Therapists in Mcculloch County, TX

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Karla Moerbe, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Brady, TX 76825  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed or struggle with motivation and purpose? I look forward to working with you to regain charge of your emotions so they no longer cloud or hinder your ability to make rational decisions! In session we will use cognitive behavioral therapy to discuss how to bring rationality and focus back to the forefront of your brain so that progress and productivity occur, all while inviting joy and gratitude back into your day to day! I understand the importance of grace and kindness and believe we need to extend these two gifts to ourself so that we can extend them to others.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed or struggle with motivation and purpose? I look forward to working with you to regain charge of your emotions so they no longer cloud or hinder your ability to make rational decisions! In session we will use cognitive behavioral therapy to discuss how to bring rationality and focus back to the forefront of your brain so that progress and productivity occur, all while inviting joy and gratitude back into your day to day! I understand the importance of grace and kindness and believe we need to extend these two gifts to ourself so that we can extend them to others.
(325) 312-3109 View (325) 312-3109
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Tania Pratt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brady, TX 76825  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Tania Pratt, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I specialize in working with individuals that come from diverse backgrounds seeking support and guidance to navigate through difficult life transitions, heal from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and improve relationships. With a diverse experience working with clients of all ages, I customize my therapeutic approach to cater to each individual's specific needs.
Hello and welcome! My name is Tania Pratt, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I specialize in working with individuals that come from diverse backgrounds seeking support and guidance to navigate through difficult life transitions, heal from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and improve relationships. With a diverse experience working with clients of all ages, I customize my therapeutic approach to cater to each individual's specific needs.
(346) 584-4767 View (346) 584-4767
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Flor Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brady, TX 76825
Hi there, I'm Flor! My name is Flor Moreno, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Rio Grande City, Texas, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, family issues, work issues, or a variety of other concerns by using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other modalities. I have worked with school-aged children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatric clients. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with challenges of life and communication issues.
Hi there, I'm Flor! My name is Flor Moreno, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Rio Grande City, Texas, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, family issues, work issues, or a variety of other concerns by using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other modalities. I have worked with school-aged children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatric clients. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with challenges of life and communication issues.
(832) 990-7484 View (832) 990-7484

Online Therapists

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Ryan D. McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and I take a personalized approach to meet each client's specific needs and goals. My focus areas include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation (such as anger), stress, trauma, career challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Above all, I am committed to helping make positive changes and find greater meaning and purpose in your life.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and I take a personalized approach to meet each client's specific needs and goals. My focus areas include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation (such as anger), stress, trauma, career challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Above all, I am committed to helping make positive changes and find greater meaning and purpose in your life.
(325) 440-5595 View (325) 440-5595
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Cyndi Bueltmann
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
Journeying through life we face unique adventures, some are welcoming,some are not. Some adventures can be overwhelming, we may struggle with what we are feeling. When asked, how are you doing? We often respond with, I'm fine, never better, or doin' great, or something like that, even when it is not true. The reality may be just the opposite. We avoid the truth of how we are really doing, maybe we feel that it doesn't really matter, or we don't want to burden others, or appear weak, or that we don't have it all together. For whatever reason we believe these thoughts, it is okay to not have it all together. It is okay to seek help.
Journeying through life we face unique adventures, some are welcoming,some are not. Some adventures can be overwhelming, we may struggle with what we are feeling. When asked, how are you doing? We often respond with, I'm fine, never better, or doin' great, or something like that, even when it is not true. The reality may be just the opposite. We avoid the truth of how we are really doing, maybe we feel that it doesn't really matter, or we don't want to burden others, or appear weak, or that we don't have it all together. For whatever reason we believe these thoughts, it is okay to not have it all together. It is okay to seek help.
(325) 246-5281 View (325) 246-5281
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Dr. Latisha D. Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Killeen, TX 76541
Change is inevitable, and with it emerges multiple experiences that shape your course as you transition through life. But know this, you have a choice in who is writing your story and what it says to you and those around you. I am Latisha Wilson and I find that it takes a bold and courageous person to ask for help. Let me take this time to welcome and congratulate you on taking the first step towards taking control of your life. You may be facing internal struggles, dysfunctional relationships, unhealthy thoughts, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or misleading behavioral patterns.
Change is inevitable, and with it emerges multiple experiences that shape your course as you transition through life. But know this, you have a choice in who is writing your story and what it says to you and those around you. I am Latisha Wilson and I find that it takes a bold and courageous person to ask for help. Let me take this time to welcome and congratulate you on taking the first step towards taking control of your life. You may be facing internal struggles, dysfunctional relationships, unhealthy thoughts, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, or misleading behavioral patterns.
(254) 400-2989 View (254) 400-2989
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Melissa Forsness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kerrville, TX 78028  (Online Only)
Just because you can carry your grief doesn’t mean it’s not heavy. Grief can be lonely; overwhelming sadness, feeling numb, guilt, anger, avoidance, or burnout can make you feel disconnected from others and change your perception of yourself and the world around you. With the right help, you can feel better, find meaning in your life, and see beauty in the world again.
Just because you can carry your grief doesn’t mean it’s not heavy. Grief can be lonely; overwhelming sadness, feeling numb, guilt, anger, avoidance, or burnout can make you feel disconnected from others and change your perception of yourself and the world around you. With the right help, you can feel better, find meaning in your life, and see beauty in the world again.
(830) 532-7714 View (830) 532-7714
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John Collis
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hunt, TX 78024
The bad news: anxiety and depression are all around us and why wouldn't it be? Troubling news on the television, relationships in disarray, pain and suffering everywhere! Anxiety and depression keeps us from living the life we desire, from doing the things we want, and from interacting with others in a healthy manner. It frustrates us and makes us irritable. The good news: through changing our thoughts and utilizing solution based therapies, we can attack and overcome our feelings of anxiety and depression. I would love to come along side you and work together with you to help you create the healthy you that you want to be.
The bad news: anxiety and depression are all around us and why wouldn't it be? Troubling news on the television, relationships in disarray, pain and suffering everywhere! Anxiety and depression keeps us from living the life we desire, from doing the things we want, and from interacting with others in a healthy manner. It frustrates us and makes us irritable. The good news: through changing our thoughts and utilizing solution based therapies, we can attack and overcome our feelings of anxiety and depression. I would love to come along side you and work together with you to help you create the healthy you that you want to be.
(830) 254-7637 View (830) 254-7637
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Leticia R Villareal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Angelo, TX 76901
Sometimes we go through seasons in our lives in which we experience extra challenges. Reaching out for help is a courageous step to take. I am ready to walk with you in your journey by providing a calm, safe, and genuine space to help you identify and filter through feelings you are carrying inside your heart and mind that are interfering with your life balance. Together we can figure out a plan on goals to work towards to help you feel more balanced.
Sometimes we go through seasons in our lives in which we experience extra challenges. Reaching out for help is a courageous step to take. I am ready to walk with you in your journey by providing a calm, safe, and genuine space to help you identify and filter through feelings you are carrying inside your heart and mind that are interfering with your life balance. Together we can figure out a plan on goals to work towards to help you feel more balanced.
(210) 920-7834 View (210) 920-7834
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Debra Swindle Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stephenville, TX 76401
I am a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99.
I am a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99.
(254) 323-0197 View (254) 323-0197
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Brenna G. Camp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79601
The journey of life sometimes leads us down roads and paths untraveled. These new paths can be exciting or painful and scary. Perhaps you have experienced an unexpected death or loss. You or someone you love may be struggling with addiction, like substances or pornography. You may experience chronic physical pain and feel hopeless to find relief. Stress, depression, and anxiety may have surfaced unexpectedly or you have struggled with them for years. Or, you may be experiencing a life transition and hoping to grow through it. You, your children, teenagers, marriage, or family may be struggling to find harmony, peace or direction.
The journey of life sometimes leads us down roads and paths untraveled. These new paths can be exciting or painful and scary. Perhaps you have experienced an unexpected death or loss. You or someone you love may be struggling with addiction, like substances or pornography. You may experience chronic physical pain and feel hopeless to find relief. Stress, depression, and anxiety may have surfaced unexpectedly or you have struggled with them for years. Or, you may be experiencing a life transition and hoping to grow through it. You, your children, teenagers, marriage, or family may be struggling to find harmony, peace or direction.
(325) 896-4151 View (325) 896-4151
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Mitzi Smith
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leander, TX 78645  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety or having a tough time motivating yourself to do anything? Are relationship issues or the grief of losing a loved one weighing on you? You are not alone in experiencing these feelings. Unfortunately, many individuals avoid dealing with their anxiety and negative emotions, which can lead to deteriorating mental health. However, imagine what your life would be like if you did work through these feelings. What if you could experience long-term change or find relief from painful past experiences? Picture yourself regaining control, improving your relationships, and getting to the root of your challenges.
Are you struggling with anxiety or having a tough time motivating yourself to do anything? Are relationship issues or the grief of losing a loved one weighing on you? You are not alone in experiencing these feelings. Unfortunately, many individuals avoid dealing with their anxiety and negative emotions, which can lead to deteriorating mental health. However, imagine what your life would be like if you did work through these feelings. What if you could experience long-term change or find relief from painful past experiences? Picture yourself regaining control, improving your relationships, and getting to the root of your challenges.
(737) 252-7374 View (737) 252-7374
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Jesse Hernandez| Men's Coach And Trauma Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kerrville, TX 78028
Men, you've always been known to have the answers to your problems. One way or another you find a way to get it done. That’s what your family and friends have always looked up to you for! Ambitious, brave, and hard working are words that best describe you, but lately it’s been hard to ignore how difficult everything is. You carry on avoiding thinking that you can get through this alone, but your family is feeling the distance and they know something is off. I know therapy isn't what you thought you’d be considering but you know something has to change.
Men, you've always been known to have the answers to your problems. One way or another you find a way to get it done. That’s what your family and friends have always looked up to you for! Ambitious, brave, and hard working are words that best describe you, but lately it’s been hard to ignore how difficult everything is. You carry on avoiding thinking that you can get through this alone, but your family is feeling the distance and they know something is off. I know therapy isn't what you thought you’d be considering but you know something has to change.
(830) 376-0314 View (830) 376-0314
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Donna Lamb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Kerrville, TX 78028
In our work together, you will create or re-connect with a life worth living. You will come to see emotions—even the painful emotions of anger, sadness, and guilt—as signals that something needs your attention rather than something to be avoided. You will gain an understanding of who you are and how you are, which will facilitate personal changes you may want to make or help you navigate challenges you are facing. And maybe most importantly, you will strengthen your relationship with yourself and with others.
In our work together, you will create or re-connect with a life worth living. You will come to see emotions—even the painful emotions of anger, sadness, and guilt—as signals that something needs your attention rather than something to be avoided. You will gain an understanding of who you are and how you are, which will facilitate personal changes you may want to make or help you navigate challenges you are facing. And maybe most importantly, you will strengthen your relationship with yourself and with others.
(830) 307-7289 View (830) 307-7289
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Debra Lammons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79602
After many years as a nurse, a cancer diagnosis led me to change careers mid-life, and as an LCSW, I now assist others in overcoming their own life transitions and obstacles. Major life transitions, such as divorce, loss, moving, retirement, empty nest, debilitating illnesses, and trauma can cause upheaval, grief, and a tremendous amount of stress. I believe that life changes, even the difficult ones, can with intervention result in personal growth, and allow for greater self-discovery and awareness.
After many years as a nurse, a cancer diagnosis led me to change careers mid-life, and as an LCSW, I now assist others in overcoming their own life transitions and obstacles. Major life transitions, such as divorce, loss, moving, retirement, empty nest, debilitating illnesses, and trauma can cause upheaval, grief, and a tremendous amount of stress. I believe that life changes, even the difficult ones, can with intervention result in personal growth, and allow for greater self-discovery and awareness.
(325) 335-0202 View (325) 335-0202
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Kristin Leigh Tindell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76541
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in creative therapy that meets clients where they are based on issues, needs and goals. I believe in involving clients in their own therapeutic process and building on their strengths to address challenges they may be having. I believe that, through safe, connected relationship, we can work together to tackle any issue.
I specialize in creative therapy that meets clients where they are based on issues, needs and goals. I believe in involving clients in their own therapeutic process and building on their strengths to address challenges they may be having. I believe that, through safe, connected relationship, we can work together to tackle any issue.
(254) 232-5681 View (254) 232-5681
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Selena Rivero
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Angelo, TX 76903
As a counselor, I am distinguished by my direct and realistic approach, interwoven with profound compassion and empathy. With a specialized focus in trauma recovery, cultural counseling, adoption dynamics, and foster care support, I offer a safe haven for individuals across all stages of life: children, preteens, teens, and adults. My practice encompasses diverse client needs, including individuals, couples, and families, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic and Latino communities.
As a counselor, I am distinguished by my direct and realistic approach, interwoven with profound compassion and empathy. With a specialized focus in trauma recovery, cultural counseling, adoption dynamics, and foster care support, I offer a safe haven for individuals across all stages of life: children, preteens, teens, and adults. My practice encompasses diverse client needs, including individuals, couples, and families, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic and Latino communities.
(325) 667-0211 View (325) 667-0211
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Abigail Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606
I provide comprehensive therapeutic services to couples, families, and individuals, addressing a broad spectrum of challenges, including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues related to premarital and marital counseling.
I provide comprehensive therapeutic services to couples, families, and individuals, addressing a broad spectrum of challenges, including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues related to premarital and marital counseling.
(325) 313-5207 View (325) 313-5207
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Molly Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Stephenville, TX 76401
Despite our best efforts, sometimes life feels completely overwhelming. Sometimes we get thrown a curve ball and have a hard time knowing how to bounce back. When this happens, it's helpful to have someone who will lean in and listen to our story, someone who can help make sense of the pieces. In fact, therapy is often like putting together a puzzle. We begin by turning over the jumbled puzzle pieces from the box and start examining them. From there we can start putting the pieces together little by little. As a counselor, I help clients create order and meaning out what feels like jumbled, confusing feelings and situations.
Despite our best efforts, sometimes life feels completely overwhelming. Sometimes we get thrown a curve ball and have a hard time knowing how to bounce back. When this happens, it's helpful to have someone who will lean in and listen to our story, someone who can help make sense of the pieces. In fact, therapy is often like putting together a puzzle. We begin by turning over the jumbled puzzle pieces from the box and start examining them. From there we can start putting the pieces together little by little. As a counselor, I help clients create order and meaning out what feels like jumbled, confusing feelings and situations.
(254) 527-9141 View (254) 527-9141
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Jeffrey D Emery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79605
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and they need a different perspective. Anxiety and depression are the most common issues that plague most clients, but everyone has unique ways that they handle their situation, their emotions and their relationships.
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and they need a different perspective. Anxiety and depression are the most common issues that plague most clients, but everyone has unique ways that they handle their situation, their emotions and their relationships.
(325) 221-4703 View (325) 221-4703

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Number of Therapists in Mcculloch County, TX

< 10

Therapists in Mcculloch County, TX who prioritize treating:

100% Depression
100% Anxiety
100% Peer Relationships
100% Coping Skills
100% Self Esteem
100% Stress
67% Anger Management

Average years in practice

6 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

100% Aetna
100% BlueCross and BlueShield
100% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in Mcculloch County, TX see their clients

66% Online Only
34% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

100% Female
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Mcculloch County?

Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.

Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

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.

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.