goal is to provide a, safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.
![Photo of Carisa Kelso, APCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1986ce10-6bf8-413a-ad20-7a8805e255cc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Carisa Kelso
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
I am here to support individuals and couples to be empowered to create change in their lives. As a therapist, I am devoted to creating a safe space for you to explore and identify patterns in your life that require change to live your fullest life. I am committed to helping clients overcome past pains, gain insight to understand themselves better, learn healthy and effective tools to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, and live the life they truly desire.
I am here to support individuals and couples to be empowered to create change in their lives. As a therapist, I am devoted to creating a safe space for you to explore and identify patterns in your life that require change to live your fullest life. I am committed to helping clients overcome past pains, gain insight to understand themselves better, learn healthy and effective tools to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, and live the life they truly desire.
![Photo of Lisa Klipfel, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c907cd9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you worried about your kids? Do you want them to be happy? Most parents naturally worry about their children, but when additional stresses are added into the equation such as a divorce, medical illness, attention issues, difficulty with anger, academic struggles and/or anxious mood things get more complicated and difficult to handle for both kids and caregivers. I am hear to help you navigate through this time, and to assist your child is coping with life in a more productive manner, making them a happier kid. Together we can give your child some relief.
Are you worried about your kids? Do you want them to be happy? Most parents naturally worry about their children, but when additional stresses are added into the equation such as a divorce, medical illness, attention issues, difficulty with anger, academic struggles and/or anxious mood things get more complicated and difficult to handle for both kids and caregivers. I am hear to help you navigate through this time, and to assist your child is coping with life in a more productive manner, making them a happier kid. Together we can give your child some relief.
![Photo of Sarah Chik, MA, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c67fe600-fd8d-4205-b88e-68bb2cd354dc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Chik
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
Do you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending stressors that life keeps throwing at you? Are you struggling to feel happy and live authentically in your everyday life? Is it hard for you to have healthy relationships with friends and family because you feel stuck and exhausted? Are you wanting to make a career change, but have no idea where to start? That's why I'm here! It is so scary even thinking about where to start and taking the leap to reach out for help is the first step. I am here to guide you!
Do you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending stressors that life keeps throwing at you? Are you struggling to feel happy and live authentically in your everyday life? Is it hard for you to have healthy relationships with friends and family because you feel stuck and exhausted? Are you wanting to make a career change, but have no idea where to start? That's why I'm here! It is so scary even thinking about where to start and taking the leap to reach out for help is the first step. I am here to guide you!
![Photo of Holly Grupe, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9f8c3036-379d-4341-987f-321cc53b88cd/2/320x400.png)
Do you feel as though you're carrying the weight of the world's emotions on your shoulders? Are you often left feeling overwhelmed and drained from the intensity of others' feelings? You are not alone, and more importantly, there's a way forward. I specialize in working with empaths like you - those who feel deeply and possess an extraordinary capacity for empathy, yet struggle to protect their own energy and well-being. Together, we'll turn your empathic gift from an exhausting burden into a powerful tool for deep connection and self-empowerment.
Do you feel as though you're carrying the weight of the world's emotions on your shoulders? Are you often left feeling overwhelmed and drained from the intensity of others' feelings? You are not alone, and more importantly, there's a way forward. I specialize in working with empaths like you - those who feel deeply and possess an extraordinary capacity for empathy, yet struggle to protect their own energy and well-being. Together, we'll turn your empathic gift from an exhausting burden into a powerful tool for deep connection and self-empowerment.
![Photo of Lynne Joachim, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/050ca4a8-cf6b-4750-857f-1f3f07923765/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Lynne Joachim and I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and have been seeing people of all ages for 30 years. I encourage people in therapy because it transforms lives and relationships in significant ways, especially the relationship with oneself. I was trained in Psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and am well versed in many different approaches to understanding the life span: adult development, the psychology of women, adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy/support groups.
My name is Lynne Joachim and I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and have been seeing people of all ages for 30 years. I encourage people in therapy because it transforms lives and relationships in significant ways, especially the relationship with oneself. I was trained in Psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and am well versed in many different approaches to understanding the life span: adult development, the psychology of women, adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy/support groups.
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Kristin Blaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
You should never have to feel alone with your life's challenges. I am an active, supportive listener who will help you address those issues that are causing you pain. I work with parents, adolescents and families to improve relationships. I specialize in trauma and can help you process through your past experiences so that you can fully heal and live in the present. I work with military families and first responders and the unique challenges these populations encounters. I also specialize in adoption related issues including infertility and attachment work. I hope that together, we can help you lead the life you deserve.
You should never have to feel alone with your life's challenges. I am an active, supportive listener who will help you address those issues that are causing you pain. I work with parents, adolescents and families to improve relationships. I specialize in trauma and can help you process through your past experiences so that you can fully heal and live in the present. I work with military families and first responders and the unique challenges these populations encounters. I also specialize in adoption related issues including infertility and attachment work. I hope that together, we can help you lead the life you deserve.
![Photo of Amy Borst, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC, LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d348e1c3-e609-4482-9ee9-cfbf35831d88/1/320x400.jpeg)
Amy Borst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
Self-exploration continues throughout our lives. Our efforts to find peace and self-fulfillment can be accomplished through introspection and processing. I employ a variety of therapy modalities that assist with the exploration process in a manner that feels comfortable and safe, leading to those moments of understanding and acceptance. Art and EMDR Therapy combined can assist with reaching a deeper level of self-awareness in a non-threatening manner, and also allows for reprocessing recent and past traumatic experiences. With a willingness towards self-awareness, both modalities can be utilized to achieve ideal adjustment.
Self-exploration continues throughout our lives. Our efforts to find peace and self-fulfillment can be accomplished through introspection and processing. I employ a variety of therapy modalities that assist with the exploration process in a manner that feels comfortable and safe, leading to those moments of understanding and acceptance. Art and EMDR Therapy combined can assist with reaching a deeper level of self-awareness in a non-threatening manner, and also allows for reprocessing recent and past traumatic experiences. With a willingness towards self-awareness, both modalities can be utilized to achieve ideal adjustment.
![Photo of Louise Yeilding, MFT, LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43d7ba95-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Louise Yeilding
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults in individual and or couple counseling. I help clients resolve short term transitional issues as well as longer term difficulties. People who have struggled with an unresolved personal or relationship issue often experience depression and anxiety as a result of it. I address both the issue and the emotional response to the issue. I also provide extensive psychotherapy for clients suffering from longer term problems.
I work with adults in individual and or couple counseling. I help clients resolve short term transitional issues as well as longer term difficulties. People who have struggled with an unresolved personal or relationship issue often experience depression and anxiety as a result of it. I address both the issue and the emotional response to the issue. I also provide extensive psychotherapy for clients suffering from longer term problems.
![Photo of Priscilla Apodaca, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1e722d95-06be-4c2d-b305-9b83f6f3085a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Let me help you unpack so you can begin to focus on what's important and find meaning in life again. Depression, anxiety, and high-stress individuals are some of my favorite individuals to work with. I will help you recharge, prioritize responsibilities, improve productivity, and redefine yourself. My name is Priscilla Apodaca, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years.
Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Let me help you unpack so you can begin to focus on what's important and find meaning in life again. Depression, anxiety, and high-stress individuals are some of my favorite individuals to work with. I will help you recharge, prioritize responsibilities, improve productivity, and redefine yourself. My name is Priscilla Apodaca, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years.
![Photo of Pamela Nicely, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f4ce80d4-8644-4437-8dbc-1b3caf81025d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Evidence-based interventions for anxiety and depression need creative personalization, because every child, teen, or adult is different. My background in development and learning allows me to conceptualize difficulties and organize a cognitive-behavioral treatment that works with the whole child or the whole person.
Evidence-based interventions for anxiety and depression need creative personalization, because every child, teen, or adult is different. My background in development and learning allows me to conceptualize difficulties and organize a cognitive-behavioral treatment that works with the whole child or the whole person.
![Photo of Wade Denes, MS, LMFT, ASDCS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68d07c7c-c00d-481f-b3cb-b814d9c9765d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Wade Denes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
I am not here to fix you because you are not broken. I am not here to judge you because you are free to be whoever you want to be. I am here to help you reach your goals and find a trajectory to true happiness. Your journey to wellness begins when you recognize the role you play in your own life. You are powerful, capable, and worthy of the joy you seek. I am here to walk this path with you.
I am not here to fix you because you are not broken. I am not here to judge you because you are free to be whoever you want to be. I am here to help you reach your goals and find a trajectory to true happiness. Your journey to wellness begins when you recognize the role you play in your own life. You are powerful, capable, and worthy of the joy you seek. I am here to walk this path with you.
![Photo of Sarah Beshay, MA, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b4e9247-30fa-4f9b-aa78-e0abf5bca487/3/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Beshay
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
Not accepting new clients
If you find yourself emotionally fatigued, disconnected from yourself, and overwhelmed with uncertainty, healing and awareness is possible. My hope is to encourage and guide you as you move toward healing and wholeness as I take a holistic and integrative wellness approach, focusing on your whole being. I aim to create a space that is warm, comfortable, and collaborative, that is ultimately inviting of all ideas, thoughts, and feelings that you are grappling with. My goal is to empower you to use your strengths as you lean into understanding and build connections, creating a relaxed environment where you can be yourself.
If you find yourself emotionally fatigued, disconnected from yourself, and overwhelmed with uncertainty, healing and awareness is possible. My hope is to encourage and guide you as you move toward healing and wholeness as I take a holistic and integrative wellness approach, focusing on your whole being. I aim to create a space that is warm, comfortable, and collaborative, that is ultimately inviting of all ideas, thoughts, and feelings that you are grappling with. My goal is to empower you to use your strengths as you lean into understanding and build connections, creating a relaxed environment where you can be yourself.
![Photo of Mosaic Family Therapy Corp, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8c3183bb-e95f-49bd-aa12-7667635e6b37/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mosaic Family Therapy Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
How can we help? It is an honor to walk with individuals in their daily life of challenges, joy, suffering, and growth. We think of therapy as a living room for life to explore and process your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships. Our goal is for you to have the safe space to look objectively at yourself and your life and help you grow into your own skin and soul. It takes guts to come to therapy and the more comfortable you feel, the more authentic you will be with yourself and your exploration of the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful of life. Mosaic Family therapists are here to sit in the trenches with you.
How can we help? It is an honor to walk with individuals in their daily life of challenges, joy, suffering, and growth. We think of therapy as a living room for life to explore and process your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships. Our goal is for you to have the safe space to look objectively at yourself and your life and help you grow into your own skin and soul. It takes guts to come to therapy and the more comfortable you feel, the more authentic you will be with yourself and your exploration of the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful of life. Mosaic Family therapists are here to sit in the trenches with you.
![Photo of Ashley McKinnon, MA, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7fed99b3-3909-44cd-b0bc-389c563fbc81/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley McKinnon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
Are you feeling weighed down by life, struggling in your relationships with others or even with yourself? Maybe you have that "treading water" feeling dealing with anxiety, depression, or lingering effects of trauma, and you're searching for a way to make it all feel lighter so you can rest. You might find yourself seeking not just temporary relief but a meaningful, long-lasting peace and a deeper, more authentic connection with who you are at your core. If you're on a journey to explore the underlying patterns that shape your life and relationships, and you desire to live more fully, grow, and heal, I am here to walk alongside you.
Are you feeling weighed down by life, struggling in your relationships with others or even with yourself? Maybe you have that "treading water" feeling dealing with anxiety, depression, or lingering effects of trauma, and you're searching for a way to make it all feel lighter so you can rest. You might find yourself seeking not just temporary relief but a meaningful, long-lasting peace and a deeper, more authentic connection with who you are at your core. If you're on a journey to explore the underlying patterns that shape your life and relationships, and you desire to live more fully, grow, and heal, I am here to walk alongside you.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 92672
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 92672 who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
73% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Cigna and Evernorth |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
64% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 92672 see their clients
81% | In Person and Online | |
19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
90% | Female | |
9% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 92672?
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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.