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You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
Discover how starting online therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Our go-to approach for helping people with online therapy is to establish rapport, develop a treatment plan, and ensure that the client has the same experience as if they were there in person. We feel this is the best approach to make sure we provide the same experience as those who are able to attend therapy in person.
We want to focus on developing coping skills that utilize the individual's strengths that are identified in treatment.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they have met the goals developed throughout the course of treatment.
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by completing assignments, practicing skills, and taking notes to prepare for the follow-up session.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can become familiar with the telehealth software prior to the session.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Online therapy gives you the opportunity to work with a mental health professional from the comfort of your home, office, car, or wherever you’d like. Many of our clients love the added flexibility and convenience that online therapy provides.
Are you ready to work with a licensed mental health counselor or therapist? Consider setting up an online appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Birmingham, AL. Our team of mental health professionals can help you build toward a happier and healthier future.
Most therapeutic methods revolve around a conversion between a client and their mental health professional. Because of this, most mental health services are very effective in remote environments. Online therapists can deliver the same standard of care that you’d get from traditional therapy.
We offer many types of online therapy services, including:
This is just a small subset of the services we provide. Our therapists and counselors have the training to implement many different therapeutic techniques to help their clients achieve their goals.
Online counseling lets you access mental health care from the comfort of your own home. Many of our clients love this type of counseling as it helps them feel more comfortable and at ease.
There are a lot of benefits to online therapy appointments, including:
Working with a licensed mental health professional remotely can help you make valuable mental health progress without having to step foot outside your home. It’s a convenient option that helps many people achieve their goals and thrive. If you’d like to benefit from remote therapy appointments too, call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Birmingham, AL today to get started.
When you’re ready to work with one of our online mental health professionals, call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Birmingham, AL. Someone from our team will help you schedule your first appointment.
Online appointments make it easier than ever to make time for mental health services. We also offer evening and weekend appointments so you can schedule a session outside of normal working hours. All of this flexibility means that you can see a mental health professional quickly — often within just a week of scheduling.
We also accept most major health insurance plans, so check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers mental health care. Online counseling can help you fit mental health care into your busy life. Call us today at Thriveworks Counseling in Birmingham, AL to set up your first appointment.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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