Therapists in Pleasant View, TN
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Dr. Michelle Emery Blake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Tennessee and Indiana, with 11 years of professional practice experience and over 25 years in higher education. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. At present, much of my work occurs through online platforms: Grow, Headway, BetterHelp, and Calmerry.
I am licensed in Tennessee and Indiana, with 11 years of professional practice experience and over 25 years in higher education. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. At present, much of my work occurs through online platforms: Grow, Headway, BetterHelp, and Calmerry.
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My name is Amanda Jove and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Kids First Pediatrics. I believe mental health is crucial for a child’s healthy development and offer counseling services ages 4 and up. I have worked with children and adolescents for over seven years and utilize various counseling techniques and tools in efforts to individualize treatment and goals to fit their specific needs. I have vast experience treating depression, anxiety, high-risk behaviors (such as suicidal ideations and/or harmful behaviors),oppositional defiant behaviors, as well as highly acute diagnosis and patients with comorbid disorders.
My name is Amanda Jove and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Kids First Pediatrics. I believe mental health is crucial for a child’s healthy development and offer counseling services ages 4 and up. I have worked with children and adolescents for over seven years and utilize various counseling techniques and tools in efforts to individualize treatment and goals to fit their specific needs. I have vast experience treating depression, anxiety, high-risk behaviors (such as suicidal ideations and/or harmful behaviors),oppositional defiant behaviors, as well as highly acute diagnosis and patients with comorbid disorders.
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Steven Sellars
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Currently accepting a limited number of clients... ... ... You are the most important person in the room and our partnership matters while on the therapy journey. Are you are having difficulty in making lemonade from life's-lemons, difficulty adjusting to changes, dealing with the unexpected stress of life? The therapy process is totally focused on the person, client...you. Expect a warm, welcoming and positive atmosphere where you are unconditionally received. I believe that many things can positively be affected when a person feels encouraged, believed in, and safe. I also enjoy a sense of humor, laughter and relationship.
Currently accepting a limited number of clients... ... ... You are the most important person in the room and our partnership matters while on the therapy journey. Are you are having difficulty in making lemonade from life's-lemons, difficulty adjusting to changes, dealing with the unexpected stress of life? The therapy process is totally focused on the person, client...you. Expect a warm, welcoming and positive atmosphere where you are unconditionally received. I believe that many things can positively be affected when a person feels encouraged, believed in, and safe. I also enjoy a sense of humor, laughter and relationship.
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Heather Lefebvre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, (Temp)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
So you want something to change? What's standing in your way? Maybe you have experienced trauma or loss, or you find yourself in relationships that cost you more than you get in return. Maybe your partner, family, or child is struggling and you are looking for a way to help without getting lost yourself? Therapy can help you discover new truths about your situation, bringing you clarity and direction. With over 10 years in the mental health community, I have seen people find new hope and healing through the introspective and transforming work of therapy, all in pursuit of a life that is deeply satisfying.
So you want something to change? What's standing in your way? Maybe you have experienced trauma or loss, or you find yourself in relationships that cost you more than you get in return. Maybe your partner, family, or child is struggling and you are looking for a way to help without getting lost yourself? Therapy can help you discover new truths about your situation, bringing you clarity and direction. With over 10 years in the mental health community, I have seen people find new hope and healing through the introspective and transforming work of therapy, all in pursuit of a life that is deeply satisfying.
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Luke Delavergne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
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Our life and relationship experiences can take us to places where we feel stuck, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapy practice exists to provide a safe place for you to explore, listen, reconnect, and experience change. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, unhealthy conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, divorce, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic space where you can experience yourself and others in a new, hopeful, transformative way.
Our life and relationship experiences can take us to places where we feel stuck, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapy practice exists to provide a safe place for you to explore, listen, reconnect, and experience change. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with disconnection in relationship, infidelity, unhealthy conflict, failures in communication, trauma, grief, divorce, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic space where you can experience yourself and others in a new, hopeful, transformative way.
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Michelle DeMent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years' counseling experience. With a genuine heart to help, warmth, and a sense of humor, my goal is to walk alongside my clients in a relaxed and supportive environment. I specialize in children/adolescents and regularly meet with parents/guardians to discuss progress or concerns. I am also accustomed to working with military populations. Utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, my areas of clinical focus include stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, divorce, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years' counseling experience. With a genuine heart to help, warmth, and a sense of humor, my goal is to walk alongside my clients in a relaxed and supportive environment. I specialize in children/adolescents and regularly meet with parents/guardians to discuss progress or concerns. I am also accustomed to working with military populations. Utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, my areas of clinical focus include stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, divorce, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.
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Mindful Methods Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasant View, TN 37146 (Online Only)
I am Alison Goad, a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee with over 20 years of clinical practice experience addressing issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, CPTSD, and trauma. My approach is client centered which means we begin therapy where you are. I want to learn all I can about you so we can work together to develop a treatment plan that is perfectly tailored to suit your particular needs. We will work together toward your goals so that your overall achievement through this process will be YOU at your best. I believe I can help you get there.
I am Alison Goad, a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee with over 20 years of clinical practice experience addressing issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, CPTSD, and trauma. My approach is client centered which means we begin therapy where you are. I want to learn all I can about you so we can work together to develop a treatment plan that is perfectly tailored to suit your particular needs. We will work together toward your goals so that your overall achievement through this process will be YOU at your best. I believe I can help you get there.
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Amanda Bilano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146 (Online Only)
The old saying goes, "The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Whatever issue you're wrestling with, know you don't have to carry it alone. I take a grounded, authentic approach to therapy, and provide my clients with a nonjudgmental, welcoming space. I value each of my clients' individuality and uniqueness and aim to help them thrive. We work together to develop new solutions that will work for each individual to help them reach their goals.
The old saying goes, "The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Whatever issue you're wrestling with, know you don't have to carry it alone. I take a grounded, authentic approach to therapy, and provide my clients with a nonjudgmental, welcoming space. I value each of my clients' individuality and uniqueness and aim to help them thrive. We work together to develop new solutions that will work for each individual to help them reach their goals.
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Laura Meadow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Hi My name is Laura Meadow. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am EMDR trained. I also use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Within the past 10 years my focus has been primarily on working with adult women ages 18 and up.
Hi My name is Laura Meadow. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am EMDR trained. I also use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Within the past 10 years my focus has been primarily on working with adult women ages 18 and up.
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I understand that when you or your child are having a hard time, it affects the entire family and daily life. If you are the parent/guardian of a child who needs a therapist who will listen to your insight as their parent, or if you are a young adult struggling with family, school, work, or feelings of depression, anxiety or stress, you have come to the right place. Perhaps you don't feel like counseling has worked in the past and need a new approach to what you or your child is dealing with. Perhaps you are a looking for a counselor that will incorporate your faith. Whoever you are, you have come to the right place.
I understand that when you or your child are having a hard time, it affects the entire family and daily life. If you are the parent/guardian of a child who needs a therapist who will listen to your insight as their parent, or if you are a young adult struggling with family, school, work, or feelings of depression, anxiety or stress, you have come to the right place. Perhaps you don't feel like counseling has worked in the past and need a new approach to what you or your child is dealing with. Perhaps you are a looking for a counselor that will incorporate your faith. Whoever you are, you have come to the right place.
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Dr. Tom Essary at Adhibitus LLC
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MaCR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
It is my desire to assist families and individuals who are interested in improving their self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being. Life is easier and more satisfying when we are at peace with ourselves. It is very important that everyone knows that there is Christian counseling and then there is secular psychology counseling. Adhibitus llc is a Christian Counseling group. At Adhibitus LLC we believe counseling should involve praying about the client’s difficulties and looking to the authority of the Bible for guidance. In this way, Adhibitus LLC seek to encourage clients to build a dependency on God.
It is my desire to assist families and individuals who are interested in improving their self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being. Life is easier and more satisfying when we are at peace with ourselves. It is very important that everyone knows that there is Christian counseling and then there is secular psychology counseling. Adhibitus llc is a Christian Counseling group. At Adhibitus LLC we believe counseling should involve praying about the client’s difficulties and looking to the authority of the Bible for guidance. In this way, Adhibitus LLC seek to encourage clients to build a dependency on God.
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Sarah England
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015 (Online Only)
If you find yourself struggling with a life transition or longing for direction, I am here to support you in your search for the clarity and drive needed to live your life to your fullest potential.
If you find yourself struggling with a life transition or longing for direction, I am here to support you in your search for the clarity and drive needed to live your life to your fullest potential.
Jennifer is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Jennifer is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
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Jennifer Kaiser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you struggling with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, or just having a hard time managing general life stress? Are you feeling "stuck" and having a difficult time pushing your own comfort zone? Are you seeking greater change for yourself? We can work together to identify your needs and create a plan to manage stress, and accomplish your goals! I can safely help you to push your comfort zone, while challenging barriers and learning new ways to cope with your unique stressors.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you struggling with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, or just having a hard time managing general life stress? Are you feeling "stuck" and having a difficult time pushing your own comfort zone? Are you seeking greater change for yourself? We can work together to identify your needs and create a plan to manage stress, and accomplish your goals! I can safely help you to push your comfort zone, while challenging barriers and learning new ways to cope with your unique stressors.
![Photo of Crystal Nyhus, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/478e7e21-7a00-4c5b-89c8-eacf93e7d13f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Crystal Nyhus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015
Waitlist for new clients
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
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Rebecca Horn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015 (Online Only)
Life is hard, and sometimes overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Let me help you process and develop the skills you need to begin living the life you desire and deserve. I specialize with the unique culture & needs of First Responders: Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections, Medical personnel & families. I work with individuals, 16 years +, couples, and families who are facing challenges, struggling with conflict, anxiety, OCD, or who want help recovering from trauma or PTSD. I currently only see clients via Telehealth -available for all Tennessee.
Life is hard, and sometimes overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Let me help you process and develop the skills you need to begin living the life you desire and deserve. I specialize with the unique culture & needs of First Responders: Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections, Medical personnel & families. I work with individuals, 16 years +, couples, and families who are facing challenges, struggling with conflict, anxiety, OCD, or who want help recovering from trauma or PTSD. I currently only see clients via Telehealth -available for all Tennessee.
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I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. I attended Montclair State University for my first two years of undergrad in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. Not until I served in the U.S. Military did I realize my strong desire to help people overcome their battles associated with mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2021 from the University of Arizona. I am completing my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.
I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. I attended Montclair State University for my first two years of undergrad in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. Not until I served in the U.S. Military did I realize my strong desire to help people overcome their battles associated with mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2021 from the University of Arizona. I am completing my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.
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Mary Fylypowycz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, TN 37172
I feel so fortunate to do the work that I do, to be trusted with a person's story, their fears, their hopes, their wants and their needs. I do not claim to be the expert on you. You are the expert on you. What I am expert at is helping you explore, discover, and find what is true for you. I am skilled at helping you undo patterns that do not serve you. My gift is in being able to support you in letting go of things you have taken on and internalized that obscure the expression of who you really are in this lifetime. It is in embracing and living from the truth of who you are that a full and satisfying life can be discovered.
I feel so fortunate to do the work that I do, to be trusted with a person's story, their fears, their hopes, their wants and their needs. I do not claim to be the expert on you. You are the expert on you. What I am expert at is helping you explore, discover, and find what is true for you. I am skilled at helping you undo patterns that do not serve you. My gift is in being able to support you in letting go of things you have taken on and internalized that obscure the expression of who you really are in this lifetime. It is in embracing and living from the truth of who you are that a full and satisfying life can be discovered.
Online Therapists
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Kimberly McKillop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed after a major life change, such as becoming a new parent, starting a new career, or just feeling generally unsatisfied with life? Maybe you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, or you're tired of being the one who always holds everything together in your relationships. It doesn't have to be this way! Life should be enjoyable, and you deserve to find joy and fulfillment. I am here to help you reclaim your happiness and sense of self. Let's take this journey together!
Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed after a major life change, such as becoming a new parent, starting a new career, or just feeling generally unsatisfied with life? Maybe you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, or you're tired of being the one who always holds everything together in your relationships. It doesn't have to be this way! Life should be enjoyable, and you deserve to find joy and fulfillment. I am here to help you reclaim your happiness and sense of self. Let's take this journey together!
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Pleasant View, TN
10+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Pleasant View, TN who prioritize treating:
100% | Anxiety |
92% | Self Esteem |
92% | Stress |
83% | Relationship Issues |
83% | Depression |
67% | Grief |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
86% | Aetna |
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Pleasant View, TN see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
64% | Female | |
36% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.