Benefits of Using Online Therapy for Anxiety Relief
Using Online Therapy to Reduce Anxiety
You have a busy schedule, deadlines, relationships to tend to, and you try to keep your home in some kind of order. It can be so overwhelming at times. You're worried about getting things done. You worry if you are doing things good enough. And, you're trying to be everything you think you should be, or at least what everyone else thinks you should be.
The anxiety has controlled you for so long. Now, you’re tired.
But with everything you have going on, anything extra often gets put on the back burner. Especially if it involves taking better care of yourself. This goes for therapy appointments too. It’s challenging to leave the office early, let alone 5 PM, to get to an appointment across town.
This is where the benefit of using online therapy for anxiety comes in
It serves as a great option to take better care of yourself and in a way that works for you and your schedule.
Keep reading to discover other benefits of online therapy for anxiety.
I am a licensed social worker and an anxiety therapist in Wilmington, NC. I specialize in counseling for women. Services I provide include anxiety treatment, treatment for perfectionism, and burnout counseling. I also provide treatment for imposter syndrome. I provide online therapy for anxious high achieving women clients that live in Maryland and North Carolina.
Click the button below if you are interested in online anxiety therapy. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today!
Benefits of Using Online Therapy for Anxiety
Time and Flexibility
This may be my number one reason for using online therapy for anxiety. No longer do you have to try and get your therapy appointments at the end of the workday. With the flexibility of online therapy, you can make therapy work with your schedule.
From the Comfort of Your Own Space
Start online anxiety therapy from a place where you feel calm, comfortable, and safe. When you come into anxiety therapy feeling these things, it allows for some of the best work to happen.
No more googling “anxiety therapist near me”
The best therapist for you may not live in your town, county, or region. With the benefit of online therapy, the best therapist for you might be on the other side of the state. And with technology, you can connect with a skilled anxiety therapist. That’s pretty cool!
Continuity
No longer do you have to miss an appointment because you are finally able to take that vacation. Or, because you are going from college to home, and back to college again. As long as you're in Maryland or North Carolina your online therapy sessions are possible!
Want to learn more about anxiety and finding the right anxiety therapist? Check out these helpful blog posts:
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Anxiety Therapist in Wilmington, NC
Understanding Your Anxiety and How to Treat it
Finding the Right Anxiety Therapist for You
What to Expect When You Start Therapy for Anxiety
For more in-depth info on the pros and cons of online therapy and how it works check out these helpful blog posts:
Is Online Therapy Effective for Anxiety?
YES! Online therapy is very effective in treating anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Studies have shown using online cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety is very effective. For more info, check out this article from the National Center for Health Research here.
At Calm Waters Counseling, I use various anxiety treatments with my anxiety clients. In specific, I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
These treatments help to:
Reduce anxiety by providing coping skills to use,
Challenge and reframe thoughts,
Identify how anxious thoughts relate to anxious feelings and behaviors,
Help to establish goals and find solutions.
Check out these helpful blog posts to learn more about how I use these treatment styles in therapy.
What is CBT Therapy?
What is ACT Therapy?
CBT vs ACT for Anxiety Treatment
What is Mindfulness and How is it Used in Anxiety Therapy?
Online therapy can also be effective to address other issues as well. These might include perfectionism, burnout, and imposter syndrome. To learn more about these, you can click the links below and learn more.
Burnout: When it is More Than Just Hating Your Job
Online Anxiety Therapy in Maryland
Traffic on Route 15, I-270, I-70, I-695, I-495, I-95, I mean really pick your poison here!
I am a Maryland native and the hustle and bustle of the DMV is one of the reasons why I left and sought a more relaxed vibe. So I get it! You may work in Germantown, MD, and have to travel back to Frederick, MD to get to an appointment at 5:30 PM. In this case, you have to plan to leave your office by 4 PM!
By using online therapy you can skip all the traffic and start therapy from your office or your home. No more extra stop on the way. You can get home earlier, relax, prep for dinner, and then hop on your laptop and meet with your anxiety therapist.
For more information on online therapy in Maryland click the link below.
ONLINE THERAPY IN MARYLAND
Online Anxiety Therapy in North Carolina
North Carolina is a big state and a lot of people live there. My counseling practice is in Wilmington, NC. As I mentioned above, the convenient part about online therapy for anxiety is being able to find the best anxiety therapist for you. regardless of where you live in the state.
If you live in the Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, or Greensboro areas, you can look search outside areas to find an anxiety therapist. If you live in Leland or Hampstead and don’t feel like driving to Wilmington, online therapy is for you too.
For more information on online therapy in North Carolina click the link below.
ONLINE THERAPY IN NORTH CAROLINA
If you're interested in online therapy and want to start, keep reading to learn how to start therapy with me.
Start Online Therapy for Anxiety in North Carolina
I would be honored to help you achieve relief from anxiety. I offer support from my Wilmington, NC-based counseling practice. For online therapy to work all you need is the internet and a device of your choosing. So charge your laptop, phone, or iPad and get started today. Follow the steps below and let’s do this.
Click the button below to schedule your free 15 minute consultation
Complete the brief questionnaire sent to your email
Meet with your new online anxiety therapist
Start taking better care of yourself and reducing your anxiety
Other Services Offered at Calm Waters Counseling
Learn more about me and my Wilmington, NC online counseling practice. I work with high-achieving women. I specialize in anxiety treatment, treatment for perfectionism, and burnout counseling. I also offer treatment for imposter syndrome.
Click the button below if you have more questions about getting started.
Written by: Laura Rippeon, LCSW, LCSW-C
Updated 3/12/23