Therapists in Woodstock, MD
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Jennifer Manning Plassnig & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SEP, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.
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Wellbeing Designed, LLC
Psychologist, PhD,
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
At Wellbeing Designed, LLC, we know that when it comes to seeking therapy, you may just want more for yourself than what you are experiencing now. The goal is to help you identify what you are feeling and empower you to find answers, gain insights, and make changes. It is important to meet you where you are in the healing process, be authentic, and pay attention to the whole person including familial, cultural, or societal dynamics that impact wellbeing and coping. All providers affiliated with the practice share in this belief.
At Wellbeing Designed, LLC, we know that when it comes to seeking therapy, you may just want more for yourself than what you are experiencing now. The goal is to help you identify what you are feeling and empower you to find answers, gain insights, and make changes. It is important to meet you where you are in the healing process, be authentic, and pay attention to the whole person including familial, cultural, or societal dynamics that impact wellbeing and coping. All providers affiliated with the practice share in this belief.
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Monarch Wellness and Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with over two decades of experience specializing in adolescent mental health. I bring a wealth of expertise and compassion to my practice. Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to helping adolescents overcome challenges such as anxiety and ADHD, utilizing evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to foster lasting change and growth. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique struggles that adolescents face in today's complex world. Through personalized therapy sessions, I strive to create a safe and supportive
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with over two decades of experience specializing in adolescent mental health. I bring a wealth of expertise and compassion to my practice. Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to helping adolescents overcome challenges such as anxiety and ADHD, utilizing evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to foster lasting change and growth. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique struggles that adolescents face in today's complex world. Through personalized therapy sessions, I strive to create a safe and supportive
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Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Feeling like the loving connection you once enjoyed has faded? Or has there been a relationship crisis that has rocked your world? If you want to create a deeper connection, communicate more effectively, deal with a crisis or create more balance of head, heart and hormones in your relationship, we can help you. Together with my wife and fellow relationship counselor/coach, Lori Hollander, we surround couples with 360 degrees of support to create extraordinary relationships, whether you are in crisis or seeking to create a deeper connection.
Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Feeling like the loving connection you once enjoyed has faded? Or has there been a relationship crisis that has rocked your world? If you want to create a deeper connection, communicate more effectively, deal with a crisis or create more balance of head, heart and hormones in your relationship, we can help you. Together with my wife and fellow relationship counselor/coach, Lori Hollander, we surround couples with 360 degrees of support to create extraordinary relationships, whether you are in crisis or seeking to create a deeper connection.
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Laurie Booth Schmitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
At some point in most of our lives, we will need mental health support, often at times of change or transition. From a wellness perspective, I do not see a client as a diagnosis or as defined by their llness, but rather as an individual with their own story, which has shaped their overall quality of life. I believe in the need for a radical paradigm shift, that healing and recovery are possible and that individuals often need to tell themselves a different story about living with illness, which can easily become a limiting center of their life. I strive to create a caring relationship grounded in humor, warmth and compassion.
At some point in most of our lives, we will need mental health support, often at times of change or transition. From a wellness perspective, I do not see a client as a diagnosis or as defined by their llness, but rather as an individual with their own story, which has shaped their overall quality of life. I believe in the need for a radical paradigm shift, that healing and recovery are possible and that individuals often need to tell themselves a different story about living with illness, which can easily become a limiting center of their life. I strive to create a caring relationship grounded in humor, warmth and compassion.
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Lori W Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
Have you and your partner: --Had difficulty communicating? Lost the romance in your relationship? Had an increase in conflict? Felt disconnected and become more like roommates? Been affected by an affair? If you want to: --Create deeper connection, Communicate more effectively, Manage conflict well, Recover from an affair, We can help you. My husband, Bob Hollander, JD, LCSW-C and I are passionate about helping couples create strong relationships that last. We have been doing that as a team for 27 years.
Have you and your partner: --Had difficulty communicating? Lost the romance in your relationship? Had an increase in conflict? Felt disconnected and become more like roommates? Been affected by an affair? If you want to: --Create deeper connection, Communicate more effectively, Manage conflict well, Recover from an affair, We can help you. My husband, Bob Hollander, JD, LCSW-C and I are passionate about helping couples create strong relationships that last. We have been doing that as a team for 27 years.
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Hi! This is Doc Arlette. I am a counseling psychologist licensed in the state of Maryland. Have you had difficulties with being psychologically well due to identity shifts, adjustment, mood, stress, and anxiety concerns? I look forward to accompanying you in your journey for psychological wellbeing.
Hi! This is Doc Arlette. I am a counseling psychologist licensed in the state of Maryland. Have you had difficulties with being psychologically well due to identity shifts, adjustment, mood, stress, and anxiety concerns? I look forward to accompanying you in your journey for psychological wellbeing.
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Debi Vir
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
Hello! I believe that every individual wants and deserves compassionate care and a safe, nonjudgmental space so that they can feel supported, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults and have experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, and more. I incorporate each client’s specific needs, strengths, and goals into treatment in order to customize care and determine the best treatment modality. My hope is to help people experience less mind noise, more inner peace, greater flexibility, and an expanded awareness.
Hello! I believe that every individual wants and deserves compassionate care and a safe, nonjudgmental space so that they can feel supported, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults and have experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, and more. I incorporate each client’s specific needs, strengths, and goals into treatment in order to customize care and determine the best treatment modality. My hope is to help people experience less mind noise, more inner peace, greater flexibility, and an expanded awareness.
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Choosing the right therapist is at least as important as the decision to enter treatment. Self-disclosure and, ultimately change can only occur in an environment in which the patient feels respected, safe, and secure in both the therapist's sincerity and expertise.
I bring the maturity, skill and compassion derived from 20+ years of providing therapy for depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I am committed to helping my patients recognize and change painful patterns that keep them from fully engaging in healthy relationships, or leave them mired in self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.
Choosing the right therapist is at least as important as the decision to enter treatment. Self-disclosure and, ultimately change can only occur in an environment in which the patient feels respected, safe, and secure in both the therapist's sincerity and expertise.
I bring the maturity, skill and compassion derived from 20+ years of providing therapy for depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I am committed to helping my patients recognize and change painful patterns that keep them from fully engaging in healthy relationships, or leave them mired in self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.
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Dr. Stephanie Bathurst
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT, CKCT, CPLC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, MD 21163
My passion is rebuilding connection and intimacy for couples who have lost one another. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Specialist for Mental Health and also offer a holistic and herbal approach to treating mental health disorders while integrating traditional treatment models that are evidence-based. LCMFT licensed in MD, VA, HI, FL! Clinical Coaching in other states. Next Passionate Partner's Couples Retreat: > Sept. 3-9, 2024 in Stuart, FL All-inclusive. 3 spots still open!
My passion is rebuilding connection and intimacy for couples who have lost one another. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Specialist for Mental Health and also offer a holistic and herbal approach to treating mental health disorders while integrating traditional treatment models that are evidence-based. LCMFT licensed in MD, VA, HI, FL! Clinical Coaching in other states. Next Passionate Partner's Couples Retreat: > Sept. 3-9, 2024 in Stuart, FL All-inclusive. 3 spots still open!
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A young mother walked into my office crying and expressing her belief that asking for help indicated weakness. I thought to myself, it takes a strong person to ask for help. She had forgotten how strong and important she was.
I believe the single most important ingredient in a successful therapy is establishing, nurturing, and maintaining a safe, trusting, and genuine relationship. While making use of psychodynamic and family systems approaches to treatment, I am also flexible in assisting patients in understanding patterns of behavior that may contribute to their conflicts and worries.
A young mother walked into my office crying and expressing her belief that asking for help indicated weakness. I thought to myself, it takes a strong person to ask for help. She had forgotten how strong and important she was.
I believe the single most important ingredient in a successful therapy is establishing, nurturing, and maintaining a safe, trusting, and genuine relationship. While making use of psychodynamic and family systems approaches to treatment, I am also flexible in assisting patients in understanding patterns of behavior that may contribute to their conflicts and worries.
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Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma • Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Psychologist in FL, NY, MD, TX and PsyPact, I am pleased to offer telehealth services in 42 states across the USA. I provide individual therapy for all ages, treating a range of difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, phobias, trauma, perfectionism, burnout, depression, disordered eating, body image, relationship issues, addictions, grief and loss, and other presentations within the human experience. Being Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 trained, I have expertise in providing couples therapy. Additionally, I conduct comprehensive ADHD testing, psychoeducational evaluations and personality testing.
Welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Psychologist in FL, NY, MD, TX and PsyPact, I am pleased to offer telehealth services in 42 states across the USA. I provide individual therapy for all ages, treating a range of difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, phobias, trauma, perfectionism, burnout, depression, disordered eating, body image, relationship issues, addictions, grief and loss, and other presentations within the human experience. Being Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 trained, I have expertise in providing couples therapy. Additionally, I conduct comprehensive ADHD testing, psychoeducational evaluations and personality testing.
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Lida Far - Relationship Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
My specialty lies in empowering adults who feel stuck in their personal and relational growth, as well as working with couples. I am dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through challenges in their relationships and life transitions, while also providing support and empowerment to high-achieving individuals seeking personal and professional fulfillment. Additionally, I specialize in sex therapy, offering a safe and non-judgmental space to address intimacy and sexual health concerns within relationships. I am also committed to neurodiversity-affirming care, ensuring that all clients receive understanding and tailored support.
My specialty lies in empowering adults who feel stuck in their personal and relational growth, as well as working with couples. I am dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through challenges in their relationships and life transitions, while also providing support and empowerment to high-achieving individuals seeking personal and professional fulfillment. Additionally, I specialize in sex therapy, offering a safe and non-judgmental space to address intimacy and sexual health concerns within relationships. I am also committed to neurodiversity-affirming care, ensuring that all clients receive understanding and tailored support.
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Thomas K. Swisher, J.D., Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, PhD
Verified Verified
Woodstock, MD 21163
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed professional counselor who also has a law degree and teaches counseling classes at a local university. Gage, my Therapy Dog, is a golden retriever who will be a part of our counseling or mediation sessions. Gage and I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with significant life events and transitions. If you want to develop better coping mechanisms, improved resilience, and a sense of gratitude which can lead to overall wellness, you may find our approach to be useful.
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed professional counselor who also has a law degree and teaches counseling classes at a local university. Gage, my Therapy Dog, is a golden retriever who will be a part of our counseling or mediation sessions. Gage and I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with significant life events and transitions. If you want to develop better coping mechanisms, improved resilience, and a sense of gratitude which can lead to overall wellness, you may find our approach to be useful.
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Chernavia Miller-Hollingsworth
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163 (Online Only)
Looking for a space that feels safe enough to talk and work through your struggles with support and connection? To gain perspective? To better understand yourself, your patterns, and practice new, healthy ways of being and coping? What about being able to trust yourself, have your emotions validated and supported, explore relational strategies that can serve you better? As a Black woman & licensed BIPOC therapist, I am deeply in tune with how culture can shape our relationships with ourselves and experiences with anxiety, depression, and trauma. For this reason, I incorporate mind-body/somatic therapy techniques to support healing.
Looking for a space that feels safe enough to talk and work through your struggles with support and connection? To gain perspective? To better understand yourself, your patterns, and practice new, healthy ways of being and coping? What about being able to trust yourself, have your emotions validated and supported, explore relational strategies that can serve you better? As a Black woman & licensed BIPOC therapist, I am deeply in tune with how culture can shape our relationships with ourselves and experiences with anxiety, depression, and trauma. For this reason, I incorporate mind-body/somatic therapy techniques to support healing.
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Candice Mitchell
Counselor, MS, LGPC, NCC, EdD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marriottsville, MD 21104
Does it feel like your life is just not working for you? Fear, worry, and shame can paralyze your mind and stifle creativity. You want to make changes but are unsure where to start. Whether working with individuals, couples, or a family, I want to know you and understand how we can improve your life in a safe and supportive environment. Together, we will explore and untangle the origins of the emotions you experience about your life. Our process will begin gently, and each new insight will help us move ahead at a stride that feels right for you.
Does it feel like your life is just not working for you? Fear, worry, and shame can paralyze your mind and stifle creativity. You want to make changes but are unsure where to start. Whether working with individuals, couples, or a family, I want to know you and understand how we can improve your life in a safe and supportive environment. Together, we will explore and untangle the origins of the emotions you experience about your life. Our process will begin gently, and each new insight will help us move ahead at a stride that feels right for you.
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My goal throughout our time together is to first create a space where the client feels comfortable and empowered to explore his/her emotions. In doing so, I help individuals identify the things that are most affecting their mental health and work collaboratively with clients to develop healthy habits that will positively affect one’s life. Sessions will include talk-therapy, reflection, and the development of healthy coping skills using a client-centered model. I hope to make each client feel as though their mental health is a priority and that they are worthy of clarity and happiness.
My goal throughout our time together is to first create a space where the client feels comfortable and empowered to explore his/her emotions. In doing so, I help individuals identify the things that are most affecting their mental health and work collaboratively with clients to develop healthy habits that will positively affect one’s life. Sessions will include talk-therapy, reflection, and the development of healthy coping skills using a client-centered model. I hope to make each client feel as though their mental health is a priority and that they are worthy of clarity and happiness.
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Danielle Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Marriottsville, MD 21104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals who are struggling to overcome obstacles and cope with triggers which may impede their ability to fully engage with life in a wholesome way. Maybe conflict is getting in the way of having fulfilling relationships. Maybe life's stressors are overwhelming the senses or triggering painful emotions. Maybe coping skills are limited and resilience feels unattainable. Goals of therapy can include identifying and coping with, in a safe and healthy way, those obstacles that are keeping a person stuck, as a start.
I enjoy working with individuals who are struggling to overcome obstacles and cope with triggers which may impede their ability to fully engage with life in a wholesome way. Maybe conflict is getting in the way of having fulfilling relationships. Maybe life's stressors are overwhelming the senses or triggering painful emotions. Maybe coping skills are limited and resilience feels unattainable. Goals of therapy can include identifying and coping with, in a safe and healthy way, those obstacles that are keeping a person stuck, as a start.
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With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a license as an LGPC, I am transitioning from a fulfilling 28-year career in high school education to pursue my passion for counseling. My extensive experience in teaching has equipped me with the skills to build strong, supportive relationships and guide individuals and couples through challenges, making counseling a natural and exciting next step for me. I have immediate openings and would be honored to support you.
With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a license as an LGPC, I am transitioning from a fulfilling 28-year career in high school education to pursue my passion for counseling. My extensive experience in teaching has equipped me with the skills to build strong, supportive relationships and guide individuals and couples through challenges, making counseling a natural and exciting next step for me. I have immediate openings and would be honored to support you.
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Shannon Sammis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
My philosophy when working with children and teens is that they need to feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that they need to understand that their thoughts and feelings matter. I have spent 15+ years working with children, teens, and their caregivers in schools, the community, and in their homes. I am a certified school social worker and have significant experience working with behaviors, navigating the IEP process, and providing parenting support. I have a special interest in working with children and teens who are neurodivergent or have a developmental disability.
My philosophy when working with children and teens is that they need to feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that they need to understand that their thoughts and feelings matter. I have spent 15+ years working with children, teens, and their caregivers in schools, the community, and in their homes. I am a certified school social worker and have significant experience working with behaviors, navigating the IEP process, and providing parenting support. I have a special interest in working with children and teens who are neurodivergent or have a developmental disability.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Woodstock, MD
10+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in Woodstock, MD who prioritize treating:
87% | Anxiety |
80% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Depression |
67% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
53% | Parenting |
53% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
24 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
56% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
44% | CareFirst |
33% | Other |
How Therapists in Woodstock, MD see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
21% | Male |
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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.