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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Rachel :
The online space can present a lot of different experiences for clients, and my approach is to promote safety and hospitality in this particular medium of therapy. I love that online therapy provides so many more opportunities for clients to get help. It also allows me to connect with clients outside my area. That said, some clients worry that online therapy may feel less connected, so I make sure to establish an environment that feels warm and safe. I may need to spend extra time just getting to know you on a basic level, and you may have questions about me too. Part of creating a welcoming online therapy experience includes reminding clients that what we discuss is truly confidential (with some exceptions regarding safety and mandated reporting).
Gwendolyn:
My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is CBT. I prefer CBT because CBT is effective in addressing a range of problems including family/marital issues, depression, anxiety, transitional life phases, and drug and alcohol use. CBT is also useful in identifying unhelpful behaviors and ways of thinking.
Rachel :
The tools that I teach in online therapy are the same as those I teach in person. I help my clients connect to their strengths and build on them. I teach them ways to create and see connection, individual purpose, and meaning not just as abstract concepts, but through daily behaviors.
Gwendolyn:
I teach the following tools in online therapy: cognitive reframing/seeing situations from various points of view, cognitive refocusing to replace negative thoughts with more positive outcomes, relaxation/deep breathing, mindfulness training, communication, coping strategies, and symptom management.
Rachel :
I know clients are making progress in therapy when they start making connections (“aha” moments) both in and out of therapy, as well as when they ask, “What can I do to change this?” Additionally, they independently seek out ways they can understand themselves better, practice increased self-compassion, and align their behaviors with their values.
Gwendolyn:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when the client and therapist agree goals are being met, the client articulates being able to return to a healthy base-line, the client is able to manage symptoms by responding as opposed to reacting, the client has greater self-awareness, and they can cope with triggers.
Rachel :
Clients can supplement online or in-person therapy by educating themselves further through books and media. There is so much valuable information available to us online. Personally, I use and recommend YouTube as a resource for psychoeducation and improving mental well-being.
Gwendolyn:
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by completing homework assignments, practicing/implementing coping strategies, and using other tools such as journaling.
Rachel :
To prepare for your first session, come as you are. The first therapy session in particular can feel a bit unnerving, but know this is not a place of performance or a place of judgment. It will also be useful to spend some time thinking about what type of therapist might be the best fit for you. Do you need someone who is older, or younger? Someone who has had a particular set of experiences? No approach or provider is “one size fits all,” and if you need to try on a few sizes to find your fit, that is okay.
Gwendolyn:
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can ensure comfort and privacy, ask questions, and come with authenticity.
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.
Online therapy is not a new counseling option, but it is growing in popularity, as it allows individuals to attend their therapy appointments from home. This means optimal convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Online therapy counseling can prove especially beneficial to people who can’t make it in to the therapy office for regular appointments, due to scheduling conflicts or physical disabilities, as well as those who struggle to open up to a counselor in-person.
If you’re interested in online counseling, consider working with an online therapist in Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck). Our counselors are trained to help you over the internet, through both video and telephone counseling. To schedule your appointment, call (757) 347-3155. Or, to find out more about the functionality and the benefits of online counseling, keep reading!
If you choose to work with your counselor online, you’ll get to do so over video chat or phone call. With video chat, you’ll be sent a link to visit at the time of your scheduled appointment. Here, you’ll attend your session and work through the challenges at hand with your therapist, as you would in in-person counseling! With phone counseling, your counselor will simply call you at the time of your session and you’ll get started right away.
Online therapy proves to be an effective approach. Research shows that many people benefit from online counseling, and some even make greater progress in online therapy than in-person therapy—especially those who feel particularly nervous about starting counseling. These individuals often find that it’s easier to work with a counselor via virtual means instead of face-to-face.
Holly lives in a small town. She doesn’t want anyone she knows to find out that she’s considering a divorce—unfortunately, the only counselor in the area is her brother-in-law. Chris works a full-time job and hasn’t been able to fit a counseling appointment into his current schedule. By the time he’s off work, the local therapy office is closed. Hannah is looking for a female therapist who has experience working with LGBTQ individuals; she can’t find any nearby.
All of the above individuals can benefit from online counseling. It can help Holly find a therapist who can guide her through her thoughts and feelings regarding her marriage; it can help Chris secure an appointment that works well with his schedule; and it can help Hannah find a counselor with the right skills, specialties, and expertise. In a nutshell, online therapy counseling at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) offers:
If you think that online counseling could be the counseling service you’ve been searching for, reach out to Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck). We can get you set up for your first appointment right away.
Unfortunately, there are certain obstacles that get in our way of attending counseling or therapy, even when we really need it. These obstacles include busy schedules, lack of accessibility, and external factors like long commute times. Fortunately, online counseling offers a solution to these obstacles and enables you to secure the mental health services you’ve been looking for.
If you think that online counseling could be a great opportunity for you, reach out to Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) at (757) 347-3155. Our scheduling team will get you all set up for your first phone counseling or video therapy session.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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