Introduction
Online therapy has become more and more popular over the years, especially since the 2020 pandemic when so many aspects of our lives shifted to virtual platforms. While that season was incredibly disruptive and brought huge changes to how we interact with the world, one of the things that stayed with us is the increased use of online therapy.
For some, virtual counseling still feels unfamiliar. For others, it’s opened a door to mental health support that may have otherwise felt out of reach. Whether you’re already curious or still on the fence, exploring online therapy in Colorado might be the next best step for your well-being.
Online therapy can increase one’s ability to stick with making time for their mental health with greater ease. However, online therapy has many of its own cavoites that we will explore today that are can help you better determine how online therapy would fit into your own life.
Creating Your Own Therapy Space
Starting therapy, whether in person or online, can feel intimidating. One of the big differences with online therapy is that you’re creating the space yourself rather than having the therapist create that for you.
As a therapist offering online therapy in Colorado, I know there is power in setting up your own space. And no, this doesn’t mean you need a fully dedicated therapy room. It might simply mean choosing a quiet corner, shutting a door, or having a conversation with others in your household about what it looks like to support your mental health during sessions. This space becomes a physical reflection of your commitment to care for yourself.
It’s also okay if interruptions happen. While people are often worried about being disturbed during sessions, these real-life moments offer valuable insight. For instance, when a dog barks, which will happen. Together we remember that this is part of the environment that you live in and how do we work with that. Sometimes that means helping you sooth, pet’s sooth and or brainstorming ways to work with this. These interruptions are often thought of as taking away from the work but I believe that they enrich it. After all the work needed for therapy to have the highest possible success needs to happen outside appointment times as well and how can you be set up for that if your space does not allow for processing, reflection and growth?
As an experiential therapist, I believe strongly in the value of what’s happening right now. Online therapy in Colorado lets us meet in your real environment. That often brings deeper, more immediate insight than a traditional office might allow. Which brings us to the next item, the environment that you are in matters.
Why Your Home Context Matters
Your therapy hour is only a small piece of your week. What you do outside of that hour often matters just as much. When we meet virtually, we get to notice what space you have carved out for yourself and how that reflects your needs and boundaries. I talk about home as where you are meeting for online counseling but it is also possible that you are in your car, in an office or somewhere else. Regardless of what private space you have found for yourself it does matter.
In-office therapy provides a dedicated environment, but at home you are the one creating the container. This might be the same place where you’re navigating hard conversations with a partner, unwinding after work, or figuring out how to reset after a long day. By having therapy in these spaces you get a chance to work through these stressors differently and heal in spaces that you frequent.
Through online therapy, you can learn how to ground and care for yourself in the exact spaces where those stressors live. That can be incredibly empowering.
Enjoy the Ease of Skipping the Drive
Driving in Colorado, especially in places like Denver, can feel like a logistical puzzle. A one-hour therapy session can quickly turn into a three-hour ordeal once you factor in commute time, traffic, parking, and recovery from the stress of trekking across town.
One of the most noticeable benefits of online therapy is how easy it is to fit into your schedule. You don’t have to leave early or build in buffer time just in case of an accident or delay. If you’re working from home or need a session between other commitments, virtual counseling removes those logistical roadblocks.
If your therapy appointment is one hour, it really is just one hour. You get to take that extra hour you would have used for the logistics and reallocate it into your day!
Bonus Round: Because We Need More Talk About Environment
One of the most surprising joys of online therapy in Colorado is getting a glimpse into your real life. I’ve loved meeting pets, seeing favorite houseplants, and understanding more about how people live day to day.
It helps me as a therapist understand what your space looks and feels like. Are there places where you feel most calm? Are there spaces that increase your stress? What kind of support do you need to help regulate in the environment where you spend the most time?
This context helps us work together more effectively. For couples, we might look at how a shared space impacts your relationship dynamics. For individuals, we might explore how to make your environment more soothing and supportive.
That extra layer of information is something we don’t always get in an office. In online therapy, your surroundings become part of the story and part of the solution.
Conclusion
Online therapy in Colorado offers flexibility, insight, and convenience that traditional therapy sometimes can’t. Whether it’s the ability to create a meaningful space in your own home or the ease of skipping a stressful commute, virtual counseling has the potential to meet you exactly where you are.
If you’re wondering whether online therapy is a good fit, this might be the nudge you need. You don’t have to know all the answers today. If you’re open to exploring what it might look like, reach out to schedule a free consultation with me. Together, we can figure out the best next step for your mental health journey.
