The Benefits of Virtual Therapy

(Because Healing Doesn’t Have to Happen on a Leather Couch)

Let’s be real: going to therapy used to mean driving across town, sitting awkwardly in a waiting room, and trying to make sense of your feelings in a space that smelled faintly like lavender and printer paper.

But now? Therapy can happen in your bedroom. In your parked car. In your favorite hoodie, with your cat sitting on your keyboard.
Welcome to virtual therapy.

Whether you’re brand new to the idea or already a seasoned Zoom session pro, here’s why virtual therapy isn’t just convenient: it’s actually powerful, flexible, and just as effective as in-person support.

1. It’s More Comfortable (Literally)

You get to show up in your own space, with your own tea, your own blanket, and maybe your dog snoring beside you. You don’t have to brave a snowstorm or an awkward reception area.

For many client - especially those with anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities - being at home helps them open up faster and feel safer.

2. It’s Easier to Fit Into Your Life

No commute. No parking stress. No time off work to account for travel. Virtual therapy can slot into your lunch hour or your kid’s nap time, which means it’s actually doable - especially for folks with busy schedules or caregiving roles.

And if you’re someone who might otherwise cancel due to weather, energy levels, or executive dysfunction? Virtual therapy helps you keep showing up, even on the hard days.

3. It Makes Therapy More Accessible

You can now see a therapist who aligns with your values and style, even if they live hours away. For folks in small towns, remote areas, or with mobility challenges, this is game-changing.

It also reduces social anxiety: no awkward waiting rooms or bumping into someone you know. Just you, your screen, and a therapist who’s right there with you.

4. It’s Just as Effective as In-Person Therapy

Studies show that virtual therapy is just as effective as face-to-face work for most mental health concerns - including anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.

The connection is still real. The healing is still real. The growth is still real.

(And yes, even art therapy can be done virtually. I’ll walk you through it if you’re curious!)

5. It Builds Consistency (Which Builds Progress)

Therapy works best when you show up regularly. And virtual sessions help make that possible. Fewer cancellations, more flexibility, and the ability to meet you where you’re at - mentally and geographically.

That means more momentum. More progress. More steady, grounded growth.

Final Thoughts

Virtual therapy isn’t just a pandemic workaround - it’s a powerful, supportive way to do deep, meaningful work. You still get connection, insight, support, and growth... just with more leggings and fewer awkward elevator rides.

If you're curious about whether virtual therapy might be a fit for you, I offer free consultations and would love to meet you - wherever you are.