Teletherapy for North Carolina
Amy S Horne
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCQS, NPT-C, CIMHP, CIMNTT, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harrisburg, NC 28075 (Online Only)
Trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, depression/anxiety, mood disorders, relationships, ADHD/ADD/ODD and addiction/recovery.
Qualified Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I create a non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to discuss their issues and improve the quality of their lives. I integrate different approaches with emphasis on EMDR/R-TEP/G-TEP, Gottman, NET, Trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience with soldiers, trauma, abuse and disorders. I treat adolescents and adults using individual, family and/or couples' counseling. I have a direct therapeutic approach. I'm a Certified Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Trauma Treatment provider.
Trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, depression/anxiety, mood disorders, relationships, ADHD/ADD/ODD and addiction/recovery.
Qualified Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I create a non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to discuss their issues and improve the quality of their lives. I integrate different approaches with emphasis on EMDR/R-TEP/G-TEP, Gottman, NET, Trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience with soldiers, trauma, abuse and disorders. I treat adolescents and adults using individual, family and/or couples' counseling. I have a direct therapeutic approach. I'm a Certified Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Trauma Treatment provider.
Monica L Mouer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I am skilled at working with strained relationships and oppositional clients, as well as Crisis, Trauma and Divorce.
Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. If you lack satisfaction in your life, counseling can help. I have a passion to see individuals live to their full potential with peace of mind, purpose in action and joy for everyday living. With over 15 years experience in counseling, education and pastoral ministry combined, I offer an educated perspective on many life issues. I am a trained in many trauma based and relational/family approaches to wholeness. I have extensive experience in working with teens and their families, couples and women's issues especially trauma, anger, emotional regulation, anxiety & depression.
I am skilled at working with strained relationships and oppositional clients, as well as Crisis, Trauma and Divorce.
Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. If you lack satisfaction in your life, counseling can help. I have a passion to see individuals live to their full potential with peace of mind, purpose in action and joy for everyday living. With over 15 years experience in counseling, education and pastoral ministry combined, I offer an educated perspective on many life issues. I am a trained in many trauma based and relational/family approaches to wholeness. I have extensive experience in working with teens and their families, couples and women's issues especially trauma, anger, emotional regulation, anxiety & depression.
Paula Sanders Newman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
I specialize in treating children and adolescents suffering with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Mood Disorders (i.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Psychologist who serves children and adolescents and their families in Durham, Wake, and Johnston counties. I take a strengths-based approach to help children and families develop the insight and skills necessary to meet personal and situational challenges; and, improve functionality. I enjoy helping children and families identify and achieve their goals. I employ elements from a range of therapeutic techniques (i.e. Play Therapy, CBT, TFCBT, Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology). I welcome extended family members, members of faith communities, and any other supports families want to utilize in the treatment process.
I specialize in treating children and adolescents suffering with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Mood Disorders (i.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Psychologist who serves children and adolescents and their families in Durham, Wake, and Johnston counties. I take a strengths-based approach to help children and families develop the insight and skills necessary to meet personal and situational challenges; and, improve functionality. I enjoy helping children and families identify and achieve their goals. I employ elements from a range of therapeutic techniques (i.e. Play Therapy, CBT, TFCBT, Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology). I welcome extended family members, members of faith communities, and any other supports families want to utilize in the treatment process.
Jenny O'Brien Adorno
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, NBCC, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226 (Online Only)
She specializes in Parenting, ODD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, and Trauma.
Available Online Only Jenny works with children, teens, and adults using Child-Centered Play Therapy (ages 2-10), Strengths Based Therapy (adolescents and adults), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She supports clients by helping them acknowledge and express their feelings, work through problems using tools such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Restructuring, and develop skills in and out of session. She believes that parents and guardians are essential to the healing process for children. She focuses on equipping clients with the tools, support and approach to help them live a life that is meaningful to them.
She specializes in Parenting, ODD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, and Trauma.
Available Online Only Jenny works with children, teens, and adults using Child-Centered Play Therapy (ages 2-10), Strengths Based Therapy (adolescents and adults), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She supports clients by helping them acknowledge and express their feelings, work through problems using tools such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Restructuring, and develop skills in and out of session. She believes that parents and guardians are essential to the healing process for children. She focuses on equipping clients with the tools, support and approach to help them live a life that is meaningful to them.
FFC-Asheville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Our local licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our local licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Emerge Child and Family Counseling
Counselor, MA , LCMHC, CPT , QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
We can help with social skills, family dynamics, divorce, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, trauma, ADHD, ODD, emotional regulation, and many more areas.
At Emerge Child and Family Counseling we provide mostly a client centered approach to counseling to ensure our clients get the therapeutic services they need. We can utlize EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, as well as other approaches. We are a full practice serving all ranges of clients with a focus on adults, children, teens, and support their families. We have multiple clinicians to fit with our clients to provide counseling where each person can build trust and foster a nurturing relationship. We are a smaller more focused practice where you feel more like family and welcomed, making treatment the most effective.
We can help with social skills, family dynamics, divorce, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, trauma, ADHD, ODD, emotional regulation, and many more areas.
At Emerge Child and Family Counseling we provide mostly a client centered approach to counseling to ensure our clients get the therapeutic services they need. We can utlize EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, as well as other approaches. We are a full practice serving all ranges of clients with a focus on adults, children, teens, and support their families. We have multiple clinicians to fit with our clients to provide counseling where each person can build trust and foster a nurturing relationship. We are a smaller more focused practice where you feel more like family and welcomed, making treatment the most effective.
Anasya Silver
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27834
Can we agree that sometimes life has a way of lifing and knocking us off balance. Reaching out to find a therapist can be daunting and often times the first step you take. Congratulations in taking that first step! I have experience working with individuals and families (ages 5+) with all manners of mental health diagnosis and external stressors especially past and current traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, life adjustments, anger management, and oppositional behaviors.
Can we agree that sometimes life has a way of lifing and knocking us off balance. Reaching out to find a therapist can be daunting and often times the first step you take. Congratulations in taking that first step! I have experience working with individuals and families (ages 5+) with all manners of mental health diagnosis and external stressors especially past and current traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, life adjustments, anger management, and oppositional behaviors.
Rachel J Patton
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Monroe, NC 28110
In addition to working with adults and couples, I am skilled at helping youth and teens navigate the increasing peer pressures and stressors related to social media, anxiety, anger/behavior management, trauma experiences, self-harm and substance/vape use and gender identity. I also love to work with adults on issues related to parenting difficult and defiant children, relationships, grief, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am well versed in ADHD, ODD, and addictions. It is never easy to ask for help so, go you! My goal is for people to leave each session feeling like the time spent was meaningful and purposeful.
In addition to working with adults and couples, I am skilled at helping youth and teens navigate the increasing peer pressures and stressors related to social media, anxiety, anger/behavior management, trauma experiences, self-harm and substance/vape use and gender identity. I also love to work with adults on issues related to parenting difficult and defiant children, relationships, grief, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am well versed in ADHD, ODD, and addictions. It is never easy to ask for help so, go you! My goal is for people to leave each session feeling like the time spent was meaningful and purposeful.
Julie G McGinnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
I have experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Divorce, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Neglect, and parenting struggles. I have a background in Child Protective Services which focused on reuniting families, Intensive In-Home treatment, individual and family therapy, and community engagement. Coming Soon: Our team is currently developing a model to address contentious divorce cases to best meet the individual and family needs of all parties.
I have experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Divorce, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Neglect, and parenting struggles. I have a background in Child Protective Services which focused on reuniting families, Intensive In-Home treatment, individual and family therapy, and community engagement. Coming Soon: Our team is currently developing a model to address contentious divorce cases to best meet the individual and family needs of all parties.
Russell Davenport
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28208 (Online Only)
Howdy! I'm Russell Davenport, LPCA. My background in counseling ranges from working with clients in inpatient hospitals to providing intensive in-home services to families. I have worked with children ages 6+, adolescents (usually male), families, couples, and adults from various cultural backgrounds and situations. I have assisted clients with overcoming anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts; anger management and oppositional-defiant behaviors; strengthening and repairing relationships; decreasing risky adolescent behaviors; school issues; parenting skills; supervised visitation; and general phase of life concerns.
Howdy! I'm Russell Davenport, LPCA. My background in counseling ranges from working with clients in inpatient hospitals to providing intensive in-home services to families. I have worked with children ages 6+, adolescents (usually male), families, couples, and adults from various cultural backgrounds and situations. I have assisted clients with overcoming anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts; anger management and oppositional-defiant behaviors; strengthening and repairing relationships; decreasing risky adolescent behaviors; school issues; parenting skills; supervised visitation; and general phase of life concerns.
Carolina Behavioral Health Solutions
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054
Carolina Behavioral Health Solutions (CBHS) offers mental health counseling for individuals, families, and groups of various ages and backgrounds. CBHS assist individuals and families with learning to better manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD), and anger management. Our team is adept at working with diverse families and individuals to help them develop strategies and techniques to manage life's transitions. CBHS is committed to work to assist individuals and families to uncover healthy solutions to life challenges.
Carolina Behavioral Health Solutions (CBHS) offers mental health counseling for individuals, families, and groups of various ages and backgrounds. CBHS assist individuals and families with learning to better manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD), and anger management. Our team is adept at working with diverse families and individuals to help them develop strategies and techniques to manage life's transitions. CBHS is committed to work to assist individuals and families to uncover healthy solutions to life challenges.
Amy Lynn Otterson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, CMCC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
I am experienced working with individuals (age 13-50), couples and families who are experiencing issues such as: ADHD, Behavioral Disorders (ODD/Disruptive Disorder), Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety), Trauma (PTSD, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault), Self-injury, and Compulsive Disorders as well as family conflict resolution.
Are you looking for something to be different in your life? Do you want to change your life situation, solve a problem, make a major decision, or gain a better understanding of what is happening in your life or relationships? Through counseling, I will provide a person-centered and cognitive behavioral perspective. This means I view counseling as a process by which I help to facilitate my client's exploration and identification of their needs to assist them in making changes in their cognition and behaviors, which will result in the attainment of improved life satisfaction and self-acceptance.
I am experienced working with individuals (age 13-50), couples and families who are experiencing issues such as: ADHD, Behavioral Disorders (ODD/Disruptive Disorder), Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety), Trauma (PTSD, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault), Self-injury, and Compulsive Disorders as well as family conflict resolution.
Are you looking for something to be different in your life? Do you want to change your life situation, solve a problem, make a major decision, or gain a better understanding of what is happening in your life or relationships? Through counseling, I will provide a person-centered and cognitive behavioral perspective. This means I view counseling as a process by which I help to facilitate my client's exploration and identification of their needs to assist them in making changes in their cognition and behaviors, which will result in the attainment of improved life satisfaction and self-acceptance.
Yapriah Life and Healing PLLC
Counselor, MSEd, MPhEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Many have presented with, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/stressor disorders, and disorders first diagnosed in childhood, such as oppositional defiant disorder and ADHD.
At times, life comes at you fast, and as the old saying goes, "when it rains, it pours". During times of high stress and transition we often forget our ability to strive and thrive through the difficulties. Are you currently feeling stuck on your journey? Dealing with grief and/or loss? Struggling academically? Anxious about day to day uncertainties? You have come to the right place. With encouragement, I believe individuals have the ability to take control, channel their strengths into progress, grow their resiliency, and reconstruct their life trajectory.
Many have presented with, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/stressor disorders, and disorders first diagnosed in childhood, such as oppositional defiant disorder and ADHD.
At times, life comes at you fast, and as the old saying goes, "when it rains, it pours". During times of high stress and transition we often forget our ability to strive and thrive through the difficulties. Are you currently feeling stuck on your journey? Dealing with grief and/or loss? Struggling academically? Anxious about day to day uncertainties? You have come to the right place. With encouragement, I believe individuals have the ability to take control, channel their strengths into progress, grow their resiliency, and reconstruct their life trajectory.
Debra Apollonia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613
I work with a variety of issues including trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, ADHD, ODD, and addiction and recovery.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and have experience working with those struggling with addiction and recovery issues.I also have years of experience working with emergency and trauma patients and their families. I treat children, adolescents and adults using individual, family and/or couples' counseling.
I work with a variety of issues including trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, ADHD, ODD, and addiction and recovery.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and have experience working with those struggling with addiction and recovery issues.I also have years of experience working with emergency and trauma patients and their families. I treat children, adolescents and adults using individual, family and/or couples' counseling.
Erika Mccullough-Simpson
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
I have spent the bulk of my career helping children and their families to deal with a broad range of issues in healthy ways and to realize that their pasts do not have to limit their futures. For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed my practice with adolescents and adults with varying concerns, particularly trauma, depression, and anxiety. From years of working with high risk youth and adolescents, I am also very familiar with the juvenile justice system and with oppositional defiant or conduct disordered adolescents.
I have spent the bulk of my career helping children and their families to deal with a broad range of issues in healthy ways and to realize that their pasts do not have to limit their futures. For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed my practice with adolescents and adults with varying concerns, particularly trauma, depression, and anxiety. From years of working with high risk youth and adolescents, I am also very familiar with the juvenile justice system and with oppositional defiant or conduct disordered adolescents.
Nicole Wagoner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burgaw, NC 28425
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working at Ocean's Crest Counseling Center, PLLC in Burgaw, NC. I am accepting new clients with BCBS, United Healthcare, Tricare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue, Amerihealth, and Wellcare. I am certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I have experience with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I have experience working with children, young adults, and military with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Some of these diagnoses have included PTSD, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, and Conduct Disorder.
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working at Ocean's Crest Counseling Center, PLLC in Burgaw, NC. I am accepting new clients with BCBS, United Healthcare, Tricare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue, Amerihealth, and Wellcare. I am certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I have experience with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I have experience working with children, young adults, and military with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Some of these diagnoses have included PTSD, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, and Conduct Disorder.
Karan Kuretsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss.
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss.
Christina Jarman Phillips
Counselor, DMin, LCMHCA, QP
Verified Verified
Hope Mills, NC 28348 (Online Only)
I want to help everyone. I particularly have experience in working with patients with anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders. I will work with both children and adults. I want clients to become the best version of themselves. For those who want to integrate their faith and spirituality into counseling, this can be offered during the session as well. Biblical counseling is available.
I want to help everyone. I particularly have experience in working with patients with anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders. I will work with both children and adults. I want clients to become the best version of themselves. For those who want to integrate their faith and spirituality into counseling, this can be offered during the session as well. Biblical counseling is available.
Beverly Wicker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, SAP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sanford, NC 27330
I help individuals in the treatment of addiction, PTSD, attachment, anxiety, grief, depression, marital concerns, ADHD, oppositional and conduct behaviors.
Formerly the CEO of Family ConneXions, PLLC, I come with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families of all ages. I am licensed in clinical social work (LCSW) as well as substance abuse services (LCAS). I am also a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). I have a Bachelors Degree in Spanish Language and Literature and speak Spanish fluently. My primary goal is to provide a service that emphasizes trust, respect, confidentiality and compassion. I use a strength-based approach that focuses on supporting individuals, families, and couples through emotional and behavioral challenges.
I help individuals in the treatment of addiction, PTSD, attachment, anxiety, grief, depression, marital concerns, ADHD, oppositional and conduct behaviors.
Formerly the CEO of Family ConneXions, PLLC, I come with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families of all ages. I am licensed in clinical social work (LCSW) as well as substance abuse services (LCAS). I am also a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). I have a Bachelors Degree in Spanish Language and Literature and speak Spanish fluently. My primary goal is to provide a service that emphasizes trust, respect, confidentiality and compassion. I use a strength-based approach that focuses on supporting individuals, families, and couples through emotional and behavioral challenges.
Jessie Schlosberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27403
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are brave and intelligent; experts on their own beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They are open to support and positive coping, as well as thoughtful feedback about different options for how they manage and handle stress. My clients recognize that their current or innate reactions may not always be the most productive ways to handle situations and they are ready to make changes. Presenting problems may include: Depression, Anxiety, Anger management, Trauma, Adjustment, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Stress management.
My clients are brave and intelligent; experts on their own beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They are open to support and positive coping, as well as thoughtful feedback about different options for how they manage and handle stress. My clients recognize that their current or innate reactions may not always be the most productive ways to handle situations and they are ready to make changes. Presenting problems may include: Depression, Anxiety, Anger management, Trauma, Adjustment, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Stress management.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.