Therapists in Masontown, WV
![Photo of Amber Snyder, LICSW, AADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6287257d-acf6-4b80-bcad-875e72330f28/2/320x400.jpeg)
Seeking help during times of loneliness, isolation, stress or discomfort can be overwhelming and challenging.. I’m glad you’re here. I provide a compassionate space just for that, a place for clients to share their experiences, feelings, and to be their most authentic self.
Seeking help during times of loneliness, isolation, stress or discomfort can be overwhelming and challenging.. I’m glad you’re here. I provide a compassionate space just for that, a place for clients to share their experiences, feelings, and to be their most authentic self.
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![Photo of Brooke Nicole Anderson, MS, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13384f87-4555-4427-a1f1-081fff811b2a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy is meant to be a warm, welcoming, and safe space for you to come when you need help processing things, need support, or aren't sure where to turn next. I am here to be that person and place for you.
Therapy is meant to be a warm, welcoming, and safe space for you to come when you need help processing things, need support, or aren't sure where to turn next. I am here to be that person and place for you.
![Photo of Sharon McKinney, MABC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6d35aea6-75ab-458d-933f-bdc011abb02a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sharon McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508 (Online Only)
Are you struggling silently with anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or PTSD? Or maybe in your marriage, friendships, at work, or personally? Do you feel like no one understands and you don't want to "burden" anyone? Does God seem distant or uninvolved in your circumstances? Are you living on "auto-pilot," feeling like you need to "keep it together" or just endure it alone? You don't have to! It takes wisdom and great courage to face the hard things in life, to seek healing, and hope. It IS possible! I've seen it happen in my own life and for countless clients! Take that next step and see what counseling can do for you!
Are you struggling silently with anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or PTSD? Or maybe in your marriage, friendships, at work, or personally? Do you feel like no one understands and you don't want to "burden" anyone? Does God seem distant or uninvolved in your circumstances? Are you living on "auto-pilot," feeling like you need to "keep it together" or just endure it alone? You don't have to! It takes wisdom and great courage to face the hard things in life, to seek healing, and hope. It IS possible! I've seen it happen in my own life and for countless clients! Take that next step and see what counseling can do for you!
![Photo of Thomas Winston Ewell, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9febc364-0dcc-4000-b943-6026360e28a9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Thomas Winston Ewell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
Specializing in children, adolescents and adults, one of my specific interests is working with those who have chronic health conditions. I also recognize the barriers that are often present for maintaining services and will work with patients to ensure they’re getting the care they want and need.
Specializing in children, adolescents and adults, one of my specific interests is working with those who have chronic health conditions. I also recognize the barriers that are often present for maintaining services and will work with patients to ensure they’re getting the care they want and need.
![Photo of Michael L Harper, MA, LPC, EMDR-T, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/298a8214-f457-4bdd-9c1e-665224dd3fdd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Michael L Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505 (Online Only)
All of us can feel overwhelmed by life at times. We are often filled with regrets, resentments and sometimes, this is compounded by past traumatic experiences, relationship issues, and grief. I particularly enjoy helping people achieve resiliency. I currently use the Benson-Henry Institute at Harvard Medical School’s “Stress Management and Resiliency Program.” I am certified to provide this program and have seen tremendous results. I enjoy helping with PTSD, Depression and Anxiety.
All of us can feel overwhelmed by life at times. We are often filled with regrets, resentments and sometimes, this is compounded by past traumatic experiences, relationship issues, and grief. I particularly enjoy helping people achieve resiliency. I currently use the Benson-Henry Institute at Harvard Medical School’s “Stress Management and Resiliency Program.” I am certified to provide this program and have seen tremendous results. I enjoy helping with PTSD, Depression and Anxiety.
![Photo of Sidney Sheets, MSW, LGSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa7a80ed-362d-4de2-b0b5-2f74b6baf839/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling to navigate through your evolving identity? Are you becoming exhausted with the same old patterns and habits? Perhaps body image and self-esteem are a daily struggle, or you’re unhappy with your relationship to food or substances. Maybe you need a space to explore your thoughts and feelings about your gender and sexuality. If any of these concerns sound familiar, then you’ve come to the right place. I hear you, I believe you, and I understand.
Are you struggling to navigate through your evolving identity? Are you becoming exhausted with the same old patterns and habits? Perhaps body image and self-esteem are a daily struggle, or you’re unhappy with your relationship to food or substances. Maybe you need a space to explore your thoughts and feelings about your gender and sexuality. If any of these concerns sound familiar, then you’ve come to the right place. I hear you, I believe you, and I understand.
![Photo of Brittney Matlick, MS, LPC, LMFT, NCC, EMDR-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4627f189-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Brittney Matlick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT, NCC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
I work from a person-centered approach to promote an empowering atmosphere for my clients. It is important to me to help clients become aware of their own unique set of strengths that give them the ability to create positive change in their lives and relationships. I am passionate about facilitating growth within clients' marriages, love relationships, parent-child relationships, and any other relationships they wish to strengthen. Rather than focusing strictly on the symptomatic nature of clients' concerns, I take a holistic approach and foster an overall healing of the self.
I work from a person-centered approach to promote an empowering atmosphere for my clients. It is important to me to help clients become aware of their own unique set of strengths that give them the ability to create positive change in their lives and relationships. I am passionate about facilitating growth within clients' marriages, love relationships, parent-child relationships, and any other relationships they wish to strengthen. Rather than focusing strictly on the symptomatic nature of clients' concerns, I take a holistic approach and foster an overall healing of the self.
![Photo of Judith Keatley, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d1e82fe0-3924-4191-a7f9-b16f4fddb28b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Judith Keatley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508 (Online Only)
No Waitlist! You don’t have to accept that you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, stuck, angry, sad, or anxious. Pain is natural, but struggle and suffering are what happens when we don’t act. My goal is to gently approach the hurdle(s) that are keeping you from fulfilling a wholesome and authentic life. I understand that throughout life, changes and events may cause emotional conflict, confusion, and feel unbearable. I believe strongly that people are very resilient, and I’m passionate about assisting individuals find their inner strength to overcome.
No Waitlist! You don’t have to accept that you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, stuck, angry, sad, or anxious. Pain is natural, but struggle and suffering are what happens when we don’t act. My goal is to gently approach the hurdle(s) that are keeping you from fulfilling a wholesome and authentic life. I understand that throughout life, changes and events may cause emotional conflict, confusion, and feel unbearable. I believe strongly that people are very resilient, and I’m passionate about assisting individuals find their inner strength to overcome.
![Photo of Julia Wingard, MA, NCC, PLCP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0105f727-7b79-45cd-a420-fb795c0042de/2/320x400.jpeg)
Julia Wingard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, PLCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
Howdy! I’m Jules, and I am devoted to providing a safe, warm, supportive space to explore your well-being to promote awareness and nurture healing. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I am honored to support and assist you in creating positive changes in your life. Here, everyone is welcome—no matter your body, culture, sexual identity, beliefs, or background, whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, stage-of-life transitions, or interpersonal problems. I specialize in working with young adults, and young professionals who are motivated, open to the therapeutic process, and ready to put in the work!
Howdy! I’m Jules, and I am devoted to providing a safe, warm, supportive space to explore your well-being to promote awareness and nurture healing. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I am honored to support and assist you in creating positive changes in your life. Here, everyone is welcome—no matter your body, culture, sexual identity, beliefs, or background, whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, stage-of-life transitions, or interpersonal problems. I specialize in working with young adults, and young professionals who are motivated, open to the therapeutic process, and ready to put in the work!
![Photo of Jose Adam Cruz, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/292cfde1-edc8-4300-b5b2-7000666b6e6c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am committed to helping anyone that takes the time and effort to come in because they know things are not working out for them at the moment. Sometimes this means being stern and to challenge problematic thinking and interrupt irrational thoughts. I hope that those that come to me for therapy services come back because I am easy to talk to, funny, respectful of their issues and concerns, and because I take what they say and come up with a plan to help them improve themselves.
I am committed to helping anyone that takes the time and effort to come in because they know things are not working out for them at the moment. Sometimes this means being stern and to challenge problematic thinking and interrupt irrational thoughts. I hope that those that come to me for therapy services come back because I am easy to talk to, funny, respectful of their issues and concerns, and because I take what they say and come up with a plan to help them improve themselves.
![Photo of Emily Chilko - the Well, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0902801d-561a-40f8-99da-85318d90b105/1/320x400.jpeg)
To contact us, visit our webpage (www.thewellwestvirginia.com). The Well is a small practice with two therapists. We are Emily Chilko and Tia Lasporgara. We are united by our professional values (service, diversity, equity + inclusion, and seeing the dignity in worth in every person). Emily has a background in the treatment of addictions and is currently specializing in treating PTSD with a therapy model called IFS (tinyurl.com/4zhh27yw). Her style is authentic and playful. Emily sees adults with histories of stressful experiences who now have internal discomfort (anger, guilt, feeling out of control, etc).
To contact us, visit our webpage (www.thewellwestvirginia.com). The Well is a small practice with two therapists. We are Emily Chilko and Tia Lasporgara. We are united by our professional values (service, diversity, equity + inclusion, and seeing the dignity in worth in every person). Emily has a background in the treatment of addictions and is currently specializing in treating PTSD with a therapy model called IFS (tinyurl.com/4zhh27yw). Her style is authentic and playful. Emily sees adults with histories of stressful experiences who now have internal discomfort (anger, guilt, feeling out of control, etc).
![Photo of Emily Roxberry, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ef31e55e-8bd7-4e98-8393-1ed7cd0e5539/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Roxberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505 (Online Only)
Welcome, my name is Emily Roxberry, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker that utilizes an Empathetic approach, meeting client where they are at in their journey. I utilize Evidenced Base therapies with adult clients for positive client outcomes. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral therapy to address symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction Issues. I have 20 years of experience working with adults ages 19 through 95. I have 17 years' experience working in Addictions Treatment as well as Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, ADHD, Eating Disorders, PTSD and OCD.
Welcome, my name is Emily Roxberry, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker that utilizes an Empathetic approach, meeting client where they are at in their journey. I utilize Evidenced Base therapies with adult clients for positive client outcomes. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral therapy to address symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction Issues. I have 20 years of experience working with adults ages 19 through 95. I have 17 years' experience working in Addictions Treatment as well as Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, ADHD, Eating Disorders, PTSD and OCD.
![Photo of Kathryn LaVerdiere, MA, PLPC, NCC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50d5ef46-a6f9-4465-b8dc-1fb572eaa573/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kathryn LaVerdiere
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
As a therapist, I prioritize creating a comfortable and authentic therapeutic relationship built on genuineness and honesty. I approach therapy with empathy, and flexibility aiming to create a supportive, tailored environment based on your unique experience. My approach emphasizes promoting autonomy and empowering clients to recognize and address maladaptive patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will navigate challenges, foster growth and resilience, and create meaningful and lasting change!
As a therapist, I prioritize creating a comfortable and authentic therapeutic relationship built on genuineness and honesty. I approach therapy with empathy, and flexibility aiming to create a supportive, tailored environment based on your unique experience. My approach emphasizes promoting autonomy and empowering clients to recognize and address maladaptive patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will navigate challenges, foster growth and resilience, and create meaningful and lasting change!
![Photo of Christopher Belden, LISW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1363ddb2-f422-47bc-a098-bf4082e0ed24/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I'm Chris Belden, a Licensed Independent Clinical Therapist (LICSW). I sincerely believe that we can develop a solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. I hope to hear from you! I am fortunate to have been provided with opportunities to acquire clinical experience with multiple mental health conditions, as well as a diverse range of individuals and families.
Welcome! I'm Chris Belden, a Licensed Independent Clinical Therapist (LICSW). I sincerely believe that we can develop a solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. I hope to hear from you! I am fortunate to have been provided with opportunities to acquire clinical experience with multiple mental health conditions, as well as a diverse range of individuals and families.
![Photo of Michelle Christy, LICSW, CADC, EMDR-AC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51dd52c5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, EMDR-AC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The next doll may hold consequences and life impairments. The final doll represents your core and authentic self. The person you would be without all of the other dolls in relationship to the unity of mind, soul, heart, body and spirit.
My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The next doll may hold consequences and life impairments. The final doll represents your core and authentic self. The person you would be without all of the other dolls in relationship to the unity of mind, soul, heart, body and spirit.
![Photo of Doug Leech - Ascension Recovery Services, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5730ec4a-8f98-4b59-b132-a8cb77bb8cec/1/320x400.jpeg)
Have a family member struggling with addiction? Our team of intervention professionals have decades of experience and are extremely proud Ascension's interventions having over a 96% success rate. We find the most appropriate treatment center for your loved one and will negotiate any out of pocket costs on your behalf to keep costs to a minimum. We don't just get your loved one into treatment; we work with the entire family system during the person of concern's inpatient stay so that the family can begin to heal and develop healthy boundaries. Call us today!
Have a family member struggling with addiction? Our team of intervention professionals have decades of experience and are extremely proud Ascension's interventions having over a 96% success rate. We find the most appropriate treatment center for your loved one and will negotiate any out of pocket costs on your behalf to keep costs to a minimum. We don't just get your loved one into treatment; we work with the entire family system during the person of concern's inpatient stay so that the family can begin to heal and develop healthy boundaries. Call us today!
![Photo of Rebekah Lynch Kantes - Bek Counseling Services, MS, WVLPC, ALPS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/544e3086-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Bek Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, WVLPC, ALPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions; assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. We can develop effective coping skills for the child, adolescent, adult and family to adjust to new life situations. Meeting you where you are in life to create an open, collaborative relationship is the beginning of a therapeutic journey.
Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions; assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. We can develop effective coping skills for the child, adolescent, adult and family to adjust to new life situations. Meeting you where you are in life to create an open, collaborative relationship is the beginning of a therapeutic journey.
![Photo of Katherine Lewis, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a5ff3c94-e17c-4916-91bb-944a62118f07/1/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I have immediate openings for new clients. My work focuses on helping children, teens, and college-age clients deal with stressors and challenges in healthier ways. By working with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment, we clear barriers and create space for them to realize their potential.
I have immediate openings for new clients. My work focuses on helping children, teens, and college-age clients deal with stressors and challenges in healthier ways. By working with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment, we clear barriers and create space for them to realize their potential.
![Photo of Alissa Gren, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/297e3425-15a4-47b7-833e-ba82226b4174/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a safe and comfortable space to explore areas of your life that you want to improve, changes you want to make, and work on figuring out who you are and what you want to be. I believe in therapy as a partnership and I feel privileged to be a part of the journey towards whatever goals you may have. Life is complicated and painful at times. But you don't have to deal with it alone.
I offer a safe and comfortable space to explore areas of your life that you want to improve, changes you want to make, and work on figuring out who you are and what you want to be. I believe in therapy as a partnership and I feel privileged to be a part of the journey towards whatever goals you may have. Life is complicated and painful at times. But you don't have to deal with it alone.
![Photo of Jude Enrichment Counseling Black - Appalachian Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f39c422-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Appalachian Life Enrichment Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
Now in Morgantown! Therapy is a place to pause, reflect on what you are seeking in life and explore the barriers preventing you from taking that next step in your journey. Life changes or chronic situations can throw us off course, leaving us to feel out of sync, confused, & disconnected from life. Whether you are looking to reconnect, find purpose, learn new coping skills, process trauma or loss, manage anxiety, deal with shame or make a life changing decision, therapy can be a safe place to discover the power you have within yourself to design your own solutions & find new ways to navigate challenging situations. Multisites!
Now in Morgantown! Therapy is a place to pause, reflect on what you are seeking in life and explore the barriers preventing you from taking that next step in your journey. Life changes or chronic situations can throw us off course, leaving us to feel out of sync, confused, & disconnected from life. Whether you are looking to reconnect, find purpose, learn new coping skills, process trauma or loss, manage anxiety, deal with shame or make a life changing decision, therapy can be a safe place to discover the power you have within yourself to design your own solutions & find new ways to navigate challenging situations. Multisites!
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Masontown, WV
< 10
Therapists in Masontown, WV who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Addiction |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Life Coaching |
100% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
Average years in practice
5 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Other |
How Therapists in Masontown, WV see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Masontown?
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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.