Life can be stressful, finding a therapist just got easier
Finding quality mental health care and therapy options to fit your needs and lifestyle can be challenging. Traditional therapy methods may not fit into everyone’s busy schedules or unique circumstances. That’s where reflect’s teletherapy services come in, offering a convenient, flexible, and effective solution to help you achieve mental well-being.
At reflect, we understand that finding the right therapist is essential for effective therapy. Our personalized matching process is designed to connect you with a therapist who meets your specific needs and preferences. You have two options to start your journey:
Speak directly with one of our representatives to discuss your needs and preferences. We'll take the time to understand your unique situation and match you with a therapist who specializes in your areas of concern.
If you prefer a quicker and more private option, you can complete our online matchmaking form. This form assesses your needs and preferences to suggest a suitable therapist, streamlining the process and allowing you to get started quickly.
We pride ourselves on working only with licensed therapists to ensure you receive the highest quality care. Our network includes a diverse range of professionals, with 30% of our therapists identifying as LGBTQIA+ and 40% as people of color. This diversity allows us to offer culturally competent care and match you with a therapist who understands your unique background and experiences.
reflect offers both individual and group therapy sessions to cater to different needs and preferences. Whether you require personalized one-on-one support or benefit from the dynamics of group therapy, we have options to suit you. Our sessions are longer than the average telehealth service, providing ample time for meaningful progress and deeper therapeutic work.
Navigating the financial aspects of therapy can be daunting, but reflect simplifies this process with straightforward billing support. We negotiate lower prices with top therapists to make therapy more affordable. Additionally, we offer a monthly membership plan that provides discounted session costs, further reducing financial barriers to accessing mental health care.
Teletherapy is a versatile and effective option for a wide range of individuals. Here are some groups who may find teletherapy particularly beneficial:
For professionals juggling demanding careers and personal lives, finding time for self-care can be challenging. Teletherapy offers the flexibility to schedule sessions during lunch breaks, before or after work, or any time that fits into your busy schedule. This convenience ensures that you can prioritize your mental health without compromising other responsibilities.
Parents often face unique challenges in balancing childcare and self-care. Teletherapy allows stay-at-home parents to attend sessions without needing to arrange childcare or leave the house. This accessibility ensures that parents can receive the support they need while continuing to care for their families.
For individuals with physical disabilities or chronic illnesses, traveling to a therapist’s office can be a significant obstacle. Teletherapy eliminates the need for transportation, making it easier for those with mobility issues to access consistent mental health care from home.
Access to mental health services can be limited in rural or underserved areas. Teletherapy bridges this gap by connecting residents with licensed therapists who can provide the support they need, regardless of location. This increased accessibility is crucial for improving mental health outcomes in these communities.
Young adults and students often face unique stressors related to academic pressure, social dynamics, and the transition to independence. Teletherapy offers a flexible and discreet way for this demographic to access mental health support, whether they’re on campus, studying abroad, or navigating early adulthood.
For those who value privacy and discretion, teletherapy provides a sense of anonymity that can make it easier to engage in therapy. Being in a familiar environment may help clients feel more at ease, fostering open and honest communication with their therapist.
Mindfulness is a therapeutic approach that involves cultivating awareness of the present moment. It incorporates meditation and breathing techniques to help individuals enhance self-awareness and develop the ability to regulate their emotions, particularly in challenging circumstances. By practicing mindfulness, individuals can effectively prevent the escalation of negative emotions and experiences, ultimately promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
Mindfulness can be performed in one-on-one or group sessions. Your therapist will often use session time to discuss mindfulness strategies, giving you insight into your own cognition and negative mental habits, as well as lead mindfulness exercises such as guided meditation and breathing.
The strategies taught in mindfulness-based therapies can be used every day to enhance your mood, restructure negative thought patterns, as well as help to prevent thoughts from spiraling downwards, which commonly leads to depressive episodes or heightened cases of anxiety.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals understand and change their thought patterns and beliefs. It is based on the concept that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and by identifying and challenging negative or irrational thoughts, individuals can learn to manage their emotions and improve their mental well-being.
Your therapist will work with you to identify stressful or troubling situations in your life and help you become more aware of your current reactions, feelings, and beliefs about them. Once you are more in tune with your thoughts, your therapist will guide you through identifying those that may be excessively negative or inaccurate to reality and will work with you to develop strategies for reshaping those thoughts.
Reshaping your thoughts may be harder than it seems, though, depending on how hard-wired your reactions are. As such it's important to consistently see your therapist as you're starting out. Likewise, it's common for CBT to involve "homework" to be completed in your own time to reinforce lessons from your previous session.
Psychodynamic Therapy, also known as insight-oriented therapy, is a form of talk therapy that aims to explore how unconscious thoughts and feelings influence a person's behavior. This therapeutic approach seeks to uncover past experiences and unresolved conflicts that may be contributing to a person's current challenges. By examining these underlying factors, the therapist and the individual can work together to gain insight and understanding, ultimately leading to personal growth and improved relationships with the world around them.
In sessions, your therapist will prompt you to speak openly on any topic you'd like, such as your current issues or future dreams. By talking through these various topics, you may begin to feel a reduction in negative emotions, and through the support of your therapist, you may feel a boost to self-esteem and the quality of your interpersonal relationships.
In these discussions, your therapist will assist you in identifying, accepting, and overcoming negative emotions while highlighting positive aspects that may come to light. Over time you will gain the skills to analyze and overcome issues independently by adapting your thoughts and behaviors using the tools learned during sessions.
Coaching (also referred to as "life-coaching") is a field of counseling which focuses on motivation, support, and generating lasting confidence as a means of helping people establish and reach goals to advance themselves. Unlike most forms of therapy, does not require a degree or official certification, though many programs exist for coaching certification.
While other forms of therapy are typically founded on specific theories or concepts, coaching is considered more free-form and can vary greatly from coach to coach, depending on their individual preferences.
Common coaching methods pull from different areas of therapy to help you understand your current circumstances, visualize your goals, and develop strategies to achieve them. In addition, coaches can often be more hands-on and focus on holding you accountable to your goals and progress.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that falls under the category of cognitive behavioral therapy. It centers around the idea of accepting life's difficulties and challenges instead of trying to control or avoid them. ACT emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, learning to live in the present moment, and developing strategies to take action in liAne with your values, even in the presence of challenging thoughts and feelings. This therapeutic approach aims to help individuals build a rich and meaningful life while effectively handling the pain and stress that comes with it.
One of the core principles of ACT is developing and refining your ability to accept the circumstances of your current situation that you cannot or are too difficult to change.
Accepting in this case is not the same as "giving in". Instead your therapist will help you to stop wasting energy and getting swamped by things beyond your control, and offset those things by choosing a path and committing to it.
Drawing similarities to mindfulness-based therapies, another aspect of ACT deals with helping you to recontextualize your thoughts, or change how you perceive the thousands of things that run through your head every day. By changing your perspective and not giving all thoughts equal weight, you will hone the skill of acknowledging thoughts without allowing them to have power over you.
EMDR is a non-traditional therapy technique that involves focusing on any negative or painful emotions that you feel from a traumatic event (as opposed to focusing on the traumatic event itself) and releasing them using a process of 'desensitization'. Additionally, your therapist will work with you to replace those negative emotions with positive ones and to develop strategies for dealing with disturbing feelings in the future.
During your first session, you will give your therapist some background on your problems and symptoms, though not necessarily need to dive into the details of any specific events. Then, while actively thinking about any painful thoughts that are affecting you, your therapist will guide you through a process of 'desensitization' wherein you will follow the movement of your therapist's hand, similar to the swinging of a pendulum, and then ultimately working to install new positive thoughts and beliefs.
In future sessions, the focus will shift towards reinforcing those positive beliefs until you arrive at a point where you can handle current and future traumatic feelings comfortably.
DBT is founded on the idea of dialectics, or balanced opposites. What does that mean, exactly? Think of it as a mental transition from a black-and-white "either-or" outlook to a balanced "both-and" mindset. Similar to ACT, DBT is focused on developing skills around acceptance and directed change.
You can expect DBT to involve four main strategies or tools for you to take into life: mindfulness, distress tolerance/resilience, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. All of these tools will increase your ability to be present, accept your negative emotions and face them head-on, mitigate them in a healthy way, and communicate with others in a strong and respectful manner.
Due to the practical nature of the skills you are developing, you can expect these sessions to be hands-on and have "homework" assigned to reinforce what you're learning in your day-to-day life.
At reflect, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care, regardless of their circumstances. Our teletherapy services are designed to make this a reality, offering convenience, flexibility, and personalized care to meet your unique needs. By leveraging technology and a diverse network of licensed therapists, we are committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals.
Join us at reflect and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Whether you’re a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, or someone living in a remote area, our teletherapy services are here to support you on your journey to well-being. Embrace the future of mental health care with reflect, where finding the right therapist is made easy and accessible.
