Pretty much everything is available online now. And it’s so much more convenient! Today, therapy is just the same. Virtual therapy has become not only popular but a necessity. Therefore, our DBT Center offers online therapy in California and Nevada. This means that anyone in the state of California or Nevada can access our center’s comprehensive DBT program and meet with a skilled DBT therapist.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has four essential elements that make it so effective. These are individual psychotherapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and consultation team. During our work with clients using online DBT therapy we’ve found little to no difference in the effectiveness of these four pieces.
To use telehealth therapy in California or Nevada, all you need is a device that connects to the internet, a wifi or internet connection, a mic, and a camera. You can use a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop with a webcam. Regarding the sound, you can use speakers if you feel comfortable, or headphones if you’d rather be quieter. There are actually quite a few ways to individualize your online therapy sessions.
One of the most popular benefits of online therapy is how comfortable it can be. When you meet with an online DBT therapist, you can join from your bedroom or couch, instead of driving to sit in an office. Plus, using online therapy allows your pets to join you in sessions. This is a big highlight of online therapy! Starting online therapy and talking through challenging emotions and behaviors can be tough. But, many of our clients have found that joining from the comfort of their home can help them focus in sessions, listen more intently, and feel better faster.
Another highlight of online therapy in California or Nevada is its convenience. You don’t have to spend thirty-plus minutes driving to and from multiple weekly therapy appointments. So, with the benefit of saving time, you have more time to spend doing things you love. Having hobbies and self-care routines is highly beneficial to your success in online DBT therapy. So, the saved time of online DBT therapy is really helpful.
Maybe the thought of spending multiple hours a week speaking with a DBT therapist and a group of others in DBT treatment sounds like an added thing on your plate. Perhaps it seems there’s no way you’d ever have time for that. Well, online DBT therapy can solve this. You can meet with an online DBT therapist from your office between meetings or from your kitchen before cooking dinner for your kiddos. And you deserve this time for yourself. Your level of busyness may never change. But how you react when you’re stressed, can.
When you’re stressed out, you become irritable, then you become angry. If you’re not taking the necessary time and energy to tend to your needs, you may be turning to harmful behaviors. These could be self-destructive behaviors or even harmful relationship dynamics. And you know you don’t want this for yourself or your loved ones. Working with a DBT therapist can help you take control of your emotions, putting you back in the driver’s seat of your life.
The goal of online DBT therapy is to use individual sessions and skills training to teach coping skills to those struggling with unhealthy behaviors. Some of these behaviors may be, but are not limited to:
With the support of a DBT therapist, you will address and remove unhealthy behaviors. Then, you’ll learn and implement healthy behaviors and habits to deal with intense emotions. Our DBT therapist hopes that these changes can help you be more mindful and present in your relationships. And using online DBT therapy in California and Nevada will help you make these big changes in your life without big changes in your schedule. This means you can still be present in your everyday life while making intentional changes toward wellness.
Choosing to take the first step toward starting therapy is something you should be proud of! Our therapists are certainly proud of you. If you have questions about the DBT program, please reach out to us. Additionally, if you’re ready to start online DBT therapy in California or Nevada, follow the steps below.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a proven treatment for many struggles. Our therapist uses DBT to help people struggling with social isolation and loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. Additionally, we teach skills for how to manage anger. I also provide therapy services in California and Nevada. Check out our blog for more content from our therapists!
