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My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is to do my very best to replicate the positive impact that face-to-face therapy can have in a virtual setting. Since the client and clinician can only see the tops of one another in a little box on their screen, I find that maintaining eye contact and being sure to ask many directly related follow-up questions helps to replicate the warmth of an in-person setting on the computer. I find the best benefit of online therapy to be the flexibility it provides for a client to have a session in a situation where they might not be able to do in-person therapy, such as not feeling well, inclement weather, or a situation where transportation is not readily available. Online therapy allows a much wider client base to have access to services they otherwise may never be able to get.
I teach very similar tools in online therapy as I do with in-person sessions, such as interpersonal conflict resolution (ways to resolve challenges between the client and someone else in their lives, coming to a positive resolution), progressive relaxation (deep breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation), cognitive reframing (learning how to see alternative ways of addressing situations, interactions, and other people's opinions and emotions), de-catastrophizing (directly addressing a habit of intrusive and worst-case scenario thoughts that can be overwhelming with a series of logical, fact-based lines of questioning), and many other helpful and productive strategies.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they first state they are feeling comfortable with speaking virtually. Initially, many clients can feel uncomfortable or apprehensive about speaking to someone on a computer instead of face-to-face in an office setting, so when a client begins to feel comfortable and at ease utilizing a virtual setting, that is typically the first sign that the process is working. Additionally, a client's self-report that they are noticing changes in themselves and their interactions with others, or recognizing they are utilizing positive coping strategies in the moment, can be another huge sign that meaningful progress is being made.
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by journaling their thoughts on topics and emotions related to the sessions throughout the week in an effort to be more aware of the changes from day to day and to have a much more thorough conversation in the following session.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can do a few things to ensure you are as ready as possible. Firstly, ensure you have Zoom installed, along with having access to some kind of web camera for video and headphones for privacy. You want to ensure you also have a private space within your home where you feel secure and comfortable speaking about your experiences away from others. The most important thing you can do to prepare for your first online therapy session is to acknowledge any concerns and discomforts with your clinician about the process right in the intake session in order to get those feelings out in the open, so you and your clinician can directly address and find solutions for them.
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.
The online counselors, coaches, and psychologists at Thriveworks Counseling in Toms River, NJ would be honored to help you. These mental health professionals are equipped with essential skills, training, and experience. On top of that, they are committed to offering each and every client personalized care. This means that they design each individual’s treatment method with their needs, goals, and preferences in mind. If you’d like to see what this personalized mental health treatment could do for you, reach out to Thriveworks Toms River, NJ. We’d be more than happy to assist you.
Counseling is for everyone. Many people view counseling as a last resort—in reality, counseling is a tool that is there to help us whenever we might find it helpful. So, counseling can help people who are…
See? Counseling can help people who are feeling generally down about life as well as those who are suffering from a mental health condition. We see people for a variety of reasons, which also vary in severity. Whatever it is, our counselors will do everything they can to help you best address, manage, and resolve the problem at hand as well as accomplish your goals.
At Thriveworks, we offer our clients convenient online counseling over video. These are both great options that enable you to talk to your counselor for your allotted time and make important progress toward your goals for counseling.
Video counseling is about as close as you can get to an in-person counseling session without actually attending your session in person. If you decide to schedule a video counseling appointment, you will be sent a video link to a secure videoconference. Then, at the time of your scheduled session, you simply attend using that link! Video counseling offers a face-to-face feel.
Thriveworks Counseling helps many different individuals with a wide range of mental and emotional challenges. We want you to know that there is no shame or judgment here. Our providers are dedicated to providing each client with a judgement-free, supportive space for working through their challenges—even in a virtual environment!
To schedule your session, just call our office. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting with you soon!
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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