Yes. Following the expansion of telehealth coverage during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, most major insurance plans now cover online therapy at the same rate as in-person sessions when provided by a licensed mental health professional. Contact us directly and we can help verify your telehealth benefits before your first appointment.
Yes. Sunflower Counseling offers online therapy to clients across the entire state of Montana. Whether you are in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, or a small rural community hours from the nearest mental health provider, we are here for you. Geographic distance should never be a barrier to quality mental health care.
Yes. Sunflower Counseling offers online therapy for children, adolescents, and families throughout Montana. Virtual sessions can be especially convenient for busy families and for young people who feel more comfortable engaging from their own environment.
Online therapy can actually be a wonderful entry point for first-time therapy clients. The familiar comfort of your own home can make it feel less intimidating to open up for the first time. Our therapists are experienced at helping new clients feel at ease from the very first session.
Yes. Online therapy at Sunflower Counseling addresses the full range of mental health conditions we treat in person, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, relationship issues, and more. If at any point a higher level of in-person care is recommended your therapist will discuss that with you openly.
Yes. Sunflower Counseling uses a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform to protect your privacy. Your sessions are completely confidential and held to the same legal and ethical standards as in-person therapy.
You need a reliable internet connection, a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone, and a private space where you feel comfortable speaking freely. Your therapist will provide instructions for accessing the secure platform before your first session.
Online therapy is an excellent option for individuals who live in rural or remote areas of Montana, have busy schedules or transportation challenges, prefer the privacy and comfort of meeting from home, have health conditions that make travel difficult, or simply find virtual sessions more convenient and accessible than in-person appointments.
Yes. Research consistently shows that online therapy is equally effective as in-person therapy for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues. Many clients actually find they open up more easily from the comfort and privacy of their own environment.
Online therapy, also called telehealth or virtual therapy, is professional mental health treatment delivered through a secure video platform rather than in person. It provides the same high quality, evidence-based care as traditional in-office therapy with the added convenience of being able to meet with your therapist from anywhere with an internet connection.
