Therapists in Cortez, FL
![Photo of Judith Korn, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bb6abaa-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/6/320x400.jpeg)
I have been in practice for more than 25 years. I have a tremendous respect for the analytic process and for the individuals who are courageous enough to explore their emotional lives. I work with individuals, couples and families. Psychotherapy enables people to have a clear understanding of the themes and patterns in their lives. Having an awareness of our internal life, enables us to grow and create a sense of self.
I have been in practice for more than 25 years. I have a tremendous respect for the analytic process and for the individuals who are courageous enough to explore their emotional lives. I work with individuals, couples and families. Psychotherapy enables people to have a clear understanding of the themes and patterns in their lives. Having an awareness of our internal life, enables us to grow and create a sense of self.
![Photo of Dave Stacho, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ba6fca3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 23 years, with a specialty in counseling couples with relationship difficulties, individuals with mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, and those in need of life coaching strategies. I also provide anger and stress management programs. In addition, I offer sport counseling, exercise, and weight control sessions. My role is to help you formulate and achieve your goals.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 23 years, with a specialty in counseling couples with relationship difficulties, individuals with mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, and those in need of life coaching strategies. I also provide anger and stress management programs. In addition, I offer sport counseling, exercise, and weight control sessions. My role is to help you formulate and achieve your goals.
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![Photo of Shantala Marie Boss - Boss Wellness, LLC, MS, LMHC, RPT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/56d45150-8ae8-479d-a2fd-e9ec3c64124e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Louise Hay said it best: "Every thought we think is creating our future!" What you believe and think, is your reality. I offer a positive, cognitive behavioral approach to help my clients realize their dreams, reach their goals and maintain success. I work with individuals, families and children. Most major insurance groups are accepted, and Skype sessions are available.
Louise Hay said it best: "Every thought we think is creating our future!" What you believe and think, is your reality. I offer a positive, cognitive behavioral approach to help my clients realize their dreams, reach their goals and maintain success. I work with individuals, families and children. Most major insurance groups are accepted, and Skype sessions are available.
![Photo of Barbara Russell, PsyD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/404b9121-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Let's make the changes in your that life you desire to see. Welcome. I am looking forward to helping you. Assisting my clients in achieving their goals is my highest priority. I work with adults, teens, children, families, and couples to evaluate and treat: Trauma, Substance Abuse, Mood problems, Relationship and Intimacy issues, Family Conflict, Child and Teen Behavioral struggles, and more. Most of my clients express feeling emotional relief and having different thoughts about their concerns after our very first meeting.
Let's make the changes in your that life you desire to see. Welcome. I am looking forward to helping you. Assisting my clients in achieving their goals is my highest priority. I work with adults, teens, children, families, and couples to evaluate and treat: Trauma, Substance Abuse, Mood problems, Relationship and Intimacy issues, Family Conflict, Child and Teen Behavioral struggles, and more. Most of my clients express feeling emotional relief and having different thoughts about their concerns after our very first meeting.
![Photo of Jasmine Luther, RMHCI, MS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc4ffe15-627e-4b7f-b3a7-49fe1533fe61/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jasmine Luther
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bradenton, FL 34205 (Online Only)
Did you know a sense of urgency, overthinking, "perfectionism" can all be signs of an anxiety disorder? Most anxiety disorders come from the need to control, the need to know, or the inability to let go. I consistently work with young adults that are going through a number of life's changes while struggling to maintain adequate self-care routines and positive thinking. My speciality is with anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, social anxiety and phobias. If this sounds like a good fit for you, then let's work together to overcome anxiety and start living a more peaceful life.
Did you know a sense of urgency, overthinking, "perfectionism" can all be signs of an anxiety disorder? Most anxiety disorders come from the need to control, the need to know, or the inability to let go. I consistently work with young adults that are going through a number of life's changes while struggling to maintain adequate self-care routines and positive thinking. My speciality is with anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, social anxiety and phobias. If this sounds like a good fit for you, then let's work together to overcome anxiety and start living a more peaceful life.
![Photo of Cindy Auchter, LCSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44d287d4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist. I established a private psychotherapy practice in Sarasota 30 years ago and I am a co-owner of Alliance Counseling Services, a faith based counseling office. By faith based we are saying we provide emotional and spiritual care for the whole person honoring and respecting people of all religious/spiritual traditions. All people are welcome here. Included in my professional philosophy of sex therapy is the goal of incorporating a sex positive/sexually liberating approach with our clients' religious and spiritual beliefs; that the two are not mutually exclusive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist. I established a private psychotherapy practice in Sarasota 30 years ago and I am a co-owner of Alliance Counseling Services, a faith based counseling office. By faith based we are saying we provide emotional and spiritual care for the whole person honoring and respecting people of all religious/spiritual traditions. All people are welcome here. Included in my professional philosophy of sex therapy is the goal of incorporating a sex positive/sexually liberating approach with our clients' religious and spiritual beliefs; that the two are not mutually exclusive.
![Photo of Dora Limoncelli, MA, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bf76a28-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
What is the goal of Mental Health Counseling?
To explore the client's own energy and determination to reverse a cycle of behaviors that are destructive to self and relationships. I strive to create a counseling relationship that is non judgmental, safe, secure, and accepting.
You, the client, are unique, worthy and capable of change.
You can move from a position of helplessness to a feeling of control and responsibility for your own behaviors and determine your own destiny.
Call my office to discuss ways I can assist you in leading a happier and healthier life.
What is the goal of Mental Health Counseling?
To explore the client's own energy and determination to reverse a cycle of behaviors that are destructive to self and relationships. I strive to create a counseling relationship that is non judgmental, safe, secure, and accepting.
You, the client, are unique, worthy and capable of change.
You can move from a position of helplessness to a feeling of control and responsibility for your own behaviors and determine your own destiny.
Call my office to discuss ways I can assist you in leading a happier and healthier life.
![Photo of Christine Rykiel - Gulf Shores Counseling Center, LCSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3612ee46-c45a-44f2-a7d9-f5c429a6d208/1/320x400.jpeg)
At Gulf Shores Counseling Center we provide individual, family and couples counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Our therapists, in combination, have over 25 years of experience in treating all mental health disorders. Our practice participates with most major commercial insurance plans as well as Medicaid, Medicare and many EAP plans so that our counseling services are affordable and easy to access. We offer both in person and telehealth services. If you are seeking to make healthy changes in your life please contact us and we will support you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness.
At Gulf Shores Counseling Center we provide individual, family and couples counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Our therapists, in combination, have over 25 years of experience in treating all mental health disorders. Our practice participates with most major commercial insurance plans as well as Medicaid, Medicare and many EAP plans so that our counseling services are affordable and easy to access. We offer both in person and telehealth services. If you are seeking to make healthy changes in your life please contact us and we will support you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness.
![Photo of Cheryl Peppers, LCSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/466245d0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
While our outer lives may seem well organized, our inner lives are often plagued with unexpressed conflict and confusion. Those who dare to cultivate self-awareness are often surprised by its healing effects - that the process itself unlocks energy and propels one forward. It is never too late. I look forward to witnessing your transformation and discovering how your unique set of issues and ways of working come to bear in the therapeutic alliance that will be uniquely ours.
While our outer lives may seem well organized, our inner lives are often plagued with unexpressed conflict and confusion. Those who dare to cultivate self-awareness are often surprised by its healing effects - that the process itself unlocks energy and propels one forward. It is never too late. I look forward to witnessing your transformation and discovering how your unique set of issues and ways of working come to bear in the therapeutic alliance that will be uniquely ours.
![Photo of William Anderson, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/458ccdc2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years in private practice helping people with all sorts of problems in life. Because I’m older, I’ve had many of the problems that are common to us all and dealt with them successfully, including life transitions, relationship problems, weight control, career difficulties, financial challenges, weight control, and mood and emotional problems. Because I discovered an effective weight loss method, losing over 100 pounds permanently after 25 years of dieting failure, weight control has become a speciality.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years in private practice helping people with all sorts of problems in life. Because I’m older, I’ve had many of the problems that are common to us all and dealt with them successfully, including life transitions, relationship problems, weight control, career difficulties, financial challenges, weight control, and mood and emotional problems. Because I discovered an effective weight loss method, losing over 100 pounds permanently after 25 years of dieting failure, weight control has become a speciality.
![Photo of Carrie A DeWolf, EdD, LMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42bfc6e3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Carrie A DeWolf
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bradenton, FL 34205
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology. I have been in the teaching and counseling fields for over twenty years, and am a certified RYT 200 yoga instructor. I use an integrative, holistic and active approach to health and wellness. I work to create a safe, supportive and trusting environment to help guide and facilitate personal healing and growth. Working in such areas as; life transition, interpersonal coping skills, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, behavioral issues, relationship issues, grief work, addictions, family issues, and beyond.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology. I have been in the teaching and counseling fields for over twenty years, and am a certified RYT 200 yoga instructor. I use an integrative, holistic and active approach to health and wellness. I work to create a safe, supportive and trusting environment to help guide and facilitate personal healing and growth. Working in such areas as; life transition, interpersonal coping skills, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress/anger management, behavioral issues, relationship issues, grief work, addictions, family issues, and beyond.
![Photo of Michael LeBlond, PhD, MBA, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4285c904-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My experience includes working in a state psychiatric hospital, mental health court, skilled nursing facility, & individual therapy. As a result, I am experienced working with individuals suffering from a broad range of severe & persistent mental illness: depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, anger issues, trauma, binge eating disorder, and more. Amongst others, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals with trauma/PTSD.
My experience includes working in a state psychiatric hospital, mental health court, skilled nursing facility, & individual therapy. As a result, I am experienced working with individuals suffering from a broad range of severe & persistent mental illness: depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, anger issues, trauma, binge eating disorder, and more. Amongst others, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals with trauma/PTSD.
![Photo of Cynthia Carnes, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/09d2689c-4d5b-4501-ad39-31e0ee31a587/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cynthia Carnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bradenton, FL 34207 (Online Only)
Cindi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience in mental health. Cindi received her Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University. She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers since 1993. Cindi works with clients from the later teen years through seniors. Cindi uses a variety of techniques, including Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Intentional Interviewing. Cindi believes that every person can affect the change they are seeking in their life.
Cindi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience in mental health. Cindi received her Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University. She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers since 1993. Cindi works with clients from the later teen years through seniors. Cindi uses a variety of techniques, including Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Intentional Interviewing. Cindi believes that every person can affect the change they are seeking in their life.
![Photo of S. Sophie Bierker, MSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a869aa3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My mission and joy in life is to help survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse heal and have more peaceful and fulfilling lives. I am highly experienced with 18 years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker and many more years as a Life Coach. You will appreciate my compassionate and supportive skills. I experience great joy when my clients go on to having peaceful and fulfilling loves. I so love helping clients be all they can be.
My mission and joy in life is to help survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse heal and have more peaceful and fulfilling lives. I am highly experienced with 18 years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker and many more years as a Life Coach. You will appreciate my compassionate and supportive skills. I experience great joy when my clients go on to having peaceful and fulfilling loves. I so love helping clients be all they can be.
![Photo of Michael W. Hamilton, PsyD, LMHC, CCDVC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eed5056e-0d06-48f4-a131-b05309d82994/3/320x400.jpeg)
If your serious about making healthy changes in your life and if what you have been doing is not working, try something new. I am passionate about opening your mind to a healthier view by instructing you on how to rid yourself of stubborn thinking. Awaken your mind and transform your uncertainty into clear and meaningful direction. Most clients will immediately recognize a change in their thinking and find emotional relief after their first visit. Allow me to lead you to the healthy change you desire.
If your serious about making healthy changes in your life and if what you have been doing is not working, try something new. I am passionate about opening your mind to a healthier view by instructing you on how to rid yourself of stubborn thinking. Awaken your mind and transform your uncertainty into clear and meaningful direction. Most clients will immediately recognize a change in their thinking and find emotional relief after their first visit. Allow me to lead you to the healthy change you desire.
![Photo of Jerold Stone, LCSW, LMFT, BCD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c38a20f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jerold Stone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, BCD
Verified Verified
Longboat Key, FL 34228 (Online Only)
I have over thirty years of experience in treating difficult couples and challenging family cases. I completed my initial graduate school training at the renowned Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. I completed advanced structured sex therapy training at the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis. My training is extensive, including taking a post-graduate medical school rotation in psychiatry at the University of Minnesota. In addition to treatment, I conduct Custody Evaluations, Parenting Coordination, Divorce Mediation, Expert Testimony and Infertility Evaluation and Consultation.
I have over thirty years of experience in treating difficult couples and challenging family cases. I completed my initial graduate school training at the renowned Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. I completed advanced structured sex therapy training at the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis. My training is extensive, including taking a post-graduate medical school rotation in psychiatry at the University of Minnesota. In addition to treatment, I conduct Custody Evaluations, Parenting Coordination, Divorce Mediation, Expert Testimony and Infertility Evaluation and Consultation.
![Photo of Nishan Warren - Warren’s Tender Heart Therapy , MEd, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ab57a07-fdd3-4f80-9844-1f75acbdec44/2/320x400.jpeg)
Warren’s Tender Heart Therapy
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bradenton, FL 34209 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health therapist licensed in Florida with over 5 years of experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and career challenges. I also have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapeutic style is primarily cognitive-behavioral and DBT I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step.
I am a licensed mental health therapist licensed in Florida with over 5 years of experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and career challenges. I also have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapeutic style is primarily cognitive-behavioral and DBT I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step.
![Photo of Peggy A Albano - Florida Center For Healthy Sexuality, MA, LMHC, CST, C-SAT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/78081f23-73a2-4e38-9ecf-ebe44abeb46d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Florida Center For Healthy Sexuality
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CST, C-SAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bradenton, FL 34207
The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality approaches each client as a unique, whole human being with individual needs, wants and desires. Within a comfortable, safe and trusting environment the goal is to assist you, as an individual or as a part of a couple, in exploring your experiences and understanding your life story. For only then can you review and find awareness rather you are seeking change or greater self knowledge.
The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality approaches each client as a unique, whole human being with individual needs, wants and desires. Within a comfortable, safe and trusting environment the goal is to assist you, as an individual or as a part of a couple, in exploring your experiences and understanding your life story. For only then can you review and find awareness rather you are seeking change or greater self knowledge.
![Photo of Joel Bernstein, LMHC, LPN, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ee5f0a04-e479-40bd-9174-4788410f2772/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joel Bernstein
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPN, MA
Verified Verified
Bradenton, FL 34205
Many of us struggle with conflicting thoughts and emotions. Facing challenging decisions, navigating intimate relationships and family, and carrying too many responsibilities can be overwhelming and often too difficult to work though alone. Unresolved issues and traumas can lead to feeling "stuck" rather than taking steps towards finding solutions and healing. Many people resort to "quick fixes" when feeling lonely, anxious, or depressed, instead of addressing the root cause of the pain and discomfort. My experiences and training allow me to help you find tools within yourself to discover new perspectives and cultivate new skills.
Many of us struggle with conflicting thoughts and emotions. Facing challenging decisions, navigating intimate relationships and family, and carrying too many responsibilities can be overwhelming and often too difficult to work though alone. Unresolved issues and traumas can lead to feeling "stuck" rather than taking steps towards finding solutions and healing. Many people resort to "quick fixes" when feeling lonely, anxious, or depressed, instead of addressing the root cause of the pain and discomfort. My experiences and training allow me to help you find tools within yourself to discover new perspectives and cultivate new skills.
![Photo of Audrey Oxenhorn, LCSW, ACSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/505c9528-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Audrey Oxenhorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bradenton, FL 34208
As a holistic practitioner, who is also a psychotherapist, artist, healer and grandmother, I offer children and their families practical life changing tools and knowledge to meet everyday challenges. Children and adolescents are living a completely different childhood than we did and it is helpful to get a skilled and intuitive perpsective about these shifts. Some of the tools that I offer include: Mindfulness for kids and adolescents, Tapping or Emotional Freedom Techniques, Creative Arts, Hypnotherapy and Personalized Meditations.
As a holistic practitioner, who is also a psychotherapist, artist, healer and grandmother, I offer children and their families practical life changing tools and knowledge to meet everyday challenges. Children and adolescents are living a completely different childhood than we did and it is helpful to get a skilled and intuitive perpsective about these shifts. Some of the tools that I offer include: Mindfulness for kids and adolescents, Tapping or Emotional Freedom Techniques, Creative Arts, Hypnotherapy and Personalized Meditations.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Cortez, FL
< 10
Therapists in Cortez, FL who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Child |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Bipolar Disorder |
100% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
25 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Cortez, FL see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
50% | Female | |
50% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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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.