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 Novi, MI 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.
Need more help deciding?
The fully licensed mental health providers at Thriveworks in Novi, MI can meet with clients for comprehensive, premium online counseling sessions at the client’s convenience. With online counseling, Thriveworks offers a safe, secure, and convenient way to attend therapy sessions.
Ready to get started? Simply call us or schedule online to get started today.
What Is Online Counseling?
Online counseling at Thriveworks is nearly identical to in-person counseling, just transplanted onto video conferencing software instead of taking place at a physical office. Thriveworks online counselors are all fully licensed, too.
Online counseling at Thriveworks offers the following advantages:
- Clients have more scheduling flexibility since online counselors can often meet clients on evenings and weekends. Clients may not need to take time off work to attend sessions. They may not need to hire a babysitter. Clients can also attend sessions while they’re traveling as long as they have a phone or a good internet connection.
- Clients can see any licensed therapist of their choice because they’re not limited by location. This means that clients can always access specialized providers who have experience with their issues.
- Clients can still see a therapist face-to-face through video even if they live in a rural area or have trouble leaving the house due to mobility issues or acute mental health symptoms.
What Can an Online Counselor Treat?
Online counselors at Thriveworks in Novi, MI can help people with an infinite range of issues, behaviors, and mental health concerns. All the same therapeutic approaches that counselors use in person can also be applied online. For example, therapists can use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients modify their maladaptive thinking and belief patterns. CBT and other talk therapy approaches can help people suffering from depression, anxiety, and other issues like the following:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Marriage and relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Social anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Parenting problems
- Career burnout
- Substance abuse issues
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
- Anger management
- Sex addiction
- Insecurity
- Phobias
Meet with an Online Counselor at Thriveworks in Novi, MI
When you call the Thriveworks office in Novi, MI, you can make an appointment right away. Most clients can meet with their licensed professional counselor within 7 days of their initial call. That means you could have your first session as early as the following week.
Don’t wait to take care of yourself. You deserve the support of someone who will really listen. Call Thriveworks today for online therapy services.
