Home
Help Me Find A Doctor
Search doctors by specialty or city

Therapists & Counselors

Therapists & Counselors by State and City

Talk therapy, couples work, and trauma-informed counseling. Pick a state, then a city — clinicians are sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry.

Browse US cities offering therapists & counselors →
Therapists & Counselors care

Don't see your doctor?

Recommend Help Me Find A Doctor to your doctor's office

We don't have a featured listing for Therapists & Counselors yet. Patients like you help us add the best doctors — share the signup link with your physician and we'll handle the rest.

Therapists & Counselors verified in the NPI Registry

Licensed clinicians listed in the federal NPPES registry. Open a profile for credentials, location and contact details, or browse your state below.

About the specialty

What therapists & counselors do

Therapists and counselors provide talk therapy — the weekly or biweekly sessions where you work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, or a life transition. They hold state licences rather than medical degrees: LCSW (clinical social worker), LPC or LMHC (professional or mental-health counselor), LMFT (marriage and family therapist), and PsyD or PhD for psychologists who also do therapy. None of them prescribe medication in most states, so people who need a prescription usually pair a therapist with a psychiatrist. A first session runs 50–60 minutes and is mostly history and goal-setting; most approaches — CBT, EMDR, DBT, couples work — show progress in 8–20 sessions.

Common symptoms therapists & counselors treat

  • Anxiety or constant worry
  • Low mood or loss of interest
  • Grief or a recent loss
  • Relationship or marriage strain
  • Burnout and overwhelm
  • Trauma flashbacks or avoidance

Conditions therapists & counselors manage

  • Generalized anxiety
  • Depression
  • PTSD and trauma
  • Couples and family conflict
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Substance use and recovery support

Questions to ask at your first visit

  1. 1What type of therapy do you practice — CBT, EMDR, DBT, psychodynamic, couples work?
  2. 2How many sessions do people with my concerns usually need before they feel better?
  3. 3Do you take my insurance, and what is the self-pay rate or sliding scale?
  4. 4Do you offer evening, weekend, or telehealth sessions?
  5. 5Will you coordinate with my physician or psychiatrist if medication comes up?
  6. 6What happens between sessions if I'm struggling?

How to choose therapists & counselor

  • Match the licence to the need: LCSW and LPC for general talk therapy, LMFT for couples and family work, PsyD/PhD when formal testing is part of the plan.
  • Ask for the specific method — CBT for anxiety, EMDR or CPT for trauma, DBT for emotion regulation — rather than 'general counseling'.
  • Verify the licence is active in your state; telehealth generally requires a licence in the state where you sit during the session.
  • Confirm cost up front. Many therapists are out-of-network but provide a superbill, and most keep a few sliding-scale slots.
  • Ask about the wait for a first appointment and whether they hold a recurring weekly slot for you.
  • A first session is also an interview — switching after one or two visits is normal and expected.
  • If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) instead of waiting for an appointment.

Ask a Doctor (AI) about therapists & counselors

Free general Q&A before you book — helpful for narrowing symptoms and knowing what to expect.

Browse every specialty

Not sure which specialist you need? Start from the full A–Z index.

District of Columbia (DC)

1 city

Therapists & Counselors — frequently asked

›What does a therapists & counselor treat?

Therapists & Counselors focus on the conditions and procedures within their board-certified scope of practice. Each clinician profile on Help Me Find A Doctor lists their primary taxonomy from the federal NPPES NPI Registry, so you can confirm the specialty match before you call.

›How do I find a therapists & counselor near me?

Pick your state below, then your city, to see therapists & counselors practicing in that metro with verified addresses and phone numbers. You can also search by ZIP code from the Find a Doctor page and filter by insurance.

›Are the therapists & counselors listed here verified?

Yes. Every listing originates from the federal NPPES NPI Registry, the authoritative U.S. source for clinician identity, credentials, and practice location. Profiles claimed by the clinician or their practice staff carry an additional Verified badge.

›Do I need a referral to see a therapists & counselor?

It depends on your plan. HMO plans usually require a primary-care referral before a specialist visit, while PPO and most Medicare Advantage plans let you self-refer. Confirm with the office when you book — they verify referral and prior-authorization requirements as part of scheduling.

›How much does a therapists & counselor visit cost?

A first consultation typically runs $150–$400 without insurance, and a standard specialist copay ($30–$75) with in-network coverage. Elective and cosmetic procedures are generally self-pay. Ask the office for a good-faith estimate before your appointment.

›Is Help Me Find A Doctor free to use?

Yes. Browsing therapists & counselors, comparing profiles, and requesting appointments are free for patients. We do not sell your search history, and no payment is required to contact a listed clinician.

Practice details for therapists & counselors

No therapists & counselors office has published a full practice page yet — pricing, insurance accepted, hours and address. You can still browse verified clinicians above, or see every office that has published one.

Browse the practice directoryAre you a therapists & counselors practice? Publish your listing

Explore therapists & counselors nearby

Jump straight to therapists & counselors in a major metro, or switch to a closely related specialty.