Therapists in Federal Way, WA
![Photo of Gerald Bennet, LCSWA, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1781c0af-8989-4284-8cbb-57f69c85219b/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist at LightHeart, I am compassionate and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I have developed expertise in various therapeutic modalities. My goal is to create a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, encouraging personal growth and transformation.
As a therapist at LightHeart, I am compassionate and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I have developed expertise in various therapeutic modalities. My goal is to create a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, encouraging personal growth and transformation.
![Photo of Shailyn Warnock, MSW, LCSWA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f5ca0de7-9340-4944-970c-44ea1a2dbe52/1/320x400.jpeg)
Shailyn Warnock is a Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical in Washington who has been practicing since 2019. Shailyn has a passion for helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem issues. She understands that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, you’ll work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Shailyn Warnock is a Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical in Washington who has been practicing since 2019. Shailyn has a passion for helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem issues. She understands that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, you’ll work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth.
![Photo of Meghan Mitchell, LMCHA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/73b09b23-fc29-41d4-92e0-6ba13e3daf2e/4/320x400.jpeg)
As humans we are all on our own unique journey to have fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful lives. At times we come across various challenges, such as, anxiety, depression, insecurities, and difficult life change, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. As a therapist I hope to support you in achieving your goals of moving through life feeling confident and capable of overcoming whatever obstacles are thrown your way.
As humans we are all on our own unique journey to have fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful lives. At times we come across various challenges, such as, anxiety, depression, insecurities, and difficult life change, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. As a therapist I hope to support you in achieving your goals of moving through life feeling confident and capable of overcoming whatever obstacles are thrown your way.
![Photo of Amelia McCormick - LightHeart Associates - Federal Way, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6463fb77-9cc0-48f7-8f29-63d1402172aa/1/320x400.jpeg)
LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.
LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.
![Photo of Jordyn Tomyn, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a6f2e4f7-ebd5-4ff6-b17a-8f90fbcb20e0/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jordyn Tomyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
Relationships can be challenging-whether with a partner, friend, boss, or even yourself. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to be able to address and process life's challenges. My passion is working with couples and individuals struggling with anxiety, conflict resolution, relational challenges, communication, infidelity, boundary setting, and overall life balance.
Relationships can be challenging-whether with a partner, friend, boss, or even yourself. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to be able to address and process life's challenges. My passion is working with couples and individuals struggling with anxiety, conflict resolution, relational challenges, communication, infidelity, boundary setting, and overall life balance.
![Photo of Missy A Neill - Missy Neill Counseling Services, MEd, LMHC, CSAT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3eeb5b28-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.
![Photo of Nkemdirim I Onyejiaka, MS, , LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b7f6e36-4bb3-4e72-aeb1-c23fe2286ddd/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
![Photo of Kim K Eames, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/64ac5ec5-3ba7-4195-a476-6dd4bbe008a5/1/320x400.jpeg)
My passion is to help parents and teens create healthy, safe, bonded relationships where parents are Accessible, Responsive, and Engaged and teens are able to explore their world while still maintaining connection to their roots. I desire to help couples experience relationship transformation like my husband and I discovered though EFT. Before our journey, we were stuck in a cycle of what felt like never-ending conflict – maybe a different subject, but always the same feeling of disconnection with no resolution. Now, whenever we experience rupture, we are able to quickly repair and resolve any issue.
My passion is to help parents and teens create healthy, safe, bonded relationships where parents are Accessible, Responsive, and Engaged and teens are able to explore their world while still maintaining connection to their roots. I desire to help couples experience relationship transformation like my husband and I discovered though EFT. Before our journey, we were stuck in a cycle of what felt like never-ending conflict – maybe a different subject, but always the same feeling of disconnection with no resolution. Now, whenever we experience rupture, we are able to quickly repair and resolve any issue.
![Photo of Dr. Gloria Brim, MS, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cf5e3907-5392-452c-9009-d0926787e419/2/320x400.jpeg)
Successful Essentials is counseling embraces diversity and inclusion with lifelong support tailored to your needs. Tailoring this experience is at the core of our services because your definition of “success” is never the same as that of the person next to you. To achieve success, we need to understand you, your wants, your dreams, and your mentality.
Successful Essentials is counseling embraces diversity and inclusion with lifelong support tailored to your needs. Tailoring this experience is at the core of our services because your definition of “success” is never the same as that of the person next to you. To achieve success, we need to understand you, your wants, your dreams, and your mentality.
![Photo of Polly Hawver, MA, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/29babe95-1185-4b67-8815-6cabb60a2634/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children, caregivers, and families to support children and teens in overcoming anxiety, emotional regulation issues, depression, school refusal, and sensory processing concerns. I love helping children with big feelings through life’s inevitable changes as they struggle to manage their systems in school and at home. Serving children involves treating the entire system and collaborating with caregivers, other providers, and families. If you and your family are struggling with your child or teens mental health, I would love to see how I may be able to help!
I work with children, caregivers, and families to support children and teens in overcoming anxiety, emotional regulation issues, depression, school refusal, and sensory processing concerns. I love helping children with big feelings through life’s inevitable changes as they struggle to manage their systems in school and at home. Serving children involves treating the entire system and collaborating with caregivers, other providers, and families. If you and your family are struggling with your child or teens mental health, I would love to see how I may be able to help!
![Photo of Emily D. Hughes, LMFT, SUDP, CMHS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/95be4801-57d7-4486-aa58-9cac19119d9b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Emily D. Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SUDP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
7/15/2024 - Openings for +individual clients+. One of the most important parts of therapy is forming a trusting and compassionate therapeutic relationship. From that, my approach is person-centered. Focusing on an understanding of your feelings, beliefs, thoughts, behaviors, experiences and goals. Providing a safe space for you to explore, process, grow, challenge yourself and make the changes you want. I will walk along side you, providing support, skill building and at times asking the challenging questions that often are left unsaid, make us uncomfortable, and that in the end, help us most to grow into who we want to be.
7/15/2024 - Openings for +individual clients+. One of the most important parts of therapy is forming a trusting and compassionate therapeutic relationship. From that, my approach is person-centered. Focusing on an understanding of your feelings, beliefs, thoughts, behaviors, experiences and goals. Providing a safe space for you to explore, process, grow, challenge yourself and make the changes you want. I will walk along side you, providing support, skill building and at times asking the challenging questions that often are left unsaid, make us uncomfortable, and that in the end, help us most to grow into who we want to be.
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Lydia Huber, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98001 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am sorry, but am no longer accepting new clients. Hello, and thank you for making the first step to finding assistance with your struggles. I am a Licensed Therapist, providing therapy throughout the state of Washington. I have worked many years, in the psychiatric field, and as a therapist, working with a myriad of populations. I enjoy helping people adjust to many of life's difficult transitions. Family issues, lifespan issues, chronic conditions, PTSD, trauma, LBGTQ friendly- esp interested in working with transgendered populations, Psychiatric issues.. Let's work together to solve your struggles.
I am sorry, but am no longer accepting new clients. Hello, and thank you for making the first step to finding assistance with your struggles. I am a Licensed Therapist, providing therapy throughout the state of Washington. I have worked many years, in the psychiatric field, and as a therapist, working with a myriad of populations. I enjoy helping people adjust to many of life's difficult transitions. Family issues, lifespan issues, chronic conditions, PTSD, trauma, LBGTQ friendly- esp interested in working with transgendered populations, Psychiatric issues.. Let's work together to solve your struggles.
![Photo of Benjamin Barnes, MA, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1e9b978f-6192-43b2-b19d-cff263b3878c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you going through the motions, feeling overwhelmed, or barely getting by? Are you searching for a way forward but aren't sure where to start? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, and/or ADHD, I would love to help. Together we'll work to understand your experiences and develop practical skills to work with your symptoms, challenges, and strengths in new and helpful ways.
Are you going through the motions, feeling overwhelmed, or barely getting by? Are you searching for a way forward but aren't sure where to start? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, and/or ADHD, I would love to help. Together we'll work to understand your experiences and develop practical skills to work with your symptoms, challenges, and strengths in new and helpful ways.
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Bryan Hill
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Bryan Hill, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. His ideal population are professionals that work in the public safety and/or medical fields. Bryan is a former public safety official who strives to eliminate the stigma of seeking therapy for those that work in those service fields in order to help them address the burdens and stressors that are inherent in those lines of work. He is a member of a treatment team that specializes in therapy and care of individuals on the autism spectrum. This treatment allows individuals on the spectrum to seek independence, education, employment, personal growth, and life satisfaction.
Bryan Hill, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. His ideal population are professionals that work in the public safety and/or medical fields. Bryan is a former public safety official who strives to eliminate the stigma of seeking therapy for those that work in those service fields in order to help them address the burdens and stressors that are inherent in those lines of work. He is a member of a treatment team that specializes in therapy and care of individuals on the autism spectrum. This treatment allows individuals on the spectrum to seek independence, education, employment, personal growth, and life satisfaction.
![Photo of Britney Molina, LMFTA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/253e8817-dafa-4b1c-8453-8df57a52d9d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Britney believes that who we are, and how we show up is greatly influenced by our families for this reason Britney practices therapy from a systemic lens. Britney believes that although we are a product of our families and their histories we can re-author our stories and create new meanings. Britney practices therapy from a humanistic and experiential approach. She brings in a more playful approach and will sometimes use humor when working with clients.
Britney believes that who we are, and how we show up is greatly influenced by our families for this reason Britney practices therapy from a systemic lens. Britney believes that although we are a product of our families and their histories we can re-author our stories and create new meanings. Britney practices therapy from a humanistic and experiential approach. She brings in a more playful approach and will sometimes use humor when working with clients.
![Photo of Micah John Kurtz - Intentional Wholeness and Wellness, MSW, LICSW, MDiv, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80e93521-60d8-4e08-ba9d-dbd1d21626d1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Intentional Wholeness and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Do you struggle with grief over the loss of a loved one, that affects your day to day life, work, or ability to function? Do you feel down, lost, or numb just trying to get through the day? Or do you struggle with your reactions to people you care about or work with, affecting your home or work relationships? Do you feel that your past experiences are impacting how you show up for yourself or loved ones? Or, are you and your partner struggling through trust and communication, and wanting to find hope together again? Not addressing your grief, trauma, or relationship can lead to the situation worsening. There is hope!
Do you struggle with grief over the loss of a loved one, that affects your day to day life, work, or ability to function? Do you feel down, lost, or numb just trying to get through the day? Or do you struggle with your reactions to people you care about or work with, affecting your home or work relationships? Do you feel that your past experiences are impacting how you show up for yourself or loved ones? Or, are you and your partner struggling through trust and communication, and wanting to find hope together again? Not addressing your grief, trauma, or relationship can lead to the situation worsening. There is hope!
![Photo of Carly Pascoe, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4acd5386-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, parents, families, and groups. In addition, I also act as a consultant to various schools in the King County area. My education and clinical training is focused on providing treatment and assessment services to children, adults, and families presenting with a diverse range of emotional, medical, and neuro-psychological difficulties. Furthermore, I have worked extensively with children on the autism spectrum for over 15 years. I utilize both a Cognitive Behavioral & Family Systems approach in my clinical work.
I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, parents, families, and groups. In addition, I also act as a consultant to various schools in the King County area. My education and clinical training is focused on providing treatment and assessment services to children, adults, and families presenting with a diverse range of emotional, medical, and neuro-psychological difficulties. Furthermore, I have worked extensively with children on the autism spectrum for over 15 years. I utilize both a Cognitive Behavioral & Family Systems approach in my clinical work.
![Photo of Daae Shim, LMHC, ATR-BC, NCC, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ba655db-f61d-4a29-b05e-6f9fbbaca9b2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Daae Shim
Art Therapist, LMHC, ATR-BC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Hi and Welcome! Therapy can be a challenging process and I thank you for your courage in stopping by. I find value in collaborating with individuals to reach their self actualization and I believe in person-centered therapy and strength-based therapy to help individuals work towards their mental health stability and well-being.
Hi and Welcome! Therapy can be a challenging process and I thank you for your courage in stopping by. I find value in collaborating with individuals to reach their self actualization and I believe in person-centered therapy and strength-based therapy to help individuals work towards their mental health stability and well-being.
![Photo of Lisa Fraser, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f5d44f1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like you’re constantly on alert, that you just can’t make things work anymore? It may seem like there’s no one who gets it. Perhaps you grew up having to be “in charge” because your parents weren’t or couldn’t be. Perhaps you’ve had your worldview shattered—by family, by religion, or by extraordinary/anomalous experiences you don’t talk about for fear of being laughed at or even called crazy. It can be exhausting. And it can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure you won’t be judged, that they’ll understand, and most of all that they’ll be able to help.
Do you feel like you’re constantly on alert, that you just can’t make things work anymore? It may seem like there’s no one who gets it. Perhaps you grew up having to be “in charge” because your parents weren’t or couldn’t be. Perhaps you’ve had your worldview shattered—by family, by religion, or by extraordinary/anomalous experiences you don’t talk about for fear of being laughed at or even called crazy. It can be exhausting. And it can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure you won’t be judged, that they’ll understand, and most of all that they’ll be able to help.
![Photo of Trauma And Intense Emotions Specialist Krystal Akin, MEd, LMHC, E-RYT, TCYM, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/82ad3ea0-b3ad-457e-83d5-5f69fa11f27a/2/320x400.png)
Trauma And Intense Emotions Specialist Krystal Akin
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, E-RYT, TCYM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to feel at home in your body? Do you often feel flooded by intense emotions? Does it seem like you’re always too much but somehow also not enough? Maybe you have intrusive thoughts & uncontrollable urges that leave you saying things you don’t mean or doing things you wish you hadn’t. Whether you’ve survived traumas or simply have big feelings, know that it’s OKAY to FEEL! You get to be here. You can learn to come home to your body, embrace your emotions, deepen connections, & discover your true voice. If you’re ready to reconnect & regulate your system to help you live more embodied & in control, I've got you!
Are you struggling to feel at home in your body? Do you often feel flooded by intense emotions? Does it seem like you’re always too much but somehow also not enough? Maybe you have intrusive thoughts & uncontrollable urges that leave you saying things you don’t mean or doing things you wish you hadn’t. Whether you’ve survived traumas or simply have big feelings, know that it’s OKAY to FEEL! You get to be here. You can learn to come home to your body, embrace your emotions, deepen connections, & discover your true voice. If you’re ready to reconnect & regulate your system to help you live more embodied & in control, I've got you!
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Number of Therapists in Federal Way, WA
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Federal Way, WA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
73% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Stress |
66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Premera Blue Cross |
74% | Aetna |
74% | Regence |
How Therapists in Federal Way, WA see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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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.