Therapists in Morristown, NJ
![Photo of Caitlin Northern, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7817d1a5-bf8e-4f27-9f97-b3baddf2b06b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
![Photo of Emilie Rowan, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fe26aff-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Emilie Rowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
Therapy is a special place to explore who you truly are and what makes you happy. If you are not feeling fulfilled, it is time to do something about that! Life is short and the capacity to look at how you deal with situations can require a special kind of honesty in order to make a real change. I would love the opportunity to work with you to help you make these important changes.
Therapy is a special place to explore who you truly are and what makes you happy. If you are not feeling fulfilled, it is time to do something about that! Life is short and the capacity to look at how you deal with situations can require a special kind of honesty in order to make a real change. I would love the opportunity to work with you to help you make these important changes.
![Photo of Kyle Rundles, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/11a3b9c5-d488-4929-a85e-5551121cf3cb/4/320x400.jpeg)
So glad you've started this process and found yourself here. In therapy, you will find a dedicated space just for you, where I fully encourage, and want to see, your authentic self. Whether you are experiencing sadness, relationship concerns, anxiety, or difficulty with adjustment, the main goal is for you to grow, develop coping skills, and make new meaning out of your experiences, even in the situations which can cause great distress. We may work particularly well together if you're looking to explore your sense of self, identity, social justice concerns, trauma, and relationship challenges.
So glad you've started this process and found yourself here. In therapy, you will find a dedicated space just for you, where I fully encourage, and want to see, your authentic self. Whether you are experiencing sadness, relationship concerns, anxiety, or difficulty with adjustment, the main goal is for you to grow, develop coping skills, and make new meaning out of your experiences, even in the situations which can cause great distress. We may work particularly well together if you're looking to explore your sense of self, identity, social justice concerns, trauma, and relationship challenges.
![Photo of Chantell Rivera, MA, LAC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/25359987-937d-4adb-a59a-ae7614f839ba/2/320x400.png)
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
![Photo of Therapy: Legacy Addiction Therapy Anna Kronfeld: In Person Or Online, LPC, LCADC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ace87b6-55db-436c-82dc-86100fbf6a58/1/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy: Legacy Addiction Therapy Anna Kronfeld: In Person Or Online
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
Is anxiety and frustration keeping you from functioning fully? Is your mood so flat that nothing feels enjoyable? Are you worried about what another person thinks of you? Do you wonder what is being said about you? Do you wonder why everyone else seems to be having such a great life? Is sense of purpose lost? Do your thoughts always seem negative no matter what you try to think about? Do you feel stuck, frustrated and resentful? Does change seem out of your grasp? Is change something you can't even think about? Is change something that happens for everyone else so you just don't think about it? Do think about it today.
Is anxiety and frustration keeping you from functioning fully? Is your mood so flat that nothing feels enjoyable? Are you worried about what another person thinks of you? Do you wonder what is being said about you? Do you wonder why everyone else seems to be having such a great life? Is sense of purpose lost? Do your thoughts always seem negative no matter what you try to think about? Do you feel stuck, frustrated and resentful? Does change seem out of your grasp? Is change something you can't even think about? Is change something that happens for everyone else so you just don't think about it? Do think about it today.
![Photo of Pamela M. Lacy - LifePoint Psychotherapy Center, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c8dd1fe-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
LifePoint Psychotherapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
My approach to therapy is always client-centered, deisgned to re-connect you with your intrinsic wisdom and recognize your capacity to change. I combine an integrative approach utilizing ancient wisdom traditions with modern therapeutic modalities. By a small shift in awareness, you can end destructive habit patterns and sustain a less stressful, healthier lifestyle. As a student of Dr. Carol Look, Dr. Dan Siegel and Jon-Kabat Zinn, Phd, I utilize EFT ("tapping"), Mindfulness (MBSR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and the patented IN-VIZION process to teach you a skill set you can use at home.
My approach to therapy is always client-centered, deisgned to re-connect you with your intrinsic wisdom and recognize your capacity to change. I combine an integrative approach utilizing ancient wisdom traditions with modern therapeutic modalities. By a small shift in awareness, you can end destructive habit patterns and sustain a less stressful, healthier lifestyle. As a student of Dr. Carol Look, Dr. Dan Siegel and Jon-Kabat Zinn, Phd, I utilize EFT ("tapping"), Mindfulness (MBSR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and the patented IN-VIZION process to teach you a skill set you can use at home.
![Photo of Tamara D'Alessio, MS, LPC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c164625-20cd-4644-913a-81c4c0c064d9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tamara D'Alessio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
It's not easy to begin speaking to a complete stranger about your personal concerns and struggles. I believe that therapy is first about creating a genuine and trusting relationship and then working toward goals that will help resolve the issues that may bring someone to counseling. I am solution-focused, strengths-based, and person-centered, tailoring my approach to individual clients' preferences and needs.
It's not easy to begin speaking to a complete stranger about your personal concerns and struggles. I believe that therapy is first about creating a genuine and trusting relationship and then working toward goals that will help resolve the issues that may bring someone to counseling. I am solution-focused, strengths-based, and person-centered, tailoring my approach to individual clients' preferences and needs.
![Photo of Ashley Grayson, MA, LAC, LCADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5acbf1b8-c42a-4f4f-b249-190357ad1a75/2/320x400.png)
If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.
If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.
![Photo of Janine Elliott, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c52eeb2-e041-4e58-8093-ac3cce7e035f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
![Photo of Karen Rosen, MA, ATR-BC, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d4c9fc4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes, words are not enough, or there simply are no words, to express a feeling or an experience... when we create we are transported to a place full of endless possibilities... a place that is safe, where we can explore memories, feelings and ideas. My goal is to assist you, or your child, through the use of Art Therapy, towards self-expression, healing and life-enhancement. Art Therapy knows no boundaries. It reaches people of all ages, with all abilities, from all backgrounds and cultures. Art Therapy can benefit everyone!
Sometimes, words are not enough, or there simply are no words, to express a feeling or an experience... when we create we are transported to a place full of endless possibilities... a place that is safe, where we can explore memories, feelings and ideas. My goal is to assist you, or your child, through the use of Art Therapy, towards self-expression, healing and life-enhancement. Art Therapy knows no boundaries. It reaches people of all ages, with all abilities, from all backgrounds and cultures. Art Therapy can benefit everyone!
![Photo of Jane Alice Coyle, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bc0d7e59-6b67-45d1-9649-dcb38c3ded77/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jane Alice Coyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of well-being, your family life or other relationships? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. Together we can identify which obstacles are preventing you from achieving your personal goals and then determine how to help you overcome those obstacles. By understanding our past and how we have come to our current situations, we can better prepare and take charge of our lives. Understanding and accepting ourselves is the pathway to freedom and happiness.
Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of well-being, your family life or other relationships? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. Together we can identify which obstacles are preventing you from achieving your personal goals and then determine how to help you overcome those obstacles. By understanding our past and how we have come to our current situations, we can better prepare and take charge of our lives. Understanding and accepting ourselves is the pathway to freedom and happiness.
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![Photo of Samantha Ellis, MEd, LPC, LAC, NCC, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d19fbb97-d03a-4d2f-ad6c-c20986320031/2/320x400.png)
Samantha Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LAC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
My ideal clients are moms struggling with anxiety and looking for support through their transition to motherhood. These women are looking for encouragement and need support as they learn to trust their own intuition.
My ideal clients are moms struggling with anxiety and looking for support through their transition to motherhood. These women are looking for encouragement and need support as they learn to trust their own intuition.
![Photo of Natalie Fenchel, MSW, LCSW, CEDS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c5cdc113-ba42-4199-b079-db59bc950ca5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Natalie Fenchel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN-PERSON** "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."-Lao Tzu. The first step can often be the hardest. Choosing to ask for help can be the first step on your journey to achieving your goals. I want to make that step as comfortable as possible by offering an empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive environment. I know how hard it is to find someone you connect with. Together we can build healthy coping skills and discover the strengths that you already have.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN-PERSON** "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."-Lao Tzu. The first step can often be the hardest. Choosing to ask for help can be the first step on your journey to achieving your goals. I want to make that step as comfortable as possible by offering an empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive environment. I know how hard it is to find someone you connect with. Together we can build healthy coping skills and discover the strengths that you already have.
![Photo of Cheryl Garodnick, LPC, LCADC, , CCS, NCC, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/605ec62d-b547-4cb7-886d-2d3743ca03f2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cheryl Garodnick
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
Therapy is about change and change is more manageable now, than ever before. Healthier outcomes throughout life's stages require a supportive environment that is found when connecting to a provider at Therapy Resources of Morris County, LLC. All providers at TRMC have chosen the counseling profession to develop safe, compassionate, non-judgmental relationships that support successful outcomes through the change process. It's about time...let us take the first step with you.
Therapy is about change and change is more manageable now, than ever before. Healthier outcomes throughout life's stages require a supportive environment that is found when connecting to a provider at Therapy Resources of Morris County, LLC. All providers at TRMC have chosen the counseling profession to develop safe, compassionate, non-judgmental relationships that support successful outcomes through the change process. It's about time...let us take the first step with you.
![Photo of Brian Thornton, NCPsyA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/547e5de1-3aae-4ee0-b6f7-e3e840a3d01e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Having worked in numerous and diverse mental health facilities with people of all ages, including group home, long-term inpatient, adult/partial hospital outpatient, I use a modern psychoanalytic approach in my practice for treating symptoms pertaining to today's mental health challenges. Following the contact while working with a person’s transference and resistances, helps to develop a treatment alliance while fostering a strong therapeutic relationship.
Having worked in numerous and diverse mental health facilities with people of all ages, including group home, long-term inpatient, adult/partial hospital outpatient, I use a modern psychoanalytic approach in my practice for treating symptoms pertaining to today's mental health challenges. Following the contact while working with a person’s transference and resistances, helps to develop a treatment alliance while fostering a strong therapeutic relationship.
![Photo of Blair Biersbach, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f9bf739-72ec-4c8d-875a-63085d24839b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Blair Biersbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
Searching for a therapist takes courage. You may be seeking relief from anxious or depressed thoughts, support in setting healthy boundaries, improved self-confidence, or deeper connections. You want something to change, and I will meet you with empathy and warmth as you begin this journey.
Searching for a therapist takes courage. You may be seeking relief from anxious or depressed thoughts, support in setting healthy boundaries, improved self-confidence, or deeper connections. You want something to change, and I will meet you with empathy and warmth as you begin this journey.
![Photo of Victoria Simeone - Victoria Simeone LLC, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bda5a89c-7d57-48bb-9765-7737683f838c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Victoria Simeone LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
Not accepting new clients
In the work I do with children and adolescents, the art of healing starts with connection. My goal is to witness your child's experience with them, and guide them to insights that will help them heal and flourish. Additionally, I work side-by-side with my families so that everyone can support my client. I believe that true growth comes from the collaborative effort.
In the work I do with children and adolescents, the art of healing starts with connection. My goal is to witness your child's experience with them, and guide them to insights that will help them heal and flourish. Additionally, I work side-by-side with my families so that everyone can support my client. I believe that true growth comes from the collaborative effort.
![Photo of Margaret Hynes, LPC, LCADC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e298e68e-6616-4217-8828-3d81d7ba9b0a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Facing life's challenges takes courage and while there is always a path toward change, we sometimes need support along the way. Counseling can help increase self-awareness leading to healthier choices, effective coping skills and improved communication, elevating overall wellness and life satisfaction. Learning to manage anxiety and depression, coping with grief or trauma, family relationship conflict and recovery from substance abuse are common problems I work on with clients. Together, we can navigate what often seems overwhelming when faced alone.
Facing life's challenges takes courage and while there is always a path toward change, we sometimes need support along the way. Counseling can help increase self-awareness leading to healthier choices, effective coping skills and improved communication, elevating overall wellness and life satisfaction. Learning to manage anxiety and depression, coping with grief or trauma, family relationship conflict and recovery from substance abuse are common problems I work on with clients. Together, we can navigate what often seems overwhelming when faced alone.
![Photo of Samuel Parton, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/98077ea0-69be-436b-9716-7667889b9281/2/320x400.jpeg)
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
![Photo of Nicole Bevilacqua, MSW, LSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/995e9cc5-21a0-4e03-bcf2-50de55278966/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nicole Bevilacqua
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I have experience working with many mental health diagnoses with a focus in addiction and recovery. I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in sessions to help you target specific behaviors and emotions you might not understand. With this, you can take back control and create a life worth living. My focus is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and work on goals at a pace you feel comfortable with!
I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I have experience working with many mental health diagnoses with a focus in addiction and recovery. I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in sessions to help you target specific behaviors and emotions you might not understand. With this, you can take back control and create a life worth living. My focus is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and work on goals at a pace you feel comfortable with!
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Morristown, NJ
500+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Morristown, NJ who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
66% | Stress |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
80% | Aetna |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Morristown, NJ see their clients
74% | In Person and Online | |
26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Morristown?
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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.