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2,938 people sought online therapy help at Houston in the last year

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

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Good news! We have 67 therapists in Texas available for an online or in-person session.

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 speicifc needs and with wom 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 Houston, 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?

The poet Rumi once stated, “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” But sometimes humans become the victims of their own stories. For example, someone might repeat a narrative of failure to him or herself: “I always fail. I’ll never succeed.” Or someone might tell herself the inaccurate story that she’s fundamentally unlovable: “I’ll always be alone. I’m just too flawed.” So Rumi’s sage advice needs a big qualifier: It’s good to create your own myth–as long as it’s not destructive.

The licensed therapists and counselors at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX can help people unravel the negative stories they tell about themselves. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one way of revealing maladaptive thought and belief patterns that can contribute to poor outcomes. In online counseling, Thriveworks therapists can help clients modify their unhealthy beliefs and get back on track toward psychological and behavioral wellbeing. Talk therapy and other mental health services offered by Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX might be just what someone needs to begin retelling a more positive story about him or herself. 

What Is the Procedure in Online Counseling and Therapy?

Online counseling at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX is equivalent to in-person counseling in time, efficacy, and quality. These sessions just happen to take place virtually instead of in the modern Houston office. At Thriveworks, virtual clients get all the benefits of a therapist’s compassion and expertise without having to leave their own home. People choose online counseling for all kinds of reasons, including the following:

  • More scheduling flexibility. Clients can book online counseling sessions on nights and weekends. They may not need to take time off work or hire babysitters, saving them money. 
  • Ease of travel. Clients can still do sessions from vacation. 
  • Comfort. Clients might feel safer discussing intimate subjects from their familiar surroundings. 
  • More options. Clients have a wider range of counselors to choose from because they’re not limited by geography. 
  • Accommodation. Clients with mobility issues can still attend sessions. And clients who are limited by emotional or behavioral issues can do sessions from home. 
  • Security and anonymity. Clients benefit from a secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing connection to their therapist.  

Where Can I Find an Online Counselor?

There are many online counseling services these days, but they’re not all created equal. For instance, some counseling services are just based on text messages rather than comprehensive, high-quality, face-to-face therapy sessions. At Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX, all mental health providers are fully licensed and top-rated. The online counselors at Thriveworks accept most major forms of health insurance, making them one of the most affordable options in the Houston area. Plus you don’t have to worry about commuting time when you’re just logging in from home to speak to your top-rated therapist. 

The online mental health providers at Thriveworks include social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and board-certified psychiatrists (MDs). The online psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX can prescribe and manage medications, just as they can during in-person psychiatry sessions. 

If you’re not sure what kind of provider you need, the Thriveworks staff can help you figure it out. You can always change providers until you find the best match.

Is Online Marriage Counseling and Therapy Effective?

Many couples prefer online marriage counseling because it can be easier to schedule. Marriage therapists at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX are able to adapt their effective strategies to virtual sessions. And with the live video conferencing software that Thriveworks uses, therapists have the opportunity to gain insights into communication styles and even body language used by intimate partners. 

What Can Online Counselors Treat?

Mental health providers at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX can treat clients for a wide range of life issues and mental health conditions via online counseling, including the following:

  • Relationship issues (couples therapy and family therapy)
  • Eating disorders
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Specific phobias
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma
  • Empty nest syndrome
  • Midlife crises
  • Stress
  • Work/life balance
  • Substance abuse and addiction
  • Insecurity
  • Dysthymia

Discover Online Counseling with Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX

If you’re looking for a premium counselor who can meet with you online and who accepts insurance, look no farther than Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX. Online therapists don’t have to be lesser therapists. At Thriveworks, online counselors are fully licensed and provide full sessions to clients to help them achieve their goals. 

When you call the Thriveworks office or go online to make an appointment, a counselor can meet with you quickly. Most clients have their initial session with an online counselor within 24-48 hours of their phone call. In addition to therapy services, Thriveworks clients can access their provider between sessions via phone or email. 

Don’t wait to begin a relationship with an exceptional, experienced counselor at Thriveworks. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 Houston therapists and counselors accept 39 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

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

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Carelon

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Self-pay costs at Houston
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

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4.5 Thriveworks Houston 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 Kingwood is located in the same building as Her Healthcare, Chris E. Perkins DDS, Spectacular Kids ABA Therapy & Consulting, Boyd Noel M.D. FACOG Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Amy C. Plummer Obstetrics & Gynecology. In the same plaza are other buildings, such as Kingwood Speech Pathology Services, Whittington Bridal, Independent Financial, and UT Physicians. We are near Royal Forest Drive and Kingwood Drive; where these roads intersect is a Wendy’s, Amegy Bank, Pei Wei Restaurant, Superglass Windshield Repair, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

Phone number

(346) 258-7101

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
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