1. What Is Online Counseling? 

Online counseling—also known as teletherapy or virtual therapy—is professional mental health counseling conducted through secure video platforms.

Clients meet with licensed therapists, coaches, or prescribers remotely—using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Services mirror traditional in-person care, with adaptations for the online environment.

At Become The Way Psychotherapy, our therapy services are thoughtfully adapted to the online space, preserving the relational depth and clinical effectiveness of in-person sessions.

Modalities Offered:

• Individual Therapy
  
• Coaching Services
  
• Medication Management
  
• Specialty Therapy (trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and more)
  

Learn more about our flexible individual therapy services.

2. Benefits of Online Counseling Services

🏡 Comfort & Convenience

• Attend sessions from home, office, or any private space.
  
• Eliminate commuting—ideal for those balancing busy schedules or parenting demands.
  
• Increase therapy accessibility for clients in rural or underserved areas.
  

🌎 Expanded Access

• Connect with therapists who may not be geographically local.
  
• Access culturally aligned or specialty-focused providers from anywhere in your state.
  

🤝 Continuity of Care

• Travel frequently? Online therapy allows consistent care regardless of location.
  
• Manage chronic conditions or life transitions with stable, ongoing support.
  

🕰️ Flexible Scheduling

• More appointment times available due to reduced logistical barriers.
  
• Easier to fit therapy into diverse schedules—early morning, lunchtime, or evening sessions.
  

🤗 Enhanced Comfort for Some Clients

• Clients with social anxiety or trauma histories may find online therapy less intimidating.
  
• Some neurodivergent clients (ADHD, ASD) appreciate the sensory control available through online environments.
  

At Become The Way, we personalize care to match your preferences and needs—whether online or in-person. Explore how we approach diverse specialties with nuance and compassion.

3. Common Concerns About Online Therapy

Is Online Therapy Really Effective?

Yes—extensive research shows that online counseling is as effective as in-person therapy for most conditions:

• Anxiety
  
• Depression
  
• PTSD
  
• OCD
  
• Grief
  
• Relationship stress
  
• Parenting stress
  
• Chronic pain
  

Our anxiety therapy services and depression therapy are both highly effective in online formats.

Is It Secure & Confidential?

At Become The Way, we use HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platforms to protect your privacy. Sessions are never recorded without explicit client consent.

Will I Feel Truly Connected?

Many clients report feeling deeply connected with their therapist—even online. The therapeutic relationship is about presence and attunement—not physical proximity.

Therapists skilled in online work (like those on our Our Team) are trained to create relational warmth, depth, and trust—even through a screen.

4. What to Expect in Your First Online Session

Before Your Session

• Receive a secure link via email.
  
• Test your device, internet connection, camera, and microphone.
  
• Choose a private, comfortable location—silence notifications, use headphones if preferred.
  

During Your Session

• Meet your therapist, coach, or prescriber through secure video.
  
• Review consent and confidentiality agreements.
  
• Begin exploring your goals, concerns, and therapy process.
  

After Your Session

• Reflect on what was helpful.
  
• Note any follow-up tasks or practices.
  
• Schedule your next session through our client portal or with your therapist directly.
  

New to therapy? Our FAQ page answers common questions and supports new clients.

5. Is Online Counseling Right for You?

Online therapy works beautifully for many—but it’s important to consider your unique needs:

Ideal Candidates for Online Therapy

✅ Busy professionals needing flexible scheduling—see Career Stress Therapy
✅ Parents balancing childcare and self-care—explore Parenting Stress Therapy
✅ Clients navigating chronic illness—check our Chronic Pain Therapy
✅ Clients experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, or trauma
✅ LGBTQ+ clients seeking affirming care—see our LGBTQ+ Therapy

When In-Person Might Be Preferred

• Severe dissociation or psychosis
  
• Complex medical-mental health comorbidities requiring integrated care
  
• Need for highly experiential trauma work (though many trauma therapies do adapt online—explore our Trauma Therapy)
  

Hybrid models—combining in-person and online sessions—are also available. Our team will help you determine the best format.

6. How Become The Way Psychotherapy Supports You

Our commitment is simple: deliver empowering, compassionate, high-quality care—wherever you are.

Therapist Expertise

Our therapists are:

• Licensed and trained in evidence-based modalities
  
• Experienced in delivering relational depth online
  
• Culturally attuned and diversity-affirming
  
• Fluent in specialty areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, life transitions, and more
  

Meet exceptional providers like:

• Carl Chinn—blends CBT, mindfulness, existential and attachment work Carl Chinn Bio
  
• Emily Jaskier—specializes in DBT, CBT, and somatic work
  
• Katie Drummond—offers DBT, trauma-focused, and mindfulness-based therapy
  

Coaching & Lifestyle Integration

Our coaching services are ideal for:

• Professional and life transitions
  
• Executive coaching
  
• Goal-setting and accountability
  
• Enhancing resilience and life satisfaction
  

Medication Management

For clients benefiting from integrated care, our prescribers offer psychiatric medication evaluation and management through secure online platforms.

7. How to Begin Your Online Counseling Journey

Your first step can be simple:

✅ Explore our Services
✅ Review our diverse Specialties
✅ Browse our Therapist Profiles—choose your fit
✅ Use our Contact Us page to request an appointment or consultation

During your initial inquiry, we’ll:

• Match you with a therapist aligned with your needs and preferences
  
• Discuss whether online or hybrid care is best for you
  
• Answer any questions about logistics, fees, insurance, or technology
  

Conclusion: Your Path, Your Way

At Become The Way Psychotherapy, online counseling services reflect our deepest values: accessibility, relational depth, empowerment, and healing.

If what’s “getting in the way” is distance, time, life demands, or access—then online therapy becomes the way forward.

You deserve quality care that meets you where you are—physically and emotionally.
Let’s take the next step, together.

Contact us today to begin your personalized online counseling journey.