Therapists in Montgomery County, PA
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Aly Semigran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
I believe that everyone has the ability to connect with their best selves and begin healing even in their darkest moments. Whether this is your first time going to therapy or you are years into your journey, you can speak openly and honestly with me about your hopes and needs for your life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to connect with their best selves and begin healing even in their darkest moments. Whether this is your first time going to therapy or you are years into your journey, you can speak openly and honestly with me about your hopes and needs for your life.
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Caitlin Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Horsham, PA 19044 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Caitlin Cummings, a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience across various clinical environments, including outpatient, inpatient psychiatric, and alternative school programs. My therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, addressing all facets of my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to establishing a safe environment where clients can discover their strengths and make strides toward wellness goals. Embarking on the next step of your wellness journey is commendable, and I'm here to provide guidance and support for healing and growth. I'm excited to collaborate with you!
Hello, I'm Caitlin Cummings, a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience across various clinical environments, including outpatient, inpatient psychiatric, and alternative school programs. My therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, addressing all facets of my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to establishing a safe environment where clients can discover their strengths and make strides toward wellness goals. Embarking on the next step of your wellness journey is commendable, and I'm here to provide guidance and support for healing and growth. I'm excited to collaborate with you!
![Photo of Megan Seigenfuse, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bac57910-ed8c-4d99-a6fa-bb70a62cc813/2/320x400.jpeg)
Megan Seigenfuse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harleysville, PA 19438
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that has been practicing in the field for almost 6 years. Most of my time has been spent in community mental health, which has given me the experience with a variety of individuals and diagnoses. I believe we all have our own stories. With those stories come struggles, bumps, and even sinkholes. I feel the therapeutic relationship is one of the most unique relationships that we develop in our lives. I believe in working with individuals on their level to achieve their goals. I treat the relationship as a partnership and with care and respect.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that has been practicing in the field for almost 6 years. Most of my time has been spent in community mental health, which has given me the experience with a variety of individuals and diagnoses. I believe we all have our own stories. With those stories come struggles, bumps, and even sinkholes. I feel the therapeutic relationship is one of the most unique relationships that we develop in our lives. I believe in working with individuals on their level to achieve their goals. I treat the relationship as a partnership and with care and respect.
![Photo of Lauren Sandulli, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa1705f3-8046-4f76-8265-2c10c2172e3e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! I'm Lauren Sandulli, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience across diverse clinical environments, I've honed my skills in working with a broad spectrum of people and employ an eclectic approach to therapy. My philosophy revolves around meeting clients at their current stage, rather than imposing arbitrary expectations. When meeting new clients, my aim is to alleviate any feelings of overwhelm about their goals, ensuring they feel empowered to progress at their own pace.
Hi there! I'm Lauren Sandulli, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience across diverse clinical environments, I've honed my skills in working with a broad spectrum of people and employ an eclectic approach to therapy. My philosophy revolves around meeting clients at their current stage, rather than imposing arbitrary expectations. When meeting new clients, my aim is to alleviate any feelings of overwhelm about their goals, ensuring they feel empowered to progress at their own pace.
![Photo of Katelyn King, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c8243690-a436-454a-871b-253d08a80a64/2/320x400.png)
I am adept at supporting clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, seeking greater self-awareness, clarity, and insight about their current struggles and how to shift them. My ideal client is motivated to change and is interested in co-creating the goals to work towards that change, with the ultimate aim being to reduce distress and build/nurture a rich and meaningful life. I often suggest homework to help practice the skills we are learning together in session. I integrate extensive clinical experience, specialized training, & my unique personality (including a healthy dose of confidence, humility, and humor).
I am adept at supporting clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, seeking greater self-awareness, clarity, and insight about their current struggles and how to shift them. My ideal client is motivated to change and is interested in co-creating the goals to work towards that change, with the ultimate aim being to reduce distress and build/nurture a rich and meaningful life. I often suggest homework to help practice the skills we are learning together in session. I integrate extensive clinical experience, specialized training, & my unique personality (including a healthy dose of confidence, humility, and humor).
![Photo of Elizabeth Anne Butler, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4aa0fce9-4b24-48f3-8c28-17c1cba9b072/4/320x400.jpeg)
Elizabeth Anne Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erdenheim, PA 19038
When working with my clients, I address problems related to difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationships, career, and parenting effectiveness. My clients and I work together to form useful, hands-on strategies. My goals are that clients feel better sooner than later so they can enjoy a higher quality of life.
When working with my clients, I address problems related to difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationships, career, and parenting effectiveness. My clients and I work together to form useful, hands-on strategies. My goals are that clients feel better sooner than later so they can enjoy a higher quality of life.
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Monica Nastasi Osborne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
If you are looking for relief from daily stressors, support during a life transition, are working through a traumatic experience, or even in need of intensive therapy for more difficult emotional and mental health issues, I will work with you in an individualized process to create change and growth in your life. I help adolescents and adults using therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet each person's specific and unique needs. I work with parents and families seeking to restore equilibrium within the family system, and as a mother of two young children myself, I love working with new and expecting parents.
If you are looking for relief from daily stressors, support during a life transition, are working through a traumatic experience, or even in need of intensive therapy for more difficult emotional and mental health issues, I will work with you in an individualized process to create change and growth in your life. I help adolescents and adults using therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet each person's specific and unique needs. I work with parents and families seeking to restore equilibrium within the family system, and as a mother of two young children myself, I love working with new and expecting parents.
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Abby Bronstein - Relational And Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
I am a relational and sex therapist for individuals and couples. I help folx struggling with boundariy setting, be it with partners, family, work, friendships and other types of relationships. As a sex therapist, I believe that sex and intimacy are parts of the human experience, and I know that not everyone is eager to talk about these parts of themselves. I help clients build confidence in being able to talk about these areas in order to have the type of sex life they want.
I am a relational and sex therapist for individuals and couples. I help folx struggling with boundariy setting, be it with partners, family, work, friendships and other types of relationships. As a sex therapist, I believe that sex and intimacy are parts of the human experience, and I know that not everyone is eager to talk about these parts of themselves. I help clients build confidence in being able to talk about these areas in order to have the type of sex life they want.
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Tariq A James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
So, my guess is that you are here because you are looking to make a change possibly. The same problem continues to surface without an end in sight. Maybe you thought about making this change before, but then a few days went by then life went on. Even though life went on that change you needed to make never happened so now we are back here again. At this very moment when you are contemplating a change it is very important that you make a commitment to yourself that you will not continue to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
![Photo of Robert F. X. O'Brien, MS, ATR, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/85c75651-d58e-4740-a4b0-cd3aecddbaec/1/320x400.jpeg)
Robert F. X. O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046
To me, therapy is a precious gift we give ourselves. It's an invaluable tool that enables us to enrich and make sense of our lives. During times of uncertainty, it can help us find comfort and clarity. I believe that human beings have an innate ability to create, know, and love our lives and ourselves. I work with my clients to build a supportive relationship outside the context of their family or loved ones. Together, we explore and seek self-understanding. We use creativity as our vehicle to stay open to possibility even in the most challenging of circumstances.
To me, therapy is a precious gift we give ourselves. It's an invaluable tool that enables us to enrich and make sense of our lives. During times of uncertainty, it can help us find comfort and clarity. I believe that human beings have an innate ability to create, know, and love our lives and ourselves. I work with my clients to build a supportive relationship outside the context of their family or loved ones. Together, we explore and seek self-understanding. We use creativity as our vehicle to stay open to possibility even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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Main Line Relationship Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
You want to see the "best" therapist, but with 2200 + of us in Montgomery County alone, how do you begin? For help narrowing the field, read "How do I find the best therapist for me?" by visiting my website. As a PA-licensed psychotherapist, I've been helping clients improve their lives for more than 20 years. Through insight and skills acquisition, my goal is to get you out of therapy and back to enjoying your life. Bring your concerns, goals, strengths and humor. We'll figure out the rest together.
You want to see the "best" therapist, but with 2200 + of us in Montgomery County alone, how do you begin? For help narrowing the field, read "How do I find the best therapist for me?" by visiting my website. As a PA-licensed psychotherapist, I've been helping clients improve their lives for more than 20 years. Through insight and skills acquisition, my goal is to get you out of therapy and back to enjoying your life. Bring your concerns, goals, strengths and humor. We'll figure out the rest together.
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Patty Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Not accepting new clients
I strongly believe we are all capable of change and work with people who want to make positive change in their lives but are unsure about where to start. Therapy sessions help those dealing with depression, anxiety, divorce, chronic illness, relationship issues, grief/loss to improve coping skills, to take better care of themselves, and to reduce stress. I am a clinical social worker with over 25 yrs. experience doing therapy with adults, couples and groups. My office is conveniently located near public transportation and street parking is available.
I strongly believe we are all capable of change and work with people who want to make positive change in their lives but are unsure about where to start. Therapy sessions help those dealing with depression, anxiety, divorce, chronic illness, relationship issues, grief/loss to improve coping skills, to take better care of themselves, and to reduce stress. I am a clinical social worker with over 25 yrs. experience doing therapy with adults, couples and groups. My office is conveniently located near public transportation and street parking is available.
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Sally McGinty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
Not accepting new clients
Life can be exciting, scary, beautiful, painful, and most often is a combination of all of these. It may feel that the ground beneath us constantly shifts as we work to keep our balance. Some days it is a challenge just to get out of bed and face the day. Other days seem easy, we have energy and we wonder how to make it last. At times we may find ourselves engaging in unhealthy behaviors trying to quiet the anxiety that never completely resolves no matter how hard we try. Self-doubt creeps in, we question not only our choices but our very selves. Traumatic events, recent or remote, may shake our foundation and make us wonder if we will ever feel safe again. Life is hard and messy and beautiful, all at the same time. Therapy can help you discover your personal strengths and resources, allowing you to confidently face the hard and messy parts. Therapy can also help you connect with your courage to pursue and embrace all that makes life beautiful for you. In addition to acceptance, empathy and guidance, I offer my belief in your ability to grow and flourish when you can’t find it in yourself.
Life can be exciting, scary, beautiful, painful, and most often is a combination of all of these. It may feel that the ground beneath us constantly shifts as we work to keep our balance. Some days it is a challenge just to get out of bed and face the day. Other days seem easy, we have energy and we wonder how to make it last. At times we may find ourselves engaging in unhealthy behaviors trying to quiet the anxiety that never completely resolves no matter how hard we try. Self-doubt creeps in, we question not only our choices but our very selves. Traumatic events, recent or remote, may shake our foundation and make us wonder if we will ever feel safe again. Life is hard and messy and beautiful, all at the same time. Therapy can help you discover your personal strengths and resources, allowing you to confidently face the hard and messy parts. Therapy can also help you connect with your courage to pursue and embrace all that makes life beautiful for you. In addition to acceptance, empathy and guidance, I offer my belief in your ability to grow and flourish when you can’t find it in yourself.
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John A Mallinen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
If you're struggling with a lack of fulfillment, pervasive feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, or guilt, you may be a good candidate for therapy. Reaching out for help can be daunting, especially if you've been conditioned not to admit difficulty or hardship (as most of us have!).
If you're struggling with a lack of fulfillment, pervasive feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, or guilt, you may be a good candidate for therapy. Reaching out for help can be daunting, especially if you've been conditioned not to admit difficulty or hardship (as most of us have!).
![Photo of Alexander Kane Margolies, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1037b10d-98ab-4411-b322-f8fc3188c278/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alexander Kane Margolies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
With over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents on various fronts including mentoring and coaching athletics, I view therapy through a flexible, integrative, trauma-informed lens, and one that strives to understand different cultures with humility and respect.
With over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents on various fronts including mentoring and coaching athletics, I view therapy through a flexible, integrative, trauma-informed lens, and one that strives to understand different cultures with humility and respect.
![Photo of Chase E. Kneeland, MDiv, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45a3c352-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
The world we live in is complicated and ever-changing, and the patterns we develop to address the challenges of life often cease to work for us...in fact, no strategy for living, relating to others, or to ourselves can ever work optimally forever. A depression, a personal life crisis, marital upsets and family conflicts are painful but often signal an important opportunity for self-reflection, assessment of "where I've been" in life, and the chance to create a new pathway for moving forward. This is where an expert therapist can be of value.
The world we live in is complicated and ever-changing, and the patterns we develop to address the challenges of life often cease to work for us...in fact, no strategy for living, relating to others, or to ourselves can ever work optimally forever. A depression, a personal life crisis, marital upsets and family conflicts are painful but often signal an important opportunity for self-reflection, assessment of "where I've been" in life, and the chance to create a new pathway for moving forward. This is where an expert therapist can be of value.
![Photo of Cayla Hofmann, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d5048f3-72f0-4f01-94e7-f077261f76a5/1/320x400.png)
I treat clients with anxiety-based disorders, ranging from OCD or panic disorders to generalized anxiety. Additionally, general life stressors, such as client's enrolled in college, is an area that I feel competent in and passionate about. An ideal client would be aware of their challenges and motivated to do the work that therapy often requires. I enjoy working with clients who have goals of increasing their overall life satisfaction, whether through learning skills such as self-regulation techniques or goals of learning about symptoms to reduce these symptoms and increase overall life satisfaction.
I treat clients with anxiety-based disorders, ranging from OCD or panic disorders to generalized anxiety. Additionally, general life stressors, such as client's enrolled in college, is an area that I feel competent in and passionate about. An ideal client would be aware of their challenges and motivated to do the work that therapy often requires. I enjoy working with clients who have goals of increasing their overall life satisfaction, whether through learning skills such as self-regulation techniques or goals of learning about symptoms to reduce these symptoms and increase overall life satisfaction.
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Life can be overwhelming at times. There are many things pulling at us from all directions - family, children, work, other people - that we lose ourselves in the process. Are you trying to find out who you are and what your purpose is? Have you been trying to please others and neglecting yourself? These can contribute to a suffering that comes out as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, low self-esteem, or just a general dissatisfaction with life. I believe we are meant to find meaning for our lives, fulfillment in what we do and happiness in our relationships. I can help you discover this person that you are meant to be.
Life can be overwhelming at times. There are many things pulling at us from all directions - family, children, work, other people - that we lose ourselves in the process. Are you trying to find out who you are and what your purpose is? Have you been trying to please others and neglecting yourself? These can contribute to a suffering that comes out as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, low self-esteem, or just a general dissatisfaction with life. I believe we are meant to find meaning for our lives, fulfillment in what we do and happiness in our relationships. I can help you discover this person that you are meant to be.
![Photo of Laurel Greberman, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1200d9ac-49a8-480b-a7d5-527efadcf1e7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Laurel Greberman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Waitlist for new clients
Laurel Greberman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples and groups 18 years of age and older. She creatively incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Art Psychotherapy to treat anxiety, depression and eating disorders specifically binge eating and compulsive overeating.
Laurel Greberman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples and groups 18 years of age and older. She creatively incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Art Psychotherapy to treat anxiety, depression and eating disorders specifically binge eating and compulsive overeating.
![Photo of Kimberly Polonsky, MSW, LSW, CSC, BC-TMH, C-SSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e506cc23-ca1b-4113-9340-482d4c70f009/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kimberly Polonsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CSC, BC-TMH, C-SSW
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426 (Online Only)
Kimberly is a licensed social worker as well as a board certified telemental health specialist. She also holds certifications in school counseling and school social work. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and adapt to what treatment works best for them using modalities that are individualized to meet your needs. Kimberly's specialities include, adult and child anxiety and depression, parent/child conflict, parenting and marital struggles, divorce, substance abuse, infertility, new parent transition, college counseling as well as life adjustment. While we can’t change our past, we can always create a new future.
Kimberly is a licensed social worker as well as a board certified telemental health specialist. She also holds certifications in school counseling and school social work. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and adapt to what treatment works best for them using modalities that are individualized to meet your needs. Kimberly's specialities include, adult and child anxiety and depression, parent/child conflict, parenting and marital struggles, divorce, substance abuse, infertility, new parent transition, college counseling as well as life adjustment. While we can’t change our past, we can always create a new future.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Montgomery County, PA
2,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Montgomery County, PA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Coping Skills |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
62% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
60% | Optum |
How Therapists in Montgomery County, PA see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Montgomery County?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.