Therapists in Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
![Photo of Hunter Tarvin, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/953bd751-ce2c-4f5e-917e-c6f7724ddf18/4/320x400.jpeg)
Are you afraid of failure? Do you speak/think negatively about yourself? Need help with boundaries in relationships? For many people, these discomforts are worsened by the addition of self-judgment. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these thought and relational patterns. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, perfectionism, womens issues, relationship/familil issues, major life adjustments. Additionally, I am an allied therapist with experience supporting the LGBTIA+ community, as well as individuals and couples from all races, ethnicities, cultures, and ages.
Are you afraid of failure? Do you speak/think negatively about yourself? Need help with boundaries in relationships? For many people, these discomforts are worsened by the addition of self-judgment. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these thought and relational patterns. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, perfectionism, womens issues, relationship/familil issues, major life adjustments. Additionally, I am an allied therapist with experience supporting the LGBTIA+ community, as well as individuals and couples from all races, ethnicities, cultures, and ages.
![Photo of Divya Dodhia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49834afd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Divya Dodhia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
In my role as a Child and Family therapist, my dedication lies in fostering stronger bonds. Recognized as a top Children's NJ Doctor, I offer empathetic, evidence-backed therapy to assist individuals, couples, and families in tackling obstacles and enhancing communication. Through cultivating a secure space, individuals, couples, and families acquire skills to navigate conflicts and establish realistic expectations for personal and children's growth. My commitment is unwavering in aiding individuals, couples, and families to realize their aspirations and foster a nurturing environment conducive to each person's flourishing.
In my role as a Child and Family therapist, my dedication lies in fostering stronger bonds. Recognized as a top Children's NJ Doctor, I offer empathetic, evidence-backed therapy to assist individuals, couples, and families in tackling obstacles and enhancing communication. Through cultivating a secure space, individuals, couples, and families acquire skills to navigate conflicts and establish realistic expectations for personal and children's growth. My commitment is unwavering in aiding individuals, couples, and families to realize their aspirations and foster a nurturing environment conducive to each person's flourishing.
![Photo of Meltem Paker, PhD, RPT-S, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e33175e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in working with children and their families and have over 15 years of experience. My areas of specialty include play therapy with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties; ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders; trauma; and parent training. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and a Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner. At my practice, Nurture Child Therapy, I provide a safe, accepting, and nurturing environment. I meet children where they are at and help them overcome challenges and grow, using the developmental and therapeutic powers of play and nurturing emotional connections.
I specialize in working with children and their families and have over 15 years of experience. My areas of specialty include play therapy with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties; ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders; trauma; and parent training. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and a Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner. At my practice, Nurture Child Therapy, I provide a safe, accepting, and nurturing environment. I meet children where they are at and help them overcome challenges and grow, using the developmental and therapeutic powers of play and nurturing emotional connections.
![Photo of Vernee Brooks, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ae6f436-c9ae-4a8a-89ea-f2c6f091e2da/3/320x400.jpeg)
Vernee Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
We all want to feel confident, balanced and happy. The reality is we get stuck, frustrated, hurt, disappointed and sad...These periods of personal struggle can be an opportunity for growth and hope instead of continued hurt and personal crisis. Talking to a therapist offers an avenue to understand what is happening to you and your relationships (ie. with loved ones, friends, family, and of course yourself). It is an experience that can help you feel listened to, understood, and help you find solutions to improve how you feel and live.
We all want to feel confident, balanced and happy. The reality is we get stuck, frustrated, hurt, disappointed and sad...These periods of personal struggle can be an opportunity for growth and hope instead of continued hurt and personal crisis. Talking to a therapist offers an avenue to understand what is happening to you and your relationships (ie. with loved ones, friends, family, and of course yourself). It is an experience that can help you feel listened to, understood, and help you find solutions to improve how you feel and live.
![Photo of Cleve Graver, MA, MSE, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3d00346-f9ea-4b6c-903d-634d076888c1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you want to feel seen, heard, and understood? Life is hard enough without having to face the most difficult parts on your own. My goal is to build warm, open, and non-judgmental environments for clients to share their lived experience. Through a relational, psychodynamic lens, I partner with clients to explore difficult thoughts and emotions, find solutions that feel both approachable and meaningful, and ultimately build a richer life in whatever ways we can. Life can take us to difficult and unexpected places, but with effort and self-compassion we can make use of such turns of fate to learn and grow.
Do you want to feel seen, heard, and understood? Life is hard enough without having to face the most difficult parts on your own. My goal is to build warm, open, and non-judgmental environments for clients to share their lived experience. Through a relational, psychodynamic lens, I partner with clients to explore difficult thoughts and emotions, find solutions that feel both approachable and meaningful, and ultimately build a richer life in whatever ways we can. Life can take us to difficult and unexpected places, but with effort and self-compassion we can make use of such turns of fate to learn and grow.
![Photo of Kerwin Delva, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5cf0da6d-ee8a-4c1f-9320-b53ce8e0b2cc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kerwin Delva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Online Only)
As a clinical social worker, my ideal client is someone who is seeking support and guidance in navigating interpersonal conflicts, mental, and emotional challenges. They may be struggling with various issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. My ideal client is open-minded and motivated to make positive changes in their life. They recognize the importance of mental health and are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process. They are seeking a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship where they feel heard, understood, and supported.
As a clinical social worker, my ideal client is someone who is seeking support and guidance in navigating interpersonal conflicts, mental, and emotional challenges. They may be struggling with various issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. My ideal client is open-minded and motivated to make positive changes in their life. They recognize the importance of mental health and are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process. They are seeking a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship where they feel heard, understood, and supported.
![Photo of Jackie Uveges, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9636fce-c681-438e-bb6f-6c0293904c5a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jackie Uveges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
My goal is to support and empower you on your journey towards increased connection with your body, your mind, and with others. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns as well as specializing in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are with a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I view clients as the experts of their own lives and believe that the therapeutic process should be collaborative.
My goal is to support and empower you on your journey towards increased connection with your body, your mind, and with others. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns as well as specializing in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are with a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I view clients as the experts of their own lives and believe that the therapeutic process should be collaborative.
![Photo of Anna Deming, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ad6eb12-4574-41fa-9b32-2d0c9e46681b/1/320x400.png)
I believe that in addition to biology, we are each a product of our environment, social context, relationships, and life experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to explore these experiences, their impact on us, and recognize the pieces of life that are within our control. Through therapy, I support my clients in re-gaining a sense of agency over their lives and relationships, and ultimately increasing feelings of self-worth, meaning, and happiness.
I believe that in addition to biology, we are each a product of our environment, social context, relationships, and life experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to explore these experiences, their impact on us, and recognize the pieces of life that are within our control. Through therapy, I support my clients in re-gaining a sense of agency over their lives and relationships, and ultimately increasing feelings of self-worth, meaning, and happiness.
![Photo of Anastasiya Akay - nurturie, OTR/L, MPH, Occupational Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b39d8743-dd7b-446a-be4b-896ec51e141a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Today, we prioritize a comprehensive approach to occupational therapy. Catering to pediatric and adolescent groups, we extend our expertise across in-home and community settings. Our focus areas include fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, visual-perceptual, handwriting, self-care, and social skills development.
Today, we prioritize a comprehensive approach to occupational therapy. Catering to pediatric and adolescent groups, we extend our expertise across in-home and community settings. Our focus areas include fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, visual-perceptual, handwriting, self-care, and social skills development.
![Photo of Terri Watkins: Couples Adults And Teens, MA, LPC, CCTP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9226865-9476-4fe1-9644-a37d091b7b82/2/320x400.jpeg)
Terri Watkins: Couples Adults And Teens
Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Our greatest heart's desire is to be seen, to be heard and to be understood. We were never meant to handle life's struggles and issues alone. I am a Christian counselor who specializes in couples, adults, teens and children. I am here to support and challenge you by creating a space where you can tap into and discover your inner resources and solutions. I want to help you find your path--the path that encourages you to consider your choices. I am passionate about helping you improve your well-being and realize your full potential.
Our greatest heart's desire is to be seen, to be heard and to be understood. We were never meant to handle life's struggles and issues alone. I am a Christian counselor who specializes in couples, adults, teens and children. I am here to support and challenge you by creating a space where you can tap into and discover your inner resources and solutions. I want to help you find your path--the path that encourages you to consider your choices. I am passionate about helping you improve your well-being and realize your full potential.
![Photo of Cathy Hong, MA, MEd, ACS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f5c8ea11-b24d-44aa-85f8-ff6f533e85bb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Cathy Hong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, ACS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Do you feel "stuck"? Do you just want someone to listen and help you process all the complex emotions you're feeling? The road to a happier, healthier life can be riddled with obstacles and barriers that just seem impossible to overcome, but with the right support, people of all ages can reach their goals. On this journey, you've done the hardest part which is recognizing the need for support and seeking it!
Do you feel "stuck"? Do you just want someone to listen and help you process all the complex emotions you're feeling? The road to a happier, healthier life can be riddled with obstacles and barriers that just seem impossible to overcome, but with the right support, people of all ages can reach their goals. On this journey, you've done the hardest part which is recognizing the need for support and seeking it!
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![Photo of Jackie Uveges, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/89f3be23-26b4-49a2-a749-fe5834bcb565/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jackie Uveges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
My goal is to support and empower you on your journey towards increased connection with your body, your mind, and with others. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns as well as specializing in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are with a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I view clients as the experts of their own lives and believe that the therapeutic process should be collaborative.
My goal is to support and empower you on your journey towards increased connection with your body, your mind, and with others. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns as well as specializing in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are with a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I view clients as the experts of their own lives and believe that the therapeutic process should be collaborative.
![Photo of Paola Amaya, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0ac141f-b123-4726-9736-acf93db1ed65/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe deeply in the power of relationships and in the human capacity for healing. The therapeutic relationship is a powerful force that can lead to lasting and intentional ways of understanding yourself and helping you get back on your path to leading a fulfilling life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment injuries, or simply want to understand your inner experience better, you are welcome just as you are.
I believe deeply in the power of relationships and in the human capacity for healing. The therapeutic relationship is a powerful force that can lead to lasting and intentional ways of understanding yourself and helping you get back on your path to leading a fulfilling life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment injuries, or simply want to understand your inner experience better, you are welcome just as you are.
![Photo of Roberto Colangeli, PhD, LP, Licensed Psychoanalyst](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47b0e223-06ca-4649-8c69-0a8a02091865/2/320x400.jpeg)
Roberto Colangeli
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Online Only)
The psychotherapeutic relationship can provide help and support for depression, anxiety and relationship issues. My goal is to create a safe and trustworthy atmosphere where judgment is suspended so can work together to understand your needs and explore patterns of your behavior that are counterproductive. I work with adult populations including immigrants and LBGT+ community. I am a licensed psychoanalyst with a scientific background. I have a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Infectious Disease and have been published in both scientific and psychoanalytic journals.
The psychotherapeutic relationship can provide help and support for depression, anxiety and relationship issues. My goal is to create a safe and trustworthy atmosphere where judgment is suspended so can work together to understand your needs and explore patterns of your behavior that are counterproductive. I work with adult populations including immigrants and LBGT+ community. I am a licensed psychoanalyst with a scientific background. I have a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Infectious Disease and have been published in both scientific and psychoanalytic journals.
![Photo of Grace McAlindin, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48ab80f7-aac0-4093-b76c-2aee2c9535dd/2/320x400.jpeg)
Grace McAlindin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Notice an increase in anxiety, depression, and/or stress in recent years? Worried your anxiety has begun to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or overall enjoyment in life? Living with this is difficult and does not need to be managed alone. By offering a welcoming space and utilizing an individualized evidence-based approach I aim to help clients reach their personal goals. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower clients to challenge negative self-talk, support emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills.
Notice an increase in anxiety, depression, and/or stress in recent years? Worried your anxiety has begun to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or overall enjoyment in life? Living with this is difficult and does not need to be managed alone. By offering a welcoming space and utilizing an individualized evidence-based approach I aim to help clients reach their personal goals. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower clients to challenge negative self-talk, support emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills.
![Photo of Priscilla Schmitt, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/61fa448b-281b-4a3f-92ab-0e22903cbdb3/3/320x400.jpeg)
Priscilla Schmitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
![Photo of Jennifer Rachael Bakal, PhD, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71d275e7-36ee-4fe0-b67b-a64fbc4a1f94/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Rachael Bakal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I make it a priority to help my clients to feel comfortable sharing their issues of concern with me. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, bereavement issues and addiction issues. I have over twenty years of experience providing individual therapy, marriage counseling and family therapy. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and psychodynamic therapy.
As a therapist, I make it a priority to help my clients to feel comfortable sharing their issues of concern with me. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, bereavement issues and addiction issues. I have over twenty years of experience providing individual therapy, marriage counseling and family therapy. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and psychodynamic therapy.
![Photo of Dr. Ali Herzel Yerushalmi, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ee9454c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Ali Herzel Yerushalmi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Our relationships have the power to shape our entire lives. Do not delay getting help when conflicts, disagreements, and daily differences arise. "Do I love him/her?" "Do we sync at all?" Resentment feelings, verbal altercations, walls of silence, endless arguing, feeling miserable and emotionally abandoned, worries, feeling guilty, and/or lack of sexual desire and passion become more frequent and you are HURTING, feel off balance, and disappointed. Being a highly experienced therapist I can help you with insight, wisdom, understanding, and guidance in restoring your strength and confidence in yourself and your relationship.
Our relationships have the power to shape our entire lives. Do not delay getting help when conflicts, disagreements, and daily differences arise. "Do I love him/her?" "Do we sync at all?" Resentment feelings, verbal altercations, walls of silence, endless arguing, feeling miserable and emotionally abandoned, worries, feeling guilty, and/or lack of sexual desire and passion become more frequent and you are HURTING, feel off balance, and disappointed. Being a highly experienced therapist I can help you with insight, wisdom, understanding, and guidance in restoring your strength and confidence in yourself and your relationship.
![Photo of Paulomi (Polly) Mehta, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d06c6011-520a-4598-8269-9c18b76553cf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy can be transformative by providing you with the support and care that you need. Together we will work to understand your story to shed light on the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that are causing you distress. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with racial identity, assimilation, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. I also have experience in working with individuals of the LGBTQ+ community surrounding queer identity formation and coming out.
Therapy can be transformative by providing you with the support and care that you need. Together we will work to understand your story to shed light on the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that are causing you distress. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with racial identity, assimilation, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. I also have experience in working with individuals of the LGBTQ+ community surrounding queer identity formation and coming out.
![Photo of Alexandra Axel, LSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b2262a8-3154-4be6-8d9f-f0a63e41db2e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am an agender, queer, abolitionist therapist. I believe that transformation is possible for everyone, healing can begin anywhere, and that no one is disposable. Only practicing with clients in within (the colonial borders of) New Jersey. My approach is primarily informed by somatic practices for trauma healing. This means that we will work with your thoughts, emotions, memories, and physical form/sensations to release unprocessed stress and/or trauma.
I am an agender, queer, abolitionist therapist. I believe that transformation is possible for everyone, healing can begin anywhere, and that no one is disposable. Only practicing with clients in within (the colonial borders of) New Jersey. My approach is primarily informed by somatic practices for trauma healing. This means that we will work with your thoughts, emotions, memories, and physical form/sensations to release unprocessed stress and/or trauma.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
300+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Downtown, Jersey City, NJ who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Self Esteem |
75% | Stress |
73% | Coping Skills |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
76% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Downtown, Jersey City, NJ see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Downtown, Jersey City?
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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.