Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Photo of Celia Bockhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boulder, CO
Celia Bockhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP, ACSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
We are living in a time of uncertainty, and for many, fear is a part of our every day lives. The healing and answers we seek go beyond band-aid approaches or comforting words. To heal our wounds, and live with the realities of life's unpredictability, we need all of us. And you need all of you, together, and whole. As you access a visceral awareness of your body and listen to your intuitive heart, your healing begins. Tapping into your mind’s creativity to unearth internal wisdom and external resources, all your parts together can mend traumatic injuries and weave together a new path.
We are living in a time of uncertainty, and for many, fear is a part of our every day lives. The healing and answers we seek go beyond band-aid approaches or comforting words. To heal our wounds, and live with the realities of life's unpredictability, we need all of us. And you need all of you, together, and whole. As you access a visceral awareness of your body and listen to your intuitive heart, your healing begins. Tapping into your mind’s creativity to unearth internal wisdom and external resources, all your parts together can mend traumatic injuries and weave together a new path.
(720) 722-2741 View (720) 722-2741
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Julia Rose M. Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you at the end of your rope? Do you feel like your insides don't match your outsides? Have you spent years chasing achievement and success only to find yourself feeling stressed out, empty and alone?
Are you at the end of your rope? Do you feel like your insides don't match your outsides? Have you spent years chasing achievement and success only to find yourself feeling stressed out, empty and alone?
(970) 364-1921 View (970) 364-1921
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Gennifer Morley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
If you are smart and successful and maybe even feel like you should know how to stop feeling anxious on your own, but it just isn't working, then Im your person. It is hard to keep going, hoping it will just get better. Trying everything you think should help and it doesn't is exhausting and a waste of time. There is no substitute for talking with a well informed therapist that you really connect with. I've decades of experience helping people master their anxiety and feeling more comfortable in their lives. I'm easy to talk to and I can help you feel free of the weight of anxiety.
If you are smart and successful and maybe even feel like you should know how to stop feeling anxious on your own, but it just isn't working, then Im your person. It is hard to keep going, hoping it will just get better. Trying everything you think should help and it doesn't is exhausting and a waste of time. There is no substitute for talking with a well informed therapist that you really connect with. I've decades of experience helping people master their anxiety and feeling more comfortable in their lives. I'm easy to talk to and I can help you feel free of the weight of anxiety.
(720) 792-7307 View (720) 792-7307
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Elise Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you a women and/or a queer person looking to become more connected with yourself and your emotional expression? Perhaps you are struggling with body image issues, relational conflicts or trauma. As a therapist, I like to approach clients with non-judgment and vulnerability, and provide a space for them to fully and authentically express their emotions.
Are you a women and/or a queer person looking to become more connected with yourself and your emotional expression? Perhaps you are struggling with body image issues, relational conflicts or trauma. As a therapist, I like to approach clients with non-judgment and vulnerability, and provide a space for them to fully and authentically express their emotions.
(720) 664-5140 View (720) 664-5140
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Dr. Michal (Miki) Fire
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Not accepting new clients
Inner exploration is one of the most extraordinary journeys one can undertake; a journey that requires enormous courage and curiosity to explore the unknown. It is with sensitivity and kindness that I join you in this work. The desire to seek therapy is often catalyzed by suffering or discord in our lives; a sense that something is out of alignment. As a result we feel anxiety, depression, grief, challenges in relationships, even crisis. Among other issues, I work with individual adults, couples and adolescents exploring issues related to life transitions, trauma, grief (death, dying, bereavement), relationships, and spiritual emergence/y.
Inner exploration is one of the most extraordinary journeys one can undertake; a journey that requires enormous courage and curiosity to explore the unknown. It is with sensitivity and kindness that I join you in this work. The desire to seek therapy is often catalyzed by suffering or discord in our lives; a sense that something is out of alignment. As a result we feel anxiety, depression, grief, challenges in relationships, even crisis. Among other issues, I work with individual adults, couples and adolescents exploring issues related to life transitions, trauma, grief (death, dying, bereavement), relationships, and spiritual emergence/y.
(720) 807-4640 View (720) 807-4640
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Digital Media Treatment & Education Center- DTEC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
We specialize in the education and treatment of digital media overuse, which includes, video game addiction, social media, information overload, spending compulsions, and online pornography overuse and addiction. We prioritize family involvement because we know that including family members supports overall change, and the health and wellness of the whole family. Families find that when involved in treatment they achieve what they came in to change in a more timely fashion. We provide expert advice, education and guidance to individuals and families seeking to learn more about how to use digital media in a healthy, effective manner, as well as to those who are in the depths of addiction. We specialize in the common co-existing issues found alongside or underneath digital media overuse/addiction, such as anxiety, isolation, depression, academic challenges and failure, inability to obtain or keep employment, lying and deceitful behavior, as well as, aggressive and acting out behaviors.
We specialize in the education and treatment of digital media overuse, which includes, video game addiction, social media, information overload, spending compulsions, and online pornography overuse and addiction. We prioritize family involvement because we know that including family members supports overall change, and the health and wellness of the whole family. Families find that when involved in treatment they achieve what they came in to change in a more timely fashion. We provide expert advice, education and guidance to individuals and families seeking to learn more about how to use digital media in a healthy, effective manner, as well as to those who are in the depths of addiction. We specialize in the common co-existing issues found alongside or underneath digital media overuse/addiction, such as anxiety, isolation, depression, academic challenges and failure, inability to obtain or keep employment, lying and deceitful behavior, as well as, aggressive and acting out behaviors.
(720) 513-9293 View (720) 513-9293
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Stuart Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Adult, Couples, Family, and Men's work. I help families and Individuals build relationships and make changes. My personal style and philosophy is Relational based in Humanistic, Family Systems and Gestalt theory. I also have a Wilderness therapy background, having worked with at Risk teens and Families in a Wilderness Residential Treatment Facility.
Adult, Couples, Family, and Men's work. I help families and Individuals build relationships and make changes. My personal style and philosophy is Relational based in Humanistic, Family Systems and Gestalt theory. I also have a Wilderness therapy background, having worked with at Risk teens and Families in a Wilderness Residential Treatment Facility.
(303) 475-4625 View (303) 475-4625
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Shawna Suzyn
Counselor, MA, CYI
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
We all want to be happy, yet, at times, life can be deeply challenging. The difficult times can be a catalyst for change, growth, healing, and new beginnings. The pain of life can motivate us to seek more effective support & coping tools to manage life's challenges with greater calm, confidence and clarity. I offer an accepting & supportive environment to address difficult issues, and help clients cultivate a better relationship with one's self & others. I help clients cultivate greater self-care, self-compassion, purpose, and fulfillment in life.
We all want to be happy, yet, at times, life can be deeply challenging. The difficult times can be a catalyst for change, growth, healing, and new beginnings. The pain of life can motivate us to seek more effective support & coping tools to manage life's challenges with greater calm, confidence and clarity. I offer an accepting & supportive environment to address difficult issues, and help clients cultivate a better relationship with one's self & others. I help clients cultivate greater self-care, self-compassion, purpose, and fulfillment in life.
(720) 636-8680 View (720) 636-8680
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Charlotte Lovejoy
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
I am a Master's student at Naropa University, graduating in May 2024 with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a concentration in Transpersonal Art Therapy. As a psychotherapy intern, I want to work with you to discover what healing modalities you respond best to, according to your values and beliefs. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, adoption and foster care, and life transitions, and I warmly welcome individuals coming from all backgrounds and intersections of identity.
I am a Master's student at Naropa University, graduating in May 2024 with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a concentration in Transpersonal Art Therapy. As a psychotherapy intern, I want to work with you to discover what healing modalities you respond best to, according to your values and beliefs. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, adoption and foster care, and life transitions, and I warmly welcome individuals coming from all backgrounds and intersections of identity.
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Mila Long: Recovery Quest Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAS, BST, DBTC, RP, ADS
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I am a passionate person in recovery committed to creating health & wellness for individuals & families. As a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Trauma Therapist, Wellness Consultant, Family Specialist, Acupuncturist & Energy Healer, I use my expertise & personal experience to create a comfortable space to process what can be the uncomfortable parts of life. I am trained thoroughly in brain chemistry & the nervous systems, & I am passionate about empowering people to both understand & recreate their physiological responses. I also use holistic approaches to heal the mind & body simultaneously - I’m here to support your journey!
I am a passionate person in recovery committed to creating health & wellness for individuals & families. As a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Trauma Therapist, Wellness Consultant, Family Specialist, Acupuncturist & Energy Healer, I use my expertise & personal experience to create a comfortable space to process what can be the uncomfortable parts of life. I am trained thoroughly in brain chemistry & the nervous systems, & I am passionate about empowering people to both understand & recreate their physiological responses. I also use holistic approaches to heal the mind & body simultaneously - I’m here to support your journey!
(970) 598-0752 View (970) 598-0752
Photo of Ryan E. Vigh in Boulder, CO
Ryan E. Vigh
Mentor, Therapy, MAEd
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80308
Ryan, aka "Coach Vigh" or "Vigh", takes an integrative approach to Therapeutic Mentoring by utilizing multiple theoretical models, in addition to educational strategies, to best fit an individual client's needs. "My approach emerged from my formal instruction in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology, my experience working in the field for 15 years, as well as my desire to instill positive changes in someone such as those that my mentor was able to foster in me."
Ryan, aka "Coach Vigh" or "Vigh", takes an integrative approach to Therapeutic Mentoring by utilizing multiple theoretical models, in addition to educational strategies, to best fit an individual client's needs. "My approach emerged from my formal instruction in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology, my experience working in the field for 15 years, as well as my desire to instill positive changes in someone such as those that my mentor was able to foster in me."
(508) 507-8444 View (508) 507-8444
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Joel Ricklefs
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Accepting new clients: I focus primarily in three different areas; Helping people recover from Addiction/Alcoholism, Couples Counseling and Psychedelic Integration. Addiction: Recovery from addiction is not straight forward. Different people need different solutions. I believe in all pathways to recovery, and I have lived experience. I can offer you a trusting, healing, judgment free space where you can be completely honest. Together we can figure out how you can best heal from this devastating affliction.
Accepting new clients: I focus primarily in three different areas; Helping people recover from Addiction/Alcoholism, Couples Counseling and Psychedelic Integration. Addiction: Recovery from addiction is not straight forward. Different people need different solutions. I believe in all pathways to recovery, and I have lived experience. I can offer you a trusting, healing, judgment free space where you can be completely honest. Together we can figure out how you can best heal from this devastating affliction.
(720) 740-6313 x720468 View (720) 740-6313 x720468
Photo of Maya Sol Dansie, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boulder, CO
Maya Sol Dansie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Hola! My name is Maya Sol. I am a Xicana activist, dancer, educator, therapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated towards raising awareness, political consciousness and empowering our community. I am dedicated towards increasing culturally grounded and decolonial mental health access in California and Colorado with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking & BIPOC communities. I am proud to have a long history in addressing disparities within the community with an intersectional lens and inclusion for LGBTQ2 and Communities of Color.
Hola! My name is Maya Sol. I am a Xicana activist, dancer, educator, therapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated towards raising awareness, political consciousness and empowering our community. I am dedicated towards increasing culturally grounded and decolonial mental health access in California and Colorado with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking & BIPOC communities. I am proud to have a long history in addressing disparities within the community with an intersectional lens and inclusion for LGBTQ2 and Communities of Color.
(720) 738-5892 View (720) 738-5892
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Ashley Shires
Counselor, MFA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
Compassionate, mindfulness-based therapy and writing groups: I support my clients through life transitions, divorce, grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other emotional challenges. I offer research-based tools to help clients live a more meaningful, connected and creative life.
Compassionate, mindfulness-based therapy and writing groups: I support my clients through life transitions, divorce, grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other emotional challenges. I offer research-based tools to help clients live a more meaningful, connected and creative life.
(720) 615-4234 View (720) 615-4234
Photo of Alexander Goodyear, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Boulder, CO
Alexander Goodyear
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I would like to offer you a genuine connection. One where safety and trust is not only valued, but prioritized as a means to deepen. My approach is first and foremost about fostering the therapeutic relationship itself. My focus is client-centered and rapport-oriented to cultivate a relationship where all of you is welcome. I understand the complexity of feelings and thoughts, and how they may feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, incongruent, challenging, or conflicting. I offer skills and tools to help befriend these parts so they feel more manageable. I believe healing is not linear and am here to support you on your unique journey.
I would like to offer you a genuine connection. One where safety and trust is not only valued, but prioritized as a means to deepen. My approach is first and foremost about fostering the therapeutic relationship itself. My focus is client-centered and rapport-oriented to cultivate a relationship where all of you is welcome. I understand the complexity of feelings and thoughts, and how they may feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, incongruent, challenging, or conflicting. I offer skills and tools to help befriend these parts so they feel more manageable. I believe healing is not linear and am here to support you on your unique journey.
(720) 743-4974 View (720) 743-4974
Photo of Laura Baxter, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boulder, CO
Laura Baxter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Sometimes in life, our ability to cope is no longer sufficient to get us through challenges or even day-to-day. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and at times, out of control. We might notice ourselves experiencing struggles with self-care, sleep, relationships, self-esteem, health, and sometimes, turning to alcohol or drugs to feel better. Therapy can help us to regain control in our lives, address past wounds, develop healthier coping skills, build resilience and heal our bodies and minds.
Sometimes in life, our ability to cope is no longer sufficient to get us through challenges or even day-to-day. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and at times, out of control. We might notice ourselves experiencing struggles with self-care, sleep, relationships, self-esteem, health, and sometimes, turning to alcohol or drugs to feel better. Therapy can help us to regain control in our lives, address past wounds, develop healthier coping skills, build resilience and heal our bodies and minds.
(720) 575-4965 View (720) 575-4965
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Hiroko Hirata
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Hiroko was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. She provides her services both in fluent Japanese and English. She began her counseling work in 2017 as a palliative care chaplain at Boulder Community Hospital and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. And her background in providing spiritual care makes her uniquely qualified to provide a therapeutic experience that is wholistic in approach. She immigrated to the US as a young adult, and throughout her time in the states has been exposed to multi-cultural communities. Through these experiences, she learned to value the ability to see through different cultural lenses.
Hiroko was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. She provides her services both in fluent Japanese and English. She began her counseling work in 2017 as a palliative care chaplain at Boulder Community Hospital and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. And her background in providing spiritual care makes her uniquely qualified to provide a therapeutic experience that is wholistic in approach. She immigrated to the US as a young adult, and throughout her time in the states has been exposed to multi-cultural communities. Through these experiences, she learned to value the ability to see through different cultural lenses.
(303) 647-9121 View (303) 647-9121
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Marta Jasinska
LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
I use both art and talk therapy to treat children, adolescents, adults and families with relational struggles, mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, grief and more. I am an art therapist, often inviting my clients to drop into their body in order to move further from the busy mind. I believe that growth comes from the commitment to the therapeutic process. In family work I specialize in high-conflict divorce and co-parenting. My focus is on helping parents support their children best in the process of divorce and post divorce reality.
I use both art and talk therapy to treat children, adolescents, adults and families with relational struggles, mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, grief and more. I am an art therapist, often inviting my clients to drop into their body in order to move further from the busy mind. I believe that growth comes from the commitment to the therapeutic process. In family work I specialize in high-conflict divorce and co-parenting. My focus is on helping parents support their children best in the process of divorce and post divorce reality.
(720) 703-9871 View (720) 703-9871
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Sabrina Elizabeth Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Brene Brown says "Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when in fact it's the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight " I know and have lived with that pressure to look a certain way, constantly perform at the most optimum level and hold myself to an impossible standard. It is awful, it tears you apart on the daily and can make you anxious, depressed and cause a lot of disappointment and shame. As a recovering "perfectionist" myself I get it and I'm here to tell you there is a way out!
Brene Brown says "Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when in fact it's the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight " I know and have lived with that pressure to look a certain way, constantly perform at the most optimum level and hold myself to an impossible standard. It is awful, it tears you apart on the daily and can make you anxious, depressed and cause a lot of disappointment and shame. As a recovering "perfectionist" myself I get it and I'm here to tell you there is a way out!
(720) 649-5394 View (720) 649-5394
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Tyler Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Tyler Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2016. He earned his MA in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver in 2018 and is currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology. Tyler uses an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy that identifies how past experiences keep us from feeling fulfilled in the present moment. Tyler collaborates with his clients to help them feel empowered to change patterns and live more authentically.
Tyler Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2016. He earned his MA in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver in 2018 and is currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology. Tyler uses an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy that identifies how past experiences keep us from feeling fulfilled in the present moment. Tyler collaborates with his clients to help them feel empowered to change patterns and live more authentically.
(720) 547-9627 View (720) 547-9627

How does your Therapist compare?

Number of Therapists in Boulder, CO

1,000+

Average cost per session

$150

Therapists in Boulder, CO who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
86% Depression
83% Relationship Issues
79% Self Esteem
76% Trauma and PTSD
70% Stress
70% Life Transitions

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

70% Aetna
61% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
59% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in Boulder, CO see their clients

71% In Person and Online
29% Online Only

Gender breakdown

76% Female
21% Male
3% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling

How can I find a therapist in Boulder?

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.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

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.