Therapists in Shingle Springs, CA
![Photo of Wayne Martial Cottle, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e832d316-4d27-4645-8161-deb8805a3070/1/320x400.jpeg)
Wayne Martial Cottle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
My goal in therapy is a simple one, and that is to help people get exactly where they want to go in life. Sometimes that means working through past traumas or current stressors. It can also mean focusing on general life optimization. Whatever your goals, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment for us to dig deep and make forward progress together.
My goal in therapy is a simple one, and that is to help people get exactly where they want to go in life. Sometimes that means working through past traumas or current stressors. It can also mean focusing on general life optimization. Whatever your goals, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment for us to dig deep and make forward progress together.
![Photo of Brittany Sallaberry, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e2d1795a-00f8-47a7-8b5a-49c02aacf1f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Brittany Sallaberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (Online Only)
If you're tired of feeling anxious, worried, depressed, I hear you. Maybe you're newly postpartum, trying to figure out your new baby and new body. You're so tired, you feel like you need a break, but you feel guilty. Or maybe you're having thoughts that scare you, and wonder if this is normal. You might be going through some tough things in your life and just need someone who isn't a friend or family member to talk to. Maybe you're wondering why you feel this way, and how you can get back to feeling like yourself.
If you're tired of feeling anxious, worried, depressed, I hear you. Maybe you're newly postpartum, trying to figure out your new baby and new body. You're so tired, you feel like you need a break, but you feel guilty. Or maybe you're having thoughts that scare you, and wonder if this is normal. You might be going through some tough things in your life and just need someone who isn't a friend or family member to talk to. Maybe you're wondering why you feel this way, and how you can get back to feeling like yourself.
![Photo of Christina G Duffy, MA, LMFT, ADHD, CCS, ASDCS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d50af39-d6d3-4650-8af2-508258c66c77/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christina G Duffy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ADHD, CCS, ASDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) with a passion for holistic healing, I bring a unique blend of traditional psychotherapy expertise and intuitive gifts to my practice. With over 15 years of experience guiding individuals and couples towards emotional wellness and relationship harmony, I seamlessly integrate evidence-based therapeutic techniques with intuitive insights.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) with a passion for holistic healing, I bring a unique blend of traditional psychotherapy expertise and intuitive gifts to my practice. With over 15 years of experience guiding individuals and couples towards emotional wellness and relationship harmony, I seamlessly integrate evidence-based therapeutic techniques with intuitive insights.
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Jessalyn Scotten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Jessalyn Scotten is a compassionate Associate therapist who specializes in working with couples and adult individuals, providing support to clients with a range of life challenges and concerns. She is certified in Prepare Enrich to help couples of all ages and stages of life. This includes all types of couples from dating, engaged, cohabitating, married, blended families, and over age 55. Additionally, Jessalyn is a trauma informed therapist trained in EMDR to assist with healing. Her approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, tailoring each client’s experience to their needs.
Jessalyn Scotten is a compassionate Associate therapist who specializes in working with couples and adult individuals, providing support to clients with a range of life challenges and concerns. She is certified in Prepare Enrich to help couples of all ages and stages of life. This includes all types of couples from dating, engaged, cohabitating, married, blended families, and over age 55. Additionally, Jessalyn is a trauma informed therapist trained in EMDR to assist with healing. Her approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, tailoring each client’s experience to their needs.
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Hi, I'm Marissa Guerrero. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. More importantly, I am someone who can help guide you on your journey of healing and ignite change. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I support individuals and families to learn new skills that have been triggered by their traumatic life experiences. I am also equipped to support you in learning how to recognize, identify and manage your emotional responses to stressful circumstances. I wholeheartedly believe that our life experiences give us the opportunity to learn new tools to help us become our better selves.
Hi, I'm Marissa Guerrero. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. More importantly, I am someone who can help guide you on your journey of healing and ignite change. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I support individuals and families to learn new skills that have been triggered by their traumatic life experiences. I am also equipped to support you in learning how to recognize, identify and manage your emotional responses to stressful circumstances. I wholeheartedly believe that our life experiences give us the opportunity to learn new tools to help us become our better selves.
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Recognizing that mental health services are needed for oneself or family can often cause feelings of overwhelm, confusion, shame, guilt and fear. My goal is to support you in sorting out these emotions while re-establishing a sense of hope. For the last 15 years I have worked with children and adults with various mental health needs and in various settings, including local school campuses, ER, jail, county facilities and homes. I have specialized in treating complex trauma, behavioral concerns and high-risk behaviors. Other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, social and attention deficits and self-harm.
Recognizing that mental health services are needed for oneself or family can often cause feelings of overwhelm, confusion, shame, guilt and fear. My goal is to support you in sorting out these emotions while re-establishing a sense of hope. For the last 15 years I have worked with children and adults with various mental health needs and in various settings, including local school campuses, ER, jail, county facilities and homes. I have specialized in treating complex trauma, behavioral concerns and high-risk behaviors. Other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, social and attention deficits and self-harm.
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Cognitive Therapy Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Change is possible. Dr. Zahn works with his clients to identify solutions and move towards realistic goals. When clients are supported and develop a plan that includes acquiring sensible skills that they can use in the real world, dramatic change can happen.
Change is possible. Dr. Zahn works with his clients to identify solutions and move towards realistic goals. When clients are supported and develop a plan that includes acquiring sensible skills that they can use in the real world, dramatic change can happen.
![Photo of Marie Y. Nieto - Cameron Park Counseling Center, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d64ac33-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Cameron Park Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cameron Park, CA 95682
As the Director of CAMERON PARK COUNSELING CENTER, I have assembled a wonderful team of knowledgeable, talented and passionate therapists who specialize in the wide array of psychotherapeutic approaches and areas of specialization. When you call our office, you will be paired up with the therapist best suited to your issue.
As the Director of CAMERON PARK COUNSELING CENTER, I have assembled a wonderful team of knowledgeable, talented and passionate therapists who specialize in the wide array of psychotherapeutic approaches and areas of specialization. When you call our office, you will be paired up with the therapist best suited to your issue.
![Photo of Jessica Wolff, MA, LMFT, CYT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6be9df51-ba9c-4d8d-8e10-9615035b411d/2/320x400.jpeg)
From a Holistic prospective, I consider the mental, physical, and spiritual factors that influence a person's well-being and to help people heal and thrive on a deeper level. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach and a Certified Yoga Teacher, my approach is designed to create a sense of self-awareness to better understand the connections between body, mind, and relationships leading to how these elements interplay with mental health. Combining Psychotherapy with Life Coaching Techniques will manifest your dreams as well as clear what is hindering your realization of the life you desire .
From a Holistic prospective, I consider the mental, physical, and spiritual factors that influence a person's well-being and to help people heal and thrive on a deeper level. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach and a Certified Yoga Teacher, my approach is designed to create a sense of self-awareness to better understand the connections between body, mind, and relationships leading to how these elements interplay with mental health. Combining Psychotherapy with Life Coaching Techniques will manifest your dreams as well as clear what is hindering your realization of the life you desire .
![Photo of Margaret Denise Brauns, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ebdd69b8-c613-45f2-a0fc-8be4b920f7b4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Margaret Denise Brauns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Our mental fitness is just as important as our physical fitness. Investing in our total health includes learning how to manage challenges, emotions and relationships. I work with adults, teens and couples on issues such as stress, anxiety and depression. Allowing yourself to receive support during periods of stress or change can create opportunities for growth. Self-awareness and learning coping skills can help with navigating through current and future challenges. Whether you are new to therapy or returning, be confident that investing in mental health is a step toward living the life you imagined.
Our mental fitness is just as important as our physical fitness. Investing in our total health includes learning how to manage challenges, emotions and relationships. I work with adults, teens and couples on issues such as stress, anxiety and depression. Allowing yourself to receive support during periods of stress or change can create opportunities for growth. Self-awareness and learning coping skills can help with navigating through current and future challenges. Whether you are new to therapy or returning, be confident that investing in mental health is a step toward living the life you imagined.
![Photo of Katie Navarra, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d12d51b-f64c-4155-9f61-d74a578ffd90/2/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Navarra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Waitlist for new clients
Are you journeying through life and noticing there are roadblocks, mountains, valleys that you are either in or have been through? We all from time-to-time need to seek out help to navigate these hard path in our lives. Whether your day is feeling robbed by anxious thoughts, depressed mood, racing thoughts, or triggering emotions, these are all things to be worked and processed through. There is hope on the other side. If your goals are contentment, hope, and joy, counseling is a space to explore and attain these goals. There's no magic light switch, but there is a promising journey of healing and restoration possible to all of us.
Are you journeying through life and noticing there are roadblocks, mountains, valleys that you are either in or have been through? We all from time-to-time need to seek out help to navigate these hard path in our lives. Whether your day is feeling robbed by anxious thoughts, depressed mood, racing thoughts, or triggering emotions, these are all things to be worked and processed through. There is hope on the other side. If your goals are contentment, hope, and joy, counseling is a space to explore and attain these goals. There's no magic light switch, but there is a promising journey of healing and restoration possible to all of us.
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Mental health is an important part of an individual's overall health and well-being. It impacts how an individual thinks, feels, and acts; as well as how one handles stress, performs in school, relates or interacts with others, and makes healthy choices. Jen offers consultation, psychoeducational testing, and psychological counseling. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Depression, trauma and loss, suicidal ideation, behavioral challenges, and school adjustment issues of all kinds.
Mental health is an important part of an individual's overall health and well-being. It impacts how an individual thinks, feels, and acts; as well as how one handles stress, performs in school, relates or interacts with others, and makes healthy choices. Jen offers consultation, psychoeducational testing, and psychological counseling. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Depression, trauma and loss, suicidal ideation, behavioral challenges, and school adjustment issues of all kinds.
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Merri B Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cameron Park, CA 95682 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Ever wonder why life changes just when you thought is just about "normal" or approaching "great"? Have you or a loved one been confused and discouraged for too long? Puzzled and dissatisfied about a relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, significant other or friend? Want things to change? All these questions and more can be addressed in therapy. Crisis and challenges are "opportunities for growth" and God is more creative than you can imagine in moving you toward being the person you were meant to be . Together, there is much we can discover.
Ever wonder why life changes just when you thought is just about "normal" or approaching "great"? Have you or a loved one been confused and discouraged for too long? Puzzled and dissatisfied about a relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, significant other or friend? Want things to change? All these questions and more can be addressed in therapy. Crisis and challenges are "opportunities for growth" and God is more creative than you can imagine in moving you toward being the person you were meant to be . Together, there is much we can discover.
![Photo of LeAnn O'Neal Berger - LeAnn O'Neal Berger, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., PsyD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/440368fe-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
LeAnn O'Neal Berger, Psy.D., L.M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cameron Park, CA 95682 (Online Only)
Tele-medicine in the privacy of your home or office. Anxious? Stressed? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may be interested to know that this is not a disorder. Do you have a rich and complex inner life? When you were a child, did your parents or others see you as sensitive or too shy? How can someone be too sensitive? If you do not consider yourself sensitive, perhaps you are in a relationship where sensitivity would enhance your intimacy and partnership. I help individuals and couples struggling with relationships. Do you want to live an authentic life?
Tele-medicine in the privacy of your home or office. Anxious? Stressed? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may be interested to know that this is not a disorder. Do you have a rich and complex inner life? When you were a child, did your parents or others see you as sensitive or too shy? How can someone be too sensitive? If you do not consider yourself sensitive, perhaps you are in a relationship where sensitivity would enhance your intimacy and partnership. I help individuals and couples struggling with relationships. Do you want to live an authentic life?
![Photo of Jill Henderson, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0dacf543-8fc8-4979-abd3-68a8b2ef3f53/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jill Henderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Do you ever wish someone truly understood what you're going through? Relationships are hard. Life is hard. Being alone in it is even harder. Sometimes we all need help figuring things out or how to move forward. What is influencing your present? Our past is not suppose to dictate our present, but sometimes it does. Our life was not meant to be filled with sadness, fear, or regrets. Good communication, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of wholeness are all possible. What about loss? Sometimes we can't get back what we want, but if we get stuck in grief we end losing more. With help, relationships and situations can get better.
Do you ever wish someone truly understood what you're going through? Relationships are hard. Life is hard. Being alone in it is even harder. Sometimes we all need help figuring things out or how to move forward. What is influencing your present? Our past is not suppose to dictate our present, but sometimes it does. Our life was not meant to be filled with sadness, fear, or regrets. Good communication, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of wholeness are all possible. What about loss? Sometimes we can't get back what we want, but if we get stuck in grief we end losing more. With help, relationships and situations can get better.
![Photo of Gerry Chase Williams, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42aac0a4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I can offer you both short-term therapy or longer term therapy to address marital, couples, family, or individual concerns. Together with assessment of your presenting problem we can decide what is best. Resolution and change is possible. I have experience working with adults with adult children issues and with couples in getting beyond repeating communication patterns that are stressful.
I can offer you both short-term therapy or longer term therapy to address marital, couples, family, or individual concerns. Together with assessment of your presenting problem we can decide what is best. Resolution and change is possible. I have experience working with adults with adult children issues and with couples in getting beyond repeating communication patterns that are stressful.
![Photo of Devin Nelson, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e6252f35-15f0-4bfb-ad3c-fdec66b7b952/3/320x400.jpeg)
Devin Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cameron Park, CA 95682
My passion and desire is coming alongside men, adolescents and couples who have encountered seasons in their life filled with frustration, heartache, doubt, shame and loss. Do you find yourself stuck, irritated, confused and helpless more often than not? Do you notice feeling resentment or distance in your relationships? Are you longing to discover solutions, healing and restoration within yourself and with those around you? Are you wanting to move towards a renewed sense of peace, enjoyment and connection within yourself and your relationships?
My passion and desire is coming alongside men, adolescents and couples who have encountered seasons in their life filled with frustration, heartache, doubt, shame and loss. Do you find yourself stuck, irritated, confused and helpless more often than not? Do you notice feeling resentment or distance in your relationships? Are you longing to discover solutions, healing and restoration within yourself and with those around you? Are you wanting to move towards a renewed sense of peace, enjoyment and connection within yourself and your relationships?
![Photo of Victoria L Clark - Creative Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/98519817-2ee1-4435-8d48-9362a22a8361/3/320x400.jpeg)
If you have experienced trauma, anxiety, or abuse, I would like to help you through. As we know, life is about many things, the ups, the downs and the in betweens. Life can be wonderful and sometimes, life can be filled with challenges. There are those moments in our lives when we need support . I work with peope who wish to learn how to face difficulties and to learn lasting coping skills. My goal is to help you to obtain your goals, face difficult times, and live your life to the fullest.
If you have experienced trauma, anxiety, or abuse, I would like to help you through. As we know, life is about many things, the ups, the downs and the in betweens. Life can be wonderful and sometimes, life can be filled with challenges. There are those moments in our lives when we need support . I work with peope who wish to learn how to face difficulties and to learn lasting coping skills. My goal is to help you to obtain your goals, face difficult times, and live your life to the fullest.
![Photo of Melissa Ann Gallagher, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4201aaea-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist, I believe we as individuals have the best intentions and want our relationships to be successful, but at times don't know the best way to navigate this process. Life can be very challenging for all of us. Sharing your thoughts and becoming aware of your needs is a great start to this process. Let's work together and figure out where you can use a little help in your life. I work with individuals (pre-teen, teen and adults), couples and parents.
As a therapist, I believe we as individuals have the best intentions and want our relationships to be successful, but at times don't know the best way to navigate this process. Life can be very challenging for all of us. Sharing your thoughts and becoming aware of your needs is a great start to this process. Let's work together and figure out where you can use a little help in your life. I work with individuals (pre-teen, teen and adults), couples and parents.
![Photo of Kimberly Salmon - Better Life Counseling Center, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43c3521a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Better Life Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Better Life Counseling Center is a practice with multiple therapists with varying experience and expertise. Please visit our website to learn more about each therapist. Kimberly Salmon will be able to get you scheduled and begin your journey to reach your own goals.
Better Life Counseling Center is a practice with multiple therapists with varying experience and expertise. Please visit our website to learn more about each therapist. Kimberly Salmon will be able to get you scheduled and begin your journey to reach your own goals.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Shingle Springs, CA
< 10
Therapists in Shingle Springs, CA who prioritize treating:
67% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Family Conflict |
50% | Depression |
50% | Divorce |
50% | Coping Skills |
50% | Women's Issues |
Average years in practice
16 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
60% | Aetna |
60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
60% | Oxford |
How Therapists in Shingle Springs, CA see their clients
84% | In Person and Online | |
16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Shingle Springs?
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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.