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Yes, all Grouport therapists are fully licensed mental health professionals (LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LMHC, LMFT, or LPC) with master's or doctoral degrees in their field. Every therapist has completed thousands of clinical hours and passed state licensing exams. They maintain active licenses in the states where they practice, complete ongoing continuing education requirements, and carry professional liability insurance. Many specialize in specific treatment approaches like CBT, DBT, ERP, or trauma-focused therapy. You can view your matched therapist's credentials, specialties, and experience before your first session.

If your sessions happen through our member portal, then no, Grouport's therapy platform works directly through your web browser, no downloads or installations are required. Simply click the session on your home page within your member portal, and you'll join your session from there. If your sessions happen outside of our member portal, then you should download Zoom on your device which can be downloaded for free. If your sessions happen outside of our member portal, you’ll receive an auto session reminder email 24-hours before each session with a unique HIPAA compliant Zoom link to join that week’s session. Our care coordinators and technical support staff will assist you with anything you need, to ensure you know how to smoothly access your sessions.

A stable internet connection of at least 3 Mbps is recommended for video sessions. If video connection isn't working well for some reason, you can always switch to audio-only during the session.

Yes, introverts often do really well in individual therapy once they get past initial discomfort. You don't have to be the loudest person to benefit and what often happens is that introverts open up overtime. Quiet observation is totally valid and a skilled group therapist makes space for different communication styles. The therapist works with your natural communication style while encouraging growth promoting challenges. Groups benefit from diverse personalities such as introverts who provide balance and thoughtfulness to session.

If your schedule changes temporarily, that’s totally normal and missing a couple of sessions here and there like 2-3 sessions is acceptable as long as there's commitment to return. If missing session is happening a lot due to your scheduling changes, talk to a care coordinator about switching to a different group time that works better for your schedule and they’ll be sure to assist. This is precisely why we allow to switch individual sessions at any time as we know scheduling changes do happen. Or pause and return later when it's convenient for you. Life changes and schedules shift, so it's important that you find a group that works for you and your schedule.

Absolutely, we have specific individual sessions geared to Trauma & PTSD. So for trauma we would recommend a trauma group. We also find that Dialectical Behavior Therapy “DBT” individual sessions are often also helpful for trauma & PTSD. The shared experience among trauma survivors is healing and realizing you're not alone in what happened or how it affected you is essential for progress. Trauma individual sessions are usually structured carefully so that you can process trauma effectively, and they can include specific trauma techniques like EMDR or rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Reliable internet is essential for online individual therapy since technical difficulties disrupt the group and limit your participation. So, you definitely need reliable internet for video sessions to work. If your internet is spotty, either find a more reliable location, use a different device or get your wifi fixed, or you can use cellular data. If connection issues are persistent, online therapy may not be viable currently. Discuss with a care coordinator about your internet situation so they can help you gauge what might be the best option for you.

Substance use problems are common everywhere. Different substances are more common in different places, but addiction follows similar patterns. Therapy addresses underlying reasons for substance use, helps develop coping skills, and supports recovery. Some countries have more treatment resources than others, but therapy is helpful regardless.

Anxiety and depression are global mental health conditions. They might manifest differently across cultures, but the core experiences are similar. Therapy provides evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression that works regardless of where you live. Mental illness is real everywhere.

In-network means your therapist has a contract with your insurance company—they accept negotiated rates and bill insurance directly. Out-of-network means no contract, you pay upfront and may get reimbursed a portion. Out-of-network typically has higher deductibles and you're reimbursed percentage (often 50-80% depending on your plan) rather than paying a flat copay. Grouport is out-of-network, so you'd submit receipts for potential reimbursement.

Private psychotherapy in Sao Paulo through plans like SulAmerica, Bradesco Saude, or Amil often runs R$250 to R$450 per session out of pocket, with ANS-mandated coverage capped at a limited number of sessions and queues that can stretch 14 weeks or longer. Grouport Individual Therapy is $103 per weekly 45 to 50 minute video session, or $448 monthly, delivered by a licensed clinician over HIPAA-compliant video in English. After a brief intake, you match with a therapist and start right away, no plano waitlist required.

Yes. Grouport Individual Therapy is one-on-one video with a licensed clinician (psychologist, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, or PhD), and sessions run on HIPAA-compliant video, so records stay between you and your therapist. Many clients in Sao Paulo, Rio, Florianopolis, or smaller interior towns join from a bedroom or home office with headphones. Weekly 45 to 50 minute sessions are $103 each, or $448 monthly, and BRT (UTC-3) aligns with US Eastern evenings, so you can schedule times that fit your household routine.