Online Therapy For Students In Virginia
School can be stressful. We get that. Between academic responsibilities, social pressures, and the constant juggling act of balancing personal life with school, it’s no surprise that many students feel overwhelmed. Deadlines, exams, group projects, and extracurricular activities can quickly pile up, leaving little time for self-care. Social pressures, whether from peers or on social media, can add another layer of difficulty, making it harder to stay focused and motivated. These challenges don’t just affect your grades – they can also take a toll on your mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.
If you feel this way, you’re not alone. According to recent statistics from the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 students struggle with mental health issues like anxiety or depression during their school years. Despite this, many students hesitate to seek help due to stigma or uncertainty about where to start.
This is why MySpectrum is offering Tele Student Therapy (TST). It doesn’t matter if you are a student in middle school, high school, college, graduate school, or trade school, we want to make sure you take care of your Mental Health while you work on your education. We serve clients all over the state of Virginia, from near our home office in North Chesterfield, all the way up to Virginia Beach, West Virginia and Northern Virginia via teletherapy.
What is TST?
TST is therapy that is conducted remotely via a secure and confidential web portal that MySpectrum designed specifically for clients who choose us. Our Therapists are Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Clinical Psychologists throughout the state of Virginia. Most of our Therapists are licensed in Virginia and even other states to meet the needs of out-of-state students. You don’t need to come to an office to receive student mental health services from our therapists. You can meet with them from campus, your home, or somewhere private where you feel comfortable. All you need is a reliable way to get online and attend college student counseling. This can be your laptop, cell phone, or tablet.
How can TST help you?
TST can help you navigate the struggles and hurdles you may be experiencing as a result of being a student, or even just with life in general. Some of the following are areas we can focus on with our virtual therapy for a college student (or any students):
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Separation from loved ones
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Life planning
- Decision-making
- Relationship struggles
- Identity (racial, LGBTQIA, socioeconomic, etc.,)
- Social and peer pressure
- Bullying
- Hopelessness
- Social Distancing
- Mental Illness
- Family Therapy
- The list goes on!
Because your experience is your very own, we know that the reasons you come to us will be different from anyone else. For this reason, we encourage you to give us a call and give our student mental health resources a try.
Benefits of Tele-Student Therapy (TST)
TST is designed to meet the needs of students by offering convenience, flexibility, and confidentiality. With therapy sessions conducted online, you can access support from the comfort of your home or dorm without worrying about commuting or disrupting your busy schedule.
TST offers flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend options, making it easy to fit a therapy session around classes, work, and activities. It also provides a private, secure space to talk openly with a highly trained, licensed therapist who understand the pressures of student life.
No matter where you live, TST connects you with the care you need to manage stress and succeed.
*We accept most major insurance plans for TST! This means that we will charge your insurance for sessions and might charge you a co-pay, depending on your insurance plan, just like if you went to a doctor’s office. We accept the insurance plans that colleges and universities have available to students.
Visit our MyTeam page to learn more about our Teletherapists and telehealth offerings!
Getting Started with Tele-Student Therapy
Once you see a Teletherapist on our MyTeam page with whom you think you would be a good fit, follow these steps to schedule your first appointment. Please note that Therapist availability does change, so if the Therapist you choose is not available to see you, we encourage you to be open-minded about the match the administrative team might make for you. Our team is highly skilled at pairing your needs with a Therapist who can help!
- Fill out and submit the Get Started form here or call us at: 804-924-2236, x1.
- MySpectrum will then email you with next steps. Be sure to check your email for this communication. You will need to provide a scan or photo of your insurance card, so please make sure to have access to this. We will also need to have a credit card on file, so it will be important to also have access to the card you wish to use to cover any co-pays or deductibles you might have.
- Have your schedule available so that we can find a time that works for you and our Teletherapist.
- After scheduling your appointment, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log into the Therapy Portal. Make sure to check your spam if you don’t see this email in your Inbox!
- Test out your internet connection before your appointment time and ensure that you have both audio and sound turned on for your Therapist to talk with you.
- Make sure to find a spot at home, school, your car, outside, wherever you are comfortable that will give you privacy.
- When your appointment time comes, please try to log in to the session about 5-10 minutes early to make sure that everything is running smoothly. You will go to a virtual waiting room until your Therapist arrives for the session.
- Finally, prepare yourself to be open and honest with your Therapist. We want you to get the most out of your time with your Therapist so that you can be on the path to living your best life.
Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Health Care
A study by the American College Health Association revealed that over 60% of college students have felt overwhelmed by their responsibilities. This underscores the unique pressures today’s students face, from academic deadlines to social and personal challenges. These stressors can take a toll on mental health, making it harder to succeed and enjoy life.
Access to mental health resources – like online therapy for students in Virginia – is essential for managing anxiety, stress, and other obstacles. Don’t let these challenges hold you back. Take the first step toward a healthier mindset and brighter future with the personalized mental health support you deserve. Contact us today to learn more about our online counseling services!
