Online Counseling

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Get Effective, Professional, and Convenient Counseling via Online Therapy

We understand that it is not always practical or possible to meet a therapist in person for face-to-face counseling.  We are able to meet your needs for remote assistance using Phone, Webcam, or Secure Messaging. Our promise to you is that our commitment is equal whether we are working together online or in person.

We have decided to make therapy EASY, CONVENIENT and AVAILABLE to you when traveling,

when wanting to enjoy the comfort of your home, or when you simply cannot attend a face-to-face appointment.

During distance therapy/coaching sessions, we can guide you through challenges and provide assignments via phone or video chat, or via secure messaging.

How Can Telehealth Improves Client’s Lives

Telehealth (aka Telemedicine) is a broad term to describe the delivery of various health-related services using telecommunication technology including phone or online video counseling. Telehealth is simply a new set of tools that can be used to provide better service and more convenient care to clients.

Mental illness comes in many forms, and most of those forms are accompanied with proven methods of treatments if you just ask for them. You can receive help via prescription medications and professional therapy. If you’re uncomfortable with or physically unable to attend counseling, Online Therapy is for you! This method allows you to get the help you need from the comfort of your own home.”

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Why Choose Online Services?

Although internet or phone therapy can be employed as part of traditional face-to-face therapeutic relationship (i.e., during a time of crisis or when client is out of town), it can also serve as a stand-alone form of therapy.

  • ACCESSIBLE & TIME SAVING – Get help from wherever you are.
  • CONVENIENT & SIMPLE – No travel and no waiting rooms.
  • ANONYMOUS – No risk of exposing yourself face-to-face in the waiting room or office.
  • POSITIVE RESULTS – Research suggests that online therapy is just as effective as face-to-face visits. Your therapist will discuss certain limitations with you.
  • RELIABLE & SECURE – we value and protect your privacy.
  • FREE to sign up – no hidden fees as clients only pay for the cost of their therapy session.
  • EASILY SCHEDULED – easy to book or reschedule appointment through secure client portal.
  • SECURE MESSAGING – our secure online system allows you to easily exchange secure messages with your therapist at any time (Please, see our policy regarding the therapist availability and response time).
  • EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS – we accept all major credit cards for your convenience.

During distance therapy/coaching sessions, we can guide you through challenges and provide assignments via phone or video chat, or via secure messaging.

Advantages of Online Therapy

Online Counseling / Coaching in Serbian, Bosnian, or Croatian

Finding a therapist or a life coach who can help you in your home language may not be easy. Your therapist at Creating Lasting Connections Therapy Center understands your culture and background. Having lived abroad for 13 years, your therapist has experience with acculturation and adjustment issues and can relate to challenges you might be facing while living abroad. Contact Us Today for a FREE Consultation! 

Access to Quality Health Care

Although there is an ever increasing amount of mental health providers in California, many clients still have limited access to mental health or other therapy services. Many studies have shown that the care provided via telemedicine services is equivalent to traditional methods of counseling. According to American Telemedicine Association, “In some specialties, particularly in mental health and ICU care, telemedicine delivers a superior product, with greater outcomes and patient satisfaction.”

Reduced Long Term Cost

Although there is an ever increasing amount of mental health providers in California, many clients still have limited access to mental health or other therapy services. Many studies have shown that the care provided via telemedicine services is equivalent to traditional methods of counseling. According to American Telemedicine Association, “In some specialties, particularly in mental health and ICU care, telemedicine delivers a superior product, with greater outcomes and patient satisfaction.”

Greater Independence

Telehealth can often provide clients with increased independence by allowing them to remain in their own home whilst receiving the services they need to maintain their health.

Telemedicine can also reduce:

  • Overall treatment costs for many individuals whose mobility may be limited in a way
  • Improve the long-term management of their medical condition through remote symptom monitoring
  • Travel times
  • The level of hospital stays

Less Stress, Less Anxiety

Sitting in the waiting room of a therapeutic office or talking about the issues in your life for the first time can be quite anxiety provoking. This is where online therapy or coaching can really help. We are making it easier for you: less anxiety, stress, guilt, or embarrassment related to receiving specialized services for your unique needs.

Limitations

Online psychotherapy differs from face-to-face psychotherapy, which allows the use of all senses during the session. Since only sight and hearing are involved in online therapy, it’s possible that you may feel a sense of disconnection with your online therapist in the first session. Although you will quickly adjust to this difference, it can prove quite difficult if you are under extreme mental and emotional distress. Online therapy is, therefore, not appropriate for acute difficulties (i.e., psychoses, suicidal ideation, or severe disability), which require immediate help of a psychiatrist and/or a psychiatric team. If you have a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital in your area.

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Creating Lasting Connections Therapy Center proudly serves the residents and companies of the greater San Francisco Bay Area: San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Carlos, Burlingame, Daly City, and San Francisco.

If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free, 24-hour hotline at 1.800.273.8255. If your issue is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Creating Lasting Connections Therapy Center does not offer crisis counseling or emergency services.