Therapists in Ohio
![Photo of Hannah Bullar, MA, LPCC , BSW , Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ede3bf4c-c1fc-4cd0-b53d-86301b6afccb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Hannah Bullar. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. In my career I have worked with ages 3-35. I have worked in early childhood, maternal depression, and in preschools as well as high schools and everything in between. If you are ready to better understand yourself, learn to manage anxiety, or process trauma I am here to help.
Hello! My name is Hannah Bullar. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. In my career I have worked with ages 3-35. I have worked in early childhood, maternal depression, and in preschools as well as high schools and everything in between. If you are ready to better understand yourself, learn to manage anxiety, or process trauma I am here to help.
![Photo of Rebecca Collins, LISW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d8e53cb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Rebecca Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214 (Online Only)
I specialize in women's sexual health, relationship issues, anxiety, job related stress, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma, injury, and illness. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership and my goal is to create a supportive environment of trust and acceptance. I practice an insight-oriented and psychodynamic approach, meaning that the past informs the present and can create unconscious patterns of thought and behavior. Once we have awareness of how our experiences impact our lives, healing can begin.
I specialize in women's sexual health, relationship issues, anxiety, job related stress, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma, injury, and illness. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership and my goal is to create a supportive environment of trust and acceptance. I practice an insight-oriented and psychodynamic approach, meaning that the past informs the present and can create unconscious patterns of thought and behavior. Once we have awareness of how our experiences impact our lives, healing can begin.
![Photo of Kim Whitt, LISW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ef27bc0-6838-42b6-bc8a-d86d03f6d284/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kim Whitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45244 (Online Only)
My focus is to help individuals heal, take action in their lives, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan together. My approach is ideal for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people.
My focus is to help individuals heal, take action in their lives, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan together. My approach is ideal for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people.
![Photo of Lauren Walters, MSW, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/65c6f4c5-29ee-43d9-b6d2-3eceb3af5027/3/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, OH 44107 (Online Only)
I'm Lauren Walters, a compassionate and experienced licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome life's challenges. My mission as a therapist is to enable my clients to achieve the emotional well-being necessary for long term success. With a background in clinical social work and years of practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
I'm Lauren Walters, a compassionate and experienced licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome life's challenges. My mission as a therapist is to enable my clients to achieve the emotional well-being necessary for long term success. With a background in clinical social work and years of practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
![Photo of Melinda Nichols Balliett, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fc9fa74-6350-4a08-bfd8-91fe422df7f5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melinda Nichols Balliett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
As a mental health and substance use therapist I have worked with youth and adults in both residential and outpatient settings. I have received additional and ongoing training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Grief counseling, Trauma Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sex Therapy, DBT, Existential Therapy, Behavior Management, ACT(Serious Mental Illness)Substance Use treatment: SMART, Exposure Therapy and Crisis intervention. However, I believe the greatest source of healing is self. Finding and honoring our authentic self is what derives purpose and meaning in our lives.
As a mental health and substance use therapist I have worked with youth and adults in both residential and outpatient settings. I have received additional and ongoing training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Grief counseling, Trauma Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sex Therapy, DBT, Existential Therapy, Behavior Management, ACT(Serious Mental Illness)Substance Use treatment: SMART, Exposure Therapy and Crisis intervention. However, I believe the greatest source of healing is self. Finding and honoring our authentic self is what derives purpose and meaning in our lives.
![Photo of Liz Hendrickson, LPCC, CHT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/07eb28b2-2e65-4496-b741-89c8c960c6c7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Liz Hendrickson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45208
I am passionate about creating a Compassionate world! Through the healing we each implement in our own lives, we become free to give more love out to others. With each client, I take the time to deeply hear what is most important to you, what you really want to see change in your life; I listen to how your emotional and subconscious systems are communicating, and help you work with and not against them; I give you tools to rewire any stuck patterns due to trauma and unproductive thinking patterns and habits; and I help you transform critical self-talk into compassion, which deepens your ability to offer more compassion to others.
I am passionate about creating a Compassionate world! Through the healing we each implement in our own lives, we become free to give more love out to others. With each client, I take the time to deeply hear what is most important to you, what you really want to see change in your life; I listen to how your emotional and subconscious systems are communicating, and help you work with and not against them; I give you tools to rewire any stuck patterns due to trauma and unproductive thinking patterns and habits; and I help you transform critical self-talk into compassion, which deepens your ability to offer more compassion to others.
![Photo of Adrienne Cenci, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17304955-976d-4bbf-95df-210db439fd4f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Adrienne Cenci
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45230
Adrienne Cenci, LPCC-S. Everyone has their own unique story to tell. Adrienne utilizes a collaborative approach with clients incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which include mindfulness and stress management techniques. She provides individual counseling for adults ages 18 to 64. Her areas of specialty include Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, trauma, grief, and substance use disorders. Her work is grounded in the belief that we can heal from the past, so that we can live fully in the present.
Adrienne Cenci, LPCC-S. Everyone has their own unique story to tell. Adrienne utilizes a collaborative approach with clients incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which include mindfulness and stress management techniques. She provides individual counseling for adults ages 18 to 64. Her areas of specialty include Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, trauma, grief, and substance use disorders. Her work is grounded in the belief that we can heal from the past, so that we can live fully in the present.
![Photo of Katherine Vlachos, LISW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3815c086-6af1-40a1-b26f-f6783e046f6f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine Vlachos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Galena, OH 43021
Katie is an Independently Licensed Social Worker with Supervisory designation who has been working in the mental health field for 20 years. Katie is licensed in both Pennsylvania (her home state) to conduct telehealth appointments & Ohio (where her office is currently located/she resides). Currently she specializes in using trauma informed, person centered treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to assist in healing from the impact of trauma and stress. Katie has experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder & Developmental and Intellectual disabilities.
Katie is an Independently Licensed Social Worker with Supervisory designation who has been working in the mental health field for 20 years. Katie is licensed in both Pennsylvania (her home state) to conduct telehealth appointments & Ohio (where her office is currently located/she resides). Currently she specializes in using trauma informed, person centered treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to assist in healing from the impact of trauma and stress. Katie has experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder & Developmental and Intellectual disabilities.
![Photo of Keri B Simon - Keri Simon, LISW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42319961-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Keri Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and anger? Are you unhappy in your relationships? Discover what patterns of thinking and behaving are keeping you in this rut. Explore what fears, anger and emotional injuries are keeping you from being your best self. Together, we can address the symptoms that are manifesting so that you feel better. You CAN change the way you feel. I connect and build rapport with clients who have not had much success in therapy prior and focus on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. Call me to see if I am the right therapist for you!
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and anger? Are you unhappy in your relationships? Discover what patterns of thinking and behaving are keeping you in this rut. Explore what fears, anger and emotional injuries are keeping you from being your best self. Together, we can address the symptoms that are manifesting so that you feel better. You CAN change the way you feel. I connect and build rapport with clients who have not had much success in therapy prior and focus on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. Call me to see if I am the right therapist for you!
![Photo of Chris LeMaster, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c725d4a-2148-4eca-9e3f-8dc67fbef7c9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Chris LeMaster
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, OH 45503
Does it ever feel like you are making the same mistakes over and over? Do you feel stuck, almost like you are losing hope that change is actually possible? Maybe you are questioning making a major life change and could use some help processing it through? I am passionate about you experiencing personal growth and breakthrough. I focus on where you've gotten stuck in unhealthy patterns and unhealthy negative thinking loops. Better awareness of what is holding you back is the first step toward positive change and healthier choices in your life.
Does it ever feel like you are making the same mistakes over and over? Do you feel stuck, almost like you are losing hope that change is actually possible? Maybe you are questioning making a major life change and could use some help processing it through? I am passionate about you experiencing personal growth and breakthrough. I focus on where you've gotten stuck in unhealthy patterns and unhealthy negative thinking loops. Better awareness of what is holding you back is the first step toward positive change and healthier choices in your life.
![Photo of Matthew Escano, MA , LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/15dd7ec9-8bfa-4e4d-93f5-52a94e50fb23/1/320x400.png)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.
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Haley Moore
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45227
It is exceedingly courageous to acknowledge the pain you carry and take the first step towards healing. Seeking out help presents daunting searches that require a sense of vulnerability and I hope to bring support through each of these steps. My primary goal is to provide a safe space for each individual - as this is the most important element of the therapeutic process - and from that foundation work collaboratively with you to build into your sense of agency, autonomy, and innate resilience as a human being.
It is exceedingly courageous to acknowledge the pain you carry and take the first step towards healing. Seeking out help presents daunting searches that require a sense of vulnerability and I hope to bring support through each of these steps. My primary goal is to provide a safe space for each individual - as this is the most important element of the therapeutic process - and from that foundation work collaboratively with you to build into your sense of agency, autonomy, and innate resilience as a human being.
![Photo of Sarah Huffstetler, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e9b83c16-293e-4fba-8d2b-476fdc77f9ce/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Huffstetler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Looking for a supportive therapist who focuses on individual needs? Sarah Huffstetler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ready to serve in North Dakota and Minnesota. With a person-centered approach, she prioritizes making a constructive rapport with her clients, ensuring that therapy is collaborative and dedicated to the individual.
Looking for a supportive therapist who focuses on individual needs? Sarah Huffstetler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ready to serve in North Dakota and Minnesota. With a person-centered approach, she prioritizes making a constructive rapport with her clients, ensuring that therapy is collaborative and dedicated to the individual.
![Photo of Breana Nelson, LPC, CTP, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8e3e4c9c-5761-44c3-b6b1-148f4c657dc4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Having trouble dealing with trauma or feeling stuck in life's repetitive cycles? I'm here to help. My name is Bre, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and complicated relationships. I offer a safe and welcoming space to explore life's challenges. Together, we can work on breaking free from frustrating patterns. I use an approach tailored to your strengths, values, and needs
Having trouble dealing with trauma or feeling stuck in life's repetitive cycles? I'm here to help. My name is Bre, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and complicated relationships. I offer a safe and welcoming space to explore life's challenges. Together, we can work on breaking free from frustrating patterns. I use an approach tailored to your strengths, values, and needs
![Photo of Debora Van Romer, MA, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4428a213-d7b5-49d9-b95b-67e508dd9f9c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Debora Van Romer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Perrysburg, OH 43551 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to navigate through your life's past or current traumas which may include sexual or physical abuse? Do you need help coping with life transitions? Is your marriage or close relationships strained and in need of tools to help move forward and heal? Is anxiety or depression crippling you? I am here to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to process and navigate these situations/issues.
Are you struggling to navigate through your life's past or current traumas which may include sexual or physical abuse? Do you need help coping with life transitions? Is your marriage or close relationships strained and in need of tools to help move forward and heal? Is anxiety or depression crippling you? I am here to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to process and navigate these situations/issues.
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Kelly Dominic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amanda, OH 43102
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Kelly Dominic, and I am an Independently Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Ohio and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families. For those who want to address their needs and create a more enriching life, I am here to guide you through that process.
My name is Kelly Dominic, and I am an Independently Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Ohio and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families. For those who want to address their needs and create a more enriching life, I am here to guide you through that process.
![Photo of Amber Smith, MSEd, LPCC-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ab49c232-03c2-4fd5-aeff-22d4c793281f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello I am the owner of Sanctuary of Hope, an established practice in west-central Ohio that focuses solely on offering women quality mental and emotional healthcare. We believe you deserve to feel whole, joyful, and energized. Our focus is on adult women (18 and older) who may be struggling with life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. We are here to help you on your wellness journey by offering you a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and goals. We assist you in changing the way you think and feel so that you can live the life you want for yourself.
Hello I am the owner of Sanctuary of Hope, an established practice in west-central Ohio that focuses solely on offering women quality mental and emotional healthcare. We believe you deserve to feel whole, joyful, and energized. Our focus is on adult women (18 and older) who may be struggling with life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. We are here to help you on your wellness journey by offering you a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and goals. We assist you in changing the way you think and feel so that you can live the life you want for yourself.
![Photo of Sarah Collinsworth, LPCC-S, LICDCCS, MBA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/138a301c-261f-41ca-ab50-d2ffd0424a21/3/320x400.jpeg)
*** I am only offering telehealth services.*** Peace. Balance. Healing. Awareness. No matter your search, I can help you find it. You deserve to be free from whatever is holding you back, and it can be hard to navigate change by yourself. Life is challenging, overwhelming and even heavy at times. It’s easy to feel lost and alone. But you are not alone! Let me walk alongside you through the challenges you face. I offer a safe, judgement-free space where you will be heard.
*** I am only offering telehealth services.*** Peace. Balance. Healing. Awareness. No matter your search, I can help you find it. You deserve to be free from whatever is holding you back, and it can be hard to navigate change by yourself. Life is challenging, overwhelming and even heavy at times. It’s easy to feel lost and alone. But you are not alone! Let me walk alongside you through the challenges you face. I offer a safe, judgement-free space where you will be heard.
![Photo of Miriam Cardona - Miriam Cardona Counseling, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/401affa3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Miriam Cardona Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
West Chester, OH 45069 (Online Only)
My name is Miriam Cardona and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) providing services in both English and Spanish. I earned my Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from the Athenaeum of Ohio Seminary.
My name is Miriam Cardona and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) providing services in both English and Spanish. I earned my Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from the Athenaeum of Ohio Seminary.
![Photo of Melissa Markham, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/553f4920-f30b-4d80-8f05-2e3a0fa72084/1/320x400.jpeg)
My hope in connecting with you is to help you absorb your own insight on helpful and unhelpful behaviors and beliefs that could be keeping you stuck. Each person's experiences help to shape who they are, and my intention is to make sure that you can use the power of your experiences to move forward and to leave old narratives no longer serving you behind. With clinical experience in addiction and mental health treatment settings, I have had the privilege of working with primarily adults coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, substance abuse, mood disorders and personality disorder
My hope in connecting with you is to help you absorb your own insight on helpful and unhelpful behaviors and beliefs that could be keeping you stuck. Each person's experiences help to shape who they are, and my intention is to make sure that you can use the power of your experiences to move forward and to leave old narratives no longer serving you behind. With clinical experience in addiction and mental health treatment settings, I have had the privilege of working with primarily adults coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, substance abuse, mood disorders and personality disorder
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Ohio who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Relationship Issues |
66% | Stress |
65% | Self Esteem |
61% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | Aetna |
76% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Ohio see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Ohio?
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.