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Levi Galford

Hear from Levi Galford, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

When providing online therapy, I use modified versions of the same approaches to counseling that I would use when providing counseling in the office. I start by seeking to understand what the client's concerns are and learning about the client's experiences. Then I will use a variety of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing to address the client's concerns and meet their individual goals.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

Some of the tools that I often teach in online therapy include:

  • Value-based actions: In this skill, I help clients identify what values are most important to them as an individual and work with them to develop plans to increase actions related to these values in their daily routines.
  • Thought challenging: This skill helps clients to identify the influence of negative thought patterns or beliefs on their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and then challenge them with growth-oriented responses that motivate them toward their personal goals.
  • Mindfulness skills: These skills help individuals to identify what emotions they are experiencing and how those emotions are experienced in their bodies. Additionally, these skills help individuals to respond to these emotions and experiences in a positive manner.

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

I find that clients are making meaningful progress in online therapy when they continue to report increasing, maintain progress on their personal goals, express increased life satisfaction.

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

Clients can best supplement their time in online therapy by setting aside time between sessions for reflection and time to practice the skills discussed in the session. I often encourage clients doing online therapy to designate 5 to 10 minutes before and after their sessions to prepare for and process their sessions before returning to their daily activities.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for your first online session, I would encourage you to consider the following:

  • Do I have a private space where I would feel comfortable and safe sharing my emotions while in my online session?
  • Do I have a space where I am able to engage with the session with limited distractions?
  • Am I able to set aside time before and after the session to prepare and process before returning to my daily activities?
These can be helpful considerations when trying to decide between online therapy and traditional therapy in the office.

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?

Our Thriveworks therapists at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC 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?

When was the last time you checked in with yourself mentally? Today? Last week? Last month? Last year? 

While we don’t always open up about how we’re feeling, we do all experience a range of emotions on a weekly or even daily basis. Maybe a car cut you off on the way to work this morning and it made you angry. Perhaps you’re dreading going home because the chores you need to get done are overwhelming. Maybe you’re waiting for your partner to get dinner with you later so you can talk about why you’ve been bickering a lot more recently. This list could go on forever. The takeaway is that we all encounter emotional struggles and mental health challenges that negatively affect our welling. 

Fortunately, we’re able to learn how to manage these difficult emotions and situations to preserve our mental wellbeing. Ask yourself how you’re really doing. Is there anything you’d like to change, improve on, or overcome? Counselors, therapists, and psychologists all have unique skills, training, and experience to help people with all of these problems. 

Being vulnerable is actually a strength and not a weakness—that’s why more and more mental health is such an important thing to talk about. It’s the same as being physically sick. And when you keep all those things inside, when you bottle them up, it makes you ill.” – Cara Delevigne 

If you’re tired of bottling up your emotions and putting your mental wellbeing on the backburner, consider working with an online counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC. Our providers can help you work through many of your life issues, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. When you’re ready to get started, just give our office a call.

What Do I Need to Know About Online Counseling?

Believe it or not, online counseling has been around for decades. Today, online counseling is a widely popular therapy option for people of all different backgrounds. Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC, we offer our clients two main forms of online counseling, which are:

  • Telephone Counseling: Like the name implies, telephone counseling allows you to talk to your counselor or therapist via phone call. At the time of your appointment, your provider will give you a call and all you have to do is answer!
  • Video chat counseling: For this counseling service, you’ll talk to your provider via video chat. Well before your scheduled appointment time, your provider will send you a link to a secure video chat room, of which you will click at the time of your session. Just make sure you have a secure, reliable internet connection! 

Both options are easy and effective. If you’re on the fence about which option to go with, we recommend that you try both to see what feels the best for you. Either way, your counselor will work with you on whichever platform that best suits your needs.

Can Online Counseling Help Me?

The short answer—yes! Online counseling at Thriveworks allows our clients to work through a range of mental health challenges ranging from low self-esteem to anxiety. For example, online counseling can offer assistance for: 

  • Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety 
  • Grief and loss
  • Family turmoil 
  • Relationship problems 
  • Low self-esteem 
  • Behavioral problems in children 
  • Significant life changes 
  • Career counseling 
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anger management
  • Stress management 

This list could go on. Online counseling has many added perks including comfort, convenience, reliability, affordability, and effectiveness. No more running from the office to your appointment after a meeting ran late or not having the motivation to leave the house for the day. You can talk with your counselor from virtually anywhere you choose. 

As we touched on briefly, online counseling at Thriveworks is a smart and effective option. You’ll receive the same level of care and make the same meaningful progress virtually as you would in-person. Our counselors and therapists are dedicated to providing you with uplifting, compassionate support every step of the way.

Work With an Online Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC

Are you ready to take the next step to overcome the challenges and hardships that are standing in your way of happiness? Luckily, you’re in the right place. Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC, we are passionate about providing accessible mental health care. That’s why we offer competitive benefits like evening and weekend appointments, flexible cancellations, no waitlist, and even same-day appointments. 

If you’re eager to get started, click over to our online booking portal or give our office a call to set up your first appointment. One of our scheduling specialists will work with you to find a time best suited for you. 

You deserve to thrive. Let us guide the way.

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 Raleigh 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

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
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

5.0 Learn about verified reviews
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I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
Read more I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
June Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Read more Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Harley Dec 2023
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★★★★★
I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Read more I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Northeast Raleigh Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Read more Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Read more I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Read more Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

Languages spoken by NC providers

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