Therapists in Becker, MN
![Photo of Markie Gohman, MA, LPCC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b4eb138d-3905-4d24-bc47-76e58b9d756d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Markie Gohman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Becker, MN 55308
My approach with clients includes a promise to show up with authenticity, humor, and to create a safe space that will allow you to share your story and, when necessary, challenge you. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey and stand beside you as you work towards healing.
My approach with clients includes a promise to show up with authenticity, humor, and to create a safe space that will allow you to share your story and, when necessary, challenge you. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey and stand beside you as you work towards healing.
![Photo of Anika Athman - Athman Counseling Services LLC , LPCC, LMFT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94d56ffe-a79a-4308-99dd-843cb203db2c/1/320x400.jpeg)
We strive to be the type of therapist we would want to see. We keep it real and genuinely care about each client we work with, understanding the vulnerability all clients face to engage in therapy. We will ensure you feel respected, supported, and empowered to make the changes you set out to change. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, effective therapeutic strategies, and customizing an individualized treatment plan. This is your journey, but we are honored to walk along side you each step of the way.
We strive to be the type of therapist we would want to see. We keep it real and genuinely care about each client we work with, understanding the vulnerability all clients face to engage in therapy. We will ensure you feel respected, supported, and empowered to make the changes you set out to change. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, effective therapeutic strategies, and customizing an individualized treatment plan. This is your journey, but we are honored to walk along side you each step of the way.
![Photo of David Olmscheid, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e002bca-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Where there is hurt, there is hope. This belief has fueled my passion for counseling over the last ten years. I work with my clients to empower them to resolve the stressors and hardships in their life. I also strive to help my clients achieve their goals. I have experience working through grief, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and conflict resolution with couples and individuals. I also have experience working with at-risk adolescent males and foster children.
Where there is hurt, there is hope. This belief has fueled my passion for counseling over the last ten years. I work with my clients to empower them to resolve the stressors and hardships in their life. I also strive to help my clients achieve their goals. I have experience working through grief, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and conflict resolution with couples and individuals. I also have experience working with at-risk adolescent males and foster children.
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![Photo of Joanne Harste, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c3d6325-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Joanne Harste
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Big Lake, MN 55309 (Online Only)
I am committed to empowering individuals, couples and families to take charge of their lives as a means of enhancing their relationships and improving the quality of their lives.
Most individuals enter therapy when how they have been doing life is no longer working. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work and incorporate into each clients work those I believe will be most helpful to them and their situation. I most enjoy working with people experiencing especially challenging situations who are seeking more effective ways of coping with life stressors.
I am committed to empowering individuals, couples and families to take charge of their lives as a means of enhancing their relationships and improving the quality of their lives.
Most individuals enter therapy when how they have been doing life is no longer working. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work and incorporate into each clients work those I believe will be most helpful to them and their situation. I most enjoy working with people experiencing especially challenging situations who are seeking more effective ways of coping with life stressors.
![Photo of Ashley Smith, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cdeab6a2-fd8a-4c0b-914a-8794f5d0b879/2/320x400.jpeg)
Your story is ever changing, and my goal as a therapist is to help build insight into the life you are currently living, while making sustainable changes to create the life you want to live. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents (12+) who are experiencing life adjustments, changes in mood, relationship conflicts, poor school or work performance, and exploring personal development. I am also a board approved supervisor with the BBHT and am licensed to supervise LPC/LPCC's.
Your story is ever changing, and my goal as a therapist is to help build insight into the life you are currently living, while making sustainable changes to create the life you want to live. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents (12+) who are experiencing life adjustments, changes in mood, relationship conflicts, poor school or work performance, and exploring personal development. I am also a board approved supervisor with the BBHT and am licensed to supervise LPC/LPCC's.
![Photo of Nancy Craft, MS LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dc2fc97d-8afb-4074-a0b9-e8180dacf2da/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nancy Craft
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS LPCC
Verified Verified
Big Lake, MN 55309
Not accepting new clients
Helping others help themselves has been the focus of my life’s work. I have over 25 years working with a diverse population of children/teens, adults, and families. My goal is to help individuals understand who they are, how their past, along with the patterns they have created, impact their present, and then to take that knowledge and figure out how to navigate to where they want to be. The therapy process includes empowering my clients in realizing their inner wisdom, and discovering their innate potential to lead a satisfying, fulfilling life. Whether it feels this way right now or not, you are the expert in your life!
Helping others help themselves has been the focus of my life’s work. I have over 25 years working with a diverse population of children/teens, adults, and families. My goal is to help individuals understand who they are, how their past, along with the patterns they have created, impact their present, and then to take that knowledge and figure out how to navigate to where they want to be. The therapy process includes empowering my clients in realizing their inner wisdom, and discovering their innate potential to lead a satisfying, fulfilling life. Whether it feels this way right now or not, you are the expert in your life!
![Photo of Jenn Geryol, LMFT, CCTP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/08d4c3bc-96e8-465b-89b8-5fd945ee3dba/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes life is hard! Balancing busy lives, demanding jobs, parenting, and relationships can wear us down and make us feel like we've lost touch with our happiest and most authentic self. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, or a lack of skills and support from our own families of origin can leave us feeling disconnected, lonely, and without hope. When this happens, and you feel like you've lost yourself, where do you turn for help finding your way back to you?
Sometimes life is hard! Balancing busy lives, demanding jobs, parenting, and relationships can wear us down and make us feel like we've lost touch with our happiest and most authentic self. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, or a lack of skills and support from our own families of origin can leave us feeling disconnected, lonely, and without hope. When this happens, and you feel like you've lost yourself, where do you turn for help finding your way back to you?
![Photo of Mark R. Thelen, PsyD, LP, LMFT, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b14f666-9e49-4f40-bd40-3f61ebd6f1e6/3/320x400.jpeg)
If you struggle with excessive anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts about yourself or others, it might time for a self tune-up and work on how you see yourself, view others and make the primary changes you want to make. There are many types of helpers out there, many good and wonderful people, but what I focus on is how you can change you and how you interact with others in the world. My focus is understanding your background and help you identify what you want to work on, change, accept, and/or do with your life. Hopefully, we can do this work in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
If you struggle with excessive anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts about yourself or others, it might time for a self tune-up and work on how you see yourself, view others and make the primary changes you want to make. There are many types of helpers out there, many good and wonderful people, but what I focus on is how you can change you and how you interact with others in the world. My focus is understanding your background and help you identify what you want to work on, change, accept, and/or do with your life. Hopefully, we can do this work in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
![Photo of Lexi McDonald, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e996406e-f0a5-4fdd-a91e-f98fcdb15ecc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Immediate openings, no waitlist. We will do the work together, and you will heal. I help effectively strengthen self-worth while standing with you through times of life-transitions, grief and loss, trauma, resilience, depression and anxiety, personality disorders. Healing happens from the combination of a safe space to share, building on strengths, and positive action towards change. You've been the active, high-performer, but overtime you're coming to realize the high-expectations are keeping you from doing your most effective work, get started, or stay on task. I help the high-level leaders thrive in mental wellness.
Immediate openings, no waitlist. We will do the work together, and you will heal. I help effectively strengthen self-worth while standing with you through times of life-transitions, grief and loss, trauma, resilience, depression and anxiety, personality disorders. Healing happens from the combination of a safe space to share, building on strengths, and positive action towards change. You've been the active, high-performer, but overtime you're coming to realize the high-expectations are keeping you from doing your most effective work, get started, or stay on task. I help the high-level leaders thrive in mental wellness.
![Photo of Postpartum And Trauma Therapist Jennifer Doeden, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0140f315-157f-4a81-960f-350c697c1d5d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Postpartum And Trauma Therapist Jennifer Doeden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monticello, MN 55362
Did your journey to parenthood not go as planned? Were you left feeling afraid, helpless or unsupported. Do you struggle to feel like you again? With support and healing you can live a life filled with joy, hope, and regain of sense of who you are. I offer a safe space to heal, grieve and find what’s next.
Did your journey to parenthood not go as planned? Were you left feeling afraid, helpless or unsupported. Do you struggle to feel like you again? With support and healing you can live a life filled with joy, hope, and regain of sense of who you are. I offer a safe space to heal, grieve and find what’s next.
![Photo of Shelly Melroe, MS, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5a3c2829-52b6-492c-9384-7186765b097c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Shelly Melroe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Big Lake, MN 55309
Another day of managing stress, trying to figure out what rules matter and what compromises have the least consequences. Get some rest, miss the deadline. Miss the workout, feel the irritability climb. Seems that playing by the rules has led you astray. The pieces seldom fit together anymore and all you really want is to feel good! Is it too much to ask to have a good relationship? One that loves and accepts you, without minimizing your needs or your hurt. Feeling so alone, when surrounded by people (people who don't hesitate to let you know what they need), is hard to explain. Yet you know it to be true for you.
Another day of managing stress, trying to figure out what rules matter and what compromises have the least consequences. Get some rest, miss the deadline. Miss the workout, feel the irritability climb. Seems that playing by the rules has led you astray. The pieces seldom fit together anymore and all you really want is to feel good! Is it too much to ask to have a good relationship? One that loves and accepts you, without minimizing your needs or your hurt. Feeling so alone, when surrounded by people (people who don't hesitate to let you know what they need), is hard to explain. Yet you know it to be true for you.
![Photo of Kevin Smith - Northwinds Counseling Services, P.A., LMFT, LPCC, LGSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3deaa0eb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
At Northwinds, we consider it a privilege to help our clients as they go through life-changing experiences. With integrity, compassion, and a deep devotion to the worth of each individual we see, we are here to help you make positive adjustments to the stressful life challenges you are facing. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling. Our primary model of treatment is Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, though we frequently draw from other treatment models as needed. LMFT: Kevin Smith, Amy Halverson, John Torkelson, and Terri Jorstad; LPCC: Jordan Leuthold, Michelle Rhea, Raven Winter & Rindie Eagle; LGSW: Allison Brockway
At Northwinds, we consider it a privilege to help our clients as they go through life-changing experiences. With integrity, compassion, and a deep devotion to the worth of each individual we see, we are here to help you make positive adjustments to the stressful life challenges you are facing. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling. Our primary model of treatment is Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, though we frequently draw from other treatment models as needed. LMFT: Kevin Smith, Amy Halverson, John Torkelson, and Terri Jorstad; LPCC: Jordan Leuthold, Michelle Rhea, Raven Winter & Rindie Eagle; LGSW: Allison Brockway
![Photo of Alexandra Schultz, MA, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/55c691e0-9ed1-4d29-9da2-7ccf6d7b6981/3/320x400.jpeg)
I work with a variety of people that are looking to grow and heal. While I work with a variety of issues and needs, most commonly worked with those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The clients that I see are usually seeking answers, healing, guidance, and some sort of relief from what is troubling them.
I work with a variety of people that are looking to grow and heal. While I work with a variety of issues and needs, most commonly worked with those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The clients that I see are usually seeking answers, healing, guidance, and some sort of relief from what is troubling them.
![Photo of Jennifer M. Klutch, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/84a73c43-588c-43d4-be60-1a78198cee66/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer M. Klutch
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Big Lake, MN 55309
Waitlist for new clients
I have a specialty focus for survivors of complex Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (C-PTSD). I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR and other C-PTSD modalities that provide positive change for survivors of C-PTSD. Whether your journey has brought significant discoveries - or if you are feeling stuck and needing help, "There's more to YOUR story!"
I have a specialty focus for survivors of complex Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (C-PTSD). I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR and other C-PTSD modalities that provide positive change for survivors of C-PTSD. Whether your journey has brought significant discoveries - or if you are feeling stuck and needing help, "There's more to YOUR story!"
![Photo of Jodi Sims, LMFT, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f87cc7b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you not feeling like your usual self or are you feeling unsatisfied with things? Perhaps your mood is bothering you or relationships are stressful? If so, you are not alone and you are at the right place to address those concerns. I am an individual, marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping improve the lives of individuals, couples, families, and teens. Change can occur and lives can improve, but sometimes extra support and guidance is necessary in that process. I truly enjoy serving that role and would be honored to help.
Are you not feeling like your usual self or are you feeling unsatisfied with things? Perhaps your mood is bothering you or relationships are stressful? If so, you are not alone and you are at the right place to address those concerns. I am an individual, marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping improve the lives of individuals, couples, families, and teens. Change can occur and lives can improve, but sometimes extra support and guidance is necessary in that process. I truly enjoy serving that role and would be honored to help.
![Photo of Jill Udermann, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/152a7010-2347-4162-8a7f-d1caf73fc9b3/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that you deserve to be your best you and sometimes we need support to get there. I will take a collaborative approach with you to let you lead and give you the support you need and have a strengths-based lens as I believe we hold the positive capabilities to make the changes we want. I will highlight those for you to see when your not able to. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults heal past trauma, process grief and loss, learn to better manage anxiety and depression, and increase self-esteem and find realistic strategies to support following through with this outside of therapy to sustain results.
I believe that you deserve to be your best you and sometimes we need support to get there. I will take a collaborative approach with you to let you lead and give you the support you need and have a strengths-based lens as I believe we hold the positive capabilities to make the changes we want. I will highlight those for you to see when your not able to. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults heal past trauma, process grief and loss, learn to better manage anxiety and depression, and increase self-esteem and find realistic strategies to support following through with this outside of therapy to sustain results.
![Photo of Kelsey Larson, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e9e52dd5-9526-4693-a6b3-b954f9c2e5f0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kelsey Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Big Lake, MN 55309
Not accepting new clients
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing struggles with transition, adjustments, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger, and grief. I work to help you and your family find your creative ability to communicate and work through your struggles. Being a parent has its challenges! I provide parenting support to help you and your family through those challenges. I also provide individual therapeutic services for a range of mental health challenges.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing struggles with transition, adjustments, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger, and grief. I work to help you and your family find your creative ability to communicate and work through your struggles. Being a parent has its challenges! I provide parenting support to help you and your family through those challenges. I also provide individual therapeutic services for a range of mental health challenges.
![Photo of Carrie Crockford, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45cccf48-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Carrie Crockford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Big Lake, MN 55309
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
![Photo of Elizabeth Mann, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cf9f2b34-239d-46b4-b41f-69e9adc1e88e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Elizabeth Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Big Lake, MN 55309
You are living behind a mask and walking a path on life's journey but it doesn't totally feel like it's yours. You don't feel good enough and you have experiences in the past that cloud your day-to-day. You are ready to dive deep and live as your authentic self, but you don't know how to get there. Imagine waking up every day knowing you can trust yourself and show up as who you truly are. You are tuned in with your intuition and trust it to guide you and you navigate daily life with self-esteem and worth, boundaries, and confidence. It is possible! I am here to help.
You are living behind a mask and walking a path on life's journey but it doesn't totally feel like it's yours. You don't feel good enough and you have experiences in the past that cloud your day-to-day. You are ready to dive deep and live as your authentic self, but you don't know how to get there. Imagine waking up every day knowing you can trust yourself and show up as who you truly are. You are tuned in with your intuition and trust it to guide you and you navigate daily life with self-esteem and worth, boundaries, and confidence. It is possible! I am here to help.
![Photo of Carla Danielle Swanson - River House Ministries , MC, LpastC, Pastoral Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ea53b494-7140-427c-a970-ac4fd39b2c6c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I take a caring approach to help counselees understand their God-given needs and then help them discover ways to meet those needs in godly ways. I incorporate temperament profiles utilizing the Arno Profile System which provides valuable insight so I can help people thrive and not just survive. I'm here to help with a range of life's challenges including co-dependency, marriage and family relationships, and emotional trauma.
I take a caring approach to help counselees understand their God-given needs and then help them discover ways to meet those needs in godly ways. I incorporate temperament profiles utilizing the Arno Profile System which provides valuable insight so I can help people thrive and not just survive. I'm here to help with a range of life's challenges including co-dependency, marriage and family relationships, and emotional trauma.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Becker, MN
< 10
Therapists in Becker, MN who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Grief |
100% | Family Conflict |
100% | Peer Relationships |
100% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | PreferredOne |
100% | UCare |
How Therapists in Becker, MN see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
67% | Female | |
33% | 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.