By MindWise HealthIndividual Therapy
10 treatment centers 13 services offered
2 clinicians personally offer Individual Therapy →10 treatment centers on Curivya list Individual Therapy, across Alabama, Kentucky, South Carolina and Tennessee. 9 of them also list telehealth appointments. Insurance accepted across these listings includes Aetna, Telus formerly Behavioral Health Systems, Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health and Devoted Health Plans, among others. Plans differ even within one insurer, so confirm your specific plan with the practice before booking. The same locations also list Medication Management, Anxiety Treatment, Depression Treatment, PTSD and Trauma Treatment and Telehealth Services.
Individual therapy is one-on-one talk therapy with a licensed clinician, usually in sessions of about an hour, weekly or every other week at first. You do not need a diagnosis to start. People come for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, stress at work, past trauma, or a sense that something needs to change.
Therapists do not prescribe medication, but many work alongside a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner. The relationship itself matters: feeling comfortable with your therapist and trusting their approach is a large part of whether therapy helps, so it is worth taking time to find the right person.
Who provides therapy
Therapy is offered by several kinds of licensed professionals, including clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses can also provide therapy, though in many practices they focus on evaluation and medication. Credentials differ, but for most people the clinician's experience with their particular concern matters more than the letters after the name.
What sessions look like
The first session or two are mostly about getting to know you: what brought you in, your history, and what you want to be different. From there, you and your therapist agree on goals and an approach. Some approaches are structured and time-limited, such as cognitive behavioral therapy; others are more open-ended and exploratory.
It is normal to need a few sessions to know whether a therapist is a good fit, and it is fine to ask for someone else if it is not working. Progress is rarely a straight line, and some weeks will feel harder than others.
Therapy alongside other care
Individual therapy can be the whole plan or one part of it. Some people see a therapist weekly and a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner every month or two for medication. Others add couples or family sessions when the problem involves the people they live with. With your written permission, your therapist and prescriber can share notes so they are working from the same picture, which is worth asking about if they are at different practices.
Questions to ask before you book
A short call before the first session is a good way to judge fit.
- What experience does the therapist have with your concern and your age group?
- What approach do they use, and how will progress be measured?
- Can sessions be held by video, and how are cancellations handled?
- Is your plan accepted, how many sessions does it cover, and is there a wait for new patients?
- If medication might help, can they refer you to a prescriber?
Common questions about Individual Therapy
How do I know if I need therapy?
If something has been weighing on you for a while and affecting sleep, work, relationships or how you feel about yourself, therapy can help. You do not need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis to start.
How long does therapy last?
It depends on your goals. Some structured therapies run for a set number of sessions, while others continue for months. Your therapist should discuss goals with you and how you will know when you have met them.
Is what I say in therapy confidential?
Therapy is confidential, with limited exceptions such as an immediate risk of serious harm to you or someone else. Ask your therapist to explain their confidentiality policy at the first session.
What if I do not click with my therapist?
That is common and worth saying out loud. You can raise it with the therapist, ask the practice for someone else, or look elsewhere. A good fit makes a real difference.