Improve your mental well-being with Calmerry

Text Therapy. You have access to your virtual therapy room 24/7 and can leave a message to your counselor at any time. Text therapy involves asynchronous communication, so we don’t guarantee that you will get instant responses from your counselor. However, you can expect that your counselor will respond to your messages 1-2 times a day during their working days.

Video Therapy. You can schedule a session with a therapist using secure therapy space with a video chat room. Live video therapy sessions are held in real time and feel more personal than text-based online therapy. Multiple studies have found that live video therapy has the same effect as face-to-face sessions.

The privacy of our clients is our #1 priority. Therapy at Calmerry is absolutely confidential. Calmerry is a fully HIPAA compliant place. All your personal information and your therapy session data are encrypted on the servers.

Calmerry is a subscription-based service. Currently, our clients can choose from 3 subscription plans with fees starting from $42 for Messaging Therapy. All our subscriptions are automatically charged on a monthly model as long as those subscriptions are active. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

Calmerry does not take insurance; however, we offer our clients the most affordable prices, and our options are comparable with co-pays in most insurance plans. You can check out our packages and see for yourself. Nevertheless, you can request for a receipt to be provided, which you can use for a partial or full reimbursement from your insurance provider.

Prices on traditional in-person therapy vary around $200 for a 60-minute session, while the cost of online therapy packages starts at $50 per week. It’s possible because there are no expenses on renting a therapist’s office and there’s a variety of therapy formats. So, yes, virtual therapy might be a better solution if you have a limited budget. Besides, it’s proven to be as effective as traditional therapy.

It depends on the nature and severity of your condition and the type of treatment provided. Each person’s experience of psychotherapy will be different, and the time it takes to see an improvement will also vary. Sometimes even slight changes are quite visible, but the majority of clients report feeling better after 3 months of therapy. It takes time for therapy to work because ingrained habits and interpersonal patterns are not quick to change. To benefit from a therapy process, you need to actively engage in the treatment, complete assignments between sessions, and be honest with your counselor when describing symptoms and situations.

Online therapy is no less, or even more effective, than traditional in-person sessions. A review of 17 studies published in 2020 showed that online therapy can be even more effective than face-to-face sessions when treating depression.
A 2016 study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal also showed that online therapy delivers significant improvements in the symptoms of anxiety and is more effective than traditional therapy when treating panic disorder. Calmerry works with experienced licensed therapists, so you can be sure that you’ll be dealing with professionals.

Virtual therapy presupposes communication with a licensed mental health professional is a secure online therapy space. Virtual therapy sessions are held in real time and feel more personal than text-based online therapy. During such sessions, your counselor can give you some exercises or homework (worksheets or journaling). Multiple studies have found that live virual therapy has the same effect as face-to-face sessions.

First of all, don’t be afraid to talk. Therapy allows you to express your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Say it how you feel it — the more open and honest you are, the more effective the process. You may feel awkward when talking about certain personal subjects, but keep in mind that the therapist is here to support you. You may also write down your symptoms or thoughts that you’d like to discuss so that you won’t forget something important during the session. Reed more

During the first therapy session, you and your therapist will get to know each other. So they may ask you some questions about your symptoms, medical history, career, relationships, lifestyle, etc. You can ask your therapist about their education, experience, and treatment approaches. The therapist may or may not write something down—it’s a part of the process, and you’re free to ask them any questions.

Your online therapy experience directly depends on the quality of your internet connection. Problems with the internet may create difficulties during live video sessions. Another common problem with online counseling is that some insurance providers may not cover the cost of such services.

Live video sessions are 30 minutes long. You can also send unlimited text messages.

While being in therapy, it’s really important to be open and sincere. Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts and feelings, therapy is a safe space to discuss them. Also, there’s no need to apologize for your symptoms. The other thing to avoid during sessions is asking for direct advice from your therapist, as it’s not helpful for developing coping mechanisms and may lead to dependency. Also, try not to assume your therapist’s beliefs and reactions to prevent developing biased opinion. It’s advisable to stay optimistic about the therapu process and don’t stick to the fear that therapy won’t work. This might hold you back from making real profress.

Online therapy is a self-sufficient process of developing healthy coping mechanisms. However, a licensed mental health professional can sometimes do a preliminary screening during online session and determine whether you need an in-person assessment. But this is not a final diagnosis.

Yes, online therapy has proven to be effective when treating trauma, grief, and stress-related problems.

You can choose a subscription package with four 30-minute video sessions for $74 per week and combine them into two 60-minute sessions.