Therapists in Swann Estates, Tampa, FL
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If you are feeling lost, anxious, depressed or need some gentle guidance in finding your self worth, you are not alone. It may seem that the struggles we face are designed only for us, but that is not the case. We can not suffer alone and I am here to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space and will meet you exactly where you are. Life is a dance that ebbs and flows, and there are many different ways to build your tool belt and be ready to handle whatever comes your way.
If you are feeling lost, anxious, depressed or need some gentle guidance in finding your self worth, you are not alone. It may seem that the struggles we face are designed only for us, but that is not the case. We can not suffer alone and I am here to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space and will meet you exactly where you are. Life is a dance that ebbs and flows, and there are many different ways to build your tool belt and be ready to handle whatever comes your way.
![Photo of Caridad (Cari) Guerra, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1129b830-a651-4d46-9ab8-efe2aa367a42/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked in numerous therapeutic settings including crisis stabilization units, inpatient and partial hospitalization, assessment teams, victims of sexual/psychological abuse, and with the domestic violence population. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety/panic, grief, PTSD, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, and significant life changes and/or transitions. I see children, teenagers, adults and couples. I work in various modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT and specialize in Addiction, Trauma, Veterans, and LGBTQ. I work from a psychodynamic approach. I am trained and Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy
I have worked in numerous therapeutic settings including crisis stabilization units, inpatient and partial hospitalization, assessment teams, victims of sexual/psychological abuse, and with the domestic violence population. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety/panic, grief, PTSD, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, and significant life changes and/or transitions. I see children, teenagers, adults and couples. I work in various modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT and specialize in Addiction, Trauma, Veterans, and LGBTQ. I work from a psychodynamic approach. I am trained and Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy
![Photo of Barbara M. Sosa, LMHC, MS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e894ca6d-52a0-4544-a198-527bc8132a31/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with being the best person and professional you can be? Do you find yourself dealing on your own with past childhood emotional and physical abuse; also experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, freakouts, and anger issues? Are you trying to escape the trauma that you endured and masked as a child or while growing up? Sometimes working professionals, businessmen, and women may feel lost, desperate, sad, isolated, and unable to find a solution independently. Let us work together on your core issues to lead you toward recovery from inner child wounds.
Are you struggling with being the best person and professional you can be? Do you find yourself dealing on your own with past childhood emotional and physical abuse; also experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, freakouts, and anger issues? Are you trying to escape the trauma that you endured and masked as a child or while growing up? Sometimes working professionals, businessmen, and women may feel lost, desperate, sad, isolated, and unable to find a solution independently. Let us work together on your core issues to lead you toward recovery from inner child wounds.
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Catalyst Center for Change LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, CST, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
Erin Grupp, LCSW, founded Catalyst Center for Change LLC with her husband Scott Grupp, LMHC, to provide powerfully effective customized therapy for individuals, couples and families. Erin is a Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, CSAT Therapist & Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Resolution Therapist and a Psychodramatist (PAT.) Catalyst provides 3-Day Intensives for couples looking to restore relationships after betrayal and/or sexual addiction (polygraph can be included.) Catalyst also offers customized Individual or Couple Intensives; please inquire.
Erin Grupp, LCSW, founded Catalyst Center for Change LLC with her husband Scott Grupp, LMHC, to provide powerfully effective customized therapy for individuals, couples and families. Erin is a Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, CSAT Therapist & Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Resolution Therapist and a Psychodramatist (PAT.) Catalyst provides 3-Day Intensives for couples looking to restore relationships after betrayal and/or sexual addiction (polygraph can be included.) Catalyst also offers customized Individual or Couple Intensives; please inquire.
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Jennica K Robe
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
My specialization in working with the autistic and neurodivergent community, including those navigating OCD, trauma recovery, and depression is not just professional; it’s rooted in my own life. My dedication is also to supporting individuals on their journeys through gender and sexual identity exploration. I support teens, adults, couples and families in an autism-affirming space using a mindfulness based approach. My areas of focus include PDA, autistic burnout recovery, unmasking, anxiety and psychosis.
My specialization in working with the autistic and neurodivergent community, including those navigating OCD, trauma recovery, and depression is not just professional; it’s rooted in my own life. My dedication is also to supporting individuals on their journeys through gender and sexual identity exploration. I support teens, adults, couples and families in an autism-affirming space using a mindfulness based approach. My areas of focus include PDA, autistic burnout recovery, unmasking, anxiety and psychosis.
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Luis Gonzales
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609 (Online Only)
Hi! I am Luis Gonzales, a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor working out of the Tampa area. Having gone through a tragic life altering experience at a young age, I know what it’s like to feel lost and hopeless about the future. When I was 21 I suffered a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Through my journey of recovery I learned firsthand, just how much our thoughts and emotions can become our biggest obstacles in life.
Hi! I am Luis Gonzales, a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor working out of the Tampa area. Having gone through a tragic life altering experience at a young age, I know what it’s like to feel lost and hopeless about the future. When I was 21 I suffered a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Through my journey of recovery I learned firsthand, just how much our thoughts and emotions can become our biggest obstacles in life.
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Autism Spectrum Counseling
Counselor, MA, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
You may have a sense that something needs to change because the way you have been doing things isn't working, despite perhaps years of great effort. You may be completely exhausted, physically, mentally, or emotionally. You might be achieving success, academically or professionally, yet struggling in your daily life. Mundane tasks such as shopping, doing the dishes or paying the bills may feel impossible. And navigating relationships at work or with friends and partners might be confusing or too complicated. You may act okay, saying, "I'm fine." But inside, you aren't.
You may have a sense that something needs to change because the way you have been doing things isn't working, despite perhaps years of great effort. You may be completely exhausted, physically, mentally, or emotionally. You might be achieving success, academically or professionally, yet struggling in your daily life. Mundane tasks such as shopping, doing the dishes or paying the bills may feel impossible. And navigating relationships at work or with friends and partners might be confusing or too complicated. You may act okay, saying, "I'm fine." But inside, you aren't.
![Photo of Mandy Newton, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a05ee2ef-f423-4480-ac16-f2faadc152ee/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about being a therapist, but you might also call me a guide and partner on the journey of life. I work alongside clients who want to learn more about themselves and their unique paths, especially when they've become stuck or lost. My approach is collaborative and flexible, offering a safe space to explore the challenges affecting your life. I believe that taking just one step forward can change your world. As a compassionate truth-teller and intentional communicator, I offer empathy and strength to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
I am passionate about being a therapist, but you might also call me a guide and partner on the journey of life. I work alongside clients who want to learn more about themselves and their unique paths, especially when they've become stuck or lost. My approach is collaborative and flexible, offering a safe space to explore the challenges affecting your life. I believe that taking just one step forward can change your world. As a compassionate truth-teller and intentional communicator, I offer empathy and strength to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
![Photo of Scott Grupp - Catalyst Center for Change LLC, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CSAT, CMAT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/469e6587-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Catalyst Center for Change LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
Scott Grupp, LMHC, founded Catalyst Center for Change LLC with his wife, Erin Grupp, LCSW, to provide powerfully effective customized therapy for individuals, couples and families. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Master Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFT Therapist) and a Certified Practitioner in Clinical Hypnosis & Rapid Trauma Resolution. Catalyst provides Three-Day Intensives for couples looking to restore relationships after intimate betrayal and/or sexual addiction (polygraph can be included.) Catalyst also offers customized Individual or Couple Intensives; please inquire.
Scott Grupp, LMHC, founded Catalyst Center for Change LLC with his wife, Erin Grupp, LCSW, to provide powerfully effective customized therapy for individuals, couples and families. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Master Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFT Therapist) and a Certified Practitioner in Clinical Hypnosis & Rapid Trauma Resolution. Catalyst provides Three-Day Intensives for couples looking to restore relationships after intimate betrayal and/or sexual addiction (polygraph can be included.) Catalyst also offers customized Individual or Couple Intensives; please inquire.
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Jessica O'Neil
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
Do you desire a deeper connection with your partner, your family, or yourself? I believe that the various relationships and experiences in our lives have a powerful impact on who we are and how we experience the world. As a qualified mental health professional and clinical social worker, I work with individual adults and adolescents, as well as families and couples in need of support. My approach to therapy is warm, accepting, and empathetic, and involves working as a team with my clients to identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and improve their quality of life.
Do you desire a deeper connection with your partner, your family, or yourself? I believe that the various relationships and experiences in our lives have a powerful impact on who we are and how we experience the world. As a qualified mental health professional and clinical social worker, I work with individual adults and adolescents, as well as families and couples in need of support. My approach to therapy is warm, accepting, and empathetic, and involves working as a team with my clients to identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and improve their quality of life.
![Photo of Pam Orr, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3171a4f-6a37-41fa-8d01-c90c02f8ae0a/1/320x400.jpeg)
I like to meet my clients where they are at in life in a relaxed atmosphere. Even my most skeptical clients had shared they liked the practical and conversational-style sessions. I am passionate about organizing and managing life's challenges in a safe, non-judgmental environment with room to laugh and cry.
I like to meet my clients where they are at in life in a relaxed atmosphere. Even my most skeptical clients had shared they liked the practical and conversational-style sessions. I am passionate about organizing and managing life's challenges in a safe, non-judgmental environment with room to laugh and cry.
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Divorces and breakups can be incredibly difficult. Whether you’re contemplating, navigating, or recovering from a divorce or breakup, you’re likely dealing with a flood of emotions—grief, fear, anger, relief, and uncertainty—all at once, making you question your decisions, your future, and even your sense of self. If you’re facing the end of a marriage or relationship, or working to rebuild your life afterward, you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re seeking support to make a difficult decision or struggling to find your footing, I’m here to guide you toward healing, growth, and a renewed sense of self.
Divorces and breakups can be incredibly difficult. Whether you’re contemplating, navigating, or recovering from a divorce or breakup, you’re likely dealing with a flood of emotions—grief, fear, anger, relief, and uncertainty—all at once, making you question your decisions, your future, and even your sense of self. If you’re facing the end of a marriage or relationship, or working to rebuild your life afterward, you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re seeking support to make a difficult decision or struggling to find your footing, I’m here to guide you toward healing, growth, and a renewed sense of self.
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What is your reason to consider therapy? I always ask a new patient what decided them to pick up the phone and start their therapy journey. What was weighing on you that you needed to probe? Was it unrelenting depression, relationship issues, family struggles, or did you just want to grow? I'm here to help you along whatever path you need to pursue. Allow me to enter your world and join you on your journey towards your goal. I'll turn on some lights for you to better see ahead in a positive, nurturing, non-judgmental way. In comfort of my confidential office, we'll work together. It is your therapy, and you allow me to guide you.
What is your reason to consider therapy? I always ask a new patient what decided them to pick up the phone and start their therapy journey. What was weighing on you that you needed to probe? Was it unrelenting depression, relationship issues, family struggles, or did you just want to grow? I'm here to help you along whatever path you need to pursue. Allow me to enter your world and join you on your journey towards your goal. I'll turn on some lights for you to better see ahead in a positive, nurturing, non-judgmental way. In comfort of my confidential office, we'll work together. It is your therapy, and you allow me to guide you.
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Karlia Tarsi
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
Feelings exist for a reason. Managing emotions can be a lifelong challenge, let’s change that. Do you want change? Are you done with what has been going on in your surroundings and internally? I am here to meet you where you are to understand your situation and to guide you towards your goals.
Feelings exist for a reason. Managing emotions can be a lifelong challenge, let’s change that. Do you want change? Are you done with what has been going on in your surroundings and internally? I am here to meet you where you are to understand your situation and to guide you towards your goals.
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Jaclyn Hall
Mental Health Counselor, MA, PMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
I strive to deliver compassionate counseling with sincere dedication to service, and to do so as efficiently as possible in order to help alleviate stress and anxiety, and encourage emotional independence. My practice is rooted in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). REBT, the pioneering form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that helps people to challenge and replace self-defeating beliefs with healthier alternatives. REBT is generally shorter-term, solution-focused, and present-centered which makes it an amazing choice for those who not only wish to FEEL better, but to GET better.
I strive to deliver compassionate counseling with sincere dedication to service, and to do so as efficiently as possible in order to help alleviate stress and anxiety, and encourage emotional independence. My practice is rooted in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). REBT, the pioneering form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that helps people to challenge and replace self-defeating beliefs with healthier alternatives. REBT is generally shorter-term, solution-focused, and present-centered which makes it an amazing choice for those who not only wish to FEEL better, but to GET better.
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Kendall McLaren
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, RMFTI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see families, couples, and individuals of all ages. My goal is to help you find peace within yourself and within your relationships. My overall approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based. This means I want to help you find your inner strength and then help you use that strength to heal on your own. I am there to serve as a guide. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, nurturing relationships, and fostering personal growth.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see families, couples, and individuals of all ages. My goal is to help you find peace within yourself and within your relationships. My overall approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based. This means I want to help you find your inner strength and then help you use that strength to heal on your own. I am there to serve as a guide. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, nurturing relationships, and fostering personal growth.
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Lauren Brewerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Stuck in the same negative patterns? Do you feel like you are living life on autopilot or feel engulfed with traumatic memories and feel constantly on edge?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Stuck in the same negative patterns? Do you feel like you are living life on autopilot or feel engulfed with traumatic memories and feel constantly on edge?
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Mary Ann Konstas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
I recognize the courage it takes to seek professional counseling and consider it an honor to walk with clients through the pain of life’s challenges. I believe that clients are best able to meet the goals of therapy in an environment where they are unconditionally accepted and empathically understood and consider it a sacred privilege to be trusted with my clients' thoughts, feelings, and experiences. For clients who are interested in incorporating faith into treatment, I am trained to integrate Christian spirituality into the healing process.
I recognize the courage it takes to seek professional counseling and consider it an honor to walk with clients through the pain of life’s challenges. I believe that clients are best able to meet the goals of therapy in an environment where they are unconditionally accepted and empathically understood and consider it a sacred privilege to be trusted with my clients' thoughts, feelings, and experiences. For clients who are interested in incorporating faith into treatment, I am trained to integrate Christian spirituality into the healing process.
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I find the key to successful therapy is developing a relationship based on trust and understanding. As a psychologist, one of my main goals is to help individuals and families cope with a variety of mental health care needs through an array of treatment modalities. I specialize in child, adolescent, and parent therapy to help with issues such as ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and behavioral problems. I have specific training working with children who have suffered from sexual abuse and trauma.
I find the key to successful therapy is developing a relationship based on trust and understanding. As a psychologist, one of my main goals is to help individuals and families cope with a variety of mental health care needs through an array of treatment modalities. I specialize in child, adolescent, and parent therapy to help with issues such as ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and behavioral problems. I have specific training working with children who have suffered from sexual abuse and trauma.
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Forza Counseling, Daryll Franchi
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC, RMHCI, MA
Verified Verified
Swann Estates, Tampa, FL 33609
My years working as an Elementary School Counselor and also as a Mental Health Counselor in various settings has provided me with the experience of working with individuals in different stages in their lives while providing support and guidance in many challenging situations. I realize that everyone's journey is different therefore I enjoy working together to create a unique plan to overcome any challenges to help move in a new direction in one's life. I look forward to meeting new people and helping them make a difference in their own life and helping them become a stronger version of themselves by using evidence based practices.
My years working as an Elementary School Counselor and also as a Mental Health Counselor in various settings has provided me with the experience of working with individuals in different stages in their lives while providing support and guidance in many challenging situations. I realize that everyone's journey is different therefore I enjoy working together to create a unique plan to overcome any challenges to help move in a new direction in one's life. I look forward to meeting new people and helping them make a difference in their own life and helping them become a stronger version of themselves by using evidence based practices.
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Number of Therapists in Swann Estates, Tampa, FL
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Swann Estates, Tampa, FL who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
76% | Coping Skills |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
80% | Cigna and Evernorth |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Swann Estates, Tampa, FL see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
14% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Swann Estates, Tampa?
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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.