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.
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Online Counseling in Dover, DE—Kent County Online Counselors, Therapists
Thriveworks Dover in Delaware, Kent County offers online counseling. Telehealth or teletherapy as it is sometimes called is a way to receive professional counseling from the comfort and convenience of your own home. There’s no denying the many benefits of counseling. Even the simple act of venting to an empathetic, unbiased person can clear your mind and allow you to lead a more peaceful life.
Some people aren’t able to attend an in-person counseling session. Others prefer not to, opting instead for the technology driven online counseling. Thriveworks Dover puts the same amount of care, empathy, and dedication into our online counseling sessions as we do our in-person sessions. We want to see you thrive, and online counseling is a great way to do that.
Is Online Counseling for Me?
Thriveworks Dover is an all-inclusive practice. We have counselors who are willing to help you with whatever struggles you bring in. If you are debating between online and in-person counseling, don’t forget online counseling has a few unique perks:
- You can do it from you home! Imagine curling up on your favorite couch with your favorite drink and popping in your earbuds right before a session. The more comfortable you are with your surroundings during a counseling session the quicker you’ll open up and the more progress we’ll make.
- You can do it in between work meetings! Is your schedule packed from early morning to late night? You don’t have to spend precious time driving to and from a counseling office. You can even talk to a counselor in your car during a lunch break!
- You don’t have to worry about bad road conditions or other outside factors! Snowstorms, traffic, construction, a sickness, all of it can come out of nowhere and damper a perfectly good counseling session. With online therapy, you have more control.
Thriveworks Dover also wants to reassure you that our sessions are 100% confidential. There has never an easier time to receive professional counselors. Now is the time to thrive.
Scheduling Online Counseling at Thriveworks Dover
Please remember that we are not without hope. Counseling can encourage, strengthen, and guide you into a healthier, happier you that is stronger than ever before.
Reach out to Thriveworks Dover to schedule your first session. We offer evening and weekend appointments, same-week sessions, most major insurances accepted, and many additional benefits. We look forward to helping you.
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