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Amy Chase

Hear from Amy Chase, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

My go-to approach for online therapy is to initially give the client some room to talk about goals and then take time to work on other goals. Listening is an important aspect, as you listen and see in online therapy.

Although newer to the counseling world, online therapy can be helpful to you and your therapy journey. Online therapy is convenient to your schedule and allows you to expand to counselors all around the state you live in. My go-to approach doesn't change from traditional in-person counseling. You can still expect me to make strong efforts to build our connection and implement thoughtful interventions to help you with what you're dealing with.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

Various methods including [CBT] to assist client in identifying the precipitant to their difficulties . Client will be provided symptom management and coping strategies to assist client them in managing their symptoms. Coping strategies will provide helpful ways of managing symptoms.

I teach the following tools in online therapy: psychoeducation through videos and other resources, talk therapy to investigate the sources of your struggles and to help you connect different parts, and at times even creative interventions to express yourself!

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when clients are able to decrease their symptoms with the use of coping strategies. Online therapy is a truly effective forum where much clinical work can be accomplished.

I know a client is making meaningful progress when they self-report relief from symptoms. It is just the same as in-person therapy. Let's talk and review goals, as well as make a plan to address other areas of your life.

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

To prepare for their first online therapy session, clients can write any questions down to talk about during the first session. Clients can also talk with friends who are in therapy and ask questions about their experiences.

Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by completing the tasks taught in therapy in their day-to-day lives. Practice does help with the mastery of skills, and will allow you to make the progress you're looking for.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for your first online therapy session find a safe, private place for your therapy appointment. Have your questions with you.

Please review and sign the consent form and formulate questions as well as your therapeutic goals for our first session together. This will help the process, and will allow us to dive right in!

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?

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?

Are you currently looking for Worcester therapy or counseling? Have you ever considered looking for therapy or counseling online? You’ve come to the right place. In addition to providing in-person therapy, counseling, and life coaching, Thriveworks in Leominster, MA can offer you online counseling. We are proud to offer this flexible option, as we have seen that online counseling helps many people who would not otherwise receive the mental health help they’re looking for.

Setting up an appointment at Thriveworks in Leominster, MA is a simple process. All you have to do is give us a call and we’ll do the rest. Our scheduling team will ask about your scheduling preferences, and then set you up with an appointment that is convenient for you. Keep in mind that we do have next-day appointments available! And that meeting with a therapist or counselor online can be done virtually anywhere.

What Is Online Therapy?

Online therapy counseling is simple: It’s much like the traditional in-person therapy approach, only you attend your sessions online. Easy, right? The online therapists at Thriveworks in Leominster, MA are fully licensed and accredited—not to mention they’ve got a range of skills, specialties, and tools that enable them to provide their clients with individualized treatment.

Let’s understand what you can expect from the online therapy counseling experience. You have a few options when it comes to how you want to attend your session:

  • Phone online therapy: You can choose to work with your online therapist or counselor over the phone. All you have to do is make sure you have service or Wi-Fi to conduct your call and then answer your therapist’s call!
  • Video online therapy: This is similar to phone online therapy; you choose a day and time to work with your therapist and then meet them in the video chat or answer their video call! Of course, you have to ensure that you have Wi-Fi for this one too.
  • Email online therapy: Your third option is to work with your online therapist via online email or chat. This option is different from the former two, as you don’t chat with your therapist for a strict 60 or 90 minutes. Instead, you take turns responding over a flexible period of time.

People forego in-person therapy and choose online therapy counseling instead for many different reasons. These reasons often center around convenience, comfort and flexibility. If online therapy counseling appeals to you, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Leominster, MA today.

Work with an Online Therapist: Here Are Online Therapy Benefits

If online therapy counseling isn’t something that’s been on your radar, you might be wondering why people choose to work with online therapists over in-person therapists. Here are a couple of main benefits that lead people to choose online therapy:

  1. Convenient and comfortable: Because online therapy is conducted online, it offers a level of convenience that in-person therapy cannot. You can attend your online therapy counseling sessions virtually anywhere, as long as you have service or internet. This means extra comfort! You can attend therapy on your couch or in bed if you really want to. No constraints or judgment here!
  2. Quick and flexible: Additionally, you can often schedule online therapy much more quickly than you can an in-person therapy session. This means that you have all of the flexibility in the world, too. Online therapists often offer extended hours, as they can attend from their couch or bed, too!

If you’re looking for Worcester therapy or counseling, consider working with an online therapist. Call Thriveworks in Leominster, MA to set up your online therapy counseling appointment.

Schedule Online Therapy at Thriveworks in Leominster, MA

If you are ready to start a partnership with a skilled, caring mental health professional and you think that online therapy might be the right option for you, reach out to Thriveworks in Leominster, MA today. We can offer you a quick, flexible, convenient online therapy option right now.

Thriveworks in Leominster, MA prides itself on working with the best of the best providers. We’re confident that you will find greater health, happiness, and success in online therapy counseling. And we can’t wait to meet 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 Leominster therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Leominster
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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I was in great need of an in-person therapist. I've grown tired of being stuck in the zoom room for years now, like many people. Thankfully, I was able to schedule an appointment and get started at the local Thriveworks office. And I'm grateful for my therapist. I feel like I'm making great strides forward in a fraction of the time it took me to make similar progress with online therapy/counseling. Setting matters.
Read more I was in great need of an in-person therapist. I've grown tired of being stuck in the zoom room for years now, like many people. Thankfully, I was able to schedule an appointment and get started at the local Thriveworks office. And I'm grateful for my therapist. I feel like I'm making great strides forward in a fraction of the time it took me to make similar progress with online therapy/counseling. Setting matters.
Marissa Jan 2024
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Deb Joy is excellent.
Leominster Sep 2021
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Deb Joy is excellent! 5*
Leominster Sep 2021
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Debra Joy, committed to excellent service.
Leominster Sep 2021
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Debra Joy is wonderful to work with!!
Leominster Sep 2021
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Deb Joy is an incredible listener, so kind, and amazing to work with! Highly recommend her for therapy.
Read more Deb Joy is an incredible listener, so kind, and amazing to work with! Highly recommend her for therapy.
Leominster Sep 2021
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I’ve known Deb for many years. She is passionate and caring.
Leominster Sep 2021
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Tracey N. is a very thoughtful, caring and non-judgmental Clinician. She listens and is always attentive in our sessions.
Read more Tracey N. is a very thoughtful, caring and non-judgmental Clinician. She listens and is always attentive in our sessions.
Leominster Jul 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Leominster is off of Merriam Ave, just east of Rockwell Pond. We currently share a building with Cormier Chiropractic and The Vascular Care Group, and our building is across the street from Foster Ct. and Grove Ave. The closest bus stop to us is at the Leominster Senior Center. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Phone number

(978) 612-6361

Languages spoken by MA providers

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  • Mandarin
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