Online Therapy for Women in IL, WA, ID & FL

Online Therapy for Women: IL, WA, ID & FL

Meeting virtually takes away many external barriers. It’s convenient and 100% confidential. Research shows that videoconferencing psychotherapy is as effective as in-person therapy across a wide range of mental health conditions (Backhaus et al., 2012;¹ Hilty et al., 2013²).

I can be in Chicago and you’re in St. Pete, Boise or Seattle and boom- we are in the same virtual space. Whenever anyone asked me what super power I wanted I always chose bilocation. I wanted to be able to be in more than one place at a time. Well, here we are with telehealth. The shift to telehealth has made therapy more accessible while maintaining treatment effectiveness (Norwood et al., 2018³).

My clients are busy women who are basically running the world. Women face unique mental health challenges and time constraints that can make accessing traditional therapy difficult (Afifi, 2007⁴). It is a common problem that you aren’t taking time to focus on your own needs. Having therapy from your home or office makes it easier. There’s no commute time. An internet connection and a confidential space is all you need. Studies indicate that the convenience of telehealth can improve treatment adherence and reduce barriers to care (Fernández-Álvarez et al., 2017⁵) We use Google Meet, which is a HIPAA compliant platform for telehealth.

A Present-Focused Approach

The process is quite similar to the work I would do in person. Whether counseling is in person or online, I believe our work happens in the present moment. This present-focused approach is supported by mindfulness-based therapeutic practices (Kabat-Zinn, 2003⁶; Hayes et al., 2011⁷). We will definitely talk about the past, but we will work with what is going on right now. I will help you build on your strengths and catch the self-defeating patterns you have accumulated.

A Strengths-Based Approach

A strengths-based approach to therapy enhances resilience and promotes lasting change (Padesky & Mooney, 2012⁸; Rashid & Seligman, 2018⁹).These are things you picked up in order to survive your life. We all have them. It is in our power to learn new ways to cope. I will offer suggestions and strategies you can try. And fortunately the therapeutic alliance—the collaborative relationship between therapist and client—is just as strong in videoconferencing as in face-to-face therapy (Simpson & Reid, 2014¹⁰).

The Research Behind Online Therapy

Multiple studies have demonstrated that online therapy is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy for treating anxiety, depression, and trauma (Backhaus et al., 2012¹¹; Hilty et al., 2013¹²). The therapeutic relationship—critical to successful outcomes—develops just as strongly through video sessions (Norwood et al., 2018¹³; Simpson & Reid, 2014¹⁴). For busy women managing multiple responsibilities, telehealth removes logistical barriers while maintaining the full benefits of evidence-based treatment (Fernández-Álvarez et al., 2017¹⁵).

Questions?debdettman@wisewomantherapy.com

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Individual therapy: $200/session. I provide Super Bills for clients seeking reimbursement from their insurance companies. PPO plans often reimburse 60-80%. Limited availability for reduced fee for those with financial need.

References

• 1.      Backhaus, A., Agha, Z., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., … & Thorp, S. R. (2012). Videoconferencing psychotherapy: A systematic review. Psychological Services, 9(2), 111-131.
• 2.      Hilty, D. M., Ferrer, D. C., Parish, M. B., Johnston, B., Callahan, E. J., & Yellowlees, P. M. (2013). The effectiveness of telemental health: A 2013 review. Telemedicine and e-Health, 19(6), 444-454.
• 3.      Norwood, C., Moghaddam, N. G., Malins, S., & Sabin-Farrell, R. (2018). Working alliance and outcome effectiveness in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A systematic review and noninferiority meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 25(6), 797-808.4. Afifi, M. (2007). Gender differences in mental health. Singapore Medical Journal, 48(5), 385-391.
• 5. Fernández-Álvarez, J., Díaz-García, A., González-Robles, A., Baños, R., García-Palacios, A., & Botella, C. (2017). Dropping out of a transdiagnostic online intervention: A qualitative analysis of client’s experiences. Internet Interventions, 10, 29-38.     Simpson, S., & Reid, C. (2014). Therapeutic alliance in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A review. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 22(6), 280-299.br/p>