Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

What It Is

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) runs a therapist directory and free peer support network. The directory lists 1408 licensed mental health professionals who specialize in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related conditions. Each provider listed holds a valid clinical license. ADAA also sponsors free online peer support groups where people can connect with others facing similar struggles. The service is free to browse and search.

How the Directory Works

The Find Your Therapist directory is searchable by zip code and distance. You enter your zip code, choose a radius from 10 to 30 miles, and see providers in that area. If you do not find anyone nearby, you can expand your search distance or explore listings in another city. You can also filter by which conditions you want help with (anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, trauma, and many others), the type of therapy the provider offers (cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, medication management, and many others), and whether they work with specific age groups: children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, families, LGBTQI people, and people with disabilities.

You can filter by languages spoken. The site lists providers in English plus Arabic, ASL, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Marathi, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

The directory shows each provider's name, title, credentials, and last updated date. It does not show pricing on the directory itself. Once you find someone, you contact them directly through the listing. ADAA publishes a disclaimer that the directory is meant solely to connect prospective clients with qualified therapists and warns against fraud and identity misuse.

What the Pages Show

Each provider holds a valid clinical license, which means they are registered to practice in their state. The directory covers providers across the United States. U.S.-based clinicians cannot see clients who reside outside the United States due to licensing laws, and the site explicitly states this limitation.

Insurance coverage varies by individual provider. The site states that clinicians who do not mention insurance participation in their profile do not accept insurance. Some providers accept multiple types of payment: some accept insurance, credit cards, cash, checks, Venmo and app-based payments, Medicare, and Medicaid. A few accept sliding-scale fees, which means the therapist adjusts the price based on your ability to pay.

The conditions treated include anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, health anxiety, agoraphobia, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, borderline personality disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and others.

Therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, medication management, mindfulness, and virtual reality exposure therapy.

What the Directory Does Not Say

The directory does not list prices. You must contact the provider directly to learn what sessions cost or whether they participate with your insurance. The site does not show wait times for new clients or information about appointment length, cancellation policies, or whether providers offer video, phone, or in-person sessions. You discover those details by reaching out.

The directory does not include testimonials or reviews. There is no way to see how other clients have experienced working with a provider. You make your choice based on credentials, location, specialties, and any professional bios the provider has written.

The site does not show which providers have availability or how long you might wait for an appointment. Some may not be accepting new clients at the time you search.

Free Peer Support

Beyond the therapist directory, ADAA sponsors free peer support groups online. These are groups where people with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related conditions can connect with others who understand what they are facing. The groups are peer-led (not clinician-run), meaning members support each other rather than receiving professional treatment. ADAA lists these in its Peer to Peer Support section and describes them as a way to "join a free ADAA online peer-to-peer support community."

For People Struggling to Find Help

If you search the directory and do not find anyone in your area or with your specialty, ADAA suggests three next steps: contact your primary care provider, check with your health insurance company, or explore other reputable directories of licensed mental health professionals. The site acknowledges that not every search yields a match.

If you are in crisis, the site directs you to call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential service in the US.

Who This Fits

This directory works best for people who live in or near a major city. The site covers many US cities and towns, but rural areas have fewer listings. If you live in or near a large metro area and your insurance has in-network providers, you are likely to find options here.

It suits people who know what type of therapy they want and what conditions they want help with. The filters are detailed, so you can narrow down by condition, therapy type, and language if needed.

It works for people who can pay out of pocket or whose insurance covers out-of-network providers. Because coverage varies by therapist, you will want to verify with your insurance before booking an appointment.

The therapist directory alone does not work for crisis situations. For immediate help, use the 988 lifeline or go to an emergency room.

The free peer support groups suit people who want to connect with others with similar struggles and are comfortable sharing in a group setting, though they are not a replacement for professional therapy. If you need professional treatment, peer support alone may not be enough.

This does not work for people outside the United States (clinicians cannot see clients in other countries due to licensing laws) or for people who need services that are not mental health focused. This is a mental health professional directory, not a general health directory or a service for non-clinical support needs.