What is online therapy?
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.
How does online therapy work?
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.
What is the best option for online therapy?
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.
Is online therapy just as effective?
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
How long does online therapy last?
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.
How much does online therapy cost?
Our Thriveworks therapists at Thriveworks in Cedar Park, TX accept most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.
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Online Counselors and Therapists in Cedar Park, TX—Online Counseling Therapy
Here at Thriveworks Cedar Park, we understand that fitting a therapy appointment into your schedule isn’t always the easiest undertaking. Additionally, we recognize there are other challenges that might stand in your way such as the fear of judgment or the lack of accessibility to a counselor with the right skills and experience. Fortunately, there is a counseling option that proves to be the solution for many of these challenges: online counseling.
Thriveworks Cedar Park offers online counseling by phone and video. You can work with a skilled, caring professional from our team from your home, office, or while traveling.
To schedule your first online counseling session, call us at (512) 842-5168.
What Is Online Counseling? How Can It Help Me?
We’ve already explained the basics, but to delve in further online counseling is the more convenient alternative to traditional in-person counseling, allowing you to use your internet device’s web camera to interact and talk confidentially with your therapist.
Online Counseling Benefits: What Are They?
Time and time again, people find that online counseling is the beneficial mental health service they’ve been searching for. It can prove especially effective if you’re working with a super busy, tight schedule or you’d simply prefer a more convenient counseling option. Let’s talk a little bit about some benefits that are specific to online counseling:
- It’s convenient and comfortable: People refer to online counseling as the “convenient and comfortable” alternative to in-person counseling. Why? Because you get to attend your counseling sessions from home. How much more convenient and comfortable can you get?
- It’s just as effective: Online counseling is just as effective as in-person counseling, too. Research shows that people find it just as beneficial. That said, some people find that online counseling just isn’t working for them and that they prefer in-person counseling. That’s okay too! But you’ll never know until you try it, will you?
- It’s a reliable service: To round out the list of benefits, online counseling is a reliable mental health service too. You don’t have to worry about canceling (or rescheduling) your counseling session because you’ve hit traffic or you don’t want to leave your house in the middle of a storm. Online counseling removes these potential problems from the equation.
Thriveworks Cedar Park, TX is more than happy to help people conquer their challenges and improve their overall mental health. If you see the value that you could find in online counseling, just call Thriveworks Cedar Park at (512) 842-5168.
