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Elizabeth Walker

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is to gain trust and normalize meeting via video. I enjoy the convince online therapy has for clients and how it helps open up the opportunity for additional people to receive care.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

I teach the of tools of creating self-awareness and emotional safety in online therapy.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when clients show up and appear to have a sense of relief.

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

Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with staying present and using self-care such as getting enough sleep, eating well, getting outside, etc.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can just show up!

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?

Also called online therapy, online counseling services allow you to meet with skilled counselors through secure video chats. It’s not so different from traditional therapy, where you work one-on-one with a provider, but it comes with added benefits: There’s no commute and you can attend a session from practically anywhere.

If you’re considering working with a therapist, counselor, psychiatric provider, or another mental health professional, reach out! Give us a call or contact us online today at Thriveworks in San Jose, CA to schedule your first remote appointment. We’re here to help you, comfortably and conveniently.

Online Therapy Services Offered in San Jose, CA

Therapy involves more than treating severe cases of mental health problems. While online therapists are equipped to help people with concerns like addiction, trauma, and depression, they can also help navigate workplace issues, relationship strains, low self-esteem, and more.

At Thriveworks, we offer a wide variety of online therapy services, including:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): A common form of therapy, CBT aims to improve mental health by identifying and addressing the underlying thought patterns that can worsen mental and emotional challenges.
  • Depression and anxiety therapy: If you’re experiencing lasting unhappiness and stress that interrupt your daily life, therapy for depression or anxiety may help you regain a sense of control.
  • Grief and loss counseling: Therapy for coping with grief aims to help people process the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive burdens that accompany loss.
  • Family therapy: Therapy can be a family affair! Family therapists specialize in strengthening communication and resolving conflicts between loved ones. They offer a neutral, third-party perspective for families handling complicated disagreements.
  • Anger and stress management: With the help of a licensed counselor, you can learn to process feelings of frustration and work through them productively.
  • Life coaching and career counseling: Life coaches can help you set professional and personal goals, reach new opportunities, and live your best life.
  • Couples therapy: Marriage and couples therapy combines individual and paired sessions to help couples communicate, set healthy boundaries, and improve their relationships.

Whatever you are going through, a trained online counselor may be able to help. Schedule an appointment at Thriveworks in San Jose, CA today over the phone or using our online booking tool.

Scheduling San Jose, CA Online Sessions at Thriveworks

You don’t have to allow inconveniences like traffic or time constraints to prevent you from reaching out for help. Booking an online counseling session at Thriveworks is simple and comes with plenty of perks.

Whether you prefer in-person or remote therapy, our licensed counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in San Jose, CA are standing by to help. Call or reach out online to schedule an appointment! We offer many benefits: We provide same-week appointments to new clients, offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.

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 San Jose therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at San Jose
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 San Jose reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Alexandera provides excellent service. I felt comfortable and safe. She made it easy to open up and talk.
Read more Alexandera provides excellent service. I felt comfortable and safe. She made it easy to open up and talk.
San Jose Jan 2022
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Jose is located in Bascom - Forest on Forest Ave where it intersects with Clarmar Way. We are in the same building as Peninsula Oral Surgery San Jose. And just before you reach us, in a separate building, is Communications Workers-America. There are also houses behind us.

Phone number

(669) 238-4947

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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