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Anger, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, +6 more

As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying the heavy weight of... As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying the heavy weight of mental health issues. Read more

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LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, +4 more

As a first generation, queer, Black person, I understand the obstacles and intricacies to seeking out support for one's mental health.

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Anastasia Doulamis

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is first making sure online would be a good fit. The benefit of online therapy is the convenience.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

The tools that I teach in online therapy are dependent on what the client has for a goal.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress when everyday stresses seem more tolerable.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement online therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with in-person group work.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can simply come as you are!

Starting Online therapy

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?

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.

Need more help deciding?

Fortunately, more and more people are opening themselves up to the idea of therapy and counseling. They are recognizing the need for help and asking for it—which is benefiting their lives in more ways than one. This means that more and more people are also discovering the benefits offered in online therapy, which allows one to work with their therapist online.

It’s up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices

that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.”

–Steve Maraboli

Online counseling offers comfort, convenience, flexibility, and more benefits that you don’t always find in the traditional in-person approach to counseling. If you’re interested in experiencing these benefits for yourself, you’re in the perfect place. Thriveworks Framingham, MA now offers online therapy counseling, which can empower you to make meaningful progress with your therapist. If you’re ready to schedule your first online therapy session now, just call (508) 392-4269. And to find out more about online therapy counseling, keep reading!

What Is Online Therapy? How Can It Help Me?

As we touched on earlier, more people are turning to online therapy instead of the traditional in-person counseling. Online therapy, otherwise known as e-therapy, internet counseling, and cyber counseling, allows you to meet with your counselor, therapist, or psychologist via virtual means. This allows those who can’t find a qualified therapist in their area to receive the mental health care they’re looking for. It also offers a solution to those looking for a convenient therapy options that fits more readily into their already busy schedule.

If you decide to pursue online therapy, you’ll have a few options to choose from. You can work with your counselor over the phone, video chat, or email/text message:

  1. Phone calls: Your first option is to work with your therapist over the phone! This is a simple setup, you just need to make sure you have service or internet to answer your therapist’s call at the agreed upon day and time.
  2. Video chat: Another option is to work with your counselor via video chat or videoconference. Again, this is a simple approach, you simply need to ensure that you have Wi-Fi or internet connection at the time you and your therapist agree to meet!
  3. Email/text message: Emailing or texting your therapist is the final and most casual online therapy options. Instead of communicating in real-time for a set 60 or 90 minutes, you’ll send messages back and forth with your counselor over a longer period of time.

Which option best suits you? If you prefer face-to-face interaction, video chat might be the best option for you. If, on the other hand, you prefer anonymity, phone counseling or email/text message might be the right online therapy option for you! Either way, a Thriveworks Framingham, MA therapist is happy to help.

What Are Online Counseling Benefits?

Online therapy comes with many benefits, which means that it can help many different people. For example, it offers…

  • Comfort and convenience
  • Reliability
  • Affordability
  • Flexibility

First, online therapy provides utmost comfort and convenience, as you can attend your session from the comfort and convenience of home. Additionally, it offers reliability: Because you can attend from home, or wherever you please, you don’t have to worry about missing your appointment because of a sickness, traffic, a physical disability, bad weather, or another external factor.

Additionally, online therapy is affordable. Many insurance companies now cover online therapy counseling services, and Thriveworks Framingham, MA offers affordable self-pay options as well. Finally online therapy is flexible. You can typically schedule an appointment much quicker than you would an in-person therapy session.

Schedule Online Therapy at Thriveworks Framingham, MA

If you’re looking for mental health services in Framingham, consider working with an online therapist at Thriveworks Framingham, MA. Online therapy counseling offers the above benefits—comfort, convenience, reliability, affordability, and flexibility—and it enables you to make great progress with your therapist or counselor.

If you want to schedule your first online therapy appointment, give Thriveworks Framingham, MA a call at (508) 392-4269. Our team is ready to get to work when you are! Call us when you’re ready.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Framingham therapists and counselors accept 30 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Framingham
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Framingham reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Janan is a great therapist who works to understand and meet clients where they are at. I would highly recommend her!
Read more Janan is a great therapist who works to understand and meet clients where they are at. I would highly recommend her!
Framingham Mar 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Brandon is a very upstanding person, whose kindness will put you at ease and make you feel comfortable opening up. He will help you learn coping strategies to overcome any obstacles you may be facing in your life. He can help you set personal goals that you will be able to successfully accomplish. He is empathetic and sensitive to your needs. I would highly recommend Brandon as your next counselor!
Read more Brandon is a very upstanding person, whose kindness will put you at ease and make you feel comfortable opening up. He will help you learn coping strategies to overcome any obstacles you may be facing in your life. He can help you set personal goals that you will be able to successfully accomplish. He is empathetic and sensitive to your needs. I would highly recommend Brandon as your next counselor!
Framingham Nov 2019
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
I highly recommend Brandon Ellis, he is compassionate and thorough. I’m confident that you won’t regret scheduling a session to meet him. He is dedicated to be in your corner.
Read more I highly recommend Brandon Ellis, he is compassionate and thorough. I’m confident that you won’t regret scheduling a session to meet him. He is dedicated to be in your corner.
Framingham Nov 2019
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Brandon Ellis is by far one of the best counselors that I’ve worked with! His integrity, wisdom, and motivation surpasses anyone that I’ve had! If you’re struggling and want great results, contact Brandon Ellis. You will not be disappointed.
Read more Brandon Ellis is by far one of the best counselors that I’ve worked with! His integrity, wisdom, and motivation surpasses anyone that I’ve had! If you’re struggling and want great results, contact Brandon Ellis. You will not be disappointed.
Framingham Nov 2019
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Framingham is located in the Crown Building off Worcester Road, less than 500 feet from the intersection of Worcester and Cochituate Road. Behind the Crown Building you will find Sucker Pond.

Phone number

(508) 388-1648

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Hindi
  • Greek
  • Gujarati
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
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