Therapists in 94401
![Photo of Stephanie J Wong, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5192bbc9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi I'm Dr. Stephanie J. Wong! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, host of the award-winning, Color of Success Podcast (colorofsuccesspodcast.com), and an Asian American therapist who was recently quoted as a mental health expert in Forbes, Us News & World Report, and Shondaland. Specialties include mood, cultural, relationship, and career/leadership concerns, and working with veterans and ethnic minority clients.
Hi I'm Dr. Stephanie J. Wong! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, host of the award-winning, Color of Success Podcast (colorofsuccesspodcast.com), and an Asian American therapist who was recently quoted as a mental health expert in Forbes, Us News & World Report, and Shondaland. Specialties include mood, cultural, relationship, and career/leadership concerns, and working with veterans and ethnic minority clients.
![Photo of Ronna Milo Haglili, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de3f942b-0fef-43b0-8dbf-ca5af239721d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I welcome people of all backgrounds. I was trained in multiple settings, including medical centers, community mental health organizations, and schools. My training and expertise include the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, eating disorders, relationships, transitions, loss, marginalization, identity, and immigration. While grounded in culturally sensitive and trauma informed psychoanalytic theory I integrate diverse treatment modalities. I commit to facilitating your treatment goals, such as improving coping skills, deepening relationships, and more.
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I welcome people of all backgrounds. I was trained in multiple settings, including medical centers, community mental health organizations, and schools. My training and expertise include the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, eating disorders, relationships, transitions, loss, marginalization, identity, and immigration. While grounded in culturally sensitive and trauma informed psychoanalytic theory I integrate diverse treatment modalities. I commit to facilitating your treatment goals, such as improving coping skills, deepening relationships, and more.
![Photo of Bob Livingstone, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b734e5a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been in private practice for twenty-eight years and I believe therapy issues are all related to loss. I specialize in working with children of divorce, those who have lost a loved one, men with anger issues, and the problems of teenagers. I am the author of five self-help books. My new book is titled Letting go of Grief: Move your Body to Rock and Soul. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/k8kggrv
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been in private practice for twenty-eight years and I believe therapy issues are all related to loss. I specialize in working with children of divorce, those who have lost a loved one, men with anger issues, and the problems of teenagers. I am the author of five self-help books. My new book is titled Letting go of Grief: Move your Body to Rock and Soul. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/k8kggrv
![Photo of Sonia Paz, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4942e4f0-da87-440c-b1e6-313404c502ab/2/320x400.jpeg)
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a happier, fuller and more fulfilling life that you deserve. I have been working with individuals, couples and families since 2008. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am committed to help you resolve your life, career, family and relationship challenges.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a happier, fuller and more fulfilling life that you deserve. I have been working with individuals, couples and families since 2008. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am committed to help you resolve your life, career, family and relationship challenges.
![Photo of Eric Pierson, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/79c8cb31-dd03-4036-8886-e708dc136beb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy can be uncomfortable, and challenging for folks because it causes them to confront unpleasant emotions or memories. Therapy can be helpful because those unpleasant things are often making people's lives difficult, and therapy can help create a place to better understand and deal with those uncomfortable things. I find that I work best with clients that want to address things that make them uncomfortable, but don't know how to do so, or are reluctant to do it alone.
Therapy can be uncomfortable, and challenging for folks because it causes them to confront unpleasant emotions or memories. Therapy can be helpful because those unpleasant things are often making people's lives difficult, and therapy can help create a place to better understand and deal with those uncomfortable things. I find that I work best with clients that want to address things that make them uncomfortable, but don't know how to do so, or are reluctant to do it alone.
![Photo of Tricia Tiutan, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d3b2a0b-d00c-48f9-a781-c814a3720033/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tricia Tiutan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
At moments in life we find ourselves feeling lost and overwhelmed. Not knowing how to behave, manage thoughts and feelings, recover from life circumstances. You may feel a lingering inner turmoil preventing you from living fully. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I approach therapy by helping you sort through layers of injury and protection that surround you, to access the deepest core of your being. I can help you break through old patterns that no longer serve you. It is investing in yourself by carving out time in therapy that can pave the way to more aliveness and connection to authenticity with yourself and others.
At moments in life we find ourselves feeling lost and overwhelmed. Not knowing how to behave, manage thoughts and feelings, recover from life circumstances. You may feel a lingering inner turmoil preventing you from living fully. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I approach therapy by helping you sort through layers of injury and protection that surround you, to access the deepest core of your being. I can help you break through old patterns that no longer serve you. It is investing in yourself by carving out time in therapy that can pave the way to more aliveness and connection to authenticity with yourself and others.
![Photo of Anait Kaladzhyan, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1961359a-8a7f-4dec-9453-19feb9e4b3b6/1/320x400.png)
As a therapist, I'm compassionate, nonjudgmental, straightforward, empowering and supportive. I hope to offer a safe environment, listen to your life challenges, address your goals for your mental well being and help you achieve those goals. My focus is to help my clients get lasting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, life transition struggles, self esteem issues and grief/loss. Therapy can help with overcoming every day challenges, emotional instability and overcome obstacles that cause stress.
As a therapist, I'm compassionate, nonjudgmental, straightforward, empowering and supportive. I hope to offer a safe environment, listen to your life challenges, address your goals for your mental well being and help you achieve those goals. My focus is to help my clients get lasting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, life transition struggles, self esteem issues and grief/loss. Therapy can help with overcoming every day challenges, emotional instability and overcome obstacles that cause stress.
![Photo of Marybeth Lorence, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50bc40e5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling through your days? Or maybe you're feeling that your life and relationships could be more meaningful. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to get to the roots of your problems. Every person enters therapy with a unique set of needs, so I tailor treatment to address your specific needs and goals. I listening openly, and together we develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This insight allows you to transform how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to guide you toward meaningful change.
Are you struggling through your days? Or maybe you're feeling that your life and relationships could be more meaningful. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to get to the roots of your problems. Every person enters therapy with a unique set of needs, so I tailor treatment to address your specific needs and goals. I listening openly, and together we develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This insight allows you to transform how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to guide you toward meaningful change.
![Photo of Louise Karr, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ecbc0705-9bfe-4f15-b3fa-26648e183ed8/2/320x400.jpeg)
Louise works with individuals, couples and families to help them improve their relationships and make healthy adjustments to change. She considers difficulties to be opportunities and catalysts for growth. She believes that people are often blocked from reaching their full potential in life by fears, resistances, and past conditioning. In a safe and caring environment, she helps people to explore these blockages, increase clarity, accept responsibility and develop greater awareness of themselves, others, and their environment.
Louise works with individuals, couples and families to help them improve their relationships and make healthy adjustments to change. She considers difficulties to be opportunities and catalysts for growth. She believes that people are often blocked from reaching their full potential in life by fears, resistances, and past conditioning. In a safe and caring environment, she helps people to explore these blockages, increase clarity, accept responsibility and develop greater awareness of themselves, others, and their environment.
![Photo of Paul Agustinovich Ph.D., Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b56bc07-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Paul Agustinovich Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
My main focus is to provide a relaxed, safe environment that enables people to discuss their vulnerabilities regarding self and relationships. I work extensively with those who suffer from trauma, anxiety and depression often due to questions of self-worth, childhood traumas, major life transitions, and relational issues. Also, I have done research in the way of gender, sexuality, and shame in western culture.
My main focus is to provide a relaxed, safe environment that enables people to discuss their vulnerabilities regarding self and relationships. I work extensively with those who suffer from trauma, anxiety and depression often due to questions of self-worth, childhood traumas, major life transitions, and relational issues. Also, I have done research in the way of gender, sexuality, and shame in western culture.
![Photo of Anna Izzo - Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy, P.C., Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/acc64714-455b-4a0b-b18f-b2cee11b5f00/2/320x400.jpeg)
Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy, P.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Is your child struggling at school? Are you feeling like you have failed as a parent? Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but at Izzo we help YOU, find YOUR light. We specialize in providing psychotherapy services to help your child evolve into their highest emotional potential. We enjoy working with kids, adolescents, young adults, older adults, families and couples. More specifically we want to help you overcome the unprocessed emotional trauma that is holding you back. Let’s free you from it together! Our clinicians work with the following issues ADHD, Depression, Trauma and learning disabilities.
Is your child struggling at school? Are you feeling like you have failed as a parent? Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but at Izzo we help YOU, find YOUR light. We specialize in providing psychotherapy services to help your child evolve into their highest emotional potential. We enjoy working with kids, adolescents, young adults, older adults, families and couples. More specifically we want to help you overcome the unprocessed emotional trauma that is holding you back. Let’s free you from it together! Our clinicians work with the following issues ADHD, Depression, Trauma and learning disabilities.
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![Photo of Grace Fung, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e8838a7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children and teens struggling with problems around school, mood and behavior while providing developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents. I work extensively with adults struggling with relationship and mood problems while providing secrets of effective communication.. Through providing a safe and relaxed environment, I guide them through a process of self-examination of their own patterns of thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles that kept them from getting what they want.
I work with children and teens struggling with problems around school, mood and behavior while providing developmental guidance and effective parenting skills for parents. I work extensively with adults struggling with relationship and mood problems while providing secrets of effective communication.. Through providing a safe and relaxed environment, I guide them through a process of self-examination of their own patterns of thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles that kept them from getting what they want.
![Photo of Ornit Shoham, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0101dd9-d8e0-4ead-82de-0514d76c0b3d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome! I primarily work with adults and teenagers struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I often find our inner beliefs have a huge impact on our lives, our sense of self, and our relationships. As your therapist, my main focus is to provide you a safe space that is free-from judgment and offers you a process-oriented approach to identify unconscious feelings and beliefs. I offer a genuine and understanding therapeutic relationship for you to feel held and seen, as we reflect together.
Hello and welcome! I primarily work with adults and teenagers struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I often find our inner beliefs have a huge impact on our lives, our sense of self, and our relationships. As your therapist, my main focus is to provide you a safe space that is free-from judgment and offers you a process-oriented approach to identify unconscious feelings and beliefs. I offer a genuine and understanding therapeutic relationship for you to feel held and seen, as we reflect together.
![Photo of Marialena Malejan-Roussere, MS, LMFT, CGP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4691a8f7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Marialena Malejan-Roussere
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Do you long for more intimacy and happiness in your life? Do you know what you want and seek the support to move into bold action? I believe people have an intrinsic sense of how personal dynamics may be creating or blocking what it is desired, but often get stuck in unconscious patterns and old behaviors. Taking the time to tune into self is a valuable resource for finding one's own voice and the natural solutions that reside within. I offer support to help you manage issues, find solutions, break patterns and create more of the life you want.
Do you long for more intimacy and happiness in your life? Do you know what you want and seek the support to move into bold action? I believe people have an intrinsic sense of how personal dynamics may be creating or blocking what it is desired, but often get stuck in unconscious patterns and old behaviors. Taking the time to tune into self is a valuable resource for finding one's own voice and the natural solutions that reside within. I offer support to help you manage issues, find solutions, break patterns and create more of the life you want.
![Photo of Noreen Hui, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bfaab85-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Noreen Hui
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
Not accepting new clients
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in healing relationships. You may be feeling emotionally disconnected from your loved one right now and wondering "what's happening to us", "we used to spend more time together", "we used to talk more, laugh more". This is a normal feeling --- often times because of life changes (kids, career, relocation, family deaths) your relationship takes a back seat. Over the years, you evolve as an individual, you are not the same person you were when you entered into the relationship.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in healing relationships. You may be feeling emotionally disconnected from your loved one right now and wondering "what's happening to us", "we used to spend more time together", "we used to talk more, laugh more". This is a normal feeling --- often times because of life changes (kids, career, relocation, family deaths) your relationship takes a back seat. Over the years, you evolve as an individual, you are not the same person you were when you entered into the relationship.
![Photo of Roger Grossman - Partners For Life Therapy, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/473bb17e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Partners For Life Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Marriage is an intimate partnership that requires sharing yourself with someone else. A partnership between two people who have made a commitment to each other. This commitment has to be considered more important than any individual desire. The relationship has to come first. Couples therapy is a positive experience. It brings couples closer and makes life less stressful. Therapy adds a new dimension to your mutual communication. It may be hard to hear from your partner at first, but you may find that your mountainous challenges are really molehills.
Marriage is an intimate partnership that requires sharing yourself with someone else. A partnership between two people who have made a commitment to each other. This commitment has to be considered more important than any individual desire. The relationship has to come first. Couples therapy is a positive experience. It brings couples closer and makes life less stressful. Therapy adds a new dimension to your mutual communication. It may be hard to hear from your partner at first, but you may find that your mountainous challenges are really molehills.
![Photo of Kyoko Tsuchiya, MA, LMFT, SEP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d46bf14-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kyoko Tsuchiya
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
![Photo of Connelly Murphy, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b7d3b52-f248-4105-b309-bc1c37ec642e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Connelly Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 78886) and have been practicing in the Bay Area since 2006. After completing my undergrad at Stanford University, I obtained my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. In the years following, I have worked with individuals, families and groups, across the lifespan. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, life transitions and personal growth/exploratory work. I provide affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community as well.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 78886) and have been practicing in the Bay Area since 2006. After completing my undergrad at Stanford University, I obtained my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. In the years following, I have worked with individuals, families and groups, across the lifespan. I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, life transitions and personal growth/exploratory work. I provide affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community as well.
![Photo of Barbara Lowenstein, MA, AMFT, MBA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7bac7759-97b8-426e-9210-bc710bae8bce/2/320x400.jpeg)
Barbara Lowenstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
I'm here to help you unlock your best self by tackling anxiety, panic attacks, and negative thoughts with a warm and empathetic approach. Using a blend of trauma-informed care, EMDR, and a positive narrative framework, I create a holistic path to personal empowerment.
I'm here to help you unlock your best self by tackling anxiety, panic attacks, and negative thoughts with a warm and empathetic approach. Using a blend of trauma-informed care, EMDR, and a positive narrative framework, I create a holistic path to personal empowerment.
![Photo of Elizabeth A. Bruno, MA, LMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b501a96-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Elizabeth A. Bruno
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
I am a strength-based Clinical Therapist whose goal is to walk with you through therapy to increase your own self-warmth, hope, insight and healing. I believe that addiction or mental health issues are just a small piece of the multi-faceted jigsaw puzzle of who you are. Both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts are from Santa Clara University, where my basketball jersey is retired as I hold the "All Time Men and Women's Rebounding Record". I believe that athletics were the genesis of my relentless positivity, embracement of strengths, and belief in the perseverance of the human heart.
I am a strength-based Clinical Therapist whose goal is to walk with you through therapy to increase your own self-warmth, hope, insight and healing. I believe that addiction or mental health issues are just a small piece of the multi-faceted jigsaw puzzle of who you are. Both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts are from Santa Clara University, where my basketball jersey is retired as I hold the "All Time Men and Women's Rebounding Record". I believe that athletics were the genesis of my relentless positivity, embracement of strengths, and belief in the perseverance of the human heart.
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Number of Therapists in 94401
200+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 94401 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
85% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Grief |
64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
50% | Aetna |
44% | Other |
43% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 94401 see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | 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.