Get flexible and affordable online therapy — anytime, anywhere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.