Therapists in Portland, OR
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Jordana Krueger-Toscher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97211 (Online Only)
I've specialized in helping folks through tough times for over two decades. Through a warm, down-to-earth, collaborative approach I'll partner with you to achieve your goals and find inner peace. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a focus on mindfulness and your unique strengths, I can help you understand and modify your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My areas of expertise include managing anxiety, reducing stress around relationships, family, work and life transitions, improving self esteem, setting boundaries, living with infertility and childlessness, adults with ADHD and living with neurodiverse children and partners.
I've specialized in helping folks through tough times for over two decades. Through a warm, down-to-earth, collaborative approach I'll partner with you to achieve your goals and find inner peace. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a focus on mindfulness and your unique strengths, I can help you understand and modify your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My areas of expertise include managing anxiety, reducing stress around relationships, family, work and life transitions, improving self esteem, setting boundaries, living with infertility and childlessness, adults with ADHD and living with neurodiverse children and partners.
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Christine Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206
Waitlist for new clients
You have found your way to my profile because you are seeking relief— from body dissatisfaction and chronic dieting, anxiety, or from feeling exhausted of chasing perfection and always playing by the "rules" of life. On the outside your life may appear totally put together, but deep down you are yearning to feel more deeply connected to yourself and others. I commonly work with young and mid-life adults who are navigating challenges with perfectionism, food and body issues, and gender and sexuality related concerns.
You have found your way to my profile because you are seeking relief— from body dissatisfaction and chronic dieting, anxiety, or from feeling exhausted of chasing perfection and always playing by the "rules" of life. On the outside your life may appear totally put together, but deep down you are yearning to feel more deeply connected to yourself and others. I commonly work with young and mid-life adults who are navigating challenges with perfectionism, food and body issues, and gender and sexuality related concerns.
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Kimberlee Glassner - NOCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Living with OCD can be overwhelming. It is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, leading people with OCD to suffer in silence for years. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD allows us to diagnose and treat it accurately. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences and availability.
Living with OCD can be overwhelming. It is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, leading people with OCD to suffer in silence for years. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD allows us to diagnose and treat it accurately. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences and availability.
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Sarah Mustafa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am delighted that you found the courage to consider what could be your first brave step to seeing a different perspective for change in your life. I love working with a wide range of people, including depression & anxiety, sex & relationship challenges, trauma, racial idenitiy, family conflict, and stress management. I like for potential clients to know that therapy will be challenging but hopefully rewarding. I hope to co-create an inviting space for you to freely express yourself & explore the depths of your emotions. My motto as your therapist is to be your co-pilot to help support you achieve the life goals you desire.
I am delighted that you found the courage to consider what could be your first brave step to seeing a different perspective for change in your life. I love working with a wide range of people, including depression & anxiety, sex & relationship challenges, trauma, racial idenitiy, family conflict, and stress management. I like for potential clients to know that therapy will be challenging but hopefully rewarding. I hope to co-create an inviting space for you to freely express yourself & explore the depths of your emotions. My motto as your therapist is to be your co-pilot to help support you achieve the life goals you desire.
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I am passionate about the work I do and have almost a decade of experience working with people experiencing trauma and mental illness. My expertise includes helping people overcome issues around childhood trauma, sexual and domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and more.
I am passionate about the work I do and have almost a decade of experience working with people experiencing trauma and mental illness. My expertise includes helping people overcome issues around childhood trauma, sexual and domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and more.
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Mike Mihalas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to understand yourself better and get to the root of your issues? Working together we will explore your unconscious psyche, find new skills and adaptive ways to cope, and make sense of your internal world and the world around you. My therapeutic approach is individualized for each new client and pulls from my extensive training in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Do you want to understand yourself better and get to the root of your issues? Working together we will explore your unconscious psyche, find new skills and adaptive ways to cope, and make sense of your internal world and the world around you. My therapeutic approach is individualized for each new client and pulls from my extensive training in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
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Finding a therapist can be a difficult task; actually calling one is even harder. When I am struggling with something I find myself irritable, directionless, and without energy (or too much nervous energy) a difficult time to build new relationships. It is my hope that stepping into my office might feel like finding an oasis; a welcoming place where you can put down your burdens, relax, and see what you can unpack or unload. I engage with people with acceptance and curiosity. I find things I like and inspiration in conversations. I am constantly amazed by people’s creativity, perspective, and desire to connect in a personal ways.
Finding a therapist can be a difficult task; actually calling one is even harder. When I am struggling with something I find myself irritable, directionless, and without energy (or too much nervous energy) a difficult time to build new relationships. It is my hope that stepping into my office might feel like finding an oasis; a welcoming place where you can put down your burdens, relax, and see what you can unpack or unload. I engage with people with acceptance and curiosity. I find things I like and inspiration in conversations. I am constantly amazed by people’s creativity, perspective, and desire to connect in a personal ways.
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Dan Gilner
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MSS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and fear; an intrusive inner critical voice / part of ourselves; and helping couples identity and repair unhealthy relationship patterns and coping mechanisms related to these experience.
Therapy can be a compassionate space for insight, personal development, and healing. Each one of us has our own unique history and growth process. My goal is to support your overall mental, emotional, and relational health. I specialize in: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); trauma including dissociation, disembodiment, panic, and fear; an intrusive inner critical voice / part of ourselves; and helping couples identity and repair unhealthy relationship patterns and coping mechanisms related to these experience.
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Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Oregon who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Oregon who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
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I am a counselor and psychotherapist with a passion for working with children over 10, adolescents, and adults who are recovering from childhood wounds, or who want to find new ways of relating to themselves or others. I have a master's degree in counseling psychology from Saint Mary's College of California and a state license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a credential in school counseling and served as a mental health provider and counselor at all K-12 grade levels. I was a counseling-skills trainer and adjunct faculty member in the graduate counseling department at Saint Mary's College.
I am a counselor and psychotherapist with a passion for working with children over 10, adolescents, and adults who are recovering from childhood wounds, or who want to find new ways of relating to themselves or others. I have a master's degree in counseling psychology from Saint Mary's College of California and a state license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a credential in school counseling and served as a mental health provider and counselor at all K-12 grade levels. I was a counseling-skills trainer and adjunct faculty member in the graduate counseling department at Saint Mary's College.
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Jordan A Curtis
LPC Intern, NCC, MA, BSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
Clients that have been drawn to work with me include: those in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent clients (autism spectrum, ADD/ADHD, and highly sensitive people), those in the healthcare system, and older adults. I tend to work best with those who value a relational approach to therapy as my approach tends to be sensitive, perceptive, intimate, co-regulating, and attachment-informed. Overall, my ideal client is anyone who is dedicated to self-work and interested in the types of experiential therapy that I offer.
Clients that have been drawn to work with me include: those in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent clients (autism spectrum, ADD/ADHD, and highly sensitive people), those in the healthcare system, and older adults. I tend to work best with those who value a relational approach to therapy as my approach tends to be sensitive, perceptive, intimate, co-regulating, and attachment-informed. Overall, my ideal client is anyone who is dedicated to self-work and interested in the types of experiential therapy that I offer.
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Marca Cassity
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSN, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211 (Online Only)
Accepting Oregon based clients with Kaiser insurance only at this time. We all have a unique expression of life force energy, but at times it may seem the core self has been pummeled by trauma, loss, pain, unhealthy relationships, or life in a toxic culture. Often when trying to make change, clients find that despite being inspired, they can't do what they need to do in order to live the meaningful life they desire.
Accepting Oregon based clients with Kaiser insurance only at this time. We all have a unique expression of life force energy, but at times it may seem the core self has been pummeled by trauma, loss, pain, unhealthy relationships, or life in a toxic culture. Often when trying to make change, clients find that despite being inspired, they can't do what they need to do in order to live the meaningful life they desire.
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Jeanne V Bjorklund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-CA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239
Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools and Prepare and Enrich. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years.
Most folks can handle the ups and downs of life unless their closest relationships are in trouble. That's what brings people to me. With over two decades as facilitator of personal and relational growth in individuals, couples and families, I am psycho-dynamic (seek to 'peel back the layers') with individuals, helping them to become free from the emotional baggage of childhood. I offer a systems-oriention with couples and families along with some Gottman tools and Prepare and Enrich. I developed a therapeutic program for a children's home in CA and served as their therapist and staff trainer for 5 years.
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Ann M Staple
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults navigating a wide range of both normal and unwanted transitions. If you are facing a life change you could be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression as you work to adapt in the new landscape. You may be dealing with an expected change that is creating disruption and challenging your normal coping ability. Or, if it is an unexpected event, feeling unprepared, in shock, and reeling.
I work with adults navigating a wide range of both normal and unwanted transitions. If you are facing a life change you could be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression as you work to adapt in the new landscape. You may be dealing with an expected change that is creating disruption and challenging your normal coping ability. Or, if it is an unexpected event, feeling unprepared, in shock, and reeling.
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Wildwood Mind and Body, LLC
Professional Counselor Associate, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Brad Pankey. I am honored to co-navigate the therapeutic experience with clients who: (1 ) feel like their life is getting smaller over time; (2) think about food and/or their body all day; (3) feel stuck in their heads amongst a whirlwind of thoughts; (4) feel as though they are living a life that lacks meaning; (5) who feel trapped by needing to control every aspect of their life; and (6) are experiencing crushing grief and life transitions. The clients who come to me are ready for change and interested in trying something new in therapy. They appreciate humor and a therapist who listens with an open heart.
Welcome! My name is Brad Pankey. I am honored to co-navigate the therapeutic experience with clients who: (1 ) feel like their life is getting smaller over time; (2) think about food and/or their body all day; (3) feel stuck in their heads amongst a whirlwind of thoughts; (4) feel as though they are living a life that lacks meaning; (5) who feel trapped by needing to control every aspect of their life; and (6) are experiencing crushing grief and life transitions. The clients who come to me are ready for change and interested in trying something new in therapy. They appreciate humor and a therapist who listens with an open heart.
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Kathleen McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97225
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy is not just a matter of skills and techniques. Healing occurs when, in a safe environment, you can speak and hear your own voice, tell your own story, and find someone really listening to you. When you feel heard, new insights can emerge. Anxiety, depression, worry, or conflicts constrict your experience and personal relationships. A therapeutic relationship can provide an opportunity to be accompanied as you express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns. You become more open, able to make new choices. Your more authentic self can emerge as your inner landscape changes. I am interested in hearing and seeing you, as you are.
Psychotherapy is not just a matter of skills and techniques. Healing occurs when, in a safe environment, you can speak and hear your own voice, tell your own story, and find someone really listening to you. When you feel heard, new insights can emerge. Anxiety, depression, worry, or conflicts constrict your experience and personal relationships. A therapeutic relationship can provide an opportunity to be accompanied as you express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns. You become more open, able to make new choices. Your more authentic self can emerge as your inner landscape changes. I am interested in hearing and seeing you, as you are.
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Sarah Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
Therapy can help you gain awareness of your own experiences, help guide you to explore what you want for your future, as well as help identify your inner strengths as you begin towards a path of healing. Transparency is a quality that I value, and I aspire to empower clients to share their feelings and challenges freely with me. I lead with compassion, honesty, and acceptance. I aim to work collaboratively with you to encourage reconnection and help promote healing in yourself and your relationships.
Therapy can help you gain awareness of your own experiences, help guide you to explore what you want for your future, as well as help identify your inner strengths as you begin towards a path of healing. Transparency is a quality that I value, and I aspire to empower clients to share their feelings and challenges freely with me. I lead with compassion, honesty, and acceptance. I aim to work collaboratively with you to encourage reconnection and help promote healing in yourself and your relationships.
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Trisha Nozumi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97219
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, my approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and person-centered counseling. I don’t believe that therapy is a “one size fits all,” and I utilize a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Attachment Theory to provide an approach that will fit your individual needs.
As a therapist, my approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and person-centered counseling. I don’t believe that therapy is a “one size fits all,” and I utilize a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Attachment Theory to provide an approach that will fit your individual needs.
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Jess Gunderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97225 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
New clients-please contact me via email. Jess Gunderson is a licensed marriage and family therapist through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Jess holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University, an AAMFT approved and COMAFTE accredited program. Jess has received specialized training in non-directive play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, and somatic experiencing. Jess specializes in trauma-based work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
New clients-please contact me via email. Jess Gunderson is a licensed marriage and family therapist through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Jess holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University, an AAMFT approved and COMAFTE accredited program. Jess has received specialized training in non-directive play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, and somatic experiencing. Jess specializes in trauma-based work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
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Asterales Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I’m Jessica Glover, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 16 years. I believe people are nuanced and complex and benefit most with the use of an eclectic therapeutic approach. We will work together to find the most beneficial therapy practice that aligns with your personal needs and therapeutic goals. I focus primarily on working with Neurodivergent Adults to help them understand more about how the Neurodiverse brain functions differently than a Neurotypical brain. I want to work with you to make the best plan for both day to day goals, and support your dreams in a Neurodiverse and Inclusive way.
I’m Jessica Glover, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 16 years. I believe people are nuanced and complex and benefit most with the use of an eclectic therapeutic approach. We will work together to find the most beneficial therapy practice that aligns with your personal needs and therapeutic goals. I focus primarily on working with Neurodivergent Adults to help them understand more about how the Neurodiverse brain functions differently than a Neurotypical brain. I want to work with you to make the best plan for both day to day goals, and support your dreams in a Neurodiverse and Inclusive way.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Portland, OR
3,000+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Portland, OR who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
52% | PacificSource |
49% | Aetna |
38% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Portland, OR see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Portland?
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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.