Why You Might Respond Best to Online Treatment

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy Though things may slowly be starting to return to normal (or a “new normal”), there is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted so many lives in different ways.  For months, terms like “social distancing” and quarantine were the norm. Even now, not every establishment is fully open. Unfortunately, that left a big gap in mental health treatment options.  What’s worse is that it’s...
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait Any Longer to Try Online Therapy

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy Online therapy, or “teletherapy” is becoming more popular than ever. It was on the rise even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, but since stay-at-home orders have impacted the entire country over the last several months, online therapy has not only become a popular choice but a necessary one for some people.  Many therapists across the country have gone strictly virtual with their appointments...
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COVID-19 Survival Guide: Focus on What You Can Control—Not What You Can’t

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy When you turn on the news, it’s hard to avoid some of the shocking stories connected to COVID-19. The reality that so many factors are out of anyone’s control can be unnerving. Most people across the country are trying to navigate their way through this pandemic as best they can. While some states are trying to re-open, many are doing so in phases or encouraging people to continue practicing...
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The Benefits of Keeping a Schedule While Observing the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy Nearly everyone across the country (and the globe) has been impacted by COVID-19 in some way. At one point, 95% of people in the U.S. were under some sort of lockdown.  Many states are still under stay-at-home orders, leaving people “stuck” inside for another few weeks.  While these orders are important for flattening the curve (reducing the number of new cases) and keeping people safe, it’s...
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What You Can Do to Get the Most out of Online Therapy

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy You’ve decided to embark on a new endeavor – online therapy. Although the online route seems like a perfect fit for your lifestyle, you may wonder if it will have the same effect as traditional therapy. Be confident that, like traditional methods, online therapy can be incredibly beneficial. Also, much like traditional therapy, the outcome of online approaches greatly depends on how you approach...
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Web Sharing that Matters…5 Reasons Online Therapy is Worthwhile

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy Have you thought to yourself, ” I’d seek therapy if it were more convenient?” The idea of bringing a therapist to you might seem far-fetched at first. But it’s become a reality in our technological day and age. Online therapy consists of patients and therapist communicating by email, text, Skype, FaceTime, telephone, and other means via the internet. It’s not a new idea, as therapists even fifty...
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