Therapists in Austin, TX
![Photo of Melissa Sutherland, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c7de530c-579c-49c0-94a5-65abb0ce2f14/1/320x400.jpeg)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
![Photo of Andrea Duran, MS, LPC-A](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3a072ea2-a6fb-4b50-9000-a66ea025a936/2/320x400.png)
Andrea Duran
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of mental health. However, mental well-being is just as critical as physical health. It affects how we think, feel, and act, influencing every aspect of our lives. By raising awareness about mental health, we can break down barriers and encourage more people to seek the support they need. My counseling approach is built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and cultural competence. I pride myself on offering a safe space for everyone. All LGBTQIA+ individuals,Neurodivergent clients, Spanish speakers, Couples, Women, and Job seekers in Texas.
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of mental health. However, mental well-being is just as critical as physical health. It affects how we think, feel, and act, influencing every aspect of our lives. By raising awareness about mental health, we can break down barriers and encourage more people to seek the support they need. My counseling approach is built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and cultural competence. I pride myself on offering a safe space for everyone. All LGBTQIA+ individuals,Neurodivergent clients, Spanish speakers, Couples, Women, and Job seekers in Texas.
![Photo of Virginia A Bloom - Virginia Bloom, Journey Into Wholeness, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/84cbe100-f485-46b7-8668-e88d464109a6/1/320x400.png)
Virginia Bloom, Journey Into Wholeness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78741
My approach is centered around helping you create wholeness within yourself. Once your goals for therapy are established, we will focus on achieving what you envision. We will identify and help you break through old patterns that hold you back in life. As you extricate yourself from past acculturation, you will get in touch with your beautiful core Self. At the end of therapy with me, you will feel a sense of restoration and experience freedom from your emotional baggage.
My approach is centered around helping you create wholeness within yourself. Once your goals for therapy are established, we will focus on achieving what you envision. We will identify and help you break through old patterns that hold you back in life. As you extricate yourself from past acculturation, you will get in touch with your beautiful core Self. At the end of therapy with me, you will feel a sense of restoration and experience freedom from your emotional baggage.
![Photo of Jennifer Rae Comeau, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/36fb123c-4422-47dd-8bb8-797835d44e92/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Rae Comeau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
You are reaching out because you are feeling a call towards something more in your life, and you are realizing that your desire for authentic and joyful connection with yourself and others is worth finding. You're ready to clear away stale patterns that no longer serve you and learn how to create your own unique, brave, and meaningful life. I am here to explore with you as you discover how to create and reclaim a life that is in alignment with what you value most. I have seen caring and honest therapeutic relationships change lives, so if you are ready, please call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation.
You are reaching out because you are feeling a call towards something more in your life, and you are realizing that your desire for authentic and joyful connection with yourself and others is worth finding. You're ready to clear away stale patterns that no longer serve you and learn how to create your own unique, brave, and meaningful life. I am here to explore with you as you discover how to create and reclaim a life that is in alignment with what you value most. I have seen caring and honest therapeutic relationships change lives, so if you are ready, please call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation.
![Photo of Jennifer Whitten, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13a256b2-c018-4ad6-939e-cdac04a1e694/2/320x400.jpeg)
I particularly enjoy working with teens who are having a tough time. I have worked with teens struggling with identity issues, school attendance, and alcohol/drug dependency. Is your life a little overwhelming right now? Do you sometimes feel anxious or down, not knowing where to turn? If so, it might help to talk with someone who doesn't have an agenda, and only wants to walk with you during this difficult, confusing time. I'd like to talk with you about how you feel, and help you figure out what you need. We will determine what areas are troubling you, and where to begin!
I particularly enjoy working with teens who are having a tough time. I have worked with teens struggling with identity issues, school attendance, and alcohol/drug dependency. Is your life a little overwhelming right now? Do you sometimes feel anxious or down, not knowing where to turn? If so, it might help to talk with someone who doesn't have an agenda, and only wants to walk with you during this difficult, confusing time. I'd like to talk with you about how you feel, and help you figure out what you need. We will determine what areas are troubling you, and where to begin!
![Photo of Susan Kearney - Austin RODBT , LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45c37eaf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is a client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT), an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping that is linked to social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, risk aversion, lack of emotional expression, and difficult to treat mental health problems such as obsessive compulsive disorder, restrictive eating disorders, and treatment resistant anxiety and/or depression.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is a client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT), an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping that is linked to social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, risk aversion, lack of emotional expression, and difficult to treat mental health problems such as obsessive compulsive disorder, restrictive eating disorders, and treatment resistant anxiety and/or depression.
![Photo of Becca Bauerkemper, MA, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8cc5d2d2-5de9-4152-af87-85241af7ca68/1/320x400.jpeg)
Becca Bauerkemper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Hi! Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life? I'm here to help. Sometimes we just need someone to listen, understand, and walk alongside us on the journey to heal. If you have a desire to work on your personal growth and make changes in your life, you are in the right place. I have over 10 years of work experience in the mental health field working in non-profit long-term residential and group-home settings, outpatient, and private practice. My approach to therapeutic work is a collaborative process that focuses on building trust, empowering clients to identify their needs, use their voice, and achieve their goals.
Hi! Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life? I'm here to help. Sometimes we just need someone to listen, understand, and walk alongside us on the journey to heal. If you have a desire to work on your personal growth and make changes in your life, you are in the right place. I have over 10 years of work experience in the mental health field working in non-profit long-term residential and group-home settings, outpatient, and private practice. My approach to therapeutic work is a collaborative process that focuses on building trust, empowering clients to identify their needs, use their voice, and achieve their goals.
![Photo of Tita Machado, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/008ab833-44a2-42d6-baa2-e7e0737328a7/4/320x400.jpeg)
My counseling approach centers on my belief in the radical power of connection and the miracle of human potential. I've witnessed transformations that occur when embodying a heart-centered connection with my clients. In session, I will reflect your inner experience with skill, curiosity, and compassion and we'll shine a light on any shadows ready to be witnessed on the path to your authentic self. Your experience will be honored every step of the way as we lean into you and all of your parts. Through the embodiment of experience and self-awareness we will embark on your healing journey to a place of self-love and acceptance.
My counseling approach centers on my belief in the radical power of connection and the miracle of human potential. I've witnessed transformations that occur when embodying a heart-centered connection with my clients. In session, I will reflect your inner experience with skill, curiosity, and compassion and we'll shine a light on any shadows ready to be witnessed on the path to your authentic self. Your experience will be honored every step of the way as we lean into you and all of your parts. Through the embodiment of experience and self-awareness we will embark on your healing journey to a place of self-love and acceptance.
![Photo of Elene Drakonakis, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/84177073-4e07-478b-bae0-54dc9b847151/1/320x400.jpeg)
Contemplating any change can be daunting, but here you are, reaching out, exploring. Seeing a therapist can be the first step along a new path. Change takes time, and we can go at your pace, walking together on a path you determine. Whether you are looking at a life transition, worried about how substance use is affecting you, grieving a loss or dealing with a chronic illness, together we will begin the process of examining where you are, working together to shift to a place that brings you fulfillment and to help you reach your goals.
Contemplating any change can be daunting, but here you are, reaching out, exploring. Seeing a therapist can be the first step along a new path. Change takes time, and we can go at your pace, walking together on a path you determine. Whether you are looking at a life transition, worried about how substance use is affecting you, grieving a loss or dealing with a chronic illness, together we will begin the process of examining where you are, working together to shift to a place that brings you fulfillment and to help you reach your goals.
![Photo of Sara Weber - Discovery Counseling Austin, LPC-S, CEDS-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ae5e206-fe65-495e-91de-3b83186af21c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Discovery Counseling Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
The path forward. That's how we think of therapy at Discovery Counseling. We're here to help you navigate the highs and lows. The challenges and triumphs. That means the hard stuff and the big transitions. The persistent issues and the seemingly small stuff too. Experience tells us that you've got all the skills and smarts you need to thrive. So we'll help you find your path and we'll follow it alongside you. Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.
The path forward. That's how we think of therapy at Discovery Counseling. We're here to help you navigate the highs and lows. The challenges and triumphs. That means the hard stuff and the big transitions. The persistent issues and the seemingly small stuff too. Experience tells us that you've got all the skills and smarts you need to thrive. So we'll help you find your path and we'll follow it alongside you. Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.
![Photo of Elan Lepovic, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/191d2f82-d6c6-4e0e-b8a2-692273d9191b/1/320x400.png)
My approach to psychotherapy combines compassion-focused, heart-centered, relational, experiential psychotherapy with evidence-based practices to address your whole self. I will collaborate with you to help you to live according to your values, and I will help you untangle the stuck places in your life. My work comes from a foundation of deep listening, creating space for you to share of yourself and explore your experience. On top of that, I layer practical tools and skills that promote psychological well-being. Finally, I may engage with you through experiential work in mindfulness to help create transformative experiences.
My approach to psychotherapy combines compassion-focused, heart-centered, relational, experiential psychotherapy with evidence-based practices to address your whole self. I will collaborate with you to help you to live according to your values, and I will help you untangle the stuck places in your life. My work comes from a foundation of deep listening, creating space for you to share of yourself and explore your experience. On top of that, I layer practical tools and skills that promote psychological well-being. Finally, I may engage with you through experiential work in mindfulness to help create transformative experiences.
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Gwendoline Courreges
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you? Do you often place your needs last on your to-do list, wondering if life could feel better or happier? In today's world, it's common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage relationships, careers, and life itself. Pushing your needs aside can lead to long-term challenges for both your mind and body. If you find yourself on a journey of self-discovery, searching for deeper meaning and healing from existential crises, grief, trauma, or depression, you're not alone.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you? Do you often place your needs last on your to-do list, wondering if life could feel better or happier? In today's world, it's common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage relationships, careers, and life itself. Pushing your needs aside can lead to long-term challenges for both your mind and body. If you find yourself on a journey of self-discovery, searching for deeper meaning and healing from existential crises, grief, trauma, or depression, you're not alone.
![Photo of Leslie Lewis, MA, LPC-A](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4b11f60-29a7-4d7a-8f25-2c31d5b55c36/2/320x400.jpeg)
Howdy! I'm thrilled that you are starting the process of looking for a therapist! No two people are alike, so I don’t use a cookie-cutter approach to my counseling work. While I pull from multiple modes of therapy, it is common for me to use tools from mindfulness, CBT, biofeedback, IFS, Polyvagal Theory and more. My style is equitable and relational, with previous clients saying that my humorous, laid-back approach to therapy put them at ease quickly. There is no power hierarchy: I am the expert in mental health and you are the expert in your life. We need both to have a successful and productive counseling relationship!
Howdy! I'm thrilled that you are starting the process of looking for a therapist! No two people are alike, so I don’t use a cookie-cutter approach to my counseling work. While I pull from multiple modes of therapy, it is common for me to use tools from mindfulness, CBT, biofeedback, IFS, Polyvagal Theory and more. My style is equitable and relational, with previous clients saying that my humorous, laid-back approach to therapy put them at ease quickly. There is no power hierarchy: I am the expert in mental health and you are the expert in your life. We need both to have a successful and productive counseling relationship!
![Photo of Mona Ghosheh -Online Psychologist, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/400ece9e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Mona Ghosheh -Online Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
You were brought up to talk a certain way, live a certain way, look a certain way and love a certain way. But deep down, you don't believe much of that anymore. So, you hide. You don't want to be a disappointment to your friends & family. The constant pushing down of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings is killing you and getting harder and harder to keep from spilling onto every part of your life. I help millennials dig out from under the mess. To accept & celebrate all aspects of their identities and to improve their relationships both in and out.
You were brought up to talk a certain way, live a certain way, look a certain way and love a certain way. But deep down, you don't believe much of that anymore. So, you hide. You don't want to be a disappointment to your friends & family. The constant pushing down of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings is killing you and getting harder and harder to keep from spilling onto every part of your life. I help millennials dig out from under the mess. To accept & celebrate all aspects of their identities and to improve their relationships both in and out.
![Photo of Josephine Bibby, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/73318ede-5e1f-4a0f-8ac7-534172e576b6/3/320x400.jpeg)
Josephine Bibby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
I believe that people change when we feel safe. Through a genuine and trust-centered therapy relationship, my job is to create room for exploration and self-acceptance so that my clients’ lives can improve. Many of my clients have difficult family relationships, struggle with boundaries, and are working on finding love from within, rather than externally. I help them discover how to create a life with more love, patience, and peace.
I believe that people change when we feel safe. Through a genuine and trust-centered therapy relationship, my job is to create room for exploration and self-acceptance so that my clients’ lives can improve. Many of my clients have difficult family relationships, struggle with boundaries, and are working on finding love from within, rather than externally. I help them discover how to create a life with more love, patience, and peace.
![Photo of Peter Elliott Goldstein - Austin City Family Practice and Mental Health , MD](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0df084f3-3787-41a5-86a1-1e0bc5ec68a4/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, I am a Board Certified Family Physician with an interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. I have extensive experience managing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and certain Thought Disorders. I also enjoy treating Opioid Addiction with Suboxone. Many of my skills were developed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Institute and the Drexel Medical School. I will be prescribing antidepressants, anxiety medications, and medications for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and other. I will also share some of the principles I learned at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.
Hello, I am a Board Certified Family Physician with an interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. I have extensive experience managing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and certain Thought Disorders. I also enjoy treating Opioid Addiction with Suboxone. Many of my skills were developed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Institute and the Drexel Medical School. I will be prescribing antidepressants, anxiety medications, and medications for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and other. I will also share some of the principles I learned at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.
![Photo of Counselor Warden, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/860cd0b7-cd65-4d6b-aa23-04da79fb7053/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ready for a different kind of therapy? I handle anything from anxiety to complex, treatment-resistant issues. I've helped clients stabilize extreme mood swings and manage intense nightmares and hallucinations. Having overcome PTSD myself, I understand how dark life can feel, and I'm committed to guiding you towards a better. brighter, more fulfilling future. Together we'll play detective, unravel the mystery of your most puzzling tendencies, unearth the roots of your deepest issues, and craft personalized interventions that resonate with you. Challenging cases welcome! In-person sessions only.
Ready for a different kind of therapy? I handle anything from anxiety to complex, treatment-resistant issues. I've helped clients stabilize extreme mood swings and manage intense nightmares and hallucinations. Having overcome PTSD myself, I understand how dark life can feel, and I'm committed to guiding you towards a better. brighter, more fulfilling future. Together we'll play detective, unravel the mystery of your most puzzling tendencies, unearth the roots of your deepest issues, and craft personalized interventions that resonate with you. Challenging cases welcome! In-person sessions only.
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D'Vaughn W Delpit
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
I'm interested in working with individuals looking to explore and understand their experience with complex developmental trauma. Having experience in this area and working through my process, I feel well equipped to serve others - especially minority men and male-identifying individuals.
I'm interested in working with individuals looking to explore and understand their experience with complex developmental trauma. Having experience in this area and working through my process, I feel well equipped to serve others - especially minority men and male-identifying individuals.
![Photo of Rachael Cayton Barden, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/158fe553-0492-4de6-9929-67ae4c1e4649/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rachael Cayton Barden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
To others, you seem to have it all together, but the pain of your past and future colliding keeps you up at night. Past injuries have a continual hold on you and influence your most important relationships. Acting in line with your heart does not seem possible when you're caught in these patterns. You are stuck, but things can change. Loving yourself and appreciating each moment is an attainable goal, and one that I can help you reach. Through our conversations, you will gain a better understanding of yourself and your beginnings and start to feel more peace within your life and relationships.
To others, you seem to have it all together, but the pain of your past and future colliding keeps you up at night. Past injuries have a continual hold on you and influence your most important relationships. Acting in line with your heart does not seem possible when you're caught in these patterns. You are stuck, but things can change. Loving yourself and appreciating each moment is an attainable goal, and one that I can help you reach. Through our conversations, you will gain a better understanding of yourself and your beginnings and start to feel more peace within your life and relationships.
In my counseling practice, I approach every client with empathy and understanding, and I use my extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapies (Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. My goal is to empower clients to make meaningful changes in their lives while feeling supported and heard throughout the therapeutic process.
In my counseling practice, I approach every client with empathy and understanding, and I use my extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapies (Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. My goal is to empower clients to make meaningful changes in their lives while feeling supported and heard throughout the therapeutic process.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Aetna |
70% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Austin?
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.