Online Therapy in North Carolina
L & B Counseling offers secure, convenient online therapy for clients throughout North Carolina.
If getting to an office is difficult because of work, school, parenting, transportation, distance, or simply a busy schedule, virtual therapy can make it easier to get support without adding another commute to your day.
Our clinicians provide online counseling for concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ concerns, stress, perfectionism, and major life transitions.
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What Is Online Therapy?
Online therapy, also called teletherapy or virtual counseling, allows you to meet with a therapist through a secure video platform from a private location in North Carolina.
You can attend sessions from home, work, college, or another private setting where you feel comfortable.
Virtual therapy can be a good option if you:
- Have a busy work or school schedule
- Live outside the Charlotte area
- Prefer not to commute
- Have transportation or mobility challenges
- Feel more comfortable talking from home
- Want more flexibility in how you attend therapy
What Can Online Therapy Help With?
Our therapists provide virtual counseling for:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Depression
- ADHD and executive-function challenges
- Burnout and feeling overwhelmed
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Stress and perfectionism
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- School or work pressure
- Life transitions
Your therapist will help determine whether virtual therapy is appropriate for your needs.
Is Online Therapy Effective?
For many mental health concerns, online therapy can be an effective alternative to in-person counseling.
Research supports teletherapy for concerns such as anxiety and depression, particularly when evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are used.
The right format depends on your symptoms, preferences, privacy, technology access, and clinical needs.
What Is a Virtual Therapy Session Like?
A virtual session is similar to an in-person appointment.
You and your therapist meet by secure video and talk through what you are experiencing, your goals, and the strategies you are working on.
Depending on your treatment plan, sessions may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Stress-management strategies
- Emotional-regulation skills
- ADHD and executive-function support
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Grief counseling
- Mindfulness and coping strategies
Do I Have to Live in Charlotte?
No.
Virtual therapy is available to clients located anywhere in North Carolina at the time of the session.
You do not need to live near our Ballantyne office to work with an L & B Counseling therapist online.
Online Therapy for College Students and Young Adults
Virtual counseling can be especially useful for college students and young adults who may be living away from home but remain in North Carolina.
Online therapy can help with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Academic pressure
- Perfectionism
- Burnout
- Social stress
- Major life transitions
As long as you are physically located in North Carolina during the appointment, virtual therapy may be an option.
Online Therapy for Busy Professionals and Parents
Work, parenting, caregiving, and other responsibilities can make attending therapy feel like one more thing to fit into an already full schedule.
Virtual therapy removes travel time and can make it easier to attend consistently.
Our clinicians work with professionals and parents dealing with:
- Work stress
- Burnout
- Anxiety
- Overthinking
- Depression
- ADHD
- Mental overload
- Perfectionism
- Life transitions
What Do I Need for Online Therapy?
For the best experience, you will generally need:
- A reliable internet connection
- A phone, tablet, or computer with video and audio
- A private location where you can speak comfortably
- Enough time before and after the appointment to transition in and out of the session
Headphones can also be helpful for privacy.
Do You Accept Insurance for Online Therapy?
Many L & B Counseling clinicians accept BCBS and Aetna for virtual therapy.
Select clinicians may also accept Healthy Blue.
Coverage depends on your individual plan and clinician, so our team can help determine whether your insurance can be used for teletherapy.
Self-pay options are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Therapy
Is online therapy private?
Yes. L & B Counseling uses a secure telehealth platform for virtual appointments. We also recommend attending from a private location and using headphones if other people are nearby.
Can I do therapy by phone instead of video?
Video is generally the primary format for teletherapy. Whether a phone session is clinically appropriate may depend on the situation and therapist.
Can I do online therapy if I live outside North Carolina?
Our clinicians generally provide virtual therapy when the client is physically located in North Carolina at the time of the appointment. Licensing rules may limit sessions when you are located in another state.
Is virtual therapy appropriate for everyone?
Not always. Some clinical situations may be better suited to in-person treatment or a higher level of care. Your therapist can help determine what is appropriate for your needs.
Can children and teens do online therapy?
Virtual therapy may be appropriate for some children and teens depending on age, attention, privacy, clinical needs, and the therapist’s recommendation.
How quickly can I get started?
Complete our new client inquiry form, and a member of our team typically responds within one business day to discuss your needs, schedule, insurance, and therapist availability.
Start Online Therapy in North Carolina
You do not have to live near Charlotte to work with an L & B Counseling therapist.
If you are looking for convenient, secure virtual counseling for anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, trauma, grief, stress, or other concerns, our team can help you find an appropriate therapist.