Online Counseling
Safe, Confidential, and Effective Care
Sentio Counseling Center provides high-quality confidential online counseling services for individuals and couples throughout California. Sessions are conducted using a fully encrypted version of Zoom and all of our counselors are trained to use the digital space as effectively as possible to support our clients. Studies over the last few years show that meeting online is as effective as traditional in-person counseling.
Online counseling is a safe, supportive process in which a highly skilled mental health specialist works to help you identify the changes you want to see in your life and take steps to achieve those goals.
Our counselors provide multicultural-aware mental health services to clients experiencing common challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, gender-affirming care, self-harm, and addictions. Counselors use a range of therapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, multicultural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, systemic therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and other major models of therapy.
"The interactions, even through Zoom, have felt and been very “real” with each other, which makes me feel safe, open, and in good hands. Just after a few sessions, it will feel like you’re talking to a friend, yet all the while maintaining professionalism." - M.S.
Online Therapy for Individuals
Focus of Treatment Includes:
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Chronic Pain or Illness
Cultural and Systemic Oppression
Depression
Eating Disorders
Gender Identity
Grief
Immigration and Acculturation
LGBTQ+ Issues
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Attacks
Personality Disorders
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Racial Identity
Religious Trauma
Self-Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Online Relationship Counseling
Focus of Treatment Includes:
Attachment Difficulties
Codependency
Commitment Issues
Communication Problems
Coparenting
Couples Counseling
Divorce
Marriage Counseling
Navigating Identity in Relationships
Infertility
Infidelity
Polyamorous and Open Relationships
Premarital Counseling
Relationship Issues
Online Counseling FAQs
How does online counseling work?
Sentio Counseling Center uses a HIPAA compliant version of Zoom to conduct telehealth sessions. Clients receive a custom link for each session and can log in from any secure location. In the rare event that internet connectivity issues impact a session, clients and therapists are able to switch to a phone call until they are able to reconnect on Zoom.
Is online counseling right for me?
Online counseling may be right for you if you do not have a local counseling center in your area or if you prefer the ease of meeting online rather than in person. If you are located anywhere in California and have access to a private space for fifty minutes, online counseling is a convenient option for anyone who wants increased scheduling flexibility and would rather save time by not having to commute to sessions.
What are the benefits of online counseling?
Online counseling can provide unique benefits compared to traditional in-person counseling. It is more accessible for people with busy schedules, transportation challenges, and those who may have difficulty finding mental health services in their local area. Online counseling offers increased flexibility in scheduling and a sense of privacy for people who prefer not to see familiar faces in an office setting.
Is online counseling confidential?
Yes, online counseling has very similar confidentiality laws as in-person counseling. SCC counselors use a secure, encrypted version of Zoom to provide telehealth services. The virtual counseling room will feel similar to a regular Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime call with a higher level of security.