Find Online Therapists In Largo, Florida
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LifeStance providers can help individuals develop effective coping strategies, manage emotional challenges, and enhance overall well-being and quality of life.
We’ll make it easy to connect you with a therapist who offers online appointments.
Your clinician will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized treatment plan for you.
Your clinician will maintain proper levels of care through online therapy sessions.
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. LifeStance 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Covered by Most Commercial Insurances – Most insurance policies that cover mental and behavioral health services provide coverage for online therapy as well. Our clinicians work with most major insurance providers to ensure you can access the care you need.
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. LifeStance 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.
LifeStance 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.
LifeStance Health offers Online Therapy Services in 33 states.
Types of Therapy That We Provide Online:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
- 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.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is adaptable for online use, particularly individual sessions. Online group sessions are also possible but require careful moderation.
- Psychodynamic Therapy:
- 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 past experiences and unconscious processes.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
- 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.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT):
- 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.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy:
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy (MBSR) can easily be facilitated online, making this form of therapy adaptable to virtual platforms.
- Narrative Therapy:
- Narrative Therapy works well online since it involves the client’s storytelling and reframing of their personal narratives.
- Grief Counseling:
- Grief Counseling Therapy including group sessions can be done online with a focus on emotional support and coping strategies.
- Marriage Counseling/Couples Therapy:
- 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.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy:
- 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.
Types of Therapy That Are Better Conducted In-Person at LifeStance Mental Health Care Clinics
- Exposure Therapy (for phobias, PTSD, etc.):
- Some forms of Exposure Therapy, particularly those requiring controlled environments (e.g., confronting specific fears or using virtual reality tools), are more effective in person.
- Art Therapy:
- While some forms of creative expression in Art Therapy can be done online, the tactile, sensory engagement of physical art supplies often enhances the experience in an in-person setting.
- Play Therapy (for children):
- Play Therapy requires physical toys, interactive play, and close observation, which is challenging to replicate effectively online.
- Somatic Therapy:
- Somatic Therapy focuses on body awareness, physical sensations, and often involves touch or movement, making in-person delivery more suitable. While somatic therapy can be administered online via telehealth, in-person sessions offer certain advantages. Therapists can guide clients through various somatic techniques, such as breathwork, body awareness exercises, and movement, using video conferencing tools. Although hands-on interventions like bodywork are limited in a virtual setting, therapists can still foster a strong therapeutic alliance, observe non-verbal cues, and support clients in exploring the mind-body connection. The effectiveness of online somatic therapy often depends on the modality used, the client’s comfort with the format, and the therapist’s ability to adapt somatic practices to a virtual environment.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
- While some therapists offer EMDR online, it’s typically considered more effective in person because of the need for precise guidance through the visual or tactile stimuli.
- TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation):
- TMS is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain and can only be administered in person by a healthcare professional using specialized equipment. TMS therapy, due to the technology and precision required, is among the few interventions that can never be delivered online.
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 LifeStance’s offices. Conditions that can be treated by online therapy include but are not limited to:
LifeStance therapy services are not intended for and should not be used for urgent or emergency situations. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or immediate danger, you should call the national toll-free crisis hotline number 988, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Testimonials
“This was the best choice I have ever made. I have been with LifeStance Health for close to a year now and it has made a big impact in my mental health. Not having to go to an actual office is huge. I would highly recommend LifeStance Health.” – Stacey L., Washington
“Great services & easy accessibility with virtual appointments” – Jerrica L., Colorado
“Today was my first appointment. Great experience so far. I have never done virtual appointments of any kind and that was better than I imagined it might be and actually made me more comfortable and relaxed.” – Sarah G., Florida
“They make therapy convenient and easy by accepting most insurances and allowing for virtual appointments.” – Michelle L., Colorado
“It’s very easy to schedule, reschedule and change appointments with LifeStance. The app is easy to use for virtual appointments and their staff is always friendly, understanding and helpful.” – Carly G., Kentucky
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
Online Therapy Services in Largo, Florida FAQ
LifeStance Health offers both online and in-person appointments. If you prefer telehealth sessions only, you can get the treatment you need entirely online. If you want to see your provider in-person sometimes, or all the time, you have the flexibility to do that as well.
For your appointment, you will need to have access to a private place and a computer/tablet/smartphone with a camera and a high-speed internet connection. LifeStance will provide you with access to a secure HIPAA compliant videoconferencing 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.
Telepsychiatry is part of telehealth, so telehealth psychiatrists are able to prescribe prescriptions to their patients for conditions that require medication, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
LifeStance ensures the interaction between the patient and psychiatrist/therapist is completely private, secure, and HIPAA compliant. The teleconferencing software encrypts all forms of data, including video and audio.
Not all LifeStance clinics provide services for all ages. Visit our Providers page to search for clinics that serve children and adolescents near you.