Are you struggling to start therapy?

You may feel nervous about opening up to someone and sharing your personal thoughts or experiences. Or, you may have trouble fitting therapy into your busy work or school schedule. Maybe you're worried about privacy and confidentiality.

All of these concerns are valid. It can be scary to be vulnerable. And, it can be difficult to find a therapist that works with your schedule. Your top priority should be finding an experienced therapist that you connect with. But unfortunately many of these other factors can make this feel like an impossible task.

Online Therapy Makes it Simpler

If you've been struggling to start therapy, you may want to consider working with a therapist online. Online therapy can help you ease into therapy in the comfort and security of your own home. It can feel safer, which in turn can help you feel more comfortable opening up. And make therapy more effective in the long run.

Working with a therapist online also provides you with more flexibility, which makes scheduling your sessions easier. You already have a hectic life. Therapy should help you find relief from stress, not make your life more complicated.

Online therapy allows you to create a mental health journey that aligns with your daily life. It helps you to create a practice of carving out time for yourself and making space for your own emotions. You can create peace and joy in your everyday life, and online therapy can help you get there.

Common Reasons People Work With an Online Therapist

Every person's mental health journey is unique to them. And so are there reasons for working with an online therapist. These are just a few of the common reasons that people choose online therapy.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit therapy sessions into their schedule because they don't have to factor in driving time, traffic, parking, or waiting in a lobby.
Online therapy allows people to work with a therapist from anywhere in Oregon, Chicago, or Washington. This makes it easier for people to keep up with therapy if they often travel for work.
With online therapy, people miss fewer sessions since they won't have to cancel due to the weather. Which is especially helpful in the winter months.
Online therapy is even more confidential than in-person therapy since you don't have to worry about running into others in a waiting room.
The convenience of online therapy allows people to schedule sessions without having to worry about child care since you can see a therapist from home. Especially helpful for parents of young children!
Online therapy helps people feel safer and ease into starting therapy since they can see an online therapist of their choice from the comfort of their own home.

For all of these reasons, online therapy can make it easier to start and maintain therapy. It makes it simpler to invest in yourself, and take care of your mental health.

My Approach to Online Therapy

I believe that online therapy should provide the same level of safety, warmth, and attentiveness as traditional in-person therapy. In order to do this, I focus on creating a safe space for my clients. We will work together to slow down, so you can attune with your emotions regardless of where you are at.

When we can be with our problems, we can change. However many people run from their feelings and as a result they become disconnected from themselves. Through mindfulness you can learn to coexist with your feelings. And become connected with your wants, needs, and desires.

Through turning inwards, you can start to face your challenges in a safe way. You can start moving towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I can help you to develop a mindfulness practice that you can use both in and out of therapy sessions.

Therapy doesn't only help you to heal from your past. It also empowers you to handle and overcome the challenges of your future.

What's Holding You Back? Take the First Step Today

The process of searching for a therapist can be nerve wracking. I acknowledge the strength you have to take this first step and reach out. Seeking support shows that you are ready to make a change in your life. Whether you want to heal from and overcome the challenges of your own life, or create a deeper relationship with your partner. I am here to support you.

Four Steps to start online therapy in Illinois, Washington and Oregon

1) Request to Talk to a Therapist

Fill out our brief contact form and one of our therapists will contact you within 24-48 hours ( except for holidays)

2) Talk to a Therapist and Schedule an online counseling session

One of our expert therapists will contact you by phone for a free 15-minute consultation to make sure we're a good fit. Then you'll be able to schedule an online counseling session.

3) Share with Us a Little more Background on Yourself.

We will send you a secure in-take link to give us some more background information on your situation to help your therapist understand you a bit more so that they can make your first session as effective and helpful as it can be.

4) Have your First Online Counseling Session

Your first session will mostly be assessment in nature, but we do want you to have a good experience and to start learning some effective tools right away. Most people experience a sense of relief that they have taken the first steps toward a positive change, and feel hopeful to have found a therapist who can help.

If you're looking for online therapy, I offer services in Oregon, Washington, and Illinois.

I can help you, wherever you are in the state with online therapy in Oregon, online therapy in Washington, and online therapy in Illinois. You don't have to walk through this journey alone. If online therapy sounds like it could be helpful for you, I invite you to reach out and learn more about us as your online therapists.

Other Mental Health Services Offered at Spark Relational Counseling

Online Therapy can be a valuable resource in setting a solid foundation for your relationship. In addition, we understand your needs for support don’t usually fit into one box. At Spark Relational Counseling, we offer a variety of mental health services. For individuals with struggles in anxiety, we offer anxiety treatment at our Portland anxiety clinic. For individuals with immigrant parents, and/or trans-racially adopted adults, we offer culturally sensitive individual counseling, helping you address issues around identity and cultural differences. For professional working women with concerns around dating, we offer individual therapy for loneliness that helps you feel more confident in building a strong romantic relationship. As an entrepreneur, I can also help business owners fit therapy into their busy schedules with online therapy for entrepreneurs. If you are looking for support for a loved one, we also specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling and online premarital counseling Whatever your mental health needs may be, we are here to help.