Therapists in Johnson City, TN
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Kelsey Shubert
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37601 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Kelsey. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping teens and adults navigate the complexities of life and mental wellness. I use a holistic approach to manage various challenges people face. I love working with young professionals, educators, and teachers, as well as individuals with children. I have lots of experience working with depression, anxiety, and challenged self-esteem.
Hello! My name is Kelsey. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping teens and adults navigate the complexities of life and mental wellness. I use a holistic approach to manage various challenges people face. I love working with young professionals, educators, and teachers, as well as individuals with children. I have lots of experience working with depression, anxiety, and challenged self-esteem.
![Photo of Sharmen Rutherford, LPC, MHSP, ICAADC, AADC, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad0d90af-744c-4ec0-bea6-a94ccabc2295/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sharmen Rutherford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ICAADC, AADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37604
Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that Sharmen would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement within the confines of a safe and therapeutic environment. She offers virtual counseling to clients throughout Alabama and Tennessee and at her office in Johnson City, TN. It is her mission to serve you with dignity, respect and confidentiality while helping you to reach and surpass the treatment goals you develop together.
Life isn't always easy. At times, things just don't seem right or the way that we would like for them to be. Life can be frustrating, overwhelming, complicated and down-right messy. It is during these difficult seasons that Sharmen would like to come alongside you and offer strength, hope and encouragement within the confines of a safe and therapeutic environment. She offers virtual counseling to clients throughout Alabama and Tennessee and at her office in Johnson City, TN. It is her mission to serve you with dignity, respect and confidentiality while helping you to reach and surpass the treatment goals you develop together.
![Photo of Rebecca DeLong - Tranquil JC, LLC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/745c70ba-9e9d-4c68-a468-9df6878df533/2/320x400.jpeg)
Compassion, trust and balance are at the heart of the work that we do. We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration. We strive to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment where you can navigate your concerns and align yourself with your goals. Treatment is customized and unique, as each person who we work with is special and has distinct strengths, needs and preferences. We value diversity and foster inclusivity as an ally and as a partner on your individual path. We are direct and thoughtful, supportive and empathic. We work with clients to develop strengths and achieve life goals.
Compassion, trust and balance are at the heart of the work that we do. We approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration. We strive to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment where you can navigate your concerns and align yourself with your goals. Treatment is customized and unique, as each person who we work with is special and has distinct strengths, needs and preferences. We value diversity and foster inclusivity as an ally and as a partner on your individual path. We are direct and thoughtful, supportive and empathic. We work with clients to develop strengths and achieve life goals.
![Photo of Elena Coello-Jemmali, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53e5867c-ffdb-4bf7-a7a0-c1298424881d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Find balance in your life with help from an experienced psychotherapist. Dr. Elena Coello-Jemmali uses a holistic approach, which helps clients from all walks of life overcome psychological, emotional, mental, physical, energetic, and spiritual challenges. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their highest potential and make wellness a way of life. while encouraging clients to take responsibility and making a commitment for their own healing. This unique Holistic approach addresses the mind, body and spiritual needs of the individual in their therapy to be able to identify and treat root-causes.
Find balance in your life with help from an experienced psychotherapist. Dr. Elena Coello-Jemmali uses a holistic approach, which helps clients from all walks of life overcome psychological, emotional, mental, physical, energetic, and spiritual challenges. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their highest potential and make wellness a way of life. while encouraging clients to take responsibility and making a commitment for their own healing. This unique Holistic approach addresses the mind, body and spiritual needs of the individual in their therapy to be able to identify and treat root-causes.
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Through a client-centered approach, I strive to foster an environment where clients feel seen and heard. I see individuals 16 years and older from all walks of life. I primarily work with grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem, behavioral addictions, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, and lack of direction/purpose, and religious trauma. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ populations. My therapeutic approach combines a variety of evidence-based approaches, but primarily pulls from narrative, person-centered, and internal family system theories.
Through a client-centered approach, I strive to foster an environment where clients feel seen and heard. I see individuals 16 years and older from all walks of life. I primarily work with grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem, behavioral addictions, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, and lack of direction/purpose, and religious trauma. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ populations. My therapeutic approach combines a variety of evidence-based approaches, but primarily pulls from narrative, person-centered, and internal family system theories.
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The Journey Center for Healing Arts, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, FAMI, MT-BC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37604
At The Journey Center for Healing Arts, we are passionate about helping people move beyond their past and into a full, authentic life. Trauma affects us all at some level - surviving physical pain, emotional pain, or spiritual pain - and it can keep us from living the life we want. We want to see you thrive through your healing process instead of continuing to struggle with worry, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, grief, and unhealthy relationships.
At The Journey Center for Healing Arts, we are passionate about helping people move beyond their past and into a full, authentic life. Trauma affects us all at some level - surviving physical pain, emotional pain, or spiritual pain - and it can keep us from living the life we want. We want to see you thrive through your healing process instead of continuing to struggle with worry, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, grief, and unhealthy relationships.
![Photo of Kirsten Higgins, MS, LPC, MHSP, Temp, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/492bf89f-a27f-4d03-9846-81a924a9165c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Is your family going through a stressful transition or issue? Do you ever wish your home was more peaceful? Are you a young adult who feels lost or worries about this new stage of life? If you feel like no one understands what you, your child, or your family are going through, then you’ve come to the right place! I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families through a variety of struggles, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
Is your family going through a stressful transition or issue? Do you ever wish your home was more peaceful? Are you a young adult who feels lost or worries about this new stage of life? If you feel like no one understands what you, your child, or your family are going through, then you’ve come to the right place! I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families through a variety of struggles, life transitions, and relationship conflicts.
![Photo of Jordan Ashley Lovetere, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ee348bb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jordan Ashley Lovetere
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach starts with meeting people where they are in their journey through life. I believe in nourishing the inner child within all of us with empathy and kindness. People are the experts of their own lives and I am simply someone to help facilitate the change they wish to implement for themselves. I work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults to empower them in understanding and accepting themselves and their changing emotions throughout life’s transitions. Movement is a universal language and through gentle curiosity and unconditional positive regard everyone has the ability to grow and thrive.
My therapeutic approach starts with meeting people where they are in their journey through life. I believe in nourishing the inner child within all of us with empathy and kindness. People are the experts of their own lives and I am simply someone to help facilitate the change they wish to implement for themselves. I work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults to empower them in understanding and accepting themselves and their changing emotions throughout life’s transitions. Movement is a universal language and through gentle curiosity and unconditional positive regard everyone has the ability to grow and thrive.
![Photo of Summer Ahmed, MSW, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9b7adde8-5870-429e-902d-e4f9bbfe2d2d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Summer Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Are you someone who is grappling with life’s struggles, seeking to untangle the knots of anxiety and self-doubt, and yearning for a deeper connection with your authentic self? Someone who's endured trauma, from childhood, relationships, or life events, burdened by unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs. Your goal is not just to heal wounds but to emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. You want to break free from the chains of your past, reclaim inner peace, and step into a future filled with purpose and joy. Seeking understanding, validation, and compassionate guidance, you aim to feel empowered.
Are you someone who is grappling with life’s struggles, seeking to untangle the knots of anxiety and self-doubt, and yearning for a deeper connection with your authentic self? Someone who's endured trauma, from childhood, relationships, or life events, burdened by unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs. Your goal is not just to heal wounds but to emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. You want to break free from the chains of your past, reclaim inner peace, and step into a future filled with purpose and joy. Seeking understanding, validation, and compassionate guidance, you aim to feel empowered.
![Photo of Aaron Free, MS, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58acb2ac-8904-4da7-bbcf-1b7403ec1cba/2/320x400.jpeg)
Aaron Free
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
I am a counselor that values the depth of human relationships. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions that can be summarized as somatic and attachment focused, relational, and mindful. All of these interventions are built off of the idea of present moment awareness. This means that I use each moment as potential for awareness into your inner experience. I spend time assisting each client in expanding their window of tolerance for discomfort as well as developing tools and techniques for structural changes. I am experienced working with general mental health concerns as well as what people identify as trauma and PTSD.
I am a counselor that values the depth of human relationships. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions that can be summarized as somatic and attachment focused, relational, and mindful. All of these interventions are built off of the idea of present moment awareness. This means that I use each moment as potential for awareness into your inner experience. I spend time assisting each client in expanding their window of tolerance for discomfort as well as developing tools and techniques for structural changes. I am experienced working with general mental health concerns as well as what people identify as trauma and PTSD.
![Photo of Emily Hand, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc358522-0393-4fb7-aa7f-93b03210888e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Hand
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Existing can be tough, especially if you're part of a marginalized community, going through a difficult time, or have faced adversity and/or trauma. Our brains want to experience fulfillment and peace, but at times the familiar patterns or approaches we've tried aren't getting us the life we desire. Often we believe there's something wrong with us, when in reality it's what happened to us and the ripple effects of that which are causing us pain and suffering.
Existing can be tough, especially if you're part of a marginalized community, going through a difficult time, or have faced adversity and/or trauma. Our brains want to experience fulfillment and peace, but at times the familiar patterns or approaches we've tried aren't getting us the life we desire. Often we believe there's something wrong with us, when in reality it's what happened to us and the ripple effects of that which are causing us pain and suffering.
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Stacey Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37615 (Online Only)
I enjoying working with clients who are ready to get back to their optimal level of functioning. We all get in ruts and go through hard times. My goal is to help my clients figure out how to gain skills to get past what they are going through currently and be able to tackle any issues in the future as well.
I enjoying working with clients who are ready to get back to their optimal level of functioning. We all get in ruts and go through hard times. My goal is to help my clients figure out how to gain skills to get past what they are going through currently and be able to tackle any issues in the future as well.
![Photo of Katherine Barteck - Willow & Arbor, PLLC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4adfa40-1c44-482c-8ea6-c756c938c27c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Willow & Arbor, PLLC is a group therapy practice serving the Tri-Cities, TN area in person and via telehealth. Our providers recognize that there are no 'one-size fits all' treatment options. We are focused on meeting you where you are and co-creating change with you. We focus on creating a context of privacy, empathy, and insight where our clients are fully seen and heard. We treat children, teens, and adults and provide individual, family, and couples sessions.
Willow & Arbor, PLLC is a group therapy practice serving the Tri-Cities, TN area in person and via telehealth. Our providers recognize that there are no 'one-size fits all' treatment options. We are focused on meeting you where you are and co-creating change with you. We focus on creating a context of privacy, empathy, and insight where our clients are fully seen and heard. We treat children, teens, and adults and provide individual, family, and couples sessions.
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Welcome to SpringWell Group! My name is Dr. Martinez & I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering comprehensive psychological testing, including Court-related evaluations. I also provide relational-focused therapy from a trauma-informed & attachment-based foundation that views secure relationship & interpersonal connection as central to healing and growth. I believe people have an innate need to be seen & are capable of remarkable growth, & that with caring support they can flourish in even the most difficult times. Services at client preferred location available for high privacy.
Welcome to SpringWell Group! My name is Dr. Martinez & I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering comprehensive psychological testing, including Court-related evaluations. I also provide relational-focused therapy from a trauma-informed & attachment-based foundation that views secure relationship & interpersonal connection as central to healing and growth. I believe people have an innate need to be seen & are capable of remarkable growth, & that with caring support they can flourish in even the most difficult times. Services at client preferred location available for high privacy.
![Photo of Kelsey Maloney-Steiner, MSc, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4900909f-3857-4235-9efd-11df72cc90c3/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kelsey Maloney-Steiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Kelsey works with individuals, adolescents, and adults. She believes that we live in stories. It is through relationships, conversations, and stories that we create meaning in life. By examining the stories we tell ourselves, re-authoring them, and externalizing problems, then we can construct new and liberating stories. In counseling, Kelsey uses narrative therapy to engage with clients in the stories of their lives. She focuses on building an atmosphere of curiosity, respect, and transparency. She believes individuals matter, bearing witness to stories matters, and that individuals have strengths and the power to change.
Kelsey works with individuals, adolescents, and adults. She believes that we live in stories. It is through relationships, conversations, and stories that we create meaning in life. By examining the stories we tell ourselves, re-authoring them, and externalizing problems, then we can construct new and liberating stories. In counseling, Kelsey uses narrative therapy to engage with clients in the stories of their lives. She focuses on building an atmosphere of curiosity, respect, and transparency. She believes individuals matter, bearing witness to stories matters, and that individuals have strengths and the power to change.
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Alyssa Scott is a Psychologist in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2022. She obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Pacific University in Oregon. Alyssa's therapeutic style is an eclectic mix of evidence-based treatment modalities to help clients and families achieve their goals. She wanted to get her doctorate so that she could have the highest skill set possible to bring to her clients. As a clinician, Alyssa is warm, positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, and solution focused.
Alyssa Scott is a Psychologist in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2022. She obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Pacific University in Oregon. Alyssa's therapeutic style is an eclectic mix of evidence-based treatment modalities to help clients and families achieve their goals. She wanted to get her doctorate so that she could have the highest skill set possible to bring to her clients. As a clinician, Alyssa is warm, positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, and solution focused.
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Dr. Kaleb Pratt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, born and raised in East Tennessee. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and completed his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Kaleb has experience with a wide range of client ages, diagnoses, and treatment methods. His research interests include assessment, personality theory, clinician self-care, and psychotherapy integration. In his free time, Kaleb enjoys playing video and board games, reading, and learning new things in all forms.
Dr. Kaleb Pratt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, born and raised in East Tennessee. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and completed his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Kaleb has experience with a wide range of client ages, diagnoses, and treatment methods. His research interests include assessment, personality theory, clinician self-care, and psychotherapy integration. In his free time, Kaleb enjoys playing video and board games, reading, and learning new things in all forms.
![Photo of Lee S Sinnott - Oak Grove Therapy, LPC, MHSP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7fb403c6-c6b6-4a46-b9aa-db6b5e4154d0/1/320x400.png)
Oak Grove Therapy
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601 (Online Only)
Lee Sinnott, LPC-MHSP and Jill Sinnott, LCSW work with a wide variety of people. Lee and Jill are passionate about helping their clients and those around them to find their personal power and developing skills to live a life of their own, creating their lives with their goals and dreams.
Lee Sinnott, LPC-MHSP and Jill Sinnott, LCSW work with a wide variety of people. Lee and Jill are passionate about helping their clients and those around them to find their personal power and developing skills to live a life of their own, creating their lives with their goals and dreams.
![Photo of Amber Anzalone, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cf13aacf-38fd-445f-8278-a20e5d6cf894/3/320x400.jpeg)
Amber Anzalone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnson City, TN 37601
Hi! Do you find yourself feeling like you aren't good enough, don't deserve what you want or need, lost your sense of safety or control? I'd love to explore this with you!
Hi! Do you find yourself feeling like you aren't good enough, don't deserve what you want or need, lost your sense of safety or control? I'd love to explore this with you!
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Ginger Ketron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Johnson City, TN 37604 (Online Only)
Ginger Ketron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families to overcome their unique barriers in life to improve their futures. She works to empower each patient with coping skills. She is passionate in assisting individuals in a family system to increase healthy boundaries and bonds that increase the success of their family. Ginger completed her MSW degree at East Tennessee State University where she was in the Advanced Standing Master's Program. She has worked with children and adults throughout her life who have or are dealing with effects of trauma.
Ginger Ketron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families to overcome their unique barriers in life to improve their futures. She works to empower each patient with coping skills. She is passionate in assisting individuals in a family system to increase healthy boundaries and bonds that increase the success of their family. Ginger completed her MSW degree at East Tennessee State University where she was in the Advanced Standing Master's Program. She has worked with children and adults throughout her life who have or are dealing with effects of trauma.
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Number of Therapists in Johnson City, TN
100+
Average cost per session
$100
Therapists in Johnson City, TN who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
80% | Depression |
74% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Self Esteem |
65% | Coping Skills |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | Aetna |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Johnson City, TN see their clients
82% | In Person and Online | |
18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | 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.