Therapists in Covington, GA

Photo of Melanie Anderson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melanie Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30014
I have a relatable approach that allows me to partner with clients in order to facilitate changes necessary to promote positive mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual outcomes. I challenge my clients in a way to push them out of their comfort zone so that they can operate at their optimal level.
I have a relatable approach that allows me to partner with clients in order to facilitate changes necessary to promote positive mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual outcomes. I challenge my clients in a way to push them out of their comfort zone so that they can operate at their optimal level.
(470) 516-2370 View (470) 516-2370
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ATK Marriage & Family Coaching, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!
We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!
(678) 582-2387 x77098 View (678) 582-2387 x77098
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Stacey O'Neil Kitchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, AMS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
(404) 566-9417 View (404) 566-9417
Photo of Kitrina Bush, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kitrina Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30016
I believe in creating a new therapy for each client and that you are the expert of your life. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, I want to help guide you through the challenges life can bring. I utilize an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and several other therapeutic modalities. My clinical experience has given me the skills to efficiently treat ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Complicated Grief and Loss, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
I believe in creating a new therapy for each client and that you are the expert of your life. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, I want to help guide you through the challenges life can bring. I utilize an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and several other therapeutic modalities. My clinical experience has given me the skills to efficiently treat ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Complicated Grief and Loss, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
(706) 707-3587 View (706) 707-3587
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Katrice Hollins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30014
Hi! My name is Katrice Hollins, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and the District of Columbia who has been in the helping profession for 20 years. I have worked in various fields, including social services, inpatient mental health, foster care, special education, and school mental health. Some common themes my clients seek help with are anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, personal development, self-care, stress management, parenting, trauma, relationships, and communication issues. I use a mix of Christian Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and more.
Hi! My name is Katrice Hollins, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and the District of Columbia who has been in the helping profession for 20 years. I have worked in various fields, including social services, inpatient mental health, foster care, special education, and school mental health. Some common themes my clients seek help with are anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, personal development, self-care, stress management, parenting, trauma, relationships, and communication issues. I use a mix of Christian Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and more.
(678) 824-8310 View (678) 824-8310
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Yvette Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30016
Welcome, my name is Yvette and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I’ve spent the past 15 years in a variety of clinical setting including county jails, superior courts, psychiatric hospital, pediatric hospitals, and community agencies helping people to identify sources of their distress and develop solutions to complex problems. Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, family dysfunction, intimacy, codependency, and addiction are the focus of my practice with adults, teens, and families, though I have also provided crisis intervention and psychotherapy as well.
Welcome, my name is Yvette and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I’ve spent the past 15 years in a variety of clinical setting including county jails, superior courts, psychiatric hospital, pediatric hospitals, and community agencies helping people to identify sources of their distress and develop solutions to complex problems. Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, family dysfunction, intimacy, codependency, and addiction are the focus of my practice with adults, teens, and families, though I have also provided crisis intervention and psychotherapy as well.
(305) 871-9357 View (305) 871-9357
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Dana Gamble
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30016  (Online Only)
Counseling has always been a passion of mine. My career began in the school setting where I have worked with children of all ages as a professional school counselor. As my love for helping others has grown, so has my passion which led me to get state licensure to practice as a licensed mental health professional. I have worked with adults and children in an agency setting. As a licensed professional counselor and mental health therapist, I possess a passion for emotional wellness and self care.
Counseling has always been a passion of mine. My career began in the school setting where I have worked with children of all ages as a professional school counselor. As my love for helping others has grown, so has my passion which led me to get state licensure to practice as a licensed mental health professional. I have worked with adults and children in an agency setting. As a licensed professional counselor and mental health therapist, I possess a passion for emotional wellness and self care.
(678) 616-9200 View (678) 616-9200
Photo of Andrea Smith - Growing In Hope Counseling, LLC, LCSW, EMDR-C, CCTP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Growing In Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I provide individual therapy to adults (ages 20+) and specialize in helping clients heal from the impact of trauma and chronic stress. Taking the step to begin therapy can create mixed feelings for some. I will meet you where you are, realizing that you have a unique story, which you’re free to share at your own pace. Just a brief history about me: my experience in psychotherapy/counseling began over 20 years ago and has included various populations who have shared stories of rejection, abandonment, and spiritual and emotional brokenness.
I provide individual therapy to adults (ages 20+) and specialize in helping clients heal from the impact of trauma and chronic stress. Taking the step to begin therapy can create mixed feelings for some. I will meet you where you are, realizing that you have a unique story, which you’re free to share at your own pace. Just a brief history about me: my experience in psychotherapy/counseling began over 20 years ago and has included various populations who have shared stories of rejection, abandonment, and spiritual and emotional brokenness.
(404) 620-5538 View (404) 620-5538
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Sarah Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30014
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
(770) 525-6560 View (770) 525-6560
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Charmion L Roberts
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
No matter where we are in life or what path we may be on, sometimes we need to be heard – we might even need a little help. If you find yourself searching for purpose or hope, or you want to experience healing or recovery and need a little help along the way, I am an Associate level Licensed Counselor who would like to join you on your journey. I love working with others - adolescents, adult individuals, couples and families from all walks of life, believing that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
No matter where we are in life or what path we may be on, sometimes we need to be heard – we might even need a little help. If you find yourself searching for purpose or hope, or you want to experience healing or recovery and need a little help along the way, I am an Associate level Licensed Counselor who would like to join you on your journey. I love working with others - adolescents, adult individuals, couples and families from all walks of life, believing that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
(470) 206-2608 View (470) 206-2608
Photo of Krista Swinton, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Krista Swinton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30014  (Online Only)
Do you often find yourself wondering how other people seem to cope with the stress and changes that accompany daily living? Are there some situations that you would like to discuss with friends or family yet you feel as though they may misunderstand your views? As we progress through life, each stage presents new challenges and also opportunities. Moving out on your own and becoming independent, navigating new relationships, establishing career goals and finding a job, assuming new family roles as a spouse or partner or adjusting to parenting all include some emotional uncertainty. Adjustment to change requires learning and care.
Do you often find yourself wondering how other people seem to cope with the stress and changes that accompany daily living? Are there some situations that you would like to discuss with friends or family yet you feel as though they may misunderstand your views? As we progress through life, each stage presents new challenges and also opportunities. Moving out on your own and becoming independent, navigating new relationships, establishing career goals and finding a job, assuming new family roles as a spouse or partner or adjusting to parenting all include some emotional uncertainty. Adjustment to change requires learning and care.
(470) 431-5673 View (470) 431-5673
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ATK Marriage & Family Coaching, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT, ST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I enjoy helping people who feel hopeless and feel like they have no way out, experience an 'aha' moment that allows them to love again, feel again, and become who they were purposed to be before they were derailed by life and traumas. I find pleasure in helping others live with purpose, on purpose! I also enjoy helping couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. I help couples interrupt the negative destructive interaction cycles that create great frustration for them when they find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other.
I enjoy helping people who feel hopeless and feel like they have no way out, experience an 'aha' moment that allows them to love again, feel again, and become who they were purposed to be before they were derailed by life and traumas. I find pleasure in helping others live with purpose, on purpose! I also enjoy helping couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. I help couples interrupt the negative destructive interaction cycles that create great frustration for them when they find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other.
(470) 798-4425 View (470) 798-4425
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Sarah Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
Sarah Johnson works with TriCord Counseling as a counseling intern serving the younger generation on a myriad of challenges that face today’s youth and young adults. Having worked in behavioral and mental health settings with children, teens, and young adults, Sarah understands some of the unique challenges this population faces and offers a compassionate and understanding approach to therapy.
Sarah Johnson works with TriCord Counseling as a counseling intern serving the younger generation on a myriad of challenges that face today’s youth and young adults. Having worked in behavioral and mental health settings with children, teens, and young adults, Sarah understands some of the unique challenges this population faces and offers a compassionate and understanding approach to therapy.
(770) 762-2730 View (770) 762-2730
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Jennifer Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30014  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with clients to overcome anxiety, manage depressive symptoms and low mood, process grief , build self-esteem , heal from relationship break-ups and cope with every day stressors and life transitions. I specialize in working with teens and adults. If you are seeking a counselor for help with any of the above concerns; reach out for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to speaking with you.
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with clients to overcome anxiety, manage depressive symptoms and low mood, process grief , build self-esteem , heal from relationship break-ups and cope with every day stressors and life transitions. I specialize in working with teens and adults. If you are seeking a counselor for help with any of the above concerns; reach out for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to speaking with you.
(470) 347-8861 View (470) 347-8861
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Katrice Hollins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30016
Hi! My name is Katrice Hollins, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and the District of Columbia who has been in the helping profession for 20 years. I have worked in various fields, including social services, inpatient mental health, foster care, special education, and school mental health. Some common themes my clients seek help with are anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, personal development, self-care, stress management, parenting, trauma, relationships, and communication issues. I use a mix of Christian Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and more.
Hi! My name is Katrice Hollins, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and the District of Columbia who has been in the helping profession for 20 years. I have worked in various fields, including social services, inpatient mental health, foster care, special education, and school mental health. Some common themes my clients seek help with are anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, personal development, self-care, stress management, parenting, trauma, relationships, and communication issues. I use a mix of Christian Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and more.
(470) 250-8197 View (470) 250-8197
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Tim Bolen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
Get ahead of the problem! Couples and individuals looking for transformation, not promises of change have a proven resource to help. Men ready to take life to an exponential level, call Tim. With over 34 years of expertise, effective counseling and coaching is available to you. To “schedule an appointment”, visit www.tricordhope.com and fill out the corresponding form.
Get ahead of the problem! Couples and individuals looking for transformation, not promises of change have a proven resource to help. Men ready to take life to an exponential level, call Tim. With over 34 years of expertise, effective counseling and coaching is available to you. To “schedule an appointment”, visit www.tricordhope.com and fill out the corresponding form.
(678) 619-5156 View (678) 619-5156
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Kiyana Marie
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAFP, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
Kiyana supports children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns that include trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts. Kiyana believes she has been purposed to help “Heal the Hearts” of all people who have been hurting and struggle in knowing what to do.
Kiyana supports children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns that include trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts. Kiyana believes she has been purposed to help “Heal the Hearts” of all people who have been hurting and struggle in knowing what to do.
(470) 410-4754 View (470) 410-4754
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ATK Marriage & Family Coaching, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I support children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts. I help clients identify their desires and empower them to make positive changes in their lives. I am trained in several models of therapy: integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and reality therapy. My unique approach to goal setting allows me the opportunity to witness client growth and change as they integrate these goals into their daily lives.
I support children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds and a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts. I help clients identify their desires and empower them to make positive changes in their lives. I am trained in several models of therapy: integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and reality therapy. My unique approach to goal setting allows me the opportunity to witness client growth and change as they integrate these goals into their daily lives.
(470) 250-2879 View (470) 250-2879
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Simpli Speaking Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30014
Not accepting new clients
Simpli Speaking Counseling provides individual, family, and couples therapy services to adults (ages 18+). I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, depression, trauma, chronic stress, and anxiety. I am also passionate about working with couples and addressing various relationship issues including infidelity, intimacy issues, premarital, marital, and divorce or dissolution of relationships. Seeking counseling can be very intimidating as you are sharing the most intimate aspects of your life with a stranger. I create a comfortable environment so you feel you are simply speaking without the pressure.
Simpli Speaking Counseling provides individual, family, and couples therapy services to adults (ages 18+). I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, depression, trauma, chronic stress, and anxiety. I am also passionate about working with couples and addressing various relationship issues including infidelity, intimacy issues, premarital, marital, and divorce or dissolution of relationships. Seeking counseling can be very intimidating as you are sharing the most intimate aspects of your life with a stranger. I create a comfortable environment so you feel you are simply speaking without the pressure.
(678) 661-6567 View (678) 661-6567
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Sana Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Covington, GA 30016  (Online Only)
Therapy can be a transformative and liberating process that allows us to uncover hidden meanings beneath the patterns and behaviors that keep us stuck. I offer an in-depth approach where we work together to explore the areas of your life and identity in which you struggle. In order to build this type of relationship, I will provide you with a culturally sensitive, open, and accepting environment that enables exploration of experience and being.
Therapy can be a transformative and liberating process that allows us to uncover hidden meanings beneath the patterns and behaviors that keep us stuck. I offer an in-depth approach where we work together to explore the areas of your life and identity in which you struggle. In order to build this type of relationship, I will provide you with a culturally sensitive, open, and accepting environment that enables exploration of experience and being.
(504) 827-3906 View (504) 827-3906

How does your Therapist compare?

Number of Therapists in Covington, GA

80+

Average cost per session

$105

Therapists in Covington, GA who prioritize treating:

89% Anxiety
84% Depression
65% Relationship Issues
65% Stress
63% Coping Skills
59% Self Esteem
55% Grief

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

94% Aetna
82% Cigna and Evernorth
77% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Covington, GA see their clients

74% In Person and Online
26% Online Only

Gender breakdown

90% Female
10% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Covington?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

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.

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.

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.