By Alli Gilden

With the emergence of new and more secure technology and the necessity bred by the COVID-19 pandemic, teletherapy services have become increasingly popular over the last few years. Teletherapy connects counselors with individuals wanting to receive mental health services over the phone or video chat.

Stark Therapy Group recognizes the many benefits of receiving Teletherapy services, including increased accessibility, convenience, flexibility, privacy, and reduced stigma. Teletherapy services offer the most accessible services available to California residents interested in starting therapy. Many do not seek services due to mobility or transportation issues. Similarly, those living in rural areas where the nearest therapist is a long commute avoid starting services.

Teletherapy eliminates the need to travel in order to receive mental health care. While Stark Therapy Group is based in Southern California, we offer our services to any resident of California regardless of location. Teletherapy is not only more accessible but also much more convenient. All that is required is a device that is connected to reliable WiFi and some privacy.

Teletherapy can occur in your home, your car, at the library, or on your lunch break at work! Many therapists offering teletherapy services will also offer flexibility within their schedule that a therapist in a community mental health clinic may not be able to offer.

At Stark Therapy Group, we have open availability for individuals wanting therapy services outside of the typical work week hours, like on weekdays after 5 pm or on the weekends. Privacy is something that should be taken very seriously and is an important aspect of therapy.

It is vital you feel comfortable in a space you are being vulnerable. While many therapists’ offices provide privacy by way of an office with a door, many still feel discomfort from the dreaded waiting room. With teletherapy, Stark Therapy Group uses HIPAA-compliant video software to ensure privacy throughout your therapy journey. Many shared concerns that teletherapy cannot be a replacement for the “real deal” in-person.

Surprisingly, studies have shown that Teletherapy can be just as effective as traditional talk therapy in treating issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Therapy services are now more convenient and accessible than ever, and the rate at which people are seeking out these services has increased significantly since 2020. Join Stark Therapy Group in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health with teletherapy services today!

Services:

Stark Therapy Group offers therapy for all types of eating disorders, including Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia. We offer a 3-tiered family based support for teens in eating disorder recovery. We also provide cutting edge trauma therapy called Brainspotting. We treat anxiety, depression and general mental health conditions. We offer 3-tiered family based support for teens with general mental health issues. We offer culturally competent therapy for BIPOC folks. We also offer couples therapy. We would love to help you on your mental health journey. Reach out today for a free consultation!