Sometimes, life throws us unexpected curveballs. Mental illness, the loss of a loved one, a big life change, strained relationships, or career struggle can come out of nowhere and throw our life plan off path. Depending on your situation, it can feel like you’re stuck forever in these negative habits, thought patterns, and emotions.
Thriveworks Roanoke, VA believes you are never stuck. Just because life knocked you off the path doesn’t mean you can’t get back on it and keep striving towards a healthier, happier life. Easier said than done, we know. That’s why Thriveworks Roanoke Online Counselors are here to support, encourage, and provide empathetic, nonjudgmental guidance.
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” –Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
It’s not easy to find your way out of a hard spot, especially when everything in your life seems to be pushing you back. But there is hope. You are strong enough. And Thriveworks Roanoke will be here to help you every step of the way. Our Online Counselors offer professional service you can enjoy from the comfort and convenience of your own home. To schedule or find out more about online therapy with Thriveworks Roanoke, VA, give us a call at (540) 788-5090.
What Is Online Therapy with Thriveworks Roanoke, VA?
Online counseling is a way for you to meet with a professional counselor without leaving your home. Also known as cyber counseling, teletherapy, e-counseling, or e-therapy, online counseling can be great for people whose situation prevents them from meeting in-person with a counselor on a regular basis.
There are many methods that people use to individualize the online counseling experience. Thriveworks Roanoke offers a solution for everyone. Some people choose to meet through videoconferencing, online chat, email, text message, or over the phone. Like in-person counseling, you can set a time to talk with a Roanoke, VA counselor in real-time, or you can have a time-delayed conversation that occurs over a larger period of time and is very flexible.
With the increase in technology online counseling has skyrocketed. It started in 1982 as an online self-help group, but since then has branched to provide counseling for nearly every mental health concern there is. Thriveworks Roanoke is proud to offer this innovative and inclusive therapy format.
Can Online Therapy Help Me? Is Online Counseling Effective?
There can be a lot of doubt surrounding online counseling. How is Thriveworks Roanoke keeping the conversations confidential? Is it less effective than in-person counseling? Is it offered for all forms of therapy or only for certain mental health concerns?
Research done on the effectiveness of online therapy has shown it is just as effective, and in some cases may be even more effective than in-person counseling. For certain mental health concerns, meeting over the phone or through skype removes a layer of anxiety and allows people to open up faster. More reasons Thriveworks Roanoke offers online therapy includes:
- It provides comfort and convenience: online therapy means you don’t have to worry about the weather or driving conditions. It means you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas! You can pop dinner into the oven and talk with a professional, empathetic, nonjudgmental counselor while it is cooking. Where there is Wi-Fi and some sort of solidarity to ensure confidentiality, you can have access to the best mental health Roanoke, VA has to offer.
- It’s affordable: One of the top questions we’re asked is if insurances cover online counseling. Most do! If you have questions about what insurances Thriveworks Roanoke offers for our Online Therapy or about our self-pay options, give us a call and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
- It’s reliable: Having to cancel your counseling session because of illness, traffic, weather, sick family members, or a time crunch can impede on your healing and growth. Thriveworks Roanoke wants to make sure you have access to the best tools that will get you feeling healthier and happier the fastest. Online counseling can be one of those tools.
There are many other benefits that online therapy can give. If you are interested in trying online therapy through phone calls, video conferencing, chat, or email, give Thriveworks Roanoke, VA a call. We can get you set up with a therapist that has the experience and knowledge to help you recover from the latest curveball life’s thrown at you and grow stronger for the future.
Schedule Online Therapy Counseling at Thriveworks Roanoke, VA
Thriveworks Roanoke wants to stress that no matter what counseling method you choose, the pain and emotional turmoil you are experiencing isn’t your fault. Sometimes, the punches life throws us are impossible to block. You can’t avoid bad things, and sometimes those bad things stay in our system for longer than we want. There is no shame or judgment for seeking help to get it out. In fact, reaching out because you want to heal, and grow is a sign of your strength and courage!
Thriveworks Roanoke, VA will always individualize a counseling session, so it is meeting your needs, goals, and dreams. We’re looking forward to meeting you—virtually or in person—and starting down this journey towards a healthier, happier you. Give us a call at (540) 788-5090 to schedule an appointment today.
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