Our therapists provide online therapy in Little Elm, TX

Is Online Counseling Effective?

Talk therapy is just as effective when it’s conducted through online counseling. Here are some of the reasons why many clients love our virtual options: 

• Online counseling sessions at Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX can save time and money. Clients can meet with their therapist from home in the evening, without having to hire babysitters or take time off work.  
• Online counseling at Thriveworks offers more scheduling options and flexibility for appointments. Some clients in the DFW metro area even meet with their therapist on weekends. 
• Online counseling can make group therapy easier to organize because not everyone has to be physically in the same room at the same time. 
• Online therapy allows clients to talk comfortably about sensitive topics from familiar surroundings. 
• Virtual therapy clients can meet with their Thriveworks mental health providers even if they’re traveling for work or pleasure. 
• Thriveworks online counseling is super secure and HIPAA-compliant so clients can protect their privacy.
• Virtual clients can meet with their therapists even if they’re ill or have mobility issues. 
• Virtual clients can meet with their therapists even if they’re experiencing acute symptoms of anxiety or depression, making it hard to leave home.
• Online counseling enables people living in rural communities to access premium mental health services like those offered at Thriveworks in Denton County.

Are Online Therapists Fully Licensed?

Unfortunately, not everyone who calls themselves an online therapist is fully licensed. At every Thriveworks location, all mental health providers are fully licensed in their respective states. Thriveworks also employs these additional providers who can practice online:

• Psychiatric NPs, who can prescribe and manage medication
• Psychologists (PhDs or PsyDs), who can provide evidence-based psychotherapy solutions like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Licensed professional counselors (LPCs), who can solve problems and specific client issues
• Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), who can support clients with social services guidance and counseling
• Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), who can provide couples therapy, marriage counseling, and family therapy

What Mental Health Conditions Can Be Treated Online?

Most mental health conditions can be treated effectively online. Even acute conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD) can be managed through online counseling with a psychiatric NP at Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX.

Other issues and conditions that Thriveworks providers can treat include the following:

• Relationship issues
• Eating disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Personality disorders
• Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
• Body dysmorphic disorder
• Empty nest syndrome
• Family estrangements
• Attention difficulties

But a person doesn’t have to be in acute crisis to benefit from online counseling at Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX, or the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Long-term issues like low self-esteem or existential concerns can be addressed through the Thriveworks online therapy program. 

Get Licensed Online Counseling at Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX

Most providers at Thriveworks accept major forms of health insurance. Mental health care is health care, after all.

As an additional benefit, Thriveworks clients can access their provider by phone or email between online sessions. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals in life. Call Thriveworks today or schedule online to get started.