Therapists in Jeffersonton, VA
![Photo of Kris Marowski, LPC, ACS, RPT-S™, CAAPT®, CCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1de9c8cc-e64c-48c1-9846-0cf9b2b2a4c4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kris Marowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, RPT-S™, CAAPT®, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Jeffersonton, VA 22724
Being a parent can be tough, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, challenging behaviors, school-related issues, depression, or traumatic experiences. Knowing what to do and how best to help is hard. Your commitment to caring for your child is commendable! You have recognized your child's need for assistance and are taking the necessary steps to ensure that they receive the help they require. Your actions demonstrate compassion and courage. You should be proud of yourself for being there for your child when they need you the most.
Being a parent can be tough, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, challenging behaviors, school-related issues, depression, or traumatic experiences. Knowing what to do and how best to help is hard. Your commitment to caring for your child is commendable! You have recognized your child's need for assistance and are taking the necessary steps to ensure that they receive the help they require. Your actions demonstrate compassion and courage. You should be proud of yourself for being there for your child when they need you the most.
![Photo of Theresa Thomas, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b19e5986-26a4-4a30-9f48-eda0bc1de8ab/2/320x400.png)
I am Theresa Thomas, a licensed professional therapist. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling for over 10 years, both online and in my private practice treating clients dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I treat clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
I am Theresa Thomas, a licensed professional therapist. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking counseling for over 10 years, both online and in my private practice treating clients dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I treat clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
![Photo of Lisa McIntosh, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c2493b2-be04-4609-b2e8-c41fe0c4b7a6/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Lisa McIntosh, LPC License 0701008421. I have more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My holistic approach focuses on the individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. I also focus on rapport building, goal setting, and implementing evidence-based treatment to help individuals and families identify and change their troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
My name is Lisa McIntosh, LPC License 0701008421. I have more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My holistic approach focuses on the individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. I also focus on rapport building, goal setting, and implementing evidence-based treatment to help individuals and families identify and change their troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Hi! My name is Samantha Ceccio, I am a resident in counseling at the Center for Holistic Psychotherapy. I have worked with children, teens and young adults who have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-polar disorder, PTSD and clients who are experiencing grief. I have also worked with families throughout my experience.
Hi! My name is Samantha Ceccio, I am a resident in counseling at the Center for Holistic Psychotherapy. I have worked with children, teens and young adults who have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-polar disorder, PTSD and clients who are experiencing grief. I have also worked with families throughout my experience.
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I am passionate about helping you achieve your desire for mental and emotional wellbeing. Becoming the healthiest version of ourselves is a journey, and for many people, therapy is just the first step. It takes courage. Taking this first step of therapy can be fundamental to your healing and growth. Through counseling, you can finally tackle your mental health concerns by seeking clarity and restoration. Ultimately, this allows you to live the fullest life you can. I am a reliable source in that journey by providing safe communication with no judgment. I am a place for you to be your most authentic self and have your voice heard.
I am passionate about helping you achieve your desire for mental and emotional wellbeing. Becoming the healthiest version of ourselves is a journey, and for many people, therapy is just the first step. It takes courage. Taking this first step of therapy can be fundamental to your healing and growth. Through counseling, you can finally tackle your mental health concerns by seeking clarity and restoration. Ultimately, this allows you to live the fullest life you can. I am a reliable source in that journey by providing safe communication with no judgment. I am a place for you to be your most authentic self and have your voice heard.
![Photo of Brittany Jenkins - Brittany M Jenkins, LPC, PLCC, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c9758e5a-9249-4e93-82a9-8997260d9518/2/320x400.jpeg)
Brittany M Jenkins, LPC, PLCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenton, VA 20186
I encourage clients to take the lead on what they would like to discuss in therapy. I love working with juniors-seniors in high school as they are navigating their next steps as well as college students who need a listening ear. I also love working with adult women as they navigate their own mental health concerns as well as problems in their relationship, work, family, friendships etc. I have recently developed an interest in the last year of working with prenatal, postnatal and perinatal women after the birth of my daughter years ago. I know how difficult this process is and empathize with how long it takes to feel "normal" again.
I encourage clients to take the lead on what they would like to discuss in therapy. I love working with juniors-seniors in high school as they are navigating their next steps as well as college students who need a listening ear. I also love working with adult women as they navigate their own mental health concerns as well as problems in their relationship, work, family, friendships etc. I have recently developed an interest in the last year of working with prenatal, postnatal and perinatal women after the birth of my daughter years ago. I know how difficult this process is and empathize with how long it takes to feel "normal" again.
![Photo of Doreen M Nagurny, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8bbb6391-9dfb-4525-91a3-f6453c11c18a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Doreen earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cornell University and her Masters of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. She is a National Certified counselor and a member of American Counseling Association (ACA) as a pre-licensed professional counselor. Doreen has a broad experience handling a wide spectrum of neurological and psychological conditions. She treats children, teens, adults, and couples presenting with anxiety, depression, adoption, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral and relationship issues. Additionally, she works with adults with memory/dementia challenges and their families.
Doreen earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cornell University and her Masters of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. She is a National Certified counselor and a member of American Counseling Association (ACA) as a pre-licensed professional counselor. Doreen has a broad experience handling a wide spectrum of neurological and psychological conditions. She treats children, teens, adults, and couples presenting with anxiety, depression, adoption, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral and relationship issues. Additionally, she works with adults with memory/dementia challenges and their families.
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My ideal client is one who is striving and choosing to do the work necessary to effectively change and move forward. It takes courage to take the first step in reaching out for support. Let’s work together to ease your burden and to realize your full potential! I am here to listen, to guide, and to allow my clients to follow their path to stability and serenity. For some that path may be short and easy to navigate. While for others it may be a journey that will take some time...but we will get there together.
My ideal client is one who is striving and choosing to do the work necessary to effectively change and move forward. It takes courage to take the first step in reaching out for support. Let’s work together to ease your burden and to realize your full potential! I am here to listen, to guide, and to allow my clients to follow their path to stability and serenity. For some that path may be short and easy to navigate. While for others it may be a journey that will take some time...but we will get there together.
![Photo of Heather Doute, MA, CSOTP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24843916-a17a-40c1-82ce-d0bbee0cb0da/3/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Doute
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rixeyville, VA 22737
Welcome to your new beginning! I am a pre-licensed Therapist who works with those that suffer from sexual related issues to include sex therapy and sexual deviancy, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, stress, and relationship dysfunction utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. My goal is to join with my clients to discuss current stressors, process emotions, and assist in determining solutions together. Whether you choose to focus on your current issues or issues from your past, together, we can work through those issues and develop appropriate coping skills which will lead to manageable behaviors.
Welcome to your new beginning! I am a pre-licensed Therapist who works with those that suffer from sexual related issues to include sex therapy and sexual deviancy, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, stress, and relationship dysfunction utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. My goal is to join with my clients to discuss current stressors, process emotions, and assist in determining solutions together. Whether you choose to focus on your current issues or issues from your past, together, we can work through those issues and develop appropriate coping skills which will lead to manageable behaviors.
![Photo of Deborah Vara - Anxiety and Trauma Recovery Therapist Deborah Vara, MA, LPC, CCATP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/05193e32-bf7e-4d6a-a2db-b6cff1b72cb1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety and Trauma Recovery Therapist Deborah Vara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warrenton, VA 20186
Do you find yourself broken, uncertain with your future and how to heal from your trauma? You second guess your relationships, and have difficulty trusting others? You want to appear like you have it all together, but you are struggling to feel purpose, and life full of peace and happiness. You may be fed up with the inability to move forward from traumatic events, feeling alone or not enough. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to get unstuck and challenge yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to gain acceptance, confidence and peace.
Do you find yourself broken, uncertain with your future and how to heal from your trauma? You second guess your relationships, and have difficulty trusting others? You want to appear like you have it all together, but you are struggling to feel purpose, and life full of peace and happiness. You may be fed up with the inability to move forward from traumatic events, feeling alone or not enough. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to get unstuck and challenge yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to gain acceptance, confidence and peace.
![Photo of Joan Ellen Russo - Blue Sky Counseling PLLC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a7ce2709-4025-4a3f-93a5-560a66e8e64c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Blue Sky Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenton, VA 20186
I have worked with clients that have severe psychiatric issues, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and many others disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoy the challenge of working with those that struggle with depression, anxiety issues, panic attacks, lack of self esteem, clients who need help limit setting with others and have difficulty defining themselves rather than others defining them. I also have experience helping clients that are dealing with substance abuse issues in conjunction with an outpatient substance abuse program, providing education, individual/family and group therapy.
I have worked with clients that have severe psychiatric issues, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and many others disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoy the challenge of working with those that struggle with depression, anxiety issues, panic attacks, lack of self esteem, clients who need help limit setting with others and have difficulty defining themselves rather than others defining them. I also have experience helping clients that are dealing with substance abuse issues in conjunction with an outpatient substance abuse program, providing education, individual/family and group therapy.
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Heather Long
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rixeyville, VA 22737 (Online Only)
Are you seeking change but feel overwhelmed by the thought of navigating change on your own? Do you find yourself desiring growth but sometimes feeling stuck? If this resonates with you, I am here to help you safely move through the process of healing. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, including those struggling with a myriad of life concerns such as OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you and provide tools to help facilitate your healing.
Are you seeking change but feel overwhelmed by the thought of navigating change on your own? Do you find yourself desiring growth but sometimes feeling stuck? If this resonates with you, I am here to help you safely move through the process of healing. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, including those struggling with a myriad of life concerns such as OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you and provide tools to help facilitate your healing.
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Christina L. Patac
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Rixeyville, VA 22737 (Online Only)
Update 15Jul2024-Not accepting new clients - Now accepting new clients via telehealth, for adults, teens, and children (age 10+), providing a comprehensive perspective on the human experience across various life stages and transitions. With a commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for processing, reflection, and learning, I meet clients where they are, tailoring the therapy approach to one's individual needs.
Update 15Jul2024-Not accepting new clients - Now accepting new clients via telehealth, for adults, teens, and children (age 10+), providing a comprehensive perspective on the human experience across various life stages and transitions. With a commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for processing, reflection, and learning, I meet clients where they are, tailoring the therapy approach to one's individual needs.
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Michelle Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amissville, VA 22002 (Online Only)
Michelle Swanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She works with adults to address issues including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. She also assists with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. Michelle has spent time in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work. She has additional expertise working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Michelle Swanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She works with adults to address issues including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. She also assists with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. Michelle has spent time in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work. She has additional expertise working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
![Photo of Lisa Haynes, QMHP-C, QMHP-A](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ccbebe4-f9ff-438f-a404-9f95dd891f9a/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe in a trusting, consistent and authentic therapeutic relationship that is at the center of healing, Everyone has the ability to gain compassion for themselves and a greater capacity to cope with life's challenges. I am here to help you cultivate growth, restoration and positive change. I provide individual mental health services as well as work as part of a treatment team for adults, children and families, helping them work through their functional issues.
I believe in a trusting, consistent and authentic therapeutic relationship that is at the center of healing, Everyone has the ability to gain compassion for themselves and a greater capacity to cope with life's challenges. I am here to help you cultivate growth, restoration and positive change. I provide individual mental health services as well as work as part of a treatment team for adults, children and families, helping them work through their functional issues.
![Photo of Lisa Swann, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e61e2ffb-480b-43d9-84cd-1a3c8117db90/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lisa Swann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia; has been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. Lisa is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Her specialties include depression, suicide ideation, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance abuse, support recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and more. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling.
Lisa Swann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia; has been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. Lisa is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Her specialties include depression, suicide ideation, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance abuse, support recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and more. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling.
![Photo of Rachel Doane, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d107b61-58b6-460a-8bcd-1205405ab197/3/320x400.jpeg)
We would probably all like to be living our best life but many of us can’t quite figure out how to make that happen. Maybe we find ourselves stuck in unhealthy patterns of communicating and we don't know how to change. We might have personal goals we are trying to reach but just can seem to make them happen. Perhaps we have trauma that we need to resolve that has left an impact on our day-to-day functioning. Maybe we are looking for connection with others but continue feeling disconnected and unfulfilled by our personal relationships. It is possible to experience satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives.
We would probably all like to be living our best life but many of us can’t quite figure out how to make that happen. Maybe we find ourselves stuck in unhealthy patterns of communicating and we don't know how to change. We might have personal goals we are trying to reach but just can seem to make them happen. Perhaps we have trauma that we need to resolve that has left an impact on our day-to-day functioning. Maybe we are looking for connection with others but continue feeling disconnected and unfulfilled by our personal relationships. It is possible to experience satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives.
![Photo of Mindy Eaves, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb6203c0-100c-4f58-9c6b-4e7ca5d8865d/1/320x400.png)
Hello, my name is Mindy Eaves and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia and West Virginia. Additionally, I am a level two Certified Complex Trauma Provider (CCTP-II). I work with adults, individuals, couples, and families that have or had experienced adverse childhood experiences (abuse, neglect, etc.), a traumatic event, or events. I work with clients, couples, and families where one or more persons in the household have experienced adverse childhood events, abuse, work-related trauma, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, phobias, and relationship issues.
Hello, my name is Mindy Eaves and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia and West Virginia. Additionally, I am a level two Certified Complex Trauma Provider (CCTP-II). I work with adults, individuals, couples, and families that have or had experienced adverse childhood experiences (abuse, neglect, etc.), a traumatic event, or events. I work with clients, couples, and families where one or more persons in the household have experienced adverse childhood events, abuse, work-related trauma, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, phobias, and relationship issues.
![Photo of Wendy Swenson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71e88dba-3781-43be-9092-5a63b76bc1fe/1/320x400.jpeg)
Wendy Swenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Warrenton, VA 20186
Not accepting new clients
Welcome. We sometimes need to seek help, and that takes courage. Seeking help, guidance, education, and information can be helpful. At times we need to explore our beliefs and see the connection to our past and present. Being willing to look at ourselves is brave and can make all the difference in our lives. Many things come our way, and we can suffer, struggle, or feel lost. Sometimes we find emotions and symptoms we are unable to deal with, including anxiety, depression, grief of various types, and life transitions that may awaken us to our need to get some help. Listen to yourself and find what you need. There is hope and help.
Welcome. We sometimes need to seek help, and that takes courage. Seeking help, guidance, education, and information can be helpful. At times we need to explore our beliefs and see the connection to our past and present. Being willing to look at ourselves is brave and can make all the difference in our lives. Many things come our way, and we can suffer, struggle, or feel lost. Sometimes we find emotions and symptoms we are unable to deal with, including anxiety, depression, grief of various types, and life transitions that may awaken us to our need to get some help. Listen to yourself and find what you need. There is hope and help.
![Photo of Ophelia Boadi, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f5b75e9e-59bf-4d4f-89e0-457cd9a444e8/3/320x400.jpeg)
Ophelia Boadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Amissville, VA 22002 (Online Only)
Ophelia Boadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
Ophelia Boadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
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Number of Therapists in Jeffersonton, VA
< 10
Therapists in Jeffersonton, VA who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Self Esteem |
100% | Stress |
75% | Grief |
75% | Parenting |
75% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
19 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Jeffersonton, VA see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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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.