Why Virtual Counseling?

Since the pandemic, online counseling has become an increasingly trusted and widely used alternative to traditional in-person therapy. Research shows that virtual therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face sessions, offering comparable outcomes and meaningful therapeutic benefits.Online counseling also broadens access to care for individuals who may have difficulty attending in-person appointments due to location, mobility, health concerns, or busy schedules. Many clients appreciate the added convenience and flexibility of virtual sessions, which can more easily fit into work, family, and personal commitments. In some cases, online services may also be more cost-effective.For many people, the virtual format provides a greater sense of comfort and privacy, which can help reduce the stigma sometimes associated with seeking support. Overall, studies continue to show that tele-health and in-person counseling produce similar results, reinforcing the effectiveness and value of online therapy.

Scheduling a session.

There are several ways to reserve a session. If you are not using insurance, go directly to the "Schedule a Session" tab above. That will take you to the calendar of open dates, allowing you to find a day and time that is the most convenient.

If you use any of the following insurance groups:

• Aetna

• Alliance Coal Health Plan

• Alliant Health

• Anthem BCBS

• Care Source

• Cigna

• Claim Doc

• Decent Health

• FAIROS/OccuNet

• Kaiser

• Medical Mutual

• Optum

• Oscar Health Plan

• Partners Direct

• Prime Health

• Sana Benefits

• United All Savers

• United GEHA

• United Health Care

• United Oxford

• United Student Resources

• United Surest

• United UMR

• Unity Preferred Network

• Unity Preferred Workers Comp

• Velocity

Click on the Sondermind logo below. This will enable you to use your co-pay for session fees and conveniently schedule appointments through the same platform.

If you use any of the following insurance groups:

• AWP EAP

• Aetna

• Anthem

• BHS EAP

• Brighton

• Carelon

• Centene

• Cigna

• Cigna EAP

• Curative

• Decent

• Evry Health

• Lucet

• Optum

• Optum EAP

• Sidecar Health

• Sutter EAP

• USC

Click on the Rula logo above. This will enable you to use your co-pay for session fees and conveniently schedule appointments through the same platform.