Therapists in Asheville, NC
![Photo of Thomas Miller, PsyD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43e6c95d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
At the heart of my practice is the emphasis on building a warm, empathic relationship based on trust and acceptance, where you will feel the freedom to discuss whatever is important to you in each session. Your life and experiences are unique. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you dive deeper, or who will take the time to truly hear you and understand you before offering guidance, we will be a good fit. As a doctor in clinical and transpersonal psychology, I am well equipped to help you through either mental health or spiritual concerns.
At the heart of my practice is the emphasis on building a warm, empathic relationship based on trust and acceptance, where you will feel the freedom to discuss whatever is important to you in each session. Your life and experiences are unique. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you dive deeper, or who will take the time to truly hear you and understand you before offering guidance, we will be a good fit. As a doctor in clinical and transpersonal psychology, I am well equipped to help you through either mental health or spiritual concerns.
![Photo of Rob Garland, LCSW, LCAS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/540f6e17-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Rob Garland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28804 (Online Only)
We should expect life to be challenging, but when we struggle to the point of suffering, it’s time to reset. I help adults and adolescents move from fear, suffering, and shame, back to a place of functioning and rediscovering meaning. Whether it is mood, functioning, relationships, or anxiety, we can discuss how to get life back in order. If you're concerned about drug or alcohol use, let's talk about your goals- treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
We should expect life to be challenging, but when we struggle to the point of suffering, it’s time to reset. I help adults and adolescents move from fear, suffering, and shame, back to a place of functioning and rediscovering meaning. Whether it is mood, functioning, relationships, or anxiety, we can discuss how to get life back in order. If you're concerned about drug or alcohol use, let's talk about your goals- treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
![Photo of Derek Martinez, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fac6ce4b-e65a-4320-a57d-2a32d125b88d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! My name is Derek Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate in North Carolina. Are you someone who has intrusive thoughts, engage in compulsions, or experience anxiety that gets in the way of you living life the way you want? The goal of my therapy is for you to have the confidence to apply the skills and tools you gain in therapy to your everyday life. Essentially, you will be in a better position to take charge of your life again and live it in a way that aligns with your values!
Hi! My name is Derek Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate in North Carolina. Are you someone who has intrusive thoughts, engage in compulsions, or experience anxiety that gets in the way of you living life the way you want? The goal of my therapy is for you to have the confidence to apply the skills and tools you gain in therapy to your everyday life. Essentially, you will be in a better position to take charge of your life again and live it in a way that aligns with your values!
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Kelsey Staub
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CH
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist and hypnotherapist, I have a wide range of experience with varying ages that include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-worth/esteem, negative habits, relationship/family issues, ADHD, sexuality, and intellectual/developmental differences. I provide a welcoming space for processing what arises in therapy, manage and regulate challenging feelings in a healthily, develop effective coping skills, re program thought/behavior patterns, heal unresolved emotions, and create a plan for life improvement. Unconditional positive regard, warmth, and acceptance are key elements to our therapeutic work.
As a licensed therapist and hypnotherapist, I have a wide range of experience with varying ages that include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-worth/esteem, negative habits, relationship/family issues, ADHD, sexuality, and intellectual/developmental differences. I provide a welcoming space for processing what arises in therapy, manage and regulate challenging feelings in a healthily, develop effective coping skills, re program thought/behavior patterns, heal unresolved emotions, and create a plan for life improvement. Unconditional positive regard, warmth, and acceptance are key elements to our therapeutic work.
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Amber Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
In our sessions together, I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and develop coping skills to navigate the effects of trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and somatic interventions, to help you heal on a holistic level. The ultimate goal is to empower you to reclaim your sense of safety, agency, and well-being.
In our sessions together, I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and develop coping skills to navigate the effects of trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and somatic interventions, to help you heal on a holistic level. The ultimate goal is to empower you to reclaim your sense of safety, agency, and well-being.
![Photo of Daphne Krantz, LCMHCA, MA, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6dc53a55-624e-4284-9c89-7c8183ff18a8/3/320x400.jpeg)
Daphne Krantz
Counselor, LCMHCA, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion in life is supporting you to become your most authentic, joyous self. I believe you already have a wellspring of wisdom and clarity within, and I take great pleasure in helping you clear the way to your own inner guidance. As a proud, openly transgender woman, I find fulfillment in working with individuals and couples on transition and identity issues, communication, codependency, relational/cultural/ancestral trauma, gender, sexuality, poly/non-monogamy, depression, addiction, anxiety, psychedelic integration, and spirituality. Perhaps the path isn't quite clear, yet you're ready to take a step towards something better.
My passion in life is supporting you to become your most authentic, joyous self. I believe you already have a wellspring of wisdom and clarity within, and I take great pleasure in helping you clear the way to your own inner guidance. As a proud, openly transgender woman, I find fulfillment in working with individuals and couples on transition and identity issues, communication, codependency, relational/cultural/ancestral trauma, gender, sexuality, poly/non-monogamy, depression, addiction, anxiety, psychedelic integration, and spirituality. Perhaps the path isn't quite clear, yet you're ready to take a step towards something better.
![Photo of Tara Chandler, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2615ed34-6120-4931-a5a2-cd16b29760bb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tara Chandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. Being a new parent, navigating relationships and intimacy, working through family relationhships and the every changing political climate are all transitions that interest me. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. Being a new parent, navigating relationships and intimacy, working through family relationhships and the every changing political climate are all transitions that interest me. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
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Perry Lavin
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
All humans are equipped with the capacity for healing and transformation. I believe that everyone deserves the chance to undergo this process of change. Everyone deserves to create a life that is worth living and is full of meaning. Unfortunately, we are often left feeing disconnected, detached, depressed, or anxious. As a clinician, I am passionate about helping change these patterns. It is a gift to be with people as they find deeper meaning and a more fulfilling life. I love going deep with people so that we may find the roots of your problem and create the change that leads to a truer, more vital version of yourself.
All humans are equipped with the capacity for healing and transformation. I believe that everyone deserves the chance to undergo this process of change. Everyone deserves to create a life that is worth living and is full of meaning. Unfortunately, we are often left feeing disconnected, detached, depressed, or anxious. As a clinician, I am passionate about helping change these patterns. It is a gift to be with people as they find deeper meaning and a more fulfilling life. I love going deep with people so that we may find the roots of your problem and create the change that leads to a truer, more vital version of yourself.
![Photo of Brooke Leann Coggins, MS, LCMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9a641034-32b7-4c16-b780-e3b16b285f12/1/320x400.jpeg)
Brooke Leann Coggins
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805 (Online Only)
Fun and empathetic therapist here to help you navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide you with a space free of judgment and full of support no matter what you are going through. If it is processing grief, needing someone to vent too, or learning new skills, I am here for you. I am here to support you as a team finding ways you can live the happy, healthy, and fulfilling life that you deserve. I help facilitate healing while also getting to the root of what's bringing chaos in your life. I meet my clients where they are at mentally and emotionally. You are individual and unique and I tailor each session to meet your needs.
Fun and empathetic therapist here to help you navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide you with a space free of judgment and full of support no matter what you are going through. If it is processing grief, needing someone to vent too, or learning new skills, I am here for you. I am here to support you as a team finding ways you can live the happy, healthy, and fulfilling life that you deserve. I help facilitate healing while also getting to the root of what's bringing chaos in your life. I meet my clients where they are at mentally and emotionally. You are individual and unique and I tailor each session to meet your needs.
![Photo of Sam Barr, MA, LCMHCA, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0a76a0da-5577-48f6-93f2-c9b4295004aa/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sam Barr
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Growth as a human being is not a linear path, and change around you is happening constantly. I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate through the ups and downs of the natural life fluctuations of making meaning. Together we will look at your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to identify patterns, gauge what is currently working, and learn where we can develop some new skills.
Growth as a human being is not a linear path, and change around you is happening constantly. I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate through the ups and downs of the natural life fluctuations of making meaning. Together we will look at your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to identify patterns, gauge what is currently working, and learn where we can develop some new skills.
![Photo of Briggs Wallis, MA, LCMHCA, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46cb67d2-d911-4a5e-bfd1-ab824dce8e8b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Briggs Wallis
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
Do you feel like your weight is a symptom of stuck emotions and old-coping patterns? Do you feel trapped in negative emotions and patterns within your life, relationships, and self? Are you searching for clarity, purpose, and alignment in your life? Come as you are. I will meet you there.
Do you feel like your weight is a symptom of stuck emotions and old-coping patterns? Do you feel trapped in negative emotions and patterns within your life, relationships, and self? Are you searching for clarity, purpose, and alignment in your life? Come as you are. I will meet you there.
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In order for all of us to grow and heal, it is imperative to spend time investigating the deeper elements of our personalities. With that said, an ideal client would be someone interested in putting effort into exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. I work to offer a multi-faceted approach to treatment that will help my clients work through issues related to the many aspects of self-identity, interpersonal relations, trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. I consider it a sign of strength to begin searching for a therapist, and a sign of courage to take the leap into deep explorations of Self.
In order for all of us to grow and heal, it is imperative to spend time investigating the deeper elements of our personalities. With that said, an ideal client would be someone interested in putting effort into exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. I work to offer a multi-faceted approach to treatment that will help my clients work through issues related to the many aspects of self-identity, interpersonal relations, trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. I consider it a sign of strength to begin searching for a therapist, and a sign of courage to take the leap into deep explorations of Self.
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Dr. Liz E. Slonena
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP, MSCP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your neverending to-do list? Despite looking like you have your sh!t together, internally you may feel like a scattered fraud cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is exhausting. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, & confident. To say "no" and actually mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less & live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.
Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your neverending to-do list? Despite looking like you have your sh!t together, internally you may feel like a scattered fraud cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is exhausting. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, & confident. To say "no" and actually mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less & live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.
![Photo of Joseph Bane, MA, LCMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d34730f0-4384-49ea-a27a-18d724d7440e/1/320x400.jpeg)
When certain parts of our life feel out of control, it creates stress that impacts other areas of our life. Seeking help can feel like a chore. Not only do you have to find a therapist that feels like a good fit, but you have to tell your story to a stranger. I know all of this, and I want to make it feel easy, productive, and worth your time. I enjoy helping all people, but some of my refined interests include traumatic stress, attachment injuries, SUD's, and life transitions. I can help adults, teens, kids, couples and families. In my work with teens, I have interest and experience in helping adoptees and transnational adoptees.
When certain parts of our life feel out of control, it creates stress that impacts other areas of our life. Seeking help can feel like a chore. Not only do you have to find a therapist that feels like a good fit, but you have to tell your story to a stranger. I know all of this, and I want to make it feel easy, productive, and worth your time. I enjoy helping all people, but some of my refined interests include traumatic stress, attachment injuries, SUD's, and life transitions. I can help adults, teens, kids, couples and families. In my work with teens, I have interest and experience in helping adoptees and transnational adoptees.
![Photo of Carolyn McCarter Wood - Mountain Counseling Works, PLLC, MDiv, LCSW, CEDS, LCAS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f631806b-1317-4c73-b35f-863695687da3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mountain Counseling Works, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW, CEDS, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist I am deeply committed to supporting individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body acceptance, or trauma. I know that full recovery is possible for many and that all are worthy of support whether they get "all better" or not. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist I am deeply committed to supporting individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body acceptance, or trauma. I know that full recovery is possible for many and that all are worthy of support whether they get "all better" or not. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders.
![Photo of Katrina R Oliver, MAEd, LCMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9a220b9e-d8ba-4b96-b79a-39d6a2d29cbd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Together we can create a supportive, nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, thoughts and emotions at your pace. My ultimate goal is to empower you to take steps towards fulfilment, healing, self acceptance and balance in your life. I prioritize empathy and active listening in sessions and help my clients establish personalized goals, always striving to foster a therapeutic relationship based on trust and genuine understanding. I believe in a holistic approach that considers the mind, body, and spirit, recognizing the interconnectedness of these in one's wellbeing.
Together we can create a supportive, nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, thoughts and emotions at your pace. My ultimate goal is to empower you to take steps towards fulfilment, healing, self acceptance and balance in your life. I prioritize empathy and active listening in sessions and help my clients establish personalized goals, always striving to foster a therapeutic relationship based on trust and genuine understanding. I believe in a holistic approach that considers the mind, body, and spirit, recognizing the interconnectedness of these in one's wellbeing.
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Joy S Whitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been working with clients since 1991. Over the course of my training and experience, my style of therapy has evolved to an integrative approach combining humanistic, feminist, and psychodynamic theories of personality development with an approach that emphasizes the adaptive development of identity across the lifespan within broad interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts. I seek to find what is working well for you, help you understand the experiences that brought you to this place in your life, and use your strengths to help you grow and develop insight as well as create behavioral change.
I have been working with clients since 1991. Over the course of my training and experience, my style of therapy has evolved to an integrative approach combining humanistic, feminist, and psychodynamic theories of personality development with an approach that emphasizes the adaptive development of identity across the lifespan within broad interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts. I seek to find what is working well for you, help you understand the experiences that brought you to this place in your life, and use your strengths to help you grow and develop insight as well as create behavioral change.
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Asking for help and finding a therapist can be a vulnerable and intimidating process. So hi! I'm glad that you are here. Staying afloat in your day to day life can be quite challenging in a world that is generally not gentle and affirming. Trying to manage stress and anxiety, heal from past experiences, and explore your identity on your own can feel overwhelming. It's my goal to provide a safe and affirming space to join along side you, to approach your experiences with curiosity and warmth while facilitating growth and understanding of yourself and what is important to you in this life.
Asking for help and finding a therapist can be a vulnerable and intimidating process. So hi! I'm glad that you are here. Staying afloat in your day to day life can be quite challenging in a world that is generally not gentle and affirming. Trying to manage stress and anxiety, heal from past experiences, and explore your identity on your own can feel overwhelming. It's my goal to provide a safe and affirming space to join along side you, to approach your experiences with curiosity and warmth while facilitating growth and understanding of yourself and what is important to you in this life.
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I specialize in reducing the impact of anxiety and treating trauma. If you’re worried, thinking of worst-case scenarios for everything, constantly questioning yourself, or afraid you'll lose control, I can help. You're probably exhausted and worry it will always be like this. You need a change. Constant stress and fear is so overwhelming and can have a chilling effect on relationships. Reliving traumatic memories can make every day difficult. You want to be able to enjoy your life, without worrying about what comes next. You want to let go of the struggle for perfection. You deserve some peace. I can help you get there.
I specialize in reducing the impact of anxiety and treating trauma. If you’re worried, thinking of worst-case scenarios for everything, constantly questioning yourself, or afraid you'll lose control, I can help. You're probably exhausted and worry it will always be like this. You need a change. Constant stress and fear is so overwhelming and can have a chilling effect on relationships. Reliving traumatic memories can make every day difficult. You want to be able to enjoy your life, without worrying about what comes next. You want to let go of the struggle for perfection. You deserve some peace. I can help you get there.
![Photo of Micah Sullivan, MACP, LCMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/648edd3b-9d74-4973-a2c3-ccdb5880833a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Micah Sullivan
Counselor, MACP, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28804 (Online Only)
Sometimes our current way of being ourselves feels stuck. Perhaps something in you feels unhealed, unwell, dead, or disconnected, incapable, or inaccessible. There are innumerable ways to speak of a rich and fulfilling life, but I believe one thing required is a feeling a wholeness and integration in our way of being. Trauma, pain, shame, stuck patterns of disconnection – there can be many obstacles to a thriving way of being ourselves. If you can relate to this, I say with compassion: “Welcome!" I work with individuals and couples who want to cultivate deeper connection and fulfillment in life.
Sometimes our current way of being ourselves feels stuck. Perhaps something in you feels unhealed, unwell, dead, or disconnected, incapable, or inaccessible. There are innumerable ways to speak of a rich and fulfilling life, but I believe one thing required is a feeling a wholeness and integration in our way of being. Trauma, pain, shame, stuck patterns of disconnection – there can be many obstacles to a thriving way of being ourselves. If you can relate to this, I say with compassion: “Welcome!" I work with individuals and couples who want to cultivate deeper connection and fulfillment in life.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$147
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
67% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
77% | Aetna |
49% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Asheville?
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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.