Therapists in Austin, TX
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Bluebell Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78753
My ideal client is curious and motivated to change their relationship with themselves. You don't have to have anything figured out, just the desire to feel better and the willingness to show up for yourself in therapy. I enjoy helping people with Eating Disorders/ eating issues, self- acceptance, negative body image, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship concerns, gender identity, sexuality, perfectionism, stress, avoidance behaviors, trauma, affect/emotion regulation, impulse control, and awareness/insight building. I also love working with couples to improve communication, intimacy, and connection.
My ideal client is curious and motivated to change their relationship with themselves. You don't have to have anything figured out, just the desire to feel better and the willingness to show up for yourself in therapy. I enjoy helping people with Eating Disorders/ eating issues, self- acceptance, negative body image, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship concerns, gender identity, sexuality, perfectionism, stress, avoidance behaviors, trauma, affect/emotion regulation, impulse control, and awareness/insight building. I also love working with couples to improve communication, intimacy, and connection.
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Victoria Love
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. My name is Victoria, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to providing compassionate and empowering support. With a strong background in mental health, I create a safe, respectful, and empathetic space where you can feel heard and valued. I believe in your inherent strength and resilience, and my approach is designed to foster personal insight, address challenges, and explore new paths to healing. Together, we will navigate your mental health journey with purpose and compassion, working towards your well-being, growth, and self-discovery. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
Hello and welcome. My name is Victoria, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to providing compassionate and empowering support. With a strong background in mental health, I create a safe, respectful, and empathetic space where you can feel heard and valued. I believe in your inherent strength and resilience, and my approach is designed to foster personal insight, address challenges, and explore new paths to healing. Together, we will navigate your mental health journey with purpose and compassion, working towards your well-being, growth, and self-discovery. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
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Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Masters Degree from Rivier University. Kathryn has over 7 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and families. Kathryn has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, dealing with traumatic experiences, significant life changes, and childhood behavioral outbursts. Kathryn likes to help children and parents who are struggling to communicate their needs to each other to better develop healthy communication patterns and relationships. Kathryn primarily uses CBT, as well as well as solution focused approaches.
Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Masters Degree from Rivier University. Kathryn has over 7 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and families. Kathryn has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, dealing with traumatic experiences, significant life changes, and childhood behavioral outbursts. Kathryn likes to help children and parents who are struggling to communicate their needs to each other to better develop healthy communication patterns and relationships. Kathryn primarily uses CBT, as well as well as solution focused approaches.
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I specialize in providing counseling and cognitive rehabilitation for the mental health needs of brain injury survivors. This includes concussions, strokes/aneurysms, anoxic injuries, seizure disorders, encephalitis, suspected CTE, blast injury, blunt force trauma, and brain cancer. Post injury changes and deficits, whether acute or chronic, can have a significant impact on someone's life. My goal is to provide medically informed therapy that is specific to where you are in your recovery process.
I specialize in providing counseling and cognitive rehabilitation for the mental health needs of brain injury survivors. This includes concussions, strokes/aneurysms, anoxic injuries, seizure disorders, encephalitis, suspected CTE, blast injury, blunt force trauma, and brain cancer. Post injury changes and deficits, whether acute or chronic, can have a significant impact on someone's life. My goal is to provide medically informed therapy that is specific to where you are in your recovery process.
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Michelle Quiroga
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people who feel like they've lost their connection with themselves as a result of trauma. It might be easy for you to be there for others but struggle showing up for yourself. You might be really good at identifying your emotions but struggle actually feeling them. Your inner voice might be too mean, and you feel like your own worst enemy. If this resonates with you and you're looking for different therapeutic methods that go beyond talk therapy and delve deeper into self-exploration, I can be of help.
I specialize in working with people who feel like they've lost their connection with themselves as a result of trauma. It might be easy for you to be there for others but struggle showing up for yourself. You might be really good at identifying your emotions but struggle actually feeling them. Your inner voice might be too mean, and you feel like your own worst enemy. If this resonates with you and you're looking for different therapeutic methods that go beyond talk therapy and delve deeper into self-exploration, I can be of help.
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Em Bridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
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Your story is so much bigger than whatever brings you to therapy. I'm Dr. Kyler Shumway, and I joined the field of psychology because I know what it's like to lose momentum, to feel defeated, to be lost. I know what it's like to feel alone, like no one else can or wants to understand. I know what it's like to be tormented by the ghosts of your past. And - I know what it's like to move forward, overcome, and courageously confront the things that bring you suffering. I believe that you can do that, too.
Your story is so much bigger than whatever brings you to therapy. I'm Dr. Kyler Shumway, and I joined the field of psychology because I know what it's like to lose momentum, to feel defeated, to be lost. I know what it's like to feel alone, like no one else can or wants to understand. I know what it's like to be tormented by the ghosts of your past. And - I know what it's like to move forward, overcome, and courageously confront the things that bring you suffering. I believe that you can do that, too.
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Anil George Palakkal
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Anil, a bilingual (English/Malayalam) Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate. My practice focuses on providing counseling services to adults dealing with depression, substance abuse, stress, anxiety, trauma, and immigration adjustment. If you are experiencing any of these issues and they are affecting your life, please reach out. I would love to help bring healing and peace of mind. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychological First Aid and ACT in multicultural settings.
Hello, I am Anil, a bilingual (English/Malayalam) Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate. My practice focuses on providing counseling services to adults dealing with depression, substance abuse, stress, anxiety, trauma, and immigration adjustment. If you are experiencing any of these issues and they are affecting your life, please reach out. I would love to help bring healing and peace of mind. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychological First Aid and ACT in multicultural settings.
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I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I would describe myself as a transparent and relational therapist. Going through any phase of life can have its tough times. Life stress and transitions can influence anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. I believe having a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings can transform your mental health. However difficult these times may be, I believe it can take time and support to explore how each person can have a voice in how they process their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I offer video sessions and in-person sessions.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I would describe myself as a transparent and relational therapist. Going through any phase of life can have its tough times. Life stress and transitions can influence anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. I believe having a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings can transform your mental health. However difficult these times may be, I believe it can take time and support to explore how each person can have a voice in how they process their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I offer video sessions and in-person sessions.
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Liz Watts
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC A, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Feeling stuck, stressed or overwhelmed? It can be difficult and emotionally taxing to struggle on your own. My goal is to provide a safe place where you can be honest and free of judgement about what is bothering you. And if that involves a few swear words, then so be it!
Feeling stuck, stressed or overwhelmed? It can be difficult and emotionally taxing to struggle on your own. My goal is to provide a safe place where you can be honest and free of judgement about what is bothering you. And if that involves a few swear words, then so be it!
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Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, low self-esteem, boundary-setting, religious trauma, relationships, sex, shame, sexual trauma, sexuality, LGBTQ+/gender identity, life purpose and meaning, or all of the above, we'll work together to find your voice and strengthen your sense of self so you can really be you. We are each incredible, wonderful, complex beings who are deserving of love for being exactly who we are, even if society tells us otherwise!
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, low self-esteem, boundary-setting, religious trauma, relationships, sex, shame, sexual trauma, sexuality, LGBTQ+/gender identity, life purpose and meaning, or all of the above, we'll work together to find your voice and strengthen your sense of self so you can really be you. We are each incredible, wonderful, complex beings who are deserving of love for being exactly who we are, even if society tells us otherwise!
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Many of my first sessions start as “So I saw this TikTok and I think I have...”, and that's ok! The courage it took you to start seeking a therapist is real. It's hard to reach out and trust someone when you’ve been burned so many times. The struggles you’re fighting inside yourself, can’t help but show up in your relationships. As you go through life you collect experiences that shape you, however some of those shapes just don’t fit like they used to. That’s when you know it’s time to change. Distancing yourself from the people you love most when you are hurting or falling into new situations that make you feel worse, isn’t working
Many of my first sessions start as “So I saw this TikTok and I think I have...”, and that's ok! The courage it took you to start seeking a therapist is real. It's hard to reach out and trust someone when you’ve been burned so many times. The struggles you’re fighting inside yourself, can’t help but show up in your relationships. As you go through life you collect experiences that shape you, however some of those shapes just don’t fit like they used to. That’s when you know it’s time to change. Distancing yourself from the people you love most when you are hurting or falling into new situations that make you feel worse, isn’t working
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Noel Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
I want you to know that I see you and understand that you're facing challenges. You may be dealing with anxiety, struggling with low mood, finding it difficult to concentrate with ADHD, or experiencing difficulties in your relationships. Your goals are unique to you, but they might include finding effective ways to manage your anxiety or depression, improving your self-esteem, and fostering personal growth. You want to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, identify patterns that hold you back, and develop healthier coping strategies to navigate life's ups and downs.
I want you to know that I see you and understand that you're facing challenges. You may be dealing with anxiety, struggling with low mood, finding it difficult to concentrate with ADHD, or experiencing difficulties in your relationships. Your goals are unique to you, but they might include finding effective ways to manage your anxiety or depression, improving your self-esteem, and fostering personal growth. You want to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, identify patterns that hold you back, and develop healthier coping strategies to navigate life's ups and downs.
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Hannah Jean Wood-Kraft
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78756
I specialize in aiding individuals and couples seeking to prioritize pleasure in their lives. If you're eager to forge deeper, more pleasure-rich connections with yourself or your partner, you're in the right place. I thrive on assisting those who embrace challenges during therapy, as these hurdles often lead to profound personal growth and an enriched life. My sole client requirement is a genuine willingness, as even a spark of openness can ignite transformative change. Join me on a journey to heightened pleasure, self-discovery, and meaningful connections – your commitment is the catalyst for remarkable change.
I specialize in aiding individuals and couples seeking to prioritize pleasure in their lives. If you're eager to forge deeper, more pleasure-rich connections with yourself or your partner, you're in the right place. I thrive on assisting those who embrace challenges during therapy, as these hurdles often lead to profound personal growth and an enriched life. My sole client requirement is a genuine willingness, as even a spark of openness can ignite transformative change. Join me on a journey to heightened pleasure, self-discovery, and meaningful connections – your commitment is the catalyst for remarkable change.
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Austin Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Dr. Ashton offers over 20 years of experience in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, mild to severe. These include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia, Emetophobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias such as fear of flying, needle and medical phobias, and paruresis (bashful bladder). She utilizes Exposure based therapy and exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Ashton offers over 20 years of experience in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, mild to severe. These include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia, Emetophobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias such as fear of flying, needle and medical phobias, and paruresis (bashful bladder). She utilizes Exposure based therapy and exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Angel Landrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, SAP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. It's important that you feel comfortable. Finding a safe, confidential and collaborative experience in counseling is my goal. When meeting with adult clients I blend a number of treatment approaches in my work, including client centered, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapies. My clients have described me as compassionate, respectful and supportive, with a good sense of humor. Each person is unique to their own personal experiences in therapy and I adapt my skills to fit your needs.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. It's important that you feel comfortable. Finding a safe, confidential and collaborative experience in counseling is my goal. When meeting with adult clients I blend a number of treatment approaches in my work, including client centered, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapies. My clients have described me as compassionate, respectful and supportive, with a good sense of humor. Each person is unique to their own personal experiences in therapy and I adapt my skills to fit your needs.
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It can be overwhelming and scary to think about searching for a therapist! You want to be sure you find someone who makes you and your child feel safe - someone that you trust to offer the right kind of support, especially if your child has experienced potentially traumatic, frightening, or stressful events, or significant grief after a loss. I'm a licensed psychologist and I'm committed to creating a safe space for you and your child while using research-based approaches to support you through even the most difficult of times.
It can be overwhelming and scary to think about searching for a therapist! You want to be sure you find someone who makes you and your child feel safe - someone that you trust to offer the right kind of support, especially if your child has experienced potentially traumatic, frightening, or stressful events, or significant grief after a loss. I'm a licensed psychologist and I'm committed to creating a safe space for you and your child while using research-based approaches to support you through even the most difficult of times.
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I am honored by the opportunity to help individuals find greater peace, strength, and fulfillment. Our lives are so busy, there is very little opportunity to stop and discover where support is needed. Taking this time for oneself, whether to reflect on one's relationships, to work through difficult emotions, or to gain awareness as to one's self-perceptions, can be transformative. Because self-compassion is key to healing, I try to template compassion through my own emotional engagement and respect for the client and his/her experience. Videos I made can be found on my website.
I am honored by the opportunity to help individuals find greater peace, strength, and fulfillment. Our lives are so busy, there is very little opportunity to stop and discover where support is needed. Taking this time for oneself, whether to reflect on one's relationships, to work through difficult emotions, or to gain awareness as to one's self-perceptions, can be transformative. Because self-compassion is key to healing, I try to template compassion through my own emotional engagement and respect for the client and his/her experience. Videos I made can be found on my website.
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Elyse Schein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
Be brave enough to be your authentic self! I am licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania and OK. I have a genuine, Person-Centered approach, and believe that everyone is a unique individual. I provide a safe, supportive space, in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face, with unconditional positive regard. I offer online video counseling from the comfort of your own home via a free, easy to use, HIPAA compliant video app. With warmth and humor, I will help you work on finding meaning in your life; accepting yourself for who you are, and creating the life you want.
Be brave enough to be your authentic self! I am licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania and OK. I have a genuine, Person-Centered approach, and believe that everyone is a unique individual. I provide a safe, supportive space, in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face, with unconditional positive regard. I offer online video counseling from the comfort of your own home via a free, easy to use, HIPAA compliant video app. With warmth and humor, I will help you work on finding meaning in your life; accepting yourself for who you are, and creating the life you want.
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Earnell McGhaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758 (Online Only)
You are the expert on you." This is a statement that I love sharing with my clients because I feel it emphasizes that you are the most important part of this relationship. Therapy is an opportunity to grow and explore oneself, and I feel that the relationship between a client and therapist is of the utmost importance. I hold this relationship in high regard and look forward to walking alongside you during this journey. I specialize in trauma counseling and marriage counseling. My goal in therapy is not just symptom reduction, but liberation from suffering.
You are the expert on you." This is a statement that I love sharing with my clients because I feel it emphasizes that you are the most important part of this relationship. Therapy is an opportunity to grow and explore oneself, and I feel that the relationship between a client and therapist is of the utmost importance. I hold this relationship in high regard and look forward to walking alongside you during this journey. I specialize in trauma counseling and marriage counseling. My goal in therapy is not just symptom reduction, but liberation from suffering.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | Aetna |
70% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Austin?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.