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Susan Jillson

Hear from Susan Jillson, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is to help them feel comfortable. I prefer a client-driven approach, as this helps them to feel they have a say and accountability regarding what they would like to work on.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

I teach the following tools in online therapy: active listening (eye contact, nodding), validation, holding space (not interrupting the speaker), and interactive feedback.

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 they are able to utilize effective coping skills when triggered.

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

I encourage clients to practice effective coping skills such as journaling, exercising, listening to music, taking walks, reaching out to their support network, and sharing their feelings with others.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for online counseling think about what it is you need support for as well as what symptoms you may be struggling with.

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.

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Online Counselors, Therapists in Mt. Pleasant, SC—Online Counseling

Are you searching for counseling in Mt. Pleasant, SC? Have you ever consider online counseling, otherwise known as virtual therapy? Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant, SC offer online counseling for those who need or prefer to attend their therapy sessions from home. Many people find that online counseling enables them to fit this service into their schedule with ease. Additionally, it proves just as effective as the traditional in-person counseling approach.

If you want to schedule an online counseling appointment at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant, just call (843) 606-6223 to get all set up or to hear more. Our counselors, therapists, and psychologists are here to help, guide, and support you. Their ultimate goal is to assist you in living a happier, healthier life—whatever that might mean for you! Your counselor will come up with a personalized treatment plan designed to address your unique needs and goals.

Online Counseling Benefits

Online therapy is a valuable counseling option. The primary benefit though—one that often leads people to choose online counseling over in-person counseling—is the convenience factor. A problem for many people who are looking for mental health services is their already busy or demanding schedule!

Online counseling works to remove this problem from the equation. You don’t have to worry about working a commute into your schedule. Instead, all you need is to block out a window of your time to work with your counselor. And then you can hop onto your video session from wherever you prefer or happen to be. Gone are the days when you spend more time getting to and from your appointment than you do in your appointment!

What Are the Other Perks of Online Counseling?

As we’ve mentioned, online counseling is often a great option for many people in search of mental health help. In addition to convenience, online counseling provides other benefits that prove valuable including:

  • Comfort: Because you can attend your sessions from home, you’ll likely feel more comfortable than you ever have before in an appointment! And we mean physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yes, you can stay in your PJs. But also, you might feel more comfortable opening up to your counselor from a distance.
  • Safety: Online counseling also offers safety and security. Certain circumstances can cause us to be sequestered at home, such as a widespread virus. In these circumstances, you can still attend your therapy sessions safely, using virtual means in online counseling.
  • Affordability: Online counseling is also an affordable counseling option via insurance. In addition, Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant has affordable self-pay rates.
  • Efficacy: We can’t stress enough that online counseling is an effective option too. You aren’t sacrificing success that you would make in in-person counseling. In the same breath, if you find that online counseling just isn’t right for you, that’s okay too! We’re happy to go on this journey with you to find what type of counseling best suits you.

If you want to explore these benefits for yourself, reach out to Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant. We’re here and ready to help.

Work with an Online Counselor at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant, SC

Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant, SC offers many mental health services including online counseling. If you’re interested in working virtually with a counselor in video counseling, reach out to us today. Just call (843) 606-6223 and we’ll get you scheduled.

We’re excited to meet you and get to work!

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 Mt Pleasant therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Mt Pleasant
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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My therapist at Thriveworks, Susan, is warm and and relatable. I am a late-diagnosed autistic woman. I am basically now learning what everyone else learned in kindergarten. I have a history of broken marriages and jobs I was invited to leave because I didn't fit in, to put it mildly. She has helped me in so many ways, and I can now see decisions I made that I thought were just what had happened to me. I feel much more capable and hopeful now. I wish I could have met her years ago. I have gone to many therapists over the years, but now I can see how I can feel hopeful about my life and my relationships with my daughters and my grandchildren.
Read more My therapist at Thriveworks, Susan, is warm and and relatable. I am a late-diagnosed autistic woman. I am basically now learning what everyone else learned in kindergarten. I have a history of broken marriages and jobs I was invited to leave because I didn't fit in, to put it mildly. She has helped me in so many ways, and I can now see decisions I made that I thought were just what had happened to me. I feel much more capable and hopeful now. I wish I could have met her years ago. I have gone to many therapists over the years, but now I can see how I can feel hopeful about my life and my relationships with my daughters and my grandchildren.
Linda Feb 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Susan is my Thriveworks therapist. She is helping me set boundaries and make better choices. I am learning a lot from her. Having Asperger's, I often can be quite blunt. I am gradually learning how to say less but make better connections. She
Read more Susan is my Thriveworks therapist. She is helping me set boundaries and make better choices. I am learning a lot from her. Having Asperger's, I often can be quite blunt. I am gradually learning how to say less but make better connections. She
Linda Jan 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant is located off of Queensborough Blvd, right next to the Queensborough Shopping Center and just north of Highway 17. We're right across the street from Groucho's Deli, Beach Cowboy Fitness, and Hunan Chinese. The closest bus stop is Johnnie Dodds Blvd (Frontage Rd) / Queensborough Shopping Center.

Phone number

(843) 588-1846

Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
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