Therapists in South Slope, Brooklyn, NY
![Photo of Alura Bennett, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/95e7239e-56ef-4f8f-958e-4724598bad3c/1/320x400.jpeg)
With a background in educational and community-based settings, I have extensive experience assisting individuals and families facing various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, grief, family conflicts, and school-related issues. My expertise extends to working with children in foster care and adoptive families, providing a supportive environment to address behavioral and school challenges. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
With a background in educational and community-based settings, I have extensive experience assisting individuals and families facing various challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, grief, family conflicts, and school-related issues. My expertise extends to working with children in foster care and adoptive families, providing a supportive environment to address behavioral and school challenges. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
![Photo of Benaifer Bhadha, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e1875820-98ce-4496-832c-8a136a2d199c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Benaifer Bhadha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My guiding principle as a therapist is deep listening without judgment (acknowledgement plus acceptance) so that people can feel the freedom to express themselves, explore their experiences and create authentic connection. I believe that listening is an essential tool in healing and feeling valued. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, with an anti-oppression lens. I am committed to the lifelong unlearning of colonial structures that are deeply rooted in mental health, and to holding space for others to unpack how societal and institutional structures have impacted their mental health and wellness.
My guiding principle as a therapist is deep listening without judgment (acknowledgement plus acceptance) so that people can feel the freedom to express themselves, explore their experiences and create authentic connection. I believe that listening is an essential tool in healing and feeling valued. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, with an anti-oppression lens. I am committed to the lifelong unlearning of colonial structures that are deeply rooted in mental health, and to holding space for others to unpack how societal and institutional structures have impacted their mental health and wellness.
![Photo of Danielle Bocchino, EdM, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f810c76-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I'm a psychotherapist with a private practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I provide psychological counseling and consultation services for children, teens, and adults. My practice, Decibel (dB) Therapy Brooklyn, has at its core the theory of neurodiversity, building on the following three concepts: human brains are remarkably diverse, every human brain has value, and strength-based approaches support sustainable growth. When the buzz, the noise, and the crowds are just too much, I can help!
Welcome! I'm a psychotherapist with a private practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I provide psychological counseling and consultation services for children, teens, and adults. My practice, Decibel (dB) Therapy Brooklyn, has at its core the theory of neurodiversity, building on the following three concepts: human brains are remarkably diverse, every human brain has value, and strength-based approaches support sustainable growth. When the buzz, the noise, and the crowds are just too much, I can help!
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Neelam Al-Angurli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
I have been practicing for over 28 years as a couples, family and individual therapist, for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of specialty include relationships, how to manage conflicts, parenting teens, how to maintain intimacy and co-parent effectively, including the difficulties of dating, infidelity, divorce, sex and finances. Individual problems include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, history of trauma, infertility, and other personal issues. Early career work supervising therapists in a court based crisis unit led me to many decades of work with NYC teens and their families.
I have been practicing for over 28 years as a couples, family and individual therapist, for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of specialty include relationships, how to manage conflicts, parenting teens, how to maintain intimacy and co-parent effectively, including the difficulties of dating, infidelity, divorce, sex and finances. Individual problems include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, history of trauma, infertility, and other personal issues. Early career work supervising therapists in a court based crisis unit led me to many decades of work with NYC teens and their families.
![Photo of Sophie English, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/612fd837-35e8-4fb1-a473-07e6dd2cfe96/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sophie English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I cultivate an affirming and safe environment to explore patterns that are causing you distress, unlearn shameful beliefs about yourself, form deeper and more meaningful connections, and heal from painful experiences. I have profound respect for the strength that it takes to be vulnerable and explore your emotions, behaviors, relationships, and trauma in therapy. A meaningful therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful catalyst for transformative growth. I specialize in working with young adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma as well as individuals experiencing identity issues and navigating life transitions.
I cultivate an affirming and safe environment to explore patterns that are causing you distress, unlearn shameful beliefs about yourself, form deeper and more meaningful connections, and heal from painful experiences. I have profound respect for the strength that it takes to be vulnerable and explore your emotions, behaviors, relationships, and trauma in therapy. A meaningful therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful catalyst for transformative growth. I specialize in working with young adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma as well as individuals experiencing identity issues and navigating life transitions.
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I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
![Photo of Tina Layton, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e07b71a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
I am a highly trained psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating adults, children and adolescents. I have particular interest and experience in treating couples. After working for many years with couples and families in crisis, I received my postgraduate certification in child and adolescent psychoanalysis from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, with subsequent training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy, the Stephen A.Mitchell Center for Relational Studies, emotionally focused couples therapy and PACT Level 1 certification.
I am a highly trained psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating adults, children and adolescents. I have particular interest and experience in treating couples. After working for many years with couples and families in crisis, I received my postgraduate certification in child and adolescent psychoanalysis from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, with subsequent training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy, the Stephen A.Mitchell Center for Relational Studies, emotionally focused couples therapy and PACT Level 1 certification.
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Katelyn Zmigrodski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My path to becoming a psychologist emerged through my own therapy journey where I learned what Maya Angelou captures so gracefully: “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” These words resonate with my story and those of many who seek therapy. Working through our narratives of the past so we are free to reshape the way we perceive ourselves, other people, and the world is transformative. In therapy, it becomes possible to liberate yourself by seeing the present clearly moment clearly, unshrouded by the fog of the past, thereby allowing for a more fulfilling future.
My path to becoming a psychologist emerged through my own therapy journey where I learned what Maya Angelou captures so gracefully: “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” These words resonate with my story and those of many who seek therapy. Working through our narratives of the past so we are free to reshape the way we perceive ourselves, other people, and the world is transformative. In therapy, it becomes possible to liberate yourself by seeing the present clearly moment clearly, unshrouded by the fog of the past, thereby allowing for a more fulfilling future.
![Photo of Marcela Gutierrez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b45b0ed7-5c8f-42de-8b5d-812880cdcf73/1/320x400.jpeg)
Marcela Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, or anxious? Is it hard to remember the last time you felt "like yourself"? Is your anxiety interrupting your sleep or your day to day functioning? Do you feel stuck in a rut, unsure how to change course? Are you trying to make sense of childhood traumatic and/or significantly stressful experiences? Or have you recently experienced a traumatic event and want the stress and 'alarm bells' to decrease so you can feel the way you did before the event?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, or anxious? Is it hard to remember the last time you felt "like yourself"? Is your anxiety interrupting your sleep or your day to day functioning? Do you feel stuck in a rut, unsure how to change course? Are you trying to make sense of childhood traumatic and/or significantly stressful experiences? Or have you recently experienced a traumatic event and want the stress and 'alarm bells' to decrease so you can feel the way you did before the event?
![Photo of Alahna Blakeman, LMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a88706f-5cdf-40e2-b2ae-1cfceb6ac3a2/2/320x400.png)
Alahna Blakeman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hi! If you’re seeking out therapy, then it’s likely you’re a little nervous. If so, take a deep breath! I’m here to create a space where you feel safe and supported as you share your personal story. In therapy we will focus on practical skills for addressing your symptoms and explore how your story of self has been shaped by both current and past relationships. I enjoy working with emerging adults, adolescents, and anyone eager to build a “life worth living.”
Hi! If you’re seeking out therapy, then it’s likely you’re a little nervous. If so, take a deep breath! I’m here to create a space where you feel safe and supported as you share your personal story. In therapy we will focus on practical skills for addressing your symptoms and explore how your story of self has been shaped by both current and past relationships. I enjoy working with emerging adults, adolescents, and anyone eager to build a “life worth living.”
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Katie Douglass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I am a Queer-identified therapist with over 20 years of experience working with diverse Transgender, Queer, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay identified individuals. My style is warm, active, and authentic. Starting therapy is hard, so my priority in early sessions is for you to feel relaxed, understood, and comfortable. Your laughter and questions are welcomed. With a background in LGBTQ+ public health, I am sensitive to the challenges and stressors that come with living outside cisgender/hetero norms. I also value subjugated knowledge - the wisdom we possess from not fitting into the dominant culture.
I am a Queer-identified therapist with over 20 years of experience working with diverse Transgender, Queer, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay identified individuals. My style is warm, active, and authentic. Starting therapy is hard, so my priority in early sessions is for you to feel relaxed, understood, and comfortable. Your laughter and questions are welcomed. With a background in LGBTQ+ public health, I am sensitive to the challenges and stressors that come with living outside cisgender/hetero norms. I also value subjugated knowledge - the wisdom we possess from not fitting into the dominant culture.
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“The good life is a process, not a state of being.” -Carl Rogers (1961). My aim in therapy is to empower you and to help you discover what “the good life” means to you. We all need support on our journey through life’s ups and downs. Together we can figure out how to manage the good and bad moments through genuine, empathic, and healing therapy work.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being.” -Carl Rogers (1961). My aim in therapy is to empower you and to help you discover what “the good life” means to you. We all need support on our journey through life’s ups and downs. Together we can figure out how to manage the good and bad moments through genuine, empathic, and healing therapy work.
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Jennifer Lefever
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Life can be messy and difficult at times and often we feel alone in our journey, not knowing how to move forward to find the meaning that we desperately seek. I can help you do the deeper work needed to move towards a more authentic and fulfilling experience while also assisting you in accepting and even embracing wherever you are in your journey right now. I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to psychotherapy and I utilize different approaches depending on your needs. My goal is to create a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, heard and understood.
Life can be messy and difficult at times and often we feel alone in our journey, not knowing how to move forward to find the meaning that we desperately seek. I can help you do the deeper work needed to move towards a more authentic and fulfilling experience while also assisting you in accepting and even embracing wherever you are in your journey right now. I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to psychotherapy and I utilize different approaches depending on your needs. My goal is to create a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, heard and understood.
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Dori Scallet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Striving for mental health and wellness in a society with as many issues as ours is hard. Finding a therapist to support you in that, can sometimes feel even harder. What criteria do you base your decision on? Degrees, years in practice, areas of expertise, whether they still meet people in person... But what a profile and your research cannot tell you, happens to be the most important criteria: if the two of you will "fit.” The best and quickest way to know for certain is to schedule the appointment.
Striving for mental health and wellness in a society with as many issues as ours is hard. Finding a therapist to support you in that, can sometimes feel even harder. What criteria do you base your decision on? Degrees, years in practice, areas of expertise, whether they still meet people in person... But what a profile and your research cannot tell you, happens to be the most important criteria: if the two of you will "fit.” The best and quickest way to know for certain is to schedule the appointment.
![Photo of Esti Marcus, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d1b6d57-16dc-410c-abf9-c483bc8d9212/2/320x400.jpeg)
Esti Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Whether you have experienced the agony of a significant Trauma or the hidden devastation of prolonged emotional trauma, these experiences can lead to fractures in a person's sense of self, adaptive capacity and inner cohesion, often resulting in anxiety, depression, somatic disorders, self-esteem difficulties and interpersonal struggles. Using a blend of different perspectives with empathy and understanding, I aim to foster a supportive therapeutic relationship and create a holding space to process painful experiences, deepen insight into thoughts and feelings, and build connections with the felt sense in the body.
Whether you have experienced the agony of a significant Trauma or the hidden devastation of prolonged emotional trauma, these experiences can lead to fractures in a person's sense of self, adaptive capacity and inner cohesion, often resulting in anxiety, depression, somatic disorders, self-esteem difficulties and interpersonal struggles. Using a blend of different perspectives with empathy and understanding, I aim to foster a supportive therapeutic relationship and create a holding space to process painful experiences, deepen insight into thoughts and feelings, and build connections with the felt sense in the body.
![Photo of Abbi Klein, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51d3c184-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
In a time where we are more aware of burnout than ever, it is necessary to find space for authenticity, play, and rest. My values as a therapist are based in the need to collaborate together for collective healing from the demands of our fast-paced world that prioritizes productivity over connection. Our goal together is to explore the interiors of the mind and body in order to shine a light on the ways we close off from ourselves and others, opening the path to live a more free and expansive life. In addition to talk therapy, I work with somatic practices, including Somatic Experiencing and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
In a time where we are more aware of burnout than ever, it is necessary to find space for authenticity, play, and rest. My values as a therapist are based in the need to collaborate together for collective healing from the demands of our fast-paced world that prioritizes productivity over connection. Our goal together is to explore the interiors of the mind and body in order to shine a light on the ways we close off from ourselves and others, opening the path to live a more free and expansive life. In addition to talk therapy, I work with somatic practices, including Somatic Experiencing and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
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Beth Tilden
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to create an open and safe space for clients in which we can work collaboratively and foster change. Together we can explore both what is troubling and unrewarding for you as well as strengths you may find hard to discern and fully realize. As you gain a better understanding of all aspects of yourself, we will work to transform patterns that no longer serve you and reimagine more satisfying ways of being. Our goal will be to help you find a more positive and capable sense of yourself with a greater ability to face and overcome challenges.
My goal as a therapist is to create an open and safe space for clients in which we can work collaboratively and foster change. Together we can explore both what is troubling and unrewarding for you as well as strengths you may find hard to discern and fully realize. As you gain a better understanding of all aspects of yourself, we will work to transform patterns that no longer serve you and reimagine more satisfying ways of being. Our goal will be to help you find a more positive and capable sense of yourself with a greater ability to face and overcome challenges.
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Do you feel stuck? Weighed down by shame or grief? Are your relationships frustrating or unfulfilling? Do you feel like you learned unhealthy ways of communicating from your family? Does culture play a part as both a source of strength and an added strain? I welcome the client who wants a deeper connection to themselves and the people they love. Someone who is looking for the space to reconnect to their emotional life and the guidance to move toward a more authentic way of communicating with others.
Do you feel stuck? Weighed down by shame or grief? Are your relationships frustrating or unfulfilling? Do you feel like you learned unhealthy ways of communicating from your family? Does culture play a part as both a source of strength and an added strain? I welcome the client who wants a deeper connection to themselves and the people they love. Someone who is looking for the space to reconnect to their emotional life and the guidance to move toward a more authentic way of communicating with others.
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You might be finding that life, as it has been lately, feels harder than it should be. Maybe you are not feeling good about yourself, you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or noticing relationship patterns that leave you feeling frustrated and unsatisfied. Arthur's experience working in community clinics throughout NYC have prepared him to work with a rich diversity of clients and concerns, including, anxiety (GAD, social, panic, adjustment, trauma), depression, men's attachment, relationship issues, communication and ADHD skills training. Arthur's approach is hands on, goal oriented and gender/sexual identity affirming.
You might be finding that life, as it has been lately, feels harder than it should be. Maybe you are not feeling good about yourself, you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or noticing relationship patterns that leave you feeling frustrated and unsatisfied. Arthur's experience working in community clinics throughout NYC have prepared him to work with a rich diversity of clients and concerns, including, anxiety (GAD, social, panic, adjustment, trauma), depression, men's attachment, relationship issues, communication and ADHD skills training. Arthur's approach is hands on, goal oriented and gender/sexual identity affirming.
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Compassionate, dedicated, attentive and thorough individual private practice where you will receive undivided personal attention. An eclectic therapeutic approach will be used to treat mood disorders, anxiety and many other mental health issues. Not able to accept new clients at this time.
Compassionate, dedicated, attentive and thorough individual private practice where you will receive undivided personal attention. An eclectic therapeutic approach will be used to treat mood disorders, anxiety and many other mental health issues. Not able to accept new clients at this time.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in South Slope, Brooklyn, NY
90+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in South Slope, Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
94% | Depression |
88% | Relationship Issues |
82% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Stress |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
68% | Aetna |
57% | Cigna and Evernorth |
45% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in South Slope, Brooklyn, NY see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
14% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in South Slope, Brooklyn?
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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.