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1,829 people sought online therapy help at Durham in the last year

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Common approaches to Online therapy

Hear from Laura Harris, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

My go to approach for helping people in online counseling is convenience, comfort and paper free. I prefer the benefit in this approach because it allows a person to meet at a time that works best for them, in a comfortable location and allows for the virtual transfer of information in a quick and secure manner.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

A reliable internet connection and operational microphone and video camera are the primary tools that are unique from in-person therapy. I provide the following tools in online counseling:

Comprehensive mental health assessment: Integration of a person’s clinically relevant information which can include, symptoms, onset, duration and consequences.
Explanation of diagnosis: An account that provides meaning of the disorder as codified in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM-V).
Treatment Plan: Set of steps (interventions) to resolve or minimize the effects of the problem (goal).
Positive regard: Accepted for who you are and provided support and care
Genuineness: Sincere and honest feelings
Congruence: Behaving in way consistent with true feelings
Active listening: Listen and asking questions to understand what is going on and how it affects you emotionally
Empathetic understanding: An ability to grasp the feelings of another

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in online counseling when they are achieving measurable objectives in route to their goal. Therapists generally rely on SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Limited) goals. When we can specifically identify what needs to occur to know that a goal is being met then we are better able to measure progress!

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

Clients can supplement their time in online counseling by practicing skills learned in therapy, ensuring that their therapeutic goals align with area of need, completing homework assignments, identifying and providing topics for session as well as identifying and disclosing meaningful events and if unsure asking.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for your first online counseling session, you can schedule your appointment at a time when you will not be interrupted. Prepare for your appointment by finishing paperwork in advance, ensure that you have a stable connection and microphone and camera work. It is helpful to bring a notebook and writing device for note taking. Plan to discuss your current issue, history and goals. Try to be as transparent when discussing intention and issues and ask questions on things you are unsure about.

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?

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could attend your therapy appointment from home? Guess what, you can! At least when it comes to therapy, counseling, and life coaching at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC. If you struggle to make it to the office for your counseling appointment or you’ve been defeated by other problems that stand in your way of mental health help, give online therapy a try.

I cannot stand the words, ‘Get over it.’ All of us are under

such pressure to put our problems in the past tense. Slow down.

Don’t allow other to hurry your healing. It is a process, one that

may take years, occasionally, even a lifetime—and that’s okay.”

–Beau Taplin

Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC offers online therapy, which proves to be the most beneficial option for many of our clients. If you think that you could benefit from online therapy, reach out today to schedule your appointment. Just call (919) 629-3854 and our scheduling team will do the rest. We look forward to the chance to meet you.

What Is Online Therapy? What Are the Benefits?

Online therapy is the convenient, comfortable option. This allows people who lead busy lives to work therapy or counseling into their schedule. How do people have time for online therapy, but not in-person counseling, you ask? Online therapy means that you can attend your therapy session from anywhere you want or need to attend from. In addition to being able to attend from the comfort of your own home, you can also attend from your car, a local coffee shop, or wherever else your schedule allows. This cuts out the time that it takes to travel to your local therapy office and back.

In addition to convenience and comfort, the most well-known online therapy benefits, online counseling offers:

Flexibility: Generally, you’ll be able to schedule your online therapy appointment with greater flexibility than you will an in-person counseling appointment. You’ll more likely be able to schedule an evening or weekend session as well as a session right on the spot, if you choose to work with a therapist or counselor online.
Reliability: Additionally, online counseling offers reliability. In other words, you can rely on having your session, despite an illness, physical disability, bad weather, traffic, and other circumstances that might cause you to cancel or reschedule an in-person counseling session.

Online therapy is the most comfortable, convenient, flexible, and reliable therapy option for many people. If you’re interested in working with a therapist online, give Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC a call today. Our team is ready to step up and help!

How Can Online Therapy Help Me?

Now that we understand the primary benefits of online therapy—the comfort, convenience, flexibility, and reliability—you might be wondering what challenges an online therapist can help you with. Online therapy is based in talk therapy, which means that it can help you address a range of mental health challenges. These include:

Symptoms of a mental illness, like depression or anxiety
Low self-esteem problems
Loneliness and social isolation
Mental challenges of a physical disability
Grief and loss after the passing of a loved one
Relationship issues, like jealousy
Lack of success and fulfillment at work

And we’ve just started to scrape the surface. As with in-person counseling, online therapy can help people address, manage, and resolve many problems that are standing in their way of living the life they long for. If you’re interested in working with a therapist online, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling Durham, NC today. We have online therapists on staff who are ready to meet with you on the phone, videoconference, or email/text messaging.

Work with an Online Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC

If you acknowledge the need for therapy or believe that could benefit from talking to a skilled, caring counselor, therapist, or coach, you are in the right place. Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC has a team of skilled professionals who are ready to help you achieve a happier, healthier life.

We’re ready to help you whenever you are ready to begin. To schedule your appointment, all you have to do is give us a call at (919) 629-3854. Then, we can set you up with an online therapist who will be able to help you manage your mental illness symptoms, address your low self-esteem, overcome loneliness, and work through other mental roadblocks.

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.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Durham therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage
Carelon
Caresource
Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych
First Health Network

Self-pay costs at Durham

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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★★★★★

Mindi Perry has extensive education, experience, techniques, etc. Mindi was my supervisor a few years ago. She would help me as we did Family Therapy and I was learning from her. I never left a session without being amazed. She cares deeply for the well-being of others, she does not judge, and she is the best listener I have ever met! She is truly authentic and genuine which is why you will feel completely at ease within moments of meeting her. She’s kind and funny but not at anyone’s expense. Simply put, she’s just a great human. You will be glad you have her in your corner.

Read more Mindi Perry has extensive education, experience, techniques, etc. Mindi was my supervisor a few years ago. She would help me as we did Family Therapy and I was learning from her. I never left a session without being amazed. She cares deeply for the well-being of others, she does not judge, and she is the best listener I have ever met! She is truly authentic and genuine which is why you will feel completely at ease within moments of meeting her. She’s kind and funny but not at anyone’s expense. Simply put, she’s just a great human. You will be glad you have her in your corner.

Durham Nov 2021