Online Therapy in West Jordan

The Need for Online Therapy West Jordan

Recent surveys have indicated that 40% of students throughout West Jordan experience persistent feelings of hopelessness and sadness with around 20% seriously considering suicide. Reports of frequent mental distress indicate a need for therapy access and yet many people fail to get the treatment they need.

For some, the limitations associated with getting mental health treatment have to do with stigma, worrying about the potential stigma associated with reaching out for help especially if one holds a position of authority within their religious organization, community, school, or family. 

For others, the limitations have to do more with transportation, comfort, or available time. Parents and working professionals who travel a lot may both find themselves limited when it comes to time available for regular weekly sessions but, online therapy in West Jordan now makes that much more accessible.

Online therapy provides a more popular way to seek the mental health treatment you need, one that has become significantly more accessible and functional since the pandemic.

Online therapy is comparable to traditional therapy in that it uses the same types of therapies or modalities. You might participate in cognitive behavioral therapy done completely online and it can reap the same benefits but the key difference is your treatment sessions are delivered through the internet rather than face-to-face sessions.

In general, these delivery methods take the form of video calls like conference calls, but they can also include regular phone calls and text messages depending on your circumstances and your needs.

Online Therapy Types

Online therapy can come in the same varied forms as face-to-face sessions including:

• Individual therapy: Individual therapy works the same as you have one-on-one sessions with a therapist done completely online

• Group therapy: Group therapy is led by a therapist and involves multiple participants who interact with one another on the video call

• Family therapy: This is a way for families to participate in the same session logging in from multiple locations or in the same home
• Couples therapy: This is an opportunity for couples to participate in the same online session either from the same location or different locations

The structure and schedule of these online sessions will be vastly similar to what would happen in a face-to-face therapy session. For example, during a group therapy session, you might still go through introductions, and have an opportunity to share in a discussion facilitated by the leader.

Some key differences might be a quick overview of the technology platform being used and how that system works but otherwise you would similarly set goals, discuss your progress, share with the therapist or other participants. 

How Well Does Therapy West Jordan Work?

Many people who are looking for mental health treatment and are restricted to online options or considering online options as an alternative might wonder about how well they work.

For people who are accustomed to in person sessions it might be hard to believe that online therapy can be just as effective but studies show that it very much is especially for conditions like depression or anxiety. 

Studies indicate that things like online cognitive behavioral therapy can be successful in reducing symptoms of things like:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• OCD

And for some people, being able to access that treatment from the comfort of their home at any time means they are more likely to commit to each session, attend each session, complete their homework if any, and finish the duration of their program.

Client motivation is a key factor in the success of any therapeutic program so the more motivated you are to stick with your program and finish the requirements, the more likely you will succeed in managing your condition and any of its symptoms. So if the idea of an online therapy platform piques your interest and you are already more motivated to pursue that avenue, chances are it will be well worth it.

So how does it all work?

How Online Therapy Works

When you start with online therapy, you will start with the initial assessment. From there you’ll work to set up the technology, connect with a therapist, and start your sessions.

Assessment

The first stage is to reach out to our team at Skycloud and conduct your initial assessment. During this comprehensive assessment we will ask you a series of questions and in some cases administer different tests to help determine the best combination of treatment whether that is a specific type of therapy or a combination of therapy and medication management services all of which can be rendered online.

Setup

The second stage is to set up the technology that you will use. During this stage you’ll learn what type of platform and technology is used for your sessions based on your assessment. This is more of a collaborative step as it involves understanding what type of technology you have available to you such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer, and how you want to set up the environment where you will participate in your sessions.

Therapy

Once you connect with a therapist, you’ll go over all of the basics and other administrative tasks and then set up the frequency and schedule for your online sessions. From there, you’ll meet with your therapist regularly using the setup you have. 

Learn More about Online Therapy in West Jordan

With Skycloud, our goal is to offer therapy West Jordan residents can use immediately. When you reach out to our team, we will schedule appointments immediately, making sure that you are connected right away to the treatment you need. Ensuring high quality treatment means a comprehensive intake form alongside appropriate testing measures to find treatments that are most likely to benefit you based on things like your genetic predispositions. 

Don’t wait to get help. Call now to schedule your online therapy in West Jordan at (503) 967-2476.