Online Therapy That Fits Into Real Life
Getting to a therapist's office is not always easy. Work, school, parenting, transportation, distance and a busy schedule can make regular in-person appointments difficult even when counseling feels important.
Clients consider virtual counseling for reasons such as:
- Busy or unpredictable work schedules
- Living outside the Irvine area
- Reducing travel time for appointments
- Parenting and family responsibilities
- School or college schedules
- Difficulty fitting office visits into the week
- Preferring to meet from a familiar environment
- Anxiety about traveling or attending an office
- Relationship or couples counseling from home
- Teen counseling when telehealth is appropriate
- Continuing therapy during schedule changes
- Maintaining counseling while traveling within California
- Accessing a therapist outside the immediate neighborhood
- Life transitions that make transportation difficult
- Wanting greater flexibility in how therapy fits into life
- Preferring the convenience of secure video sessions
Hyland & Associates is based in Irvine, California, and provides online therapy to clients located throughout California when telehealth is appropriate for their needs.
What Can You Discuss in Online Therapy?
Virtual counseling can address many of the same concerns discussed during in-person therapy. Sessions are personalized around what you are experiencing and the support you are seeking.
Anxiety & Stress
Persistent worry, overthinking, tension and everyday stress can affect sleep, relationships, concentration and your ability to feel settled.
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Online counseling can provide a private space to explore patterns of worry, stress and emotional overwhelm without adding travel time to an already busy schedule.
Clients seeking support specifically for anxiety can also learn more about our Anxiety Therapy services.
Depression & Emotional Exhaustion
Low mood, emotional numbness, loss of motivation or feeling disconnected from daily life can make even routine responsibilities feel difficult.
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For some clients, being able to attend therapy from home removes one practical barrier during periods when energy and motivation are already limited.
Learn more about our Depression Therapy services.
Relationships & Communication
Online therapy can provide space to discuss communication difficulties, emotional distance, trust concerns, conflict and changing relationship patterns.
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Relationship concerns can be explored individually or, when appropriate, with both partners participating in online counseling.
Hyland & Associates also provides Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling.
ADHD & Everyday Responsibilities
ADHD can affect attention, organization, motivation, emotional regulation, relationships and the ability to keep up with everyday responsibilities.
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Virtual counseling can make regular appointments easier to fit around school, work and family schedules while addressing the ADHD-related concerns affecting daily life.
Learn more about ADHD Counseling.
Stress & Life Transitions
Career changes, divorce, family transitions, relocation, caregiving and other major changes can bring uncertainty and emotional strain.
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Online therapy provides continuity during periods when routines, responsibilities or locations may be changing.
Adults seeking broader individual support can also learn more about Adult Therapy.
Teen & Family Concerns
School pressures, changing family relationships, communication difficulties and emotional concerns can affect both teenagers and the people who care about them.
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Virtual counseling may be appropriate for some teens and families depending on the client's age, needs and circumstances.
Families can also explore our Teen Therapy and Family Therapy services.
Our Approach to Virtual Counseling
Online counseling changes where therapy takes place, but it does not change the importance of the relationship between therapist and client.
Our licensed and associate therapists provide individualized counseling based on the concerns, circumstances and goals each client brings to therapy.
Virtual sessions take place through a secure online platform. Clients connect from a private location using a compatible computer, tablet or mobile device with video and audio.
Depending on the client's needs and the therapist's training, online counseling may address anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, family concerns, stress, life transitions and other emotional or interpersonal concerns.
Virtual therapy is not appropriate for every situation or every client. Your therapist can discuss whether telehealth is an appropriate format based on your needs and circumstances.
How to Get Started With Online Therapy
Request an Appointment
Connect with our office, view available clinicians and request an appointment that fits your schedule and the type of counseling you are looking for.
Connect From a Private Location
At your scheduled appointment time, connect through the secure online platform using a compatible computer, tablet or mobile device from a private location.
Meet With Your Therapist
Meet privately with your therapist by video and begin exploring the concerns, experiences and goals that brought you to counseling.
Online Therapy Throughout California
Hyland & Associates Counseling Services is based in Irvine, California, and provides virtual counseling to clients located throughout California when telehealth is appropriate.
Online therapy can make professional counseling more accessible for people who live outside Irvine or Orange County, have demanding schedules, manage family responsibilities or simply prefer meeting from home.
Clients may connect from Irvine, elsewhere in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego or other California communities without regularly traveling to our Irvine office.
Clients who prefer meeting face-to-face can also schedule in-person counseling at our Irvine location.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Therapy
Is online therapy the same as in-person therapy?
Online therapy uses secure video sessions rather than meeting with your therapist in the same physical office.
You still have private time with your therapist to discuss concerns, experiences, relationships and the goals you would like to explore in counseling.
Do I need to live in Irvine to use virtual counseling?
No. Hyland & Associates is based in Irvine, but virtual counseling allows our therapists to work with appropriate clients located throughout California.
Can I use online therapy from anywhere in the United States?
Therapists are generally required to follow licensing rules based on the client's physical location at the time of the session.
Hyland & Associates provides virtual counseling to clients located in California. If you will be outside California during an appointment, discuss this with your therapist beforehand.
What do I need for an online therapy session?
You will generally need a reliable internet connection, a compatible computer, tablet or mobile device with video and audio, and a private location where you feel comfortable speaking openly with your therapist.
Is virtual counseling private?
Sessions are conducted through a secure online platform. Clients can also support their own privacy by choosing a private location and using a personal device and internet connection whenever possible.
Can couples attend therapy online together?
Yes, virtual counseling may be available for couples depending on the therapist, the couple's needs and individual circumstances.
Learn more about our Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling services.
Can teenagers participate in online therapy?
Virtual therapy may be appropriate for some teenagers. Age, privacy, safety, presenting concerns and the teen's ability to participate comfortably online are among the factors that may be considered.
Your therapist can discuss whether online sessions are appropriate for your teenager's individual circumstances.
Can I switch between online and in-person appointments?
Depending on your therapist's availability and your circumstances, it may be possible to use both in-person and virtual appointments.
You can discuss scheduling and available formats directly with your therapist or our office.
What if I've never been to therapy before?
It is completely reasonable to have questions before your first counseling session.
Your therapist can explain how the process works, answer questions and give you time to become comfortable with both therapy and the online format.
How long are online therapy sessions?
Session length depends on the type of counseling and the therapist. Individual therapy appointments are commonly around 50 minutes, while other services may use different appointment lengths.
Your therapist or our office can confirm the length of your appointment when scheduling.
Do you accept insurance for virtual counseling?
Hyland & Associates is primarily a fee-for-service practice. Depending on your insurance plan and the type of service, you may have out-of-network benefits that reimburse a portion of therapy costs.
Please visit our Rates & Insurance page for current information about fees, insurance and reimbursement options.
How do I schedule an online therapy appointment?
You can view available clinicians and request an appointment through our secure online scheduling system.
Therapy That Can Meet You Where You Are
Work, family responsibilities, distance and busy schedules do not always make regular office visits easy.
Virtual counseling provides another way to meet privately with a therapist while receiving professional support from a location that fits more naturally into everyday life.
Hyland & Associates Counseling Services provides online therapy throughout California as well as in-person counseling at our Irvine office.
When you're ready, you can schedule a consultation and learn more about available therapists and virtual appointment options.
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