Where to get therapy
How to Find a Therapist
Whether an adult or child needs therapy, finding the right therapist takes research, patience, and intuition.
Written by Jeanie Lerche Davis
You need to find a therapist. Your life, your child, your marriage is suffering. But for many people, this task is daunting.
There's the alphabet soup of PhDs, PsyDs, MDs, MSs, and MSWs, not to mention all the labels -- psychiatrist, psychologist, marriage & family therapist, family counselor, licensed professional counselor, social worker.
It's true; all these therapists provide mental health services. But each brings different training, experience, insights, and character to the table. How can you find a therapist who is right for your needs?
Take heart, for the search will be worth the effort. "A good therapist, however you find them, is gold," Don Turner, MD, a private practice psychiatrist for 30 years in Atlanta, tells WebMD. "A good therapist is nonjudgmental, accepting, and patient. Otherwise, our patients are just getting what they grew up with."
First, let's look at the professional labels:
Psychiatrists: These are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental or psychiatric illnesses. They have medical training and are licensed to prescribe drugs. They are also trained in psychotherapy, or "talk" therapy, which aims to change a person's behaviors or thought patterns.
Psychologists: These are doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) experts in psychology. They study the human mind and human behavior and are also trained in counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing -- which can help uncover emotional problems you may not realize you have.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the psychologist's main treatment tool -- to help people identify and change inaccurate perceptions that they may have of themselves and the world around them.
Psychologists are not licensed to prescribe medications. However, they can refer you to a psychiatrist if necessary.
Social Workers: These are specialists that provide social services in health-related settings that now are governed by managed care organizations. Their goal is to enhance and maintain a person's psychological and social functioning -- they provide empathy and counseling on interpersonal problems. Social workers help people function at their best in their environment, and they help people deal with relationships and solve personal and family problems.
Licensed Professional Counselors. These counselors are required by state licensure laws to have at least a master's degree in counseling and 3,000 hours of post-master's experience. They are either licensed or certified to independently diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, says W. Mark Hamilton, PhD, executive director of the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
Counselors can help a wide range of problems, including depression, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, self-esteem issues, issues of aging, emotional health, and family, parenting, and marital or other relationship problems. They often work closely with other mental health specialists.
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Sorting It Out
When you start your search, keep an open mind. A therapist does not need decades of experience -- or a sheepskin from an ivy-league school -- to be helpful, says Turner.
"It used to be that a psychiatrist was considered most qualified because he or she had more education," Turner tells WebMD. "But that's not true anymore. Some psychiatrists got their licenses 25 years ago and haven't kept up. Many psychiatrists who are trained today just handle medications. You can have a primary care doctor do that -- it's not like psychiatrists are indispensable!"
Turner refers patients to professional counselors and social workers when appropriate.
They often specialize in counseling couples and families and coordinating group therapy sessions, he says. "Some are good, some aren't. Some are excellent."
"Credentials aren't everything," says Robert Baker, PhD, a psychologist and program director of the behavioral medicine unit at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. "Even people with great credentials aren't necessarily great therapists. They may be smart, but that doesn't mean they have good common sense."
Where to Start?
Collect Names. "Don't start with three names from your managed care company," advises Avrum Geurin Weiss, PhD, author of the book, Experiential Psychotherapy: A Symphony of Selves. He is a child/adolescent psychologist and director the Pine River Psychotherapy Training Institute in Atlanta.
Very likely, you don't have the company's entire list of providers, Weiss tells WebMD. "Insist on getting the whole provider list.
Then ask friends and colleagues if they know a psychologist or psychiatrist who could make recommendations from that list."
He gets plenty of calls from people who say, "I have Aetna insurance. I know you're not an Aetna provider, but can you look at my list?"
"They fax it to me, and I make recommendations. I do it all the time," he says.
Other sources:
- Call a university psychiatry or psychology department and ask recommendations of people trained in that program. "At least that way you know they're under scrutiny," says Turner.
- If you're moving to a new city, ask your current therapist for referrals, or have him check with colleagues.
- Call a large clinic; ask the receptionist for recommendations. "They know who specializes in what," Baker tells WebMD. "They can match you up pretty well."
- Check with friends and family.
If you're embarrassed about asking for help, get over it, advises Weiss.
"Get past the stigma. The outcome's too important."
Also, check with professional associations to learn about a therapist's expertise -- whether they provide psychotherapy, if they treat children, etc. The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association both provide such lists for people wanting to find a therapist.
The First Appointment
Ask questions: How long has the therapist been in practice? How many patients have had your problem? What were the results? Ask about policies, fees, payment. "But don't bargain hunt for mental health care," says Weiss.
"You find a therapist in the same way you choose any health care professional," he tells WebMD. "They must be professional, credentialed, and competent, with no lawsuits against them. And they must be an intuitive fit -- you can't underestimate the absolute value of feeling a good intuitive match with somebody. Also, if you ask them questions about themselves, and they get defensive, go somewhere else.
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Another important point: Has your therapist been in therapy? "I'm shocked at the therapists who have never undergone personal psychotherapy," Weiss tells WebMD. "They have to have resolved their own issues, or they will steer you away from things they are not comfortable with. They may also bring their own issues into your therapy."
Ask yourself:
- Do I feel reasonably OK with this person? "Feeling totally comfortable isn't the best criteria, because if you're too comfortable, you're just chit chatting, and that doesn't help you," says Baker.
- Is the therapist really listening to me? Is he or she asking enough questions? Especially in the first sessions, the therapist should be asking many questions, to become acquainted with you and the issues you are dealing with.
- Has the therapist asked what outcome you want from therapy -- how you want your life to be? How will you know when you get there, if neither the patient nor the therapist has established a goal?
- Do you feel satisfied with the therapist's resources? For example, do you have to find your own therapy group? Or is your therapist checking with colleagues about a group appropriate for you?
- Does what the therapist say make sense? Does it seem like bad advice? Does it help you or not?
Baker says patients don't always like his suggestions -- yet he knows from intuition and experience that its good advice.
Example: Your husband uses profanity constantly when talking to you; you want him to quit. Baker suggests that you mirror your husband's behavior -- you use profanity the next time he does -- a technique he knows will work. "People are always resistant to that, they don't want to 'sink that low,' but then they're amazed at how well it works," Baker says. "It's not that you should take up bad habits, but that he stop his."
Child/Adolescent Therapy
"It's tough finding a good child psychotherapist," says Weiss. "Not many people have much experience working with adolescents. You can end up with a therapist trained to work with adults, but they work with adolescents because they have an adolescent or because they like working with adolescents."
A pediatrician can often make a referral, he tells WebMD. "I warn people about school counselors making referrals; they are overwhelmed and busy, don't follow up to see if good work is happening.
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Also, check with other parents. "I recommend that parents identify two or three therapists that they find acceptable, then let your kid pick from among them. That's so they have a voice in this," Weiss advises.
Eugenio Rothe, MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of Miami and director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic at Jackson Memorial Hospital, offered his insights.
Pediatricians and professional counselors should not be treating a child for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), he tells WebMD. "More than 75% of children with ADHD are treated by a pediatrician or primary care doctor. But studies show that 40% to 60% of those children have another psychiatric diagnosis. How can a pediatrician [or counselor] diagnose that?"
"Professional honesty is very important -- referring patients to other professionals when you're not trained to handle the problem," says Rothe. "Many psychologists feel very threatened by psychiatrists, that they will lose the patient if they make a referral.
But they're doing a disservice by not getting patients get the help they need."
Psychiatrists understand both the body and the brain, and that's a critical difference, he explains. "Depression may begin with a situational problem in your life, but that event causes chemical changes in your brain. Once those chemical changes are established, you have a chemical imbalance. If you treat depression as something abstract, you won't get to the fact that it's a chemical imbalance that needs be treated."
He retells one landmark court case: A man with what's known as "agitated depression" wore out three pairs shoes from pacing for more than six months in a mental health facility. Talk therapy was not helping, so he signed himself out, went to a psychiatrist, got medications, and got completely better in six weeks.
"He sued the hospital, said he hadn't received appropriate treatment, and he won," says Rothe.
The lesson for therapists: You are making a patient suffer unnecessarily if you don't treat the depression effectively -- or if you don't help them find a therapist who can.
7 Affordable Therapy Options
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- Best directories: FindTreatment.gov, Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
- Best therapy apps: Talkspace, BetterHelp
- Best support group resource: Mental Health America
- Best online therapy platforms: Online-Therapy.com, Amwell
Finding a therapist is a huge step in taking charge of your mental health. But, unlike a cold or the flu, mental health conditions — like anxiety and depression — can take time to heal.
The American Psychological Association (APA) says there’s a big range of sessions needed. Some people find improvement after eight sessions, and others after 6 months. Sometimes, for more severe cases, a year or two may be needed.
What this means: Therapy is a commitment, and, depending on your health insurance coverage, it can be costly.
Unfortunately, having health insurance doesn’t guarantee you won’t need to pay upfront for therapy. Plans with high deductibles won’t cover any medical costs until the deductible has been met. Until that time, you’ll need to pay out of pocket for your appointments.
Unlike a $10 to $30 insurance copay, many therapists may charge between $65 and $150 per session. In most areas, the cost of therapy is about $100 to $200.
In cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, however, therapy can cost as much as $200 per session or more.
Luckily, for people who want to book with a therapist — but don’t have the means to shell out a significant amount of cash — cost-effective services are available.
To help you get started, we’ve provided a list of affordable mental health care options.
To narrow down our list of the best affordable therapy options, we took a few factors into account:
- Accessibility: Some affordable therapy platforms are available online, allowing users to talk to their counselor from the comfort of their home.
However, this isn’t the most accessible option for everyone, so we made sure to include an array of directories, apps, support groups, and more. - Mental health expertise: Each platform, site, and app on our list is guided by folks who are well-versed and trained to offer mental health assistance.
- Medical review: Our team of medical experts carefully vetted each option in our roundup, and a mental health professional from Healthline’s Medical Network reviewed this article to provide insights, offer advice, and verify that all information is correct.
Best directories
FindTreatment.gov
- Cost: free
- What it’s best for: finding treatment for addiction within your budget
Part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, FindTreatment.gov is a website that allows you to search for sliding scale therapists and addiction treatment options who practice in cities across the nation.
Rates will be determined by your income. There’s also an option to search for free services.
You can also call them at 800-662-HELP (4357).
Go to FindTreatment.gov
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
- Cost: $30 to $80, depending on the type of session
- What it’s best for: affordable in-person or online psychotherapy
This nationwide network of mental health professionals provides mental health assistance for $30 to $80 per session. Unlike more extensive mental health directories, this website only includes sliding scale therapists in the searchable database.
You can choose between seeing a counselor in person or online. When using the database, you can narrow your search down by filtering through:
- specialities
- modalities
- treatment orientation
- race or ethnicity
- age
- language
Go to Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Best therapy apps
Talkspace
- Cost: ranges from $69 to $129 a week depending on your subscription plan
- What it’s best for: consistent teletherapy appointments
Talkspace is one of our top picks for online therapy apps, thanks to its array of subscription plans and payment plans.
There are more than 3,000 counselors available with expertise in conditions and concerns like depression, anxiety, addiction, and more.
Prices range from $69 to $129 depending on what subscription you opt for. Plans include text, video, audio messaging, and live sessions. They also offer psychiatry, which costs $249 for an initial evaluation and $120 for follow-up sessions. However, some apps might also have hidden fees or additional subscription fees.
You can use code SPACE to get $100 off your first subscription.
Get started with Talkspace
BetterHelp
- Cost: $60 to $90 a week, billed monthly
- What it’s best for: teletherapy appointments and financial aid
BetterHelp is an online teletherapy platform and app that offers 24/7 access to your mental health professional. You can have therapy appointments via texts, live chat, phone calls, and video calls. Insurance doesn’t cover BetterHelp costs, which can range anywhere from $60 to $90 a week depending on which plan you choose.
You can also apply for financial aid, which will adjust your pricing based on your income and economic situation. You’ll be asked to fill out a questionnaire to check your eligibility.
Get started with BetterHelp
Best support group resource
Mental Health America
- Cost: free
- What it’s best for: finding support through community
Mental Health America lists specialized support group resources on their webpage. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a health condition, like cancer or diabetes, hospital social workers can also provide a list of support groups in the community.
Specialized support groups available on the Mental Health America website cover a wide range of conditions and illnesses, from caretakers to people with ADHD.
Go to Mental Health America
What else to know about mental health support groups
People experiencing eating disorders, postpartum depression, alcohol and substance use disorder, and grief or loss may benefit from attending a support group.
There are both local and online options depending on your needs. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, online support groups have risen in popularity to keep patients safe.
You can find groups for various conditions, including:
- depression
- anxiety
- bipolar
- sobriety
- OCD
- eating disorders
- PTSD
Different from individual therapy, support groups connect people with others who are going through a similar experience. While individual therapists often steer clear from giving direct advice, support groups allow people to ask for others’ opinions.
It can also be healing to hear other people share their stories because it reminds you that you’re not alone. This can be especially helpful if you’re coping with a disease, like cancer, or supporting a loved one with a chronic health condition or mental illness.
Similar to individual therapy, it’s important to find a group that meets your needs. Before joining a group, it can be helpful to ask the group leader about the group dynamic (i.
e., how their participants engage with one another) and to find out about the structure of the group.
Open-ended groups, like new mom support circles, allow participants to share at any time during the session. Structured groups, especially those that teach participants a set of life skills like mindfulness, may follow a set curriculum each week.
Best online therapy platforms
Online-Therapy.com
- Cost: ranges from $39.95 to $79.95 a week, depending on which plan you choose
- What it’s best for: mental health professionals who practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
This online therapy platform bases its entire foundation on CBT, a form of talk therapy that can help people better identify negative thought patterns and behaviors. Not only can you meet with mental health professionals via teletherapy appointments, but you can also use the site’s array of resources, including worksheets, an online journal, and messaging with your therapist.
There are different subscriptions plans available, but prices range from $39.95 to $79.95 a week. New subscribers also receive 20% off their first month.
Get started with Online-Therapy.com
Amwell
- Cost: $99 to $129 a session depending on the therapist
- What it’s best for: comprehensive mental health care
With Amwell, you can meet with a therapist for talk therapy and a psychiatrist. The site provides counseling for many different mental health concerns, including:
- anxiety
- depression
- PTSD or trauma
- life transitions
- couples therapy
Visits start at $99, and insurance may cover some of the costs.
Get started with Amwell
Interested in learning more about online therapy?
Here are some more places to get started:
- best online therapy
- free online therapy
- online psychiatry services
You can find free or low-cost therapy in a number of different places.
The following list includes resources for one-on-one appointments, group therapy, online offerings, and more.
Sliding-scale therapists
Sliding-scale therapists are psychotherapists, psychologists, and social workers who adjust their hourly fee to make therapy more affordable for the client.
Finding this type of therapist may be a good option if you need to pay out of pocket for counseling or if your insurance provider doesn’t offer referrals to specialists.
All mental health professionals are trained to treat general conditions — like anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders — but not all specialize in treating other conditions, like postpartum depression, complicated grief, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
People seeking help for these types of conditions may benefit from finding a specialist who will slide their scale.
Free or low-income mental health services
If you don’t have health insurance, and you can’t pay out of pocket for mental health care, low-fee or free community mental health clinics can provide the care you need.
These clinics are staffed by psychotherapists and psychologists but often use student psychologists, student mental health counselors, and student social workers who are supervised by licensed, experienced professionals. Services are often provided at no cost or at a remarkably reduced rate.
At the clinics, mental health professionals offer a variety of services, including individual and family counseling, medication management, and substance use disorder counseling. They’re also trained to treat a wide range of psychological conditions, like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
To find a clinic in your local area, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine or go to MentalHealth.gov. Your primary care physician can also provide recommendations in your community.
Local colleges and universities
Many colleges and universities with mental health practitioner programs may have clinicians-in-training that offer reduced rates.
These clinics are usually open to the public, and they offer sliding scales fees that can be as low as $1.
These graduate students are working under the supervision of experienced professionals, so there’s nothing to be wary of. Plus, because they have a limited caseload, they’re likely to spend more time thinking about how to help you.
Some colleges may even have licensed professionals with a master’s or doctoral degree who offer free, time-limited, short-term counseling.
Find an in-network professional
If you have health insurance, call your insurance provider to find out whether they cover mental health services. If they do, ask for the contact information of local service providers who accept your insurance plan.
Many online therapy services take insurance, but it’s important to double-check and ask if everything is covered or if there are copay and deductible amounts.
If you need support for a specific condition, ask for professionals who treat that condition.
Your insurance plan may allow you to work with a mental health expert who’s out of network, but at a higher cost.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Your employer may offer therapy services for free through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This voluntary program is set up by workplaces to provide a number of confidential services, like assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and even follow-up help, for free or a reduced cost.
These services are intended to help with any issue that affects your mental or emotional health and, therefore, your work performance. This may include things like:
- alcohol or substance use
- psychological disorders, like anxiety and depression
- stress
- grief
- trauma
- other family issues
Services may be internal (offered onsite at your company) or external (referrals to help in the local community). To find out what services are available where you work, contact your human resources department.
Community resources
Free therapy may also be available in your local community. Finding it may take a little digging. Places like community centers, hospitals, and schools may run free programs, like support groups. Local places of worship — churches, synagogues, temples, etc. — are resources where you might find these types of programs as well.
Contact these organizations directly for more information or look for flyers or online advertisements. You may even hear of these programs by word of mouth or through a healthcare professional.
Publicly funded state-run services may be another option for free or low-cost therapy. If you qualify, you will have access to certain professionals that participate in your state’s program. Contact your state’s department of mental health for more information.
Mental health emergencies — like suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, and domestic violence — require immediate care and attention.
If these crises arise, hotlines can be called at any hour of the day.
These hotlines are staffed by trained volunteers and professionals who provide emotional support and can connect you with assistance.
Suicide prevention
If you think someone is at immediate risk of self-harm or hurting another person:
- Call 911 or your local emergency number.
- Stay with the person until help arrives.
- Remove any guns, knives, medications, or other things that may cause harm.
- Listen, but don’t judge, argue, threaten, or yell.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, get help from a crisis or suicide prevention hotline. Try the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
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| Average cost | Highlights | Who it’s best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
FindTreatment. gov | free | great for finding addiction treatment | people who are in active recovery |
| Open Path Psychotherapy Collective | $30 to $80 per session | a good choice for finding sliding scale therapists | those who want to find an affordable therapist to see either in person or online |
| Talkspace | $69 to $129 per week | can help you find a therapist to consistently see from home | users who want to develop a long-term relationship with a teletherapist |
| BetterHelp | $60 to $90 per week | offers financial aid | people who are interested in affordable teletherapy |
| Mental Health America | free | helps users find support groups for a wide array for people | those looking for a support group to attend either in person or virtually |
| Online-Therapy.com | $39.95 to $79. 95 per week | provides resources outside of therapy appointments | people interested in using or learning about cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Amwell | $99 to $129 per session | you can see both a therapist and a psychiatrist through the platform | users who want an all-in-one platform for teletherapy and medication management |
How can I afford to see a therapist?
If you feel that you need to talk to a mental health professional but are worried about being able to afford it, you do have options. Low-cost therapy may be available through social services, nonprofits, and universities, while some platforms offer financial aid or sliding scales.
If you’ve found a therapist you’d like to start seeing, you can contact them to see if they accept your health insurance. Some of these costs may be covered.
How much is therapy in the United States without insurance?
The average cost of therapy will largely depend on the counselor you’re seeing, how often and long your sessions are, and where you’re located.
Generally speaking, an hour-long therapy session can cost anywhere from $65 to $250.
How often should you see a therapist?
The frequency of your therapy appointments will depend on your goals, why you’re in counseling, and what your therapist thinks. You may see your therapist once a week, biweekly, or even once a month, but you can always talk to them about increasing or decreasing the regularity of your appointments.
Finding low-cost mental health professionals can be a challenge at first, but there are plenty of resources available. Remember that your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and it shouldn’t have to take a toll on your finances.
If you need help right away, consider looking for a support group or calling your local university. If you have a digital device and an internet connection, telehealth services may also be available to you.
Choosing the right mental health professional doesn’t have to be expensive, and the benefits of having support will be well worth it in the long run.
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Juli Fraga is a licensed psychologist based in San Francisco, California. She graduated with a PsyD from the University of Northern Colorado and attended a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. Passionate about women’s health, she approaches all her sessions with warmth, honesty, and compassion. See what she’s up to on Twitter.
Personal therapy — Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology "IPiKP"
Personal therapy for students
Why is personal therapy for students obligatory?
Stage of personal therapy for students is included in the curriculum and is an obligatory stage in the development of a psychologist as a professional.
Learning to separate your emotions from the emotions of the client, minimizing transfers and comparisons, working out your weaknesses that can interfere with good work, seeing an excellent example of "specialist-client" interaction - these are just the most obvious advantages of personal therapy for students.
Even an excellent knowledge of the theoretical part of psychology does not make it possible to fully apply it to oneself, therefore, many processes in oneself can be improved only with the help of experienced psychologists.
The Psigrad Center for Psychological Counseling offers students of the Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology an excellent opportunity to receive personal therapy from the institute's teachers on special terms*.
For more than 10 years, the center has been successfully operating at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology and has helped many students improve their personal and professional competencies.
- Personal psychotherapy is a prerequisite for the successful completion of a retraining program involving personal therapy and obtaining a final document. Individual personal therapy should be completed by specialists of the institute. When undergoing mandatory individual personal therapy, students are provided with a 20% discount on the cost of an individual consultation.
Supervision and group therapy can be an alternative to personal therapy.
Supervision
Supervision is a universal form of work that allows the psychologist to look at his difficulties in working with clients with a focused look, and also to share part of the process with another, usually more experienced professional.
Every psychologist needs supervision. This is not only a tool for professional growth, but also a means of protection against professional burnout. For successful work as a psychologist, you need to go through at least 50 hours of supervision and then regularly visit it in the future.
If you are already a practitioner, you can undergo mandatory personal therapy provided by the training program, in the form of supervision , within which experienced specialists of the Psigrad center will give you recommendations on working with clients.
Group therapy
The group therapy format allows you to solve those problems for which the individual format is not effective enough.
We are talking about difficulties in interpersonal communication at various social levels.
Communication with group members allows you to change the stereotypes of behavior inherent in a person and expand the possibilities of social adaptation. The advantage of the format is also that the group can simulate a problem situation and work out various solutions in a professional supportive environment.
- As a student, you can also receive group therapy instead of private therapy under special arrangements. If your training program includes mandatory personal therapy, then its hours may be credited based on the results of attending group classes.
An alternative option for personal therapy is group therapy
*Discounts and benefits for students of the Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology
clinical psychology.
-20% discount for personal consultations and supervision is available to students with compulsory personal therapy in the study program.
-10% discount for personal consultations and supervision is available to students who do NOT have personal therapy included in the curriculum. To clarify the list of specialists covered by this discount, please contact the Psigrad administrators.
Students enrolled in a program with mandatory personal therapy have the right to fully or partially re-credit their consultation hours if they previously received personal therapy from specialists at the Psigrad center (no more than 6 months ago).
The passage of "Clinical Transpersonal Psychotherapy" is credited to the student for 10 hours of mandatory personal therapy, if this group was completed no more than a year ago.
To find out more about the cost of consultations and specialists, contact the Psigrad psychological counseling center.
Personal Psychotherapy — Master's Program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy — National Research University Higher School of Economics
Personal psychotherapy is a mandatory requirement for all practicing and future counselors and psychotherapists.
And although it is not included in the curriculum of the master's program and, accordingly, in the cost of training, we strongly recommend that those who do not yet have any client experience in psychotherapy begin it. Someone who is or has previously been treated in other approaches should not change their therapist or interrupt therapy in order to receive it in a systems approach.
! Failure to undergo psychotherapy is not an obstacle to mastering the master's program and obtaining a master's degree in psychology. But it will be an obstacle to your professional development as a systemic family therapist.
A minimum of 30 hours of personal psychotherapy is required to obtain the Society of Family Counseling and Psychotherapists certification, which is awarded upon completion of a two-year course to students who have achieved excellence in clinical work.
List of psychotherapists recommended for personal therapy by Systemic Family Therapy students:
Olga Berezkina* (oberiozkina@gmail.
com)
Larisa Kononenko* ([email protected])
Galina Kochergina*, +7(903)019-72-75
Olga Krapivina, +7(916)618-96-62
Natalya Kuznetsova** (nv_kuznetsova@mail. ru) - OSKiP certificate
Maklin Maria* ([email protected])
Manukhina Natalia* ([email protected])
Muzafarova Asel* ([email protected])
Nenyukova Osana* (ne.ossana @gmail.com)
Perevoznyuk Natalia ([email protected])
Rodina Ekaterina**, +7(903)622-26-7716)446-56-00
Salogubova Nadezhda*, +7(963)764-38-27
Timofeeva Svetlana*, +7(916)113-08-17
Farikh Evgeniya*, +7(985)784-27 -37
Filatova Olga, +7(903)236-10-80
Chekalina Elena**, +7(903)255-62-51 - certificate of OSKiP
Shur Alina** ([email protected] ) - OSKiP certificate, skype
Yakimova Tatyana* ([email protected])
Yanyuk Tatyana** ([email protected])
* You can read more about these and other specialists of the Society of Family Counselors and Psychotherapists here .
