Therapists in Nashville, TN
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Dr. Hunter Stanfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE, MS, MDR
Verified Verified
25 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Not accepting new clients
Living a quality life often comes with challenges. Therapy isn't just for crises or complaining—it's a strategic tool. It's a confidential way to reflect, strategize, refocus, and recharge. Facing challenges sharpens us, allowing us to pivot with purpose and get back on track. Each session is an opportunity for growth, enhancing personal and relationship well-being as well as professional success. Your life is not just built on successes, but on the wisdom gained from every challenge faced.
Living a quality life often comes with challenges. Therapy isn't just for crises or complaining—it's a strategic tool. It's a confidential way to reflect, strategize, refocus, and recharge. Facing challenges sharpens us, allowing us to pivot with purpose and get back on track. Each session is an opportunity for growth, enhancing personal and relationship well-being as well as professional success. Your life is not just built on successes, but on the wisdom gained from every challenge faced.
![Photo of Austin Jarrell, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2e49b15-0f7f-482a-b550-f6b9977265bd/1/320x400.png)
Austin Jarrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
![Photo of Carrie Fraser, LMFT, SD, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/700c18e8-8712-4496-b98c-c41c7c721edc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Asking for help and support is a courageous first step toward wholeness. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to navigate their unique struggles and challenges. We will work together to help you identify your goals for building a healthier and more fulfilling life. In our time together we will develop techniques to help you practice and integrate skills to meet your goals. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment focused EMDR trauma therapy with experience working with clients who have experienced trauma or addiction/codependency directly or within their family systems. I am certified in dream work.
Asking for help and support is a courageous first step toward wholeness. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to navigate their unique struggles and challenges. We will work together to help you identify your goals for building a healthier and more fulfilling life. In our time together we will develop techniques to help you practice and integrate skills to meet your goals. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment focused EMDR trauma therapy with experience working with clients who have experienced trauma or addiction/codependency directly or within their family systems. I am certified in dream work.
![Photo of Q. Renee Brewer, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1e71557-61af-43a7-8604-aee401ebd9f1/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Q. Renee Brewer. My passion is to work with adolescents and adults who seek to regain their power and their joy. I work alongside clients to assist them as they grow and receive another chance in life without feeling that all hope is gone. I want my clients to gain their voice and confidence back and realize they can be totally healthy – emotionally, physically, intellectually, socially, spiritually, and in their jobs, and in their homes.
My name is Q. Renee Brewer. My passion is to work with adolescents and adults who seek to regain their power and their joy. I work alongside clients to assist them as they grow and receive another chance in life without feeling that all hope is gone. I want my clients to gain their voice and confidence back and realize they can be totally healthy – emotionally, physically, intellectually, socially, spiritually, and in their jobs, and in their homes.
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Preston Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, -MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
We begin to develop our sense of Self & identity through our interactions with others at an early age. Our self-esteem, our thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression, our choice of a partner later in life--- all are heavily influenced by our relationships with those around us. When you begin to understand the origin of your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns, you are better able to navigate your life. Therapy allows us to heal from trauma, process our grief, ease conflicts in our personal relationships, and develop a clearer sense of self.
We begin to develop our sense of Self & identity through our interactions with others at an early age. Our self-esteem, our thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression, our choice of a partner later in life--- all are heavily influenced by our relationships with those around us. When you begin to understand the origin of your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns, you are better able to navigate your life. Therapy allows us to heal from trauma, process our grief, ease conflicts in our personal relationships, and develop a clearer sense of self.
![Photo of Thomas David Neilson, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5504a0ee-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My approach to psychological healing is integrative, mixing psychodynamic, mind/body, transpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT approaches to psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy stresses respect for the client and the client’s experience. Therapy often involves the exploration of family of origin issues and the impact of old conditioning on current functioning. I also emphasize the importance of developing existing personal strengths and resources. I often use a personality system called the Enneagram to clarify client strengths and issues. I have expertise in mindfulness. See my website, www.musiccitytherapy.com.
My approach to psychological healing is integrative, mixing psychodynamic, mind/body, transpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT approaches to psychotherapy. My philosophy of therapy stresses respect for the client and the client’s experience. Therapy often involves the exploration of family of origin issues and the impact of old conditioning on current functioning. I also emphasize the importance of developing existing personal strengths and resources. I often use a personality system called the Enneagram to clarify client strengths and issues. I have expertise in mindfulness. See my website, www.musiccitytherapy.com.
![Photo of Katelyn Mase, NCC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9873bdf-7a9f-4a32-955b-e8be276bea77/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with individuals and partnerships who are neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD) those in “alternative” relationship structures (LGBTQIA+, ENM, poly, open, swinging, kink), those who have experienced trauma, struggle with depression or anxiety, are hoping to do some self-exploration (sexual, gender, career, religious, etc.), or are looking for a change. Because every person is unique, your needs and desires will also be unique. I approach my work through a trauma-informed lens, using evidence-based practices that find a balance between thinking and feeling and emphasize the importance of connection, experience and safety.
I work with individuals and partnerships who are neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD) those in “alternative” relationship structures (LGBTQIA+, ENM, poly, open, swinging, kink), those who have experienced trauma, struggle with depression or anxiety, are hoping to do some self-exploration (sexual, gender, career, religious, etc.), or are looking for a change. Because every person is unique, your needs and desires will also be unique. I approach my work through a trauma-informed lens, using evidence-based practices that find a balance between thinking and feeling and emphasize the importance of connection, experience and safety.
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Jourdan Virginia Blue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37208
A𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦: Are you desperate for real results and prefer direct therapy over someone just passive listening? Have you struggled with feeling not good enough and that you can't help but to keep failing? Do you feel hopeless and unmotivated trying to meet your goals? Wondering why you keep making the SAME mistakes over and over again? Does all this hurt leave you with feelings of guilt, shame, fear, or pain? Are you in a relationship wondering if you chose the right person because of all the conflict? Do you fear that you might not be compatible but really want to find a way to fix it?
A𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦: Are you desperate for real results and prefer direct therapy over someone just passive listening? Have you struggled with feeling not good enough and that you can't help but to keep failing? Do you feel hopeless and unmotivated trying to meet your goals? Wondering why you keep making the SAME mistakes over and over again? Does all this hurt leave you with feelings of guilt, shame, fear, or pain? Are you in a relationship wondering if you chose the right person because of all the conflict? Do you fear that you might not be compatible but really want to find a way to fix it?
![Photo of Kari Smith, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/726e6398-89d8-4003-8d6b-f9dfffaf2f98/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all experience times of stress, fear, loneliness and sadness. Worries and "what if's" can keep us up at night. But when these things start to affect our overall well being and daily functioning, help from a professional can be beneficial. I can work with you in these difficult times and provide support and tools necessary for healing.I hope you will find my office safe, welcoming, nonjudgemental and a place where you can talk through what's bothering you.
We all experience times of stress, fear, loneliness and sadness. Worries and "what if's" can keep us up at night. But when these things start to affect our overall well being and daily functioning, help from a professional can be beneficial. I can work with you in these difficult times and provide support and tools necessary for healing.I hope you will find my office safe, welcoming, nonjudgemental and a place where you can talk through what's bothering you.
![Photo of Jordan Lee, EdD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ccf5e14-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/6/320x400.jpeg)
We all have an innate capacity to create a sense of well-being. Yet, the demands of our lives---difficult relationships, losses, disappointments, transitions---can cause feelings of helplessness or even despair. Vitality falls way to depression or anxiety or addictive behaviors. Therapy can be useful to better understand and manage the complexities of your life; to reclaim some vitality; to love, work, and play in ways that are more congruent with who you strive to be. With twenty five years of experience, I offer seasoned and compasssionate guidance as you define your specific goals and work toward inhabiting a truer version of yourself.
We all have an innate capacity to create a sense of well-being. Yet, the demands of our lives---difficult relationships, losses, disappointments, transitions---can cause feelings of helplessness or even despair. Vitality falls way to depression or anxiety or addictive behaviors. Therapy can be useful to better understand and manage the complexities of your life; to reclaim some vitality; to love, work, and play in ways that are more congruent with who you strive to be. With twenty five years of experience, I offer seasoned and compasssionate guidance as you define your specific goals and work toward inhabiting a truer version of yourself.
![Photo of Angela Tamayo, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba79557b-6d7f-49ca-827c-c2d0f3d61a4e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Angela Tamayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37211 (Online Only)
My passion is to see my clients being successful in healing and thriving. From my experience, each individual has unique needs. I work with clients to address such needs with tailored therapies, counseling, and education. I am a bilingual therapist and counselor who approaches humans with empathy, dignity, and no judgment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and see clients in both languages. I use evidence-based therapies to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups.
My passion is to see my clients being successful in healing and thriving. From my experience, each individual has unique needs. I work with clients to address such needs with tailored therapies, counseling, and education. I am a bilingual therapist and counselor who approaches humans with empathy, dignity, and no judgment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and see clients in both languages. I use evidence-based therapies to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups.
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My specialty areas include trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, car accidents and other accidents, combat exposure, and other violent crimes);
relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict);
sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression);
gender (women's issues, men's issues, transgender issues);
identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes);
mood disorders (depression and anxiety);
along with other areas of concern. Please go to www.mcaninchpsychological.com to see more.
My specialty areas include trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, car accidents and other accidents, combat exposure, and other violent crimes);
relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict);
sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression);
gender (women's issues, men's issues, transgender issues);
identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes);
mood disorders (depression and anxiety);
along with other areas of concern. Please go to www.mcaninchpsychological.com to see more.
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Julia Melton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37208 (Online Only)
Looking for an open-minded, geeky, sex-positive therapist? Are you interested in hypnotherapy or EMDR? Are you wanting to change beliefs about yourself, explore your attachment style, validate your pleasure and sexuality, implement changes in your life, ease anxiety, connect to others, improve communication, and build healthy relationships? If you're looking to feel empowered in your pleasure and reclaim your sexuality in a world that leaves us uninformed and shamed or just need someone professional to talk to without judgement, I'm happy to hold the space for you.
Looking for an open-minded, geeky, sex-positive therapist? Are you interested in hypnotherapy or EMDR? Are you wanting to change beliefs about yourself, explore your attachment style, validate your pleasure and sexuality, implement changes in your life, ease anxiety, connect to others, improve communication, and build healthy relationships? If you're looking to feel empowered in your pleasure and reclaim your sexuality in a world that leaves us uninformed and shamed or just need someone professional to talk to without judgement, I'm happy to hold the space for you.
![Photo of Keisha Munson, MMFT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dda38a45-2e41-40fb-a810-19dfc9a26e8e/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a clinical therapist, my ideal clients are a couple from a diverse background, particularly within the BIPOC community. Their presenting issues are communication barriers, lack of intimacy and trust, differences in expectations of one another. They have a lot of unresolved conflicts and would like to find a resolution to their situations and problems. They are seeking support and guidance as they navigate the journey of premarital challenges and prepare for married life. They want emotional and physical intimacy, to listen to each other and communicate in a more effective manner.
As a clinical therapist, my ideal clients are a couple from a diverse background, particularly within the BIPOC community. Their presenting issues are communication barriers, lack of intimacy and trust, differences in expectations of one another. They have a lot of unresolved conflicts and would like to find a resolution to their situations and problems. They are seeking support and guidance as they navigate the journey of premarital challenges and prepare for married life. They want emotional and physical intimacy, to listen to each other and communicate in a more effective manner.
![Photo of Avi Dressler, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/05d95ce4-ad3f-4a02-8264-a7ead65d06eb/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that people are naturally oriented towards growth, but life’s challenges can cause you to lose your sense of direction and well-being. It can be difficult to find the way back to your path. At the heart of my approach to psychotherapy is a belief that everyone deserves genuine care, respect, empathy, and compassion. I strive to create an environment that is inclusive, free from judgment, and responsive to each person’s feelings and needs.
I believe that people are naturally oriented towards growth, but life’s challenges can cause you to lose your sense of direction and well-being. It can be difficult to find the way back to your path. At the heart of my approach to psychotherapy is a belief that everyone deserves genuine care, respect, empathy, and compassion. I strive to create an environment that is inclusive, free from judgment, and responsive to each person’s feelings and needs.
![Photo of Virginia Spini, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b022e14a-05f8-454d-933c-2aace63b5f6d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Virginia Spini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Nashville, TN. I've been working with those facing very stressful life changes for some time and are finding anxiety or depression in their daily life increasing.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Nashville, TN. I've been working with those facing very stressful life changes for some time and are finding anxiety or depression in their daily life increasing.
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Kyle Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
"Do you see me? Do you hear me? Does what I say mean anything to you?" This is something Oprah Winfrey believes every person wants to know, and I couldn't agree more. I am so glad you're here. Reaching out for support can be hard sometimes. Being vulnerable enough to show up for ourselves and allow another person to witness that is a courageous thing. Whether you're here because someone suggested you try therapy, you've been in therapy for decades or you're somewhere in between, I'm ready to listen. And not only am I here to listen, I'm here to support and challenge you to do that hard thing or even finally face that fear.
"Do you see me? Do you hear me? Does what I say mean anything to you?" This is something Oprah Winfrey believes every person wants to know, and I couldn't agree more. I am so glad you're here. Reaching out for support can be hard sometimes. Being vulnerable enough to show up for ourselves and allow another person to witness that is a courageous thing. Whether you're here because someone suggested you try therapy, you've been in therapy for decades or you're somewhere in between, I'm ready to listen. And not only am I here to listen, I'm here to support and challenge you to do that hard thing or even finally face that fear.
![Photo of Michelle Coyne, LPC, MHSP, SEP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0388317a-8864-4e77-8b24-09bbd3d922b8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle Coyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Waitlist for new clients
As a somatic psychotherapist, I use a combination of body-based and traditional talk therapies to help clients live more fully. My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is my foundational lens while utilizing other evidenced based treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Dream Analysis and Adjunct to 12-Step. I view therapy as a collaborative process and see myself as a guide in helping my clients find their unique ability to address their struggles.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I use a combination of body-based and traditional talk therapies to help clients live more fully. My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is my foundational lens while utilizing other evidenced based treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential, Dream Analysis and Adjunct to 12-Step. I view therapy as a collaborative process and see myself as a guide in helping my clients find their unique ability to address their struggles.
![Photo of Leah Linn, MA, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5140c7c7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Leah Linn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients - My mission is for each client to find their true self and voice and see that so many of our negative storylines and scripts are just programming we have picked up throughout our lives. My heart is to follow each client's lead on where he or she needs to go versus my own agenda and / or preferences. I believe that it is in allowing space for our experiences of our full humanity that we realize that at our most fundamental level our essence is actually good and true.
Accepting new clients - My mission is for each client to find their true self and voice and see that so many of our negative storylines and scripts are just programming we have picked up throughout our lives. My heart is to follow each client's lead on where he or she needs to go versus my own agenda and / or preferences. I believe that it is in allowing space for our experiences of our full humanity that we realize that at our most fundamental level our essence is actually good and true.
![Photo of Aleyda Sanchez - Central Care Counseling Services LLC, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c564e361-13cf-43a6-8142-8dc95f7dc654/1/320x400.jpeg)
Central Care Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
In this life there is always something that makes us change. Human nature says that it is love or the loss of something or someone. If you think you need help to achieve your goals or make the necessary changes to be successful, you have to give yourself a chance. During therapy you have the necessary space to talk about the different barriers that are a challenge for you. I work with different people who are going through different personal situations, having challenges with their families, or struggling in their marriage.
In this life there is always something that makes us change. Human nature says that it is love or the loss of something or someone. If you think you need help to achieve your goals or make the necessary changes to be successful, you have to give yourself a chance. During therapy you have the necessary space to talk about the different barriers that are a challenge for you. I work with different people who are going through different personal situations, having challenges with their families, or struggling in their marriage.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Nashville, TN
2,000+
Average cost per session
$145
Therapists in Nashville, TN who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
76% | Cigna and Evernorth |
65% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Nashville, TN see their clients
74% | In Person and Online | |
26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Nashville?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.