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4,800 people sought online therapy help at Austin in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a online can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, +11 more

My family, friends, and I have had decades grappling with ADHD, the autism spectrum, and that balance between others and ourselves.

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As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to work through life's u... As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to work through life's unique journey. Read more

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Aetna, Ambetter by Superior Health Plan, APEX Memorial Hermann, +39 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +13 more

Therapy is a safe space for you to share openly about your concerns each week, explore different perspectives of problems, and make decisions based on... Therapy is a safe space for you to share openly about your concerns each week, explore different perspectives of problems, and make decisions based on what is most important and meaningful to you. Read more

Hear from our clinicians

What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

Jamie: I use solution-focused therapy mixed with CBT or DBT. I prefer solution-focused mixed with CBT or DBT because clients learn skills that will calm themselves while learning to address their maladaptive thoughts/behaviors/actions to ultimately find a solution to their presenting problems with guided work.

Kelly: My go-to approach for online therapy is to teach ACT therapy skills that help my client. ACT therapy emphasizes psychological flexibility, which involves being open to experiences, accepting difficult emotions, and taking committed action despite discomfort. I find this approach powerful because it encourages clients to move toward their values even when faced with challenges.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

Jamie: I teach self-reflection online therapy so that the client learns to identify triggers, warning signs, automatic thoughts/behaviors/actions, and mindfulness that the client can employ during moments of increased stress and/or periods of conflict.

Kelly: I teach ACT therapy skills, communication skills, feelings acceptance skills, thought-defusion skills, centering in the present moment, and living a values-based life.

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

Jamie: I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they can openly discuss topics of concern and regulate their emotions or behaviors without my intervention.

Kelly: When a client demonstrates an increase in psychological flexibility, it’s a strong indicator of meaningful progress in online therapy. Psychological flexibility involves being open to experiences, accepting difficult emotions, and taking committed action despite discomfort. As clients learn to navigate their thoughts and emotions more skillfully, they move toward their values and goals.

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

Jamie: Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with bibliotherapy and the online use of guided meditation.

Kelly: Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with self-help resources and practices that I provide. I regularly give homework that helps clients understand themselves better within a psychological framework. My clients like to joke that I have a “fairy bag of magic” that I pull from—good ideas that lend a new perspective to life.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

Jamie: To prepare for your first online therapy session, look into bibliotherapy or meditations, perhaps finding some that you can use throughout your day. You can also look for podcasts and guided deep breathing exercises.

Kelly: To prepare for your first online therapy session, create a comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Test your technology, review confidentiality policies, and set intentions for what you hope to achieve. Be open-minded and approach the session without judgment. Remember that I am there to support you, and the online format can be just as effective as in-person sessions.

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?

Our Thriveworks therapists at Thriveworks in Austin, TX 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?

Online Counseling in Austin, TX—Work with an Online Therapist

Are you looking for mental health services in the Austin, TX area? Have you ever considered working with a counselor or therapist online? You’re in the right place! Thriveworks in Austin, TX has skilled, caring counselors, therapists, and psychologists who are able to help you in online counseling. This means that you don’t have to leave the comfort and safety of home to receive counseling.

Our team has an important goal, which is to help you work through any present challenges and make progress toward living a happier, more successful life. We can help you do this in online video counseling sessions. So, if you’re struggling or you think that you could benefit from working with a mental health professional, reach out to Thriveworks in Austin, TX. We’re here to help you. Your therapist will take a look at your specific needs and then develop a treatment plan that will address these needs. To schedule your appointment, call (512) 649-2266.

What Are Online Counseling Benefits?

Online therapy is a valuable service. Many people will attest to this, including those trying counseling for the first time as well as those who switch from in-person counseling to online counseling. Often, these individuals most enjoy the convenience and the comfort that they find in online counseling. Let’s take a look at these as well as several other major online counseling perks:

  1. Comfort and convenience: These two go hand in hand. Because you can attend from home, you get to experience major comfort and convenience. You don’t have to leave the house to commute to your session; you can simply hop on your counseling call or video session from home.
  2. Efficacy: You’ll be happy to hear that online counseling is an effective counseling option, too. You aren’t sacrificing any of the progress that you could make with a counselor in an in-person session. In fact, some people find that online counseling is even more beneficial to them. For example, if you have a hard time opening up in-person, you might find it easier to do over video!
  3. Reliability: Additionally, online counseling ensures greater reliability. You can rely on having your session and you don’t have to worry about running late to your appointment (or having to cancel/reschedule) due to traffic, bad weather, or other unforeseen events.

Comfort, convenience, efficacy, and reliability can make online counseling the right therapy counseling option for you. If you’re ready to welcome these benefits into your life, reach out to Thriveworks in Austin, TX today. We’ll get you scheduled.

Schedule Online Counseling in Austin, TX

The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Austin, TX want to help you work through your challenges and pave the way toward living a happier, more successful life. They can help you work through difficult feelings, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness, self-esteem, and more. And they will create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs. This ensures greater success in counseling.

Are you ready to begin online counseling? Contact Thriveworks in Austin, TX today at (512) 649-2266. We’re excited for your call!

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 Austin therapists and counselors accept 44 insurance plans

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Carelon

  • Christus Health Plan Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Austin
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

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4.5 Thriveworks Austin reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Crown Colony Dr, off of Monarch Hwy. We share a building with Onion Creek Homeowners Association and other businesses. Sullivan Park is nearby.

Phone number

(512) 601-5856

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
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