Care without the wait

62 licensed therapists & providers in Michigan—8 in Portage. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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17,813 people sought online therapy help in Michigan in the last year

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

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Portage, MI

Cassie Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. She has a passion for helping teens, adults, and...

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Portage, MI

My aim is to offer you a therapeutic alliance through which you can heal from past wounds and embrace imperfections so that you ma...

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Portage, MI

As the wife of a United States Marine and the daughter of parents who fostered teenage girls, I am able to understand the struggle...

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Portage, MI

I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Couples, Marriage, and family Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional...

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Portage, MI

Who you are is beautifully and uniquely crafted by your experiences in life and I am here to help you discover ways to improve you...

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Portage, MI

My passion is to help people feel heard and empowered to live their best lives....

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Portage, MI

I am a caring and supportive individual that will help guide children and adults to learn the skills they need, while supporting t...

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Portage, MI

My goal is meet you with compassion and understanding while helping you to challenge negative thinking and behavior....

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.

Hear from our clinicians

What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

Heather: My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is to try to build a strong base for the therapeutic relationship so that the client will still feel safe enough to be vulnerable and share their story.

Rhoda: My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is to help the client understand and process their feelings, which ultimately allows for emotional or behavioral change. I enjoy connecting with clients because that connection allows clients to feel heard and safe enough to make changes.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

Heather: I teach the following tools in online therapy:

  • Cognitive restructuring, which involves disputing the distortions that underpin a client’s challenges.
  • Journaling, which is a form of self-monitoring that helps clients identify their thought patterns and emotional tendencies.
  • Stress reduction exercises such as meditation and progressive muscle relaxation can be effective CBT tools for managing anxiety.
  • Diaphragmatic breathing, which is a mindfulness practice. Clients learn to regulate their breath and activate their body’s relaxation response.
  • Exposure and response prevention, which involves exposing yourself to whatever it is that normally elicits a compulsive behavior, but doing your best to refrain from the behavior.
  • Successive approximation, which helps the client to learn about breaking the large goal into small, easy-to-accomplish steps, so they can map out the path to success and make the journey seem a little less overwhelming.

Rhoda: I teach the following tools in online therapy:

  • Help clients identify their negative thought patterns and resulting feelings and behaviors
  • Help clients understand their values and where their thoughts and feelings originate
  • Help clients to modify their negative thoughts and behaviors to be more positive
  • Help clients learn various coping tools and relaxation techniques such as guided meditation, mindfulness training, and muscle relaxation
  • Help clients improve their communication skills using assertive communication and active listening

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

Heather: I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are seeing their symptoms reduce and tracking that with validated measures like the PHQ-9 or the GAD-7.

Rhoda: I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they express having more confidence in themselves. They express more positive interactions with themselves and others and are doing activities that they enjoy.

Heather: Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy through group therapy, reading therapist-recommended books or podcasts, and watching recommended films or videos, to name a few.

Rhoda: I encourage clients to practice the skills and utilize the tools we discuss in sessions. Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by reading and researching ideas and tools on their own.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

Heather: To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can read the bio of the therapist you will be seeing to get an idea of who they are. You can also prepare questions, set realistic goals, and most importantly, keep an open mind and a willingness to explore new ideas.

Rhoda: To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can come with an openness to share your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and what you wish to accomplish through therapy. While online therapy may not be for everyone, more and more people find it very helpful, with the added benefit of flexibility, comfort, and time.

Online therapy FAQs

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?

Many people are exploring the increased use of technology in order to receive services via the internet.  We talk to many clients who are interested in online counseling and are not sure what to expect.  At Thriveworks Counseling in Portage, we are able to provide counseling telehealth services for a large range of conditions and issues.

Our clinicians are able to see clients from all over the state in the comfort of their own homes, car, office or wherever else clients are comfortable receiving services. Reach out today to get started.

How Does Online Counseling Work?

Online counseling at Thriveworks is done over video. Before your first appointment, your therapist will email you a link for your session, which you’ll click at the start of your session time. During your first session, your therapist is going to want to review your intake form with you, talk with you about informed consent and then get an understanding of your goals and challenges. Before you sign off, your therapist will set out several future appointments so you have a consistent schedule.

Telehealth counseling has been available for quite a while, but due to the rise in available technology and concerns about viral outbreaks, it is becoming more and more popular.  At Thriveworks Counseling in Portage, we are prepared to serve you as a telehealth provider.

Schedule Online Counseling at Thriveworks in Portage

Give us a call today or schedule an appointment online. We offer evening and weekend sessions and accept most major insurances. We look forward to hearing from you and joining you on your journey!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Portage accept 34 insurance plans

  • ASR

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

  • Ambetter from Meridian | Exchange

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Medicare Plus Blue PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Traditional PPO

  • Carelon

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Self-pay costs at Portage
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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Jenna was very professional and very easy to talk to. She gave great advice and listened intently. I would reccomend her in the future.
Jeremiah Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Hailie is a great therapist, such a good active listener and so insightful with guidance, suggestions and holding me accountable
Sadie Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist has made me feel very comfortable and it's very easy for me to open up to her
Gabriella Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Starr is the best and I loved how it easy it was to find a therapist that specializes in what I was struggling with.
Delilah Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Rhoda is honest and does not pull her punches. She doesn't interrupt but will hold her thought and let me finish. She encourages when she see a healthy line of thinking and points out if she sees me going down unhealth thought processes!
Ciara Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I’ve been given the tools I need to deal with my anxiety and the support I’ve received is second to none!
Eva Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I love my therapist because she gets me and helps me in life with things I didn’t know I could use help with and setting boundaries
Takashi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I really appreciated how Cassie listened and absorbed what I had to say. I loved how empathetic she was and how comforting it was to share with her.
Nova Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

524 E Milham Ave Suite B
Portage, MI 49002

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Portage is located near East Milham Avenue and South Westnedge Avenue, off I-94. It is near the Milham Park Golf Club and Celery Flats.

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Phone number

(269) 264-4920
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Languages spoken by MI providers

  • English
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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