Online Therapy in Tucson

Mental Health Needs in Tuscon

Recent surveys have found that Arizona has incredibly high rates of mental health issues and many people going without access to qualified treatment. In fact, Arizona rates 49th out of 50 when it comes to access to qualified therapy. 

Throughout the state, over 35 percent of adults report symptoms of anxiety and depression disorders which has increased since 2023.

For many in Tucson and elsewhere in the state, the lack of qualified therapists in nearby areas contribute to limited mental health treatment. To help with this, Skycloud has dedicated itself to meeting the mental health needs of Tucson and other cities throughout the state by providing online therapy Tucson residents can utilize no matter where they are or what they are dealing with. 

Online Therapy: Is It a Fit For You?

Online therapy is a revolutionary way to access treatment regardless of transportation limitations, disabilities, location, or access. For example:

• Those who live in more rural communities may not have a qualified therapist specializing in the treatment you need
• Those who live in suburban locations may not be able to get to a physical office
• Those with busy schedules may not have the time to sit in traffic or on a train for several hours each week to make an in-person appointment
• Those who struggle with mental health symptoms may not feel up to going to an office in person

There are myriad reasons why being able to access care that an in-person facility may not be accessible to you at this time and that is where online therapy comes into play.

Online treatment provides a form of access that may be a more personalized fit for you, something with which you are more comfortable.

The more comfortable you are with the type of care you are receiving, the more likely you are to participate to the best of your abilities and complete your designated program. All of this results in better outcomes and management for your mental health disorder.

Choosing an Online Therapist

When you set out to start your online therapy sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to choose an online therapist much the same as you would a traditional in person therapist.

One thing to be aware of is that expectations should be adjusted to accommodate for the online platform. For example, when building a relationship with your therapist in a face-to-face setting, your therapist might be able to pick up on things like your body language or the way you might be moving your hands next to the side of your body. 

These indicators might not be visible with an online platform so it could take a little bit longer to build that same type of relationship with your therapist.

Still, the rest of your session should be relatively the same as a face-to-face session, where you learn to practice new coping skills and build techniques to recognize signs associated with your mental health condition, like triggers for someone struggling with bipolar disorder that a depressive episode is about to begin. All of these things require your participation online the same as they would with an in person therapy session. 

Preparing for Online Therapy

When you get ready for your online therapy session the first thing you want to do is make sure that you have the right tools and then the right environment.

Tools

Setting up for online therapy starts with making sure you have the right tools. When you reach out to our team to set up your first appointment, we will make sure that during your assessment and while you are being matched with a qualified therapist, you understand what type of tools you might need.

These can include tablets, computers, laptops, or smartphones with the right accessibility. We will help you play around with the platform beforehand so that you are more comfortable navigating or you can wait until your first session starts and work with your therapist to better understand that platform.

Whatever platform and device you are using it’s important that you have a stable internet connection throughout your sessions or that you find an alternative means of communication like over the phone sessions. In some circumstances phone calls might be incorporated into your treatment especially if you are out of town and unable to conduct a video call but still want to be able to keep your weekly appointment.

Environment

The second most important thing when preparing for online therapy is having the right environment. This in general means a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable enough to open up to your therapist and also won’t be interrupted by other people.

How this actually plays out and looks for you will likely vary based on your living situation. For example, you might prefer putting yourself up in your home office or at a kitchen table where you can sit upright and look directly into the camera while discussing your mental health needs but someone else might prefer locking themselves in their bedroom so they feel more secure and know that no one will be around to interrupt them.

Make sure wherever you choose is some place you are comfortable both physically and mentally. When you meet with your therapist and start to build that therapeutic relationship you might find that this environment changes a little and maybe on days where you are sincerely struggling to get out of bed you take your appointment from your bedroom instead of the usual kitchen table.

It is perfectly normal to feel a little uneasy especially when you are first starting with online therapy or building a new relationship but rest assured that this is no different from the unease you might feel working with a new therapist face-to-face. 

Learn More about Therapy in Tucson

With Skycloud, our goal is to take mental health seriously, giving Arizona residents access to online therapy Tucson-based. No matter where you are in the state, you can participate in online therapy sessions with a phone or internet connection. So don’t let limited services in your area be the reason you don’t get treatment today. 

Start your online therapy now. Call (503) 967-2476 to schedule your first appointment.