High-quality counseling from the comfort of your surroundings.
People all over the world are now using online therapy as a means to receive counseling services because it is convenient. Online therapy allows you to get counseling where you are located, at a time that works well for you.
The Benefits of Online Therapy in North Carolina
Easy Access
In the past, you had to take time out of your day to go to counseling. Perhaps you had to come to work late, leave early, or go during your lunch hour. And, you had to see a therapist whose office was located near your home or office. With the rise in popularity of online therapy, that’s no longer an issue. You can see a North Carolina online therapist as long as you’re located anywhere in the state.
So, you don’t have to worry about getting caught in rush-hour traffic on I-26. You don’t have to miss work or lunch. You can meet with a therapist from your home, office, or even your car at a time that is convenient for you. After all, you don’t want to add more stress to your life. Online therapy takes the hassle out of having to attend another appointment.
The Ability to See an Online Therapist Who Specializes in Your Concern- No Matter Where You’re Located
Perhaps, you’re living in a smaller North Carolina town like Boone, New Bern, or Pinehurst. There may not be a large variety of therapists who specialize in the specific concern you’re having. For example, perhaps you’re interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation or treating anxiety holistically. But there’s not a licensed therapist offering those services in your town. So you’d have to drive really far to see someone, and that just isn’t feasible for you. Online therapy brings the therapist to you. You can work on the issues that matter most to you and get skilled help in overcoming these challenges.
Added Privacy
Many teens and adults are concerned about their privacy and others knowing they’re getting counseling. But with online therapy, you don’t have to worry about your friends, family, or co-workers seeing you at a therapy office because you don’t have to leave your home or office. I use a secure telehealth platform that is designed to protect your privacy and be easy to use. Plus, online therapy is covered by most insurance policies.
It’s tempting to want to be extra casual about teletherapy since you are most likely going to be doing it from the comfort of your own home. While I encourage you to get comfy (you are welcome to wear your pajamas), I also recommend taking the time just as seriously as you would for in-person therapy. Make sure you are in a quiet, distraction-free space. If you need to go to the bathroom, get a glass of water, or get your therapy notes, make sure to do it before the session.
Just as you would have a few minutes to collect your thoughts in the waiting room before meeting me in person, I recommend taking a few moments before our video session to collect your thoughts and think about what you want to focus on in the session. And while this might be hard for a lot of people, I strongly recommend you consider silencing your phone and even leaving it in another room (gasp!). You want to make the most of teletherapy, and that means treating it just like an in-person session.
Counseling Services Offered via Online Therapy in North Carolina
Online Anxiety Treatment
Life is stressful. Especially right now. Research shows that approximately 40 million adults in the United States suffer from an anxiety disorder. This includes general anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, panic attacks, and existential anxiety. Online anxiety treatment can significantly help you cope with the symptoms of anxiety.
Our goal is to give you practical tools to help you overcome your anxiety. Often this means learning problem-solving and coping skills to help you deal with distress and challenging life experiences. Furthermore, we strongly believe in the power of mindfulness and meditation as a tool to help you cope with anxiety symptoms. Together in anxiety therapy, we can explore how it can help you.
Online Trauma Therapy and EMDR
Most people will experience trauma in their lives. Trauma comes in many forms. Some examples of traumatic events include bullying, a car accident, a big health scare, abuse, and neglect, to name a few. If you’ve experienced trauma, the painful memories and the symptoms they cause can significantly interfere with your life and severely damage your mental health.
If you’re struggling with the effects of trauma and PTSD, online trauma therapy and EMDR can help you move forward in a healthy way. You will learn tools to cope with the distressing flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms so you can regain control of your life.
Online EMDR
Frequently, when individuals suffer from PTSD or other mental health concerns, they become stuck and unable to move on from the trauma they experienced. When this occurs, traditional trauma treatment may not be fully successful in helping individuals manage the symptoms of PTSD. EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization reprocessing. This is a well-researched treatment modality that helps individuals find and access the things that are holding them back from making true psychological progress in counseling. Learn more about EMDR at Strive On Counseling here!
Online Buddhist Counseling
There are four basic truths that guide Buddhist counseling. These truths are:
In life, there’s suffering
There is an end to suffering
There is a path to the end of suffering
The path to the end of suffering is the noble eightfold path.
Buddhist counseling uses Buddhist principles to guide psychotherapy and leans on the use of mindfulness and meditation to help you find liberation. The overall goal of Buddhist counseling is to help you find freedom from your pain and suffering so you can increase your overall happiness.
How Does Online Therapy or Telehealth Work?
Great question. Perhaps, you’re thinking, “I am not technologically savvy. So, this probably isn’t for me.” Not true. You don’t have to be a tech genius to use online therapy. In fact, all you really need is a private spot to talk, the link I provide, a smart device or computer, and internet access to access online therapy.
My Tips for Making the Most of Online Counseling
It’s tempting to want to be extra casual about teletherapy. Especially when you are most likely going to be doing it from the comfort of your own home. While I encourage you to get comfy (you are welcome to wear your pajamas), I also recommend taking the time just as seriously as you would for in-person therapy. Make sure you are in a quiet, distraction-free space. If you need to go to the bathroom, get a glass of water, or get your therapy notes, try to do it before the session.
Furthermore, I encourage you to take a few minutes to collect your thoughts before online therapy. Just like you would in the waiting room before meeting me in person at my Asheville counseling clinic. Think about what you want to focus on in the session and what things you want to discuss.
Lastly, I strongly recommend you consider silencing your phone or even leaving it in another room (gasp!). I know this may be hard for you. But if you want to make the most of teletherapy, it means treating it just like an in-person session and being present and attentive.
Ready to Start Online Therapy in North Carolina From the Comfort of Home?
You don't have to struggle alone or drive across town to get the support you deserve. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, or simply need someone in your corner, Strive On Counseling offers high-quality online therapy in North Carolina that fits into your real life.
No waiting rooms. No commute. No added stress. Just skilled, compassionate counseling from wherever you are in North Carolina — at a time that actually works for you. Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward feeling better. Get started with these three simple steps:
Contact Strive On Counseling to set up an appointment
Meet with a caring online therapist in North Carolina
Start healing from the comfort of your own space!
FAQs Related to Online Therapy in North Carolina
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Online therapy offers a range of benefits that make mental health care more accessible and convenient for many people. The ability to attend sessions from your own home eliminates commute time, reduces scheduling friction, and can make it easier to show up consistently — which is one of the strongest predictors of good outcomes in therapy. Many clients also find that being in a familiar, comfortable environment actually helps them open up more readily than a traditional office setting.
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Online counseling does come with some disadvantages worth considering before deciding if it's the right fit for you. One of the biggest issues would be if you lack a private space at home, this can occasionally disrupt sessions. Additionally, online therapy may not be appropriate for individuals in acute crisis or those with certain severe mental health conditions that benefit from more intensive in-person care.
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Yes, online therapy is available anywhere in North Carolina. At Strive On Counseling, our therapists are licensed in North Carolina and can see clients virtually whether you're in Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, a rural mountain community, or anywhere else in the state. This means you have access to specialized care — including treatment for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and social phobia — regardless of where you live.
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Online therapy works similarly to traditional in-person therapy, with sessions taking place over a secure video platform rather than in an office. At Strive On Counseling, we use HIPAA-compliant video software that protects your privacy, and sessions are typically 50 minutes long on a regular weekly or biweekly schedule. All you need is a device with a camera, a stable internet connection, and a private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly.
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Yes, research consistently shows that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Multiple large-scale studies have found no significant difference in outcomes between telehealth and traditional office-based treatment when using evidence-based approaches. For most people, the format matters far less than the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the consistency of attendance — both of which online therapy supports well.
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Online therapy at Strive On Counseling is both private and secure, conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform designed specifically for healthcare providers. Your sessions are encrypted and cannot be accessed by third parties, and we follow all federal and state privacy regulations to protect your personal health information. The most important thing you can do on your end is find a private space for sessions where you feel comfortable speaking freely without being overheard.
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Yes, a therapist can do EMDR virtually, and research has supported the effectiveness of online EMDR delivery for trauma treatment. Therapists have adapted the bilateral stimulation component of EMDR for telehealth to make it work seamlessly. While some therapists and clients prefer in-person EMDR, many find the virtual format equally effective and appreciate the added comfort of processing difficult material from their own home.
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Online therapy can absolutely help with anxiety, and it is one of the conditions most consistently shown to respond well to telehealth treatment. Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) translate seamlessly to the online format, and many clients find that the convenience of virtual sessions actually makes it easier to attend consistently. At Strive On Counseling, our therapists specialize in anxiety treatment and deliver the same evidence-based care online as they would in person.
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Yes, online therapy for trauma is both available and effective, and many evidence-based trauma treatments have been successfully adapted for the telehealth format. Approaches including trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and somatic-informed therapy can all be delivered virtually with strong results. Some clients actually find processing trauma from the safety and familiarity of their own home environment helpful, as it can reduce the vulnerability of sitting in an unfamiliar office while exploring difficult material.
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Yes, online therapy can help with OCD, panic attacks, and social anxiety, all of which respond well to evidence-based treatment delivered via telehealth. OCD is treated with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), panic disorder with techniques including interoceptive exposure and CBT, and social anxiety with structured graduated exposure work — all of which can be conducted effectively in an online format. At Strive On Counseling, we have extensive experience delivering effective treatment virtually to clients across North Carolina.
Other Mental Health Services Available at Strive On Counseling
As Asheville therapists, we understand that every individual has a unique set of mental health needs. Therefore, we offer many services and forms of therapy. More specifically, our services include individual counseling, anxiety treatment, EMDR trauma therapy, therapy for men’s issues, mindfulness, buddhist counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, teletherapy / online therapy. Some other resources we offer include guided meditations, supplements, a list of books and other useful resources, and online courses. If you would like more information about any of these services, please reach out today, and start doing therapy in North Carolina!