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.
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.
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.
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.
Online Counseling and the Coronavirus in Columbus, OH
While you’re taking care of loved ones, supporting our community, and fighting in your own powerful way, Thriveworks Columbus wants to remind you that now is also the time to take care of your own mental health. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mental health concerns are on the rise. Some are experiencing these symptoms for the first time. Others are seeing a relapse in symptoms they thought were behind them. Both situations can make quarantine even more isolating and scary.
No one can fight your battles, but Thriveworks Columbus is intent on making sure you are fully equipped with the right tools and have unconditional support as you do. Our counselors offer online counseling so you can receive support, professional guidance, and encouragement without leaving the comfort of your home. Reach out today to get started.
What Is Online Counseling? Why Is Online Counseling Effective?
Your mental health is important, and you are not trapped in the situation you find yourself in. Often all people need to start feeling better is talking with someone. Our counselors practice a client-first mentality which means you will always be the center of our sessions, even with online counseling!
Online counseling is a versatile tool to take care of your mental health during this tumultuous time. Thriveworks Columbus offers insurance-covered therapy via video. If you have any questions about how online counseling can help your mental health or how insurance covers it, give Thriveworks Columbus a call today at 614-515-6291.
How to Upkeep Your Mental Health from Home
Online Counseling is a fantastic tool to use to upkeep your mental health, but it is just one in many. Our counselors suggest doing a little something every day to keep your mental state healthy and happy. A few things you can do in quarantine include:
- Limit the time you watch or read the news: Three, 10-minute sessions from a reputable news source is plenty of time to get caught up on what is going on in the world and locally. Don’t peek outside of those times! Also, sometimes it can help to let all your anxious thoughts flood free during this time. Give your mind complete acceptance to run free. Of course, the most important step after this is to close the news app. Try to go back to thinking rationally and do something that soothes you. Easier said than done, we know. But it is possible, sometimes we just need a little support.
- Keep up those healthy habits: Yoga, getting outside, at-home workouts (have you looked at Pinterest’s many suggestions for this?), and trying new meals are great ways to break up the monotony and take care of your physical health, which will always help your mental health.
- Try something new: Yes, those Netflix shows are calling your name. It’s easy to fall into the same routine. Trying something new is a great way to stimulate underused parts of your brain. Bake an extreme cake, try that woodworking project, or learn how to grow indoor plants!
Scheduling Online Counseling at Thriveworks Columbus
Thriveworks Columbus is here to support you in whatever way we can. Online Counseling is one of those ways. If you are feeling like you’re drowning or slipping under the weight of everything that is happening, there is hope. Now is the time to prioritize mental health. Reach out today if you want to schedule an online counseling appointment with Thriveworks Columbus. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and offer many additional benefits to our clients.
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