Online Therapy
Online Therapy in Utah | Palisades Counseling
Finding the right therapist is hard enough without having to work around traffic, childcare, and a schedule that is already too full. Online therapy removes the logistical barriers that stop a lot of people from getting support they actually need.
At Palisades Counseling, we offer online therapy to adults, teens, and children across Utah. You get the same licensed therapists, the same evidence-based care, and the same quality of sessions you would experience in our Provo office. You just do not have to be there in person.
Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person?
This is the question most people ask first, and the answer is yes. A large body of research shows that online therapy produces outcomes that are equivalent to in-person sessions for most mental health concerns. This includes anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, grief, and relationship stress.
The therapeutic relationship, which is the most important factor in whether therapy works, forms just as well over video as it does in a room. Many clients actually find it easier to open up at home, in a familiar and comfortable space, than in an office they have never been to before.
Online therapy is not a workaround. For many people, it is the option that actually makes consistent care possible.
Who Online Therapy Works Best For
Online therapy is a good fit for most people, but it is especially valuable in certain situations. You might find it the right choice if:
- Your schedule leaves little room for travel to appointments
- You are a parent and getting out of the house for therapy is a real obstacle
- You live outside Provo or Utah County and want access to a specific therapist
- You prefer the privacy of being at home rather than sitting in a waiting room
- Anxiety, health concerns, or transportation make leaving home difficult
- You have started therapy before and prefer the flexibility of continuing online
- You are in a rural part of Utah without easy access to mental health services
- You want the option to switch between in-person and online based on your week
You do not need a specific reason to prefer online therapy. If it is what makes therapy accessible and consistent for you, that is reason enough.
Conditions We Treat via Online Therapy
Our online therapists at Palisades Counseling work with a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and PTSD
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Grief and loss
- ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
- Faith transitions and spiritual questions
- Stress, burnout, and life transitions
- Relationship and family stress
- Behavioral health concerns in children and teens
Medication management with our in-house nurse practitioner, Melissa Williams FNP-C, is also available via telehealth for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and other conditions.
What to Expect in an Online Session
Online sessions at Palisades Counseling work the same way as in-person appointments. Here is what to expect:
Before your first session, we will confirm your insurance coverage so you know your costs upfront. Your therapist will send a private, secure video link before each appointment. You do not need to download any special application. Any device with a camera, microphone, and a stable internet connection works.
Find a private space where you can speak freely, open your link, and your session begins. Your therapist will check in, ask how you are doing, and the session unfolds from there, just as it would in the office.
If something comes up technically, we are available to help you troubleshoot before the session starts.
Serving Clients Across Utah
Palisades Counseling is based in Provo, Utah. Our online therapy services are available to anyone in the state of Utah. This means clients in Salt Lake City, Ogden, St. George, Logan, Moab, or smaller communities across the state can access our full team of licensed therapists without relocating or commuting.
If you move within Utah, your therapist and your progress move with you. Nothing resets.
We serve clients in person in Provo, Orem, Vineyard, Mapleton, and throughout Utah County. Online sessions extend that reach to the entire state.
Begin Online Therapy at Palisades
You do not need a special reason to choose online therapy. If it is what makes showing up for your mental health possible, that is what matters.
Reach out today to be matched with an online therapist who fits your needs and goals.
Serving Provo, Orem, Vineyard, Mapleton, and Online across Utah