Therapists in 92780
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Are you struggling to break hurtful patterns in your life? Do you feel secretly stuck in one area of your life? Do you long to feel more inner peace, self-trust and freedom in your daily life? Life is frustrating when you don’t know how to move forward. Feeling stuck in painful emotions or unhealthy patterns drains your energy. It is hard to feel at peace in yourself if you are always worried about doing, being or saying the “right thing” to fit in, make people happy or impress others. Maybe you live so much in your head it is hard to connect with your feelings and trust your body’s wisdom, leaving you in a state of detachment.
Are you struggling to break hurtful patterns in your life? Do you feel secretly stuck in one area of your life? Do you long to feel more inner peace, self-trust and freedom in your daily life? Life is frustrating when you don’t know how to move forward. Feeling stuck in painful emotions or unhealthy patterns drains your energy. It is hard to feel at peace in yourself if you are always worried about doing, being or saying the “right thing” to fit in, make people happy or impress others. Maybe you live so much in your head it is hard to connect with your feelings and trust your body’s wisdom, leaving you in a state of detachment.
![Photo of Denise Mechelle Owens, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/945c4457-8162-4f92-94ee-e6675a3f7300/2/320x400.jpeg)
Denise Mechelle Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
My passion is to work with the inner child. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, parenting and trauma as an EMDR trained therapist. I will facilitate emotional awareness and growth by a set of coping tools and treatment plan unique to your individual needs.
My passion is to work with the inner child. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, parenting and trauma as an EMDR trained therapist. I will facilitate emotional awareness and growth by a set of coping tools and treatment plan unique to your individual needs.
![Photo of Rachael (Witherspoon) Wolberg, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7cce5ef9-19e1-4062-9e57-168408cdeb89/1/320x400.jpeg)
Rachael (Witherspoon) Wolberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
When life feels harder than it should, there's always a reason. Unsettling events, whether past or present, can make daily life difficult. If you feel like you're doing more surviving than thriving, I'm here to help. I work from a trauma model, which looks at the impact of events on the way we think, feel, and act in the present. Abuse, lack of nurture, or catastrophic events can significantly impact normal functioning. Life gets better, and I work hard everyday to move people toward hope and healing.
When life feels harder than it should, there's always a reason. Unsettling events, whether past or present, can make daily life difficult. If you feel like you're doing more surviving than thriving, I'm here to help. I work from a trauma model, which looks at the impact of events on the way we think, feel, and act in the present. Abuse, lack of nurture, or catastrophic events can significantly impact normal functioning. Life gets better, and I work hard everyday to move people toward hope and healing.
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Nurturing Connections Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Are you feeling overwhelmed and tired? Do you feel frustrated in your relationship? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Easier? 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. Life shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Helping people live a better life is our passion. Is cost for therapy too expensive? You may qualify for Out of Network Health Benefits to alleviate the costs of therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and tired? Do you feel frustrated in your relationship? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Easier? 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. Life shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Helping people live a better life is our passion. Is cost for therapy too expensive? You may qualify for Out of Network Health Benefits to alleviate the costs of therapy.
![Photo of Leslie M Cox, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, EAC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9eba674c-7e04-4803-bc6f-acc252915cc8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Leslie M Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, EAC
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
Waitlist for new clients
I treat anxiety, depression, chronic pain, medical trauma and sexual trauma using EMDR. EMDR is a transformative therapy technique that shifts how one’s body and brain respond to stress and distress. You may be struggling with mental health symptoms that have lasted for months or even years. It takes you away from your work and family. You may have spent a lot of time and money on treatment or struggled to find effective treatment. EMDR is different than other types of therapy because healing and relief happens more swiftly.
I treat anxiety, depression, chronic pain, medical trauma and sexual trauma using EMDR. EMDR is a transformative therapy technique that shifts how one’s body and brain respond to stress and distress. You may be struggling with mental health symptoms that have lasted for months or even years. It takes you away from your work and family. You may have spent a lot of time and money on treatment or struggled to find effective treatment. EMDR is different than other types of therapy because healing and relief happens more swiftly.
![Photo of Alaina Eames, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e08d81f0-5830-4464-93dd-89bbf0f241fb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like you have nothing left to give? Do you find yourself in a constant state of survival mode? Do you feel stuck and stressed out? Are you ready to create lasting changes and thrive in your life? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience helping clients get out of survival mode, overcome their anxiety, build confidence, and find hope and healing in their lives. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, relational, and holistic. I believe that true growth and healing takes place when we honor all the aspects of who we are emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Do you feel like you have nothing left to give? Do you find yourself in a constant state of survival mode? Do you feel stuck and stressed out? Are you ready to create lasting changes and thrive in your life? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience helping clients get out of survival mode, overcome their anxiety, build confidence, and find hope and healing in their lives. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, relational, and holistic. I believe that true growth and healing takes place when we honor all the aspects of who we are emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
![Photo of Octavia Rusu Fukino, MA, LMFT, LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46a18a74-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Octavia Rusu Fukino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Life is often complex and confusing, and the pain of trauma is intense. Trauma can be one event that scares you and makes you feel helpless, or a chain of them that teach your body that the world is not to be trusted. Anxiety is a daily reality and moving through life is like moving through a room full of carnival mirrors and moving mazes. Worry for the future keeps us awake at night. The past intrudes in our present, drives our behavior in ways we cannot explain, and leaves us questioning our own motivation and even our sanity. Thoughts can become so loud in our heads that rest is not possible.
Life is often complex and confusing, and the pain of trauma is intense. Trauma can be one event that scares you and makes you feel helpless, or a chain of them that teach your body that the world is not to be trusted. Anxiety is a daily reality and moving through life is like moving through a room full of carnival mirrors and moving mazes. Worry for the future keeps us awake at night. The past intrudes in our present, drives our behavior in ways we cannot explain, and leaves us questioning our own motivation and even our sanity. Thoughts can become so loud in our heads that rest is not possible.
![Photo of Matthew Todd Langus, PsyD, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e0ae5552-7540-4381-80af-d6333878f429/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 20 years of experience. I have worked private practice, in/out-patient psychiatric hospitals, and substance abuse recovery centers. I have responded to many national disasters and mass shooting incidences. I treat public safety, military and medical personnel for trauma and work related stressors. I treat victims of crimes and trauma for PTSD. I am also a trauma survivor. I have lectured nation wide teaching fellow therapists how to treat these populations. I also work with teenagers and adults for such things as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and many other issues. I do couples and family therapy.
I have over 20 years of experience. I have worked private practice, in/out-patient psychiatric hospitals, and substance abuse recovery centers. I have responded to many national disasters and mass shooting incidences. I treat public safety, military and medical personnel for trauma and work related stressors. I treat victims of crimes and trauma for PTSD. I am also a trauma survivor. I have lectured nation wide teaching fellow therapists how to treat these populations. I also work with teenagers and adults for such things as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and many other issues. I do couples and family therapy.
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It takes tremendous courage to see a therapist. A safe environment and a trustful relationship are the first things I provide. People are complex; your ethnicity, sexuality, personality, values, and unique background will be appreciated here. I will listen to you carefully and understand you deeply. Together we will find the best way to identify and meet your needs. We will empower you from what is painful in your experience, so that you will feel more alive, have more compassion toward yourself, and create new meaning in your life. If you are a parent, I also help children with anxiety, depression, and socio-emotional development.
It takes tremendous courage to see a therapist. A safe environment and a trustful relationship are the first things I provide. People are complex; your ethnicity, sexuality, personality, values, and unique background will be appreciated here. I will listen to you carefully and understand you deeply. Together we will find the best way to identify and meet your needs. We will empower you from what is painful in your experience, so that you will feel more alive, have more compassion toward yourself, and create new meaning in your life. If you are a parent, I also help children with anxiety, depression, and socio-emotional development.
![Photo of Muriel Casamayor - Insight Family Counseling & Wellness Services INC, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5e66689a-38f2-44a4-9247-175fe668e1bc/1/320x400.png)
Insight Family Counseling & Wellness Services INC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
Hello, my name is Muriel Casamayor and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#116554 ). The therapeutic relationship is unique and highly personal; however, it is a contractual agreement, and it is important to understand how our therapeutic relationship will work and what you can expect. Sometimes, therapy can be scary, and you might feel confused and vulnerable. In this new chapter, as your therapist, I want to help you navigate and understand your fears and battles.
Hello, my name is Muriel Casamayor and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#116554 ). The therapeutic relationship is unique and highly personal; however, it is a contractual agreement, and it is important to understand how our therapeutic relationship will work and what you can expect. Sometimes, therapy can be scary, and you might feel confused and vulnerable. In this new chapter, as your therapist, I want to help you navigate and understand your fears and battles.
![Photo of Christine Monroe, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0206e064-663d-4d13-98f2-213c26050b04/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes it helps to talk about life's struggles and pain with someone who listens and understands. Sometimes we have become distant from the people most important to us and need help repairing relationships. Sometimes the people we needed to care for us have hurt us and we need help healing. Sometimes we have done things we regret and need help moving forward. Everyone desires to be known and accepted, but sometimes things happen to cause us to withdraw and give up on connecting with others. I would like to help you find healing, hope, and connection in your life.
Sometimes it helps to talk about life's struggles and pain with someone who listens and understands. Sometimes we have become distant from the people most important to us and need help repairing relationships. Sometimes the people we needed to care for us have hurt us and we need help healing. Sometimes we have done things we regret and need help moving forward. Everyone desires to be known and accepted, but sometimes things happen to cause us to withdraw and give up on connecting with others. I would like to help you find healing, hope, and connection in your life.
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Do you feel empty, alone, or paralyzed by fear and anxiety? Do you feel unable to cope with life's challenges? Maybe you feel frustrated with yourself for giving up on your true desires or generally unsatisfied, lost or without purpose? Suffering only forces the pain underground to emerge in old patterns that may be limiting your success or interfering with your ability to move past losses and create more fulfilling relationships. Change can be difficult, but the rewards are vast! Recognizing the complexity and uniqueness of each individual is essential to my collaborative and in-depth approach.
Do you feel empty, alone, or paralyzed by fear and anxiety? Do you feel unable to cope with life's challenges? Maybe you feel frustrated with yourself for giving up on your true desires or generally unsatisfied, lost or without purpose? Suffering only forces the pain underground to emerge in old patterns that may be limiting your success or interfering with your ability to move past losses and create more fulfilling relationships. Change can be difficult, but the rewards are vast! Recognizing the complexity and uniqueness of each individual is essential to my collaborative and in-depth approach.
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Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
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Eating Disorder Therapy - SoCal Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Have you been trying to fix the way you feel but keep running into the same issues again and again? Maybe you're stuck in the cycle of disordered eating and no matter how hard you try to love your body, you just can't seem to jump on the body positivity train. Or maybe you know your thoughts and worries are irrational - but you still FEEL like the world is coming to an end. Perhaps something (or a lot of things) happened and you're realizing trauma has completely changed the way you see yourself and the world.
Have you been trying to fix the way you feel but keep running into the same issues again and again? Maybe you're stuck in the cycle of disordered eating and no matter how hard you try to love your body, you just can't seem to jump on the body positivity train. Or maybe you know your thoughts and worries are irrational - but you still FEEL like the world is coming to an end. Perhaps something (or a lot of things) happened and you're realizing trauma has completely changed the way you see yourself and the world.
![Photo of Heather Bridge, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45b5c777-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My job as a therapist is to provide you with a nurturing place where you can share your truth without fear of judgment. It is also my job to help you tap into your innate resiliency and strengths. I will encourage you, challenge you, and guide you as you rediscover your strength and begin to experience healing! Only when the soul is unmasked can the real work begin. I use a variety of techniques to meet therapeutic goals and tailor my approach to your specific needs. I work with all age groups-adults, teens, and children- and have several years experience working with the various issues that each stage of life can bring!
My job as a therapist is to provide you with a nurturing place where you can share your truth without fear of judgment. It is also my job to help you tap into your innate resiliency and strengths. I will encourage you, challenge you, and guide you as you rediscover your strength and begin to experience healing! Only when the soul is unmasked can the real work begin. I use a variety of techniques to meet therapeutic goals and tailor my approach to your specific needs. I work with all age groups-adults, teens, and children- and have several years experience working with the various issues that each stage of life can bring!
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Deanne Brown
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with a major life change? Maybe you are heartbroken after a recent break-up, or stressed due to job loss? Maybe you're dealing with a health condition, a quarter or mid-life crisis, or you have simply lost direction? Life transitions are an inevitable part of the human experience. Getting married, having a baby, moving, divorce, empty-nest, caring for aging parents, or retirement are all significant life events that can have a profound impact on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. While some people may be able to navigate these transitions on their own, others may benefit from the help of a therapist.
Are you struggling with a major life change? Maybe you are heartbroken after a recent break-up, or stressed due to job loss? Maybe you're dealing with a health condition, a quarter or mid-life crisis, or you have simply lost direction? Life transitions are an inevitable part of the human experience. Getting married, having a baby, moving, divorce, empty-nest, caring for aging parents, or retirement are all significant life events that can have a profound impact on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. While some people may be able to navigate these transitions on their own, others may benefit from the help of a therapist.
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When you’re struggling or in pain, you shouldn’t have to go through it alone. There are reasons why you’re feeling the way that you do, and I am here to work through it with you. I provide counseling services for individual adults and couples through issues such as identity formation, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship struggles. My desire is to help you in your particular areas of suffering, and bring healing, hope and growth into your process.
When you’re struggling or in pain, you shouldn’t have to go through it alone. There are reasons why you’re feeling the way that you do, and I am here to work through it with you. I provide counseling services for individual adults and couples through issues such as identity formation, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship struggles. My desire is to help you in your particular areas of suffering, and bring healing, hope and growth into your process.
![Photo of Doris A Muchirahondo, EdD, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0699a02b-2697-40f6-9151-7e65f2e1ede8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed or hopeless and worried about your future? Do you have a drug and alcohol problem? Is your marriage or relationship in serious trouble? If you are feeling stuck or experiencing obstacles that are preventing you from being able to fully enjoy your life, counseling is a great way to sort through these issues and bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be.
Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed or hopeless and worried about your future? Do you have a drug and alcohol problem? Is your marriage or relationship in serious trouble? If you are feeling stuck or experiencing obstacles that are preventing you from being able to fully enjoy your life, counseling is a great way to sort through these issues and bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be.
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I am passionate about working with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and trauma, specifically developmental/childhood trauma. Aiming to decrease a sense of loneliness on the path to healing, I walk with my clients to foster a more whole understanding of one’s self– integrating one’s wounds, characteristics, strengths, and hard-to-word experiences. Those I work with aren't necessarily looking for a quick fix, but are looking for lasting change to find meaning through the hardships that life comes with.
I am passionate about working with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and trauma, specifically developmental/childhood trauma. Aiming to decrease a sense of loneliness on the path to healing, I walk with my clients to foster a more whole understanding of one’s self– integrating one’s wounds, characteristics, strengths, and hard-to-word experiences. Those I work with aren't necessarily looking for a quick fix, but are looking for lasting change to find meaning through the hardships that life comes with.
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I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, life satisfaction, management of emotions, and cultural adjustment in the USA. I offer tele-therapy via HIPPA compliant web platforms. I supervise a group of interns/associates who take sliding scale fees from $30-60 per session for clients who do not have insurance or have high deductibles.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, life satisfaction, management of emotions, and cultural adjustment in the USA. I offer tele-therapy via HIPPA compliant web platforms. I supervise a group of interns/associates who take sliding scale fees from $30-60 per session for clients who do not have insurance or have high deductibles.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 92780
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 92780 who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
63% | Aetna |
53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 92780 see their clients
87% | In Person and Online | |
13% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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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.