ONLINE THERAPY FOR ADULTS
Whether you’ve been thinking about seeking therapy for the past few days, months, or years, therapy will focus on symptom relief and setting therapeutic goals that may include:
• feeling happier and at peace
• feeling less anxious or worried
• feeling less angry
• improving communication with loved ones
• feeling more in control over unhealthy behaviors
ONLINE THERAPY FOR TEENAGERS
Adolescence is also a time of big physical and emotional changes which can lead to all kinds of challenges. Sometimes, the issue bringing a teenager to counseling is relatively small and they’re just trying to cope with some temporary stress. Other times, the reasons can feel big and overwhelming. Teenagers are used to forming relationships online, which is what makes ONLINE therapy a great fit. In fact, much of their communication happens over technology. Therefore, your teenager is most likely already comfortable communicating through the computer, tablet or phone screen. Online therapy meets teenagers exactly where they are already. Here are just a few reasons teenagers may start therapy:
- Anxiety related to social or academic concerns
- Feeling overwhelmed in the age of constant digital communication
- Relationship and friendship problems
- Conflict between parents and teenagers
- Depression or sadness
- Adjustment to a parent divorce & other major life stressors
- Feeling uncertain about the future
- Self esteem & identity concerns
ONLINE THERAPY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Going to college can be exciting, but stressful. In addition to the actual classes and schoolwork students must complete, there are other life challenges that present themselves during this time. For many college students it is their first time living away from home, managing their own money, creating new social groups, figuring out who they are, and deciding what they want to do with the rest of their lives. When these stressors all occur at the same time, it can feel incredibly overwhelming.
A little stress is normal and can even motivate students to study a little harder, reach out to a new friend, or pick up a part-time job. However, too much stress can lead to adverse effects like trouble sleeping, getting sick often, headaches/stomach aches, change in eating habits, social isolation, and feeling anxious or depressed are all common signs and symptoms of too much stress. When these symptoms begin to disrupt students’ mental health, it’s time to seek treatment.