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Online Therapy Benefits
There are many barriers to finding and using mental health services, including transportation, mobility, and local availability. We offer online therapy because we believe that everyone who needs mental health services should be able to access them. Sukoon Psychotherapy offers access to a full array of online therapy, and makes it possible for many of the people who have previously been left out of the system to now get the help they need.
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Secure Technology – We use secure technology to keep your personal health information private. All telehealth appointments are subject to the same strict HIPAA standards as in-person sessions.
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Effective Treatment – Research shows that online therapy services are as effective as in-person appointments when it comes to treating mental health conditions. Some people find that telehealth is more effective because it makes attending appointments easier.
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Covered by Most Commercial Insurances – Most insurance policies that cover mental and behavioral health services provide coverage/reimbursements for online therapy as well.
Technology Required For An Online Therapy Session
For your appointment, you will need to have access to a private place and a computer/tablet/smartphone with a camera and a secure, reliable, high-speed internet connection. Sukoon Psychotherapy will provide you with access to a secure HIPAA-compliant video conferencing software free of charge. All you have to do is be on your device and logged on at the time of your appointment. We will send you directions on how to log in after you set up and confirm your appointment.
Sukoon Psychotherapy ensures the interaction between the patient and clinician is completely private, secure, and HIPAA-compliant. The teleconferencing software encrypts all forms of data, including video and audio./tablet/smartphone with a camera and a secure, reliable, high-speed internet connection. Sukoon Psychotherapy will provide you with access to a secure HIPAA-compliant video conferencing software free of charge. All you have to do is be on your device and logged on at the time of your appointment. We will send you directions on how to log in after you set up and confirm your appointment.
Types of Therapy That We Provide Online:

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is well-suited to online delivery. CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and often involves homework assignments, which can be managed via digital platforms.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is adaptable for online use, particularly individual sessions. Online group sessions are also possible but require careful moderation.
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Psychodynamic Therapy:
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Psychodynamic Therapy sessions can be conducted online, although the effectiveness may vary depending on the individual’s comfort with virtual communication. Online platforms can work well for talk-based exploration of experiences and unconscious processes.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is effective when delivered online due to its emphasis on mindfulness practices and cognitive exercises, which can be done virtually.
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT):
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Solution Focused Therapy is highly goal-oriented and can be conducted efficiently in an online setting, with a focus on specific, short-term issues and solutions.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy:
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy (MBSR) can easily be facilitated online, making this form of therapy adaptable to virtual platforms.
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Narrative Therapy:
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Narrative Therapy works well online since it involves the client’s storytelling and reframing of their personal narratives.
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Grief Counseling:
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Grief Counseling Therapy including group sessions can be done online with a focus on emotional support and coping strategies.
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Marriage Counseling/Couples Therapy:
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Couples Therapy online sessions allow couples to attend sessions together from separate locations or from the same place, making this approach flexible and accessible. This includes Gottman Therapy.
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Trauma-Focused Therapy:
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Therapies like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) can be effectively delivered online, especially when focused on coping strategies, narrative work, and emotional processing.
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Mental Health Conditions That Can Be Treated With Online Therapy
Online therapy facilitates the treatment of a wide variety of mental health conditions and allows patients to receive care even when they are unable to come into Sukoon Psychotherapy's offices. Conditions that can be treated by online therapy include, but are not limited to:
References
Calkins, Hannah (January 1, 2021). Online therapy is here to stay: Covid-19 dramatically impacted psychology practice. What does the future of telepsychology hold? American Psychological Association. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/01/trends-online-therapy#:~:text=Overall%2C%20they%20found%20that%20in,not%20resist%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20says
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