High-quality counseling from the comfort of your surroundings.
People all over the world are now using online therapy as a means to receive counseling services because it is convenient. Online therapy allows you to get counseling where you are located at a time that works well for you.
The Benefits of Online Therapy in North Carolina
Easy Access
In the past, you had to take time out of your day to go to counseling. Perhaps, you had to come to work late, leave early, or go during your lunch hour. And, you had to see a therapist whose office was located by your home or office. With the rise in popularity of online therapy, that’s no longer an issue. You can see a North Carolina therapist as long as you’re located anywhere in the state. So, you don’t have to worry about getting caught in rush-hour traffic on I-26. You don’t have to miss work or lunch. You can meet with a therapist from your home, office, or even your car at a time that is convenient for you. After all, you don’t want to add more stress to your life. Online therapy takes the hassle out of having to attend another appointment.
The Ability to See a Therapist Who Specializes in Your Concern- No Matter Where You’re Located
Perhaps, you’re living in a smaller North Carolina town like Boone, New Bern, or Pinehurst. There may not be a large variety of therapists who specialize in the specific concern you’re having. For example, perhaps you’re interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation or treating anxiety holistically. But, there’s not a licensed therapist offering those services in your town. So you’d have to drive really far to see someone, and that just isn’t feasible for you. Online therapy brings the therapist to you. You can work on the issues that matter most to you and get skilled help in overcoming these challenges.
Added Privacy
Many teens and adults are concerned about their privacy and others knowing they’re getting counseling. But with online therapy, you don’t have to worry about your friends, family, or co-workers seeing you at a therapy office because you don’t have to leave your home or office. I use a secure telehealth platform that is designed to protect your privacy and be easy to use. Plus, online therapy is covered by most insurance policies.
It’s tempting to want to be extra casual about teletherapy since you are most likely going to be doing it from the comfort of your own home. While I encourage you to get comfy (you are welcome to wear your pajamas), I also recommend taking the time just as seriously as you would for in-person therapy. Make sure you are in a quiet, distraction-free space. If you need to go to the bathroom, get a glass of water, or get your therapy notes, make sure to do it before the session. Just as you would have a few minutes to collect your thoughts in the waiting room before meeting me in person, I recommend taking a few moments before our video session to collect your thoughts and think about what you want to focus on in the session. And while this might be hard for a lot of people, I strongly recommend you consider silencing your phone and even leaving it in another room (gasp!). You want to make the most of teletherapy, and that means treating it just like an in-person session.
Counseling Services Offered via Online Therapy in North Carolina
Online Anxiety Treatment
Life is stressful. Especially right now. Research shows that approximately 40 million adults in the United States suffer from an anxiety disorder. This includes general anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, panic attacks, and existential anxiety. Online anxiety treatment can significantly help you cope with the symptoms of anxiety.
Our goal is to give you practical tools to help you overcome your anxiety. Often this means learning problem-solving and coping skills to help you deal with distress and challenging life experiences. Furthermore, we strongly believe in the power of mindfulness and meditation as a tool to help you cope with anxiety symptoms. Together in therapy, we can explore how it can help you.
Online Trauma Therapy and EMDR
Most people will experience trauma in their life. Trauma comes in many forms. Some examples of traumatic events include bullying, a car accident, a big health scare, abuse, and neglect to name a few. If you’ve experienced trauma, the painful memories and the symptoms they cause can significantly interfere with your life and severely damage your mental health.
If you’re struggling from the effects of trauma and PTSD, online trauma therapy and EMDR can help you move forward in a healthy way. You will learn tools to cope with the distressing flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms so you can regain control of your life.
Online EMDR
Frequently when individuals suffer from PTSD or other mental health concerns, they become stuck and unable to move on from the trauma they experienced. When this occurs, traditional trauma treatment may not be fully successful in helping individuals manage the symptoms of PTSD. EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization reprocessing. This is a well-researched treatment modality that helps individuals find and access the things that are holding them back from making true psychological progress in counseling. Learn more about EMDR at Strive On Counseling here!
Online Buddhist Counseling
There are four basic truths that guide Buddhist counseling. These truths are:
In life there’s suffering
There is an end to suffering
There is a path to the end of suffering
The path to the end of suffering is the noble eightfold path.
Buddhist counseling uses Buddhist principles to guide psychotherapy and leans on the use of mindfulness and meditation to help you find liberation. The overall goal of Buddhist counseling is to help you find freedom from your pain and suffering so you can increase your overall happiness.
How does online therapy or telehealth work?
Great question. Perhaps, you’re thinking, “I am not technologically savvy. So, this probably isn’t for me.” Not true. You don’t have to be a tech genius to use online therapy. In fact, all you really need is a private spot to talk, the link I provide, a smart device or computer, and internet access to access online therapy.
My Tips for Making the Most of Online Counseling
It’s tempting to want to be extra casual about teletherapy. Especially when you are most likely going to be doing it from the comfort of your own home. While I encourage you to get comfy (you are welcome to wear your pajamas), I also recommend taking the time just as seriously as you would for in-person therapy. Make sure you are in a quiet, distraction-free space. If you need to go to the bathroom, get a glass of water, or get your therapy notes, try to do it before the session.
Furthermore, I encourage you to take a few minutes to collect your thoughts before online therapy. Just like you would in the waiting room before meeting me in person at my Asheville counseling clinic. Think about what you want to focus on in the session and what things you want to discuss.
Lastly, I strongly recommend you consider silencing your phone or even leaving it in another room (gasp!). I know this may be hard for you. But, if you want to make the most of teletherapy, it means treating it just like an in-person session and being present and attentive.
Begin Online Therapy in North Carolina:
Location, personal limitations, or pandemics don’t have to stop you from getting professional help. If you are ready to begin living life the way you want to, I’d love to discuss what treatment might be the best for you. To begin online therapy in North Carolina, follow these three easy steps:
Call or email me to set up a free consultation
Begin therapy and start finding relief.
Other Mental Health Services Available at Strive On Counseling
As Asheville therapists, we understand that every individual has a unique set of mental health needs. Therefore, we offer many services and forms of therapy. More specifically, our services include individual counseling, anxiety treatment, EMDR trauma therapy, therapy for men’s issues, mindfulness, buddhist counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, teletherapy / online therapy. Some other resources we offer include guided meditations, supplements, a list of books and other useful resources, and online courses. If you would like more information about any of these services, please reach out today, and start doing therapy in North Carolina!