Online therapy (also known as e-therapy, internet psychotherapy, tele-therapy, distance therapy, etc) that works!
This alternative to in-office therapy, is beneficial to address issues as such anxiety, stress, mild depression, family issues, to name a few. Recent article in Inc. magazine outlines research behind effectiveness of online therapy.
Below you will find some of the most common benefits:
For those with limitations:
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- Whether you have Agoura phobia, physical limitations or are a full time caregiver, you may find that traveling to a therapist’s office every week quite difficult. Examples such as these are why increasing number of people appreciate the features often associated with technology based psychotherapy.
Location and transportation problems:
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- Finding a therapist you connect with and feel heard by is therapeutic in itself. Location doesn’t have to limit you. Whether you live far away or don’t want to be stuck in traffic, therapy sessions online are a great way to gain support. Reliable transportation can be a problem in keeping therapy consistent, tele-therapy removes that variable.
It’s good for those who have trouble communicating:
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- Social Anxiety can make talking to new people very difficult. Having a comfortable and familiar environment can make the experience less intimidating.
Challenging schedule:
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- This kind of support and treatment can fit into your lunch hour or commute. Meanwhile, traditional therapy can be a little more difficult to fit into your schedule if you have a busy life. Continuing therapy while traveling can help manage anxiety associated with business or family trips. A stressed-out executive who has a family and a demanding career may find it difficult to be present for in-office therapy visits, or a new parent who can squeeze in a session in-between naps.
Confidentiality:
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- There’s less of a risk of running into someone you know or be seen pulling into a therapist’s office for a scheduled in-person psychotherapy appointment.
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Many clients choose to address stress through couples therapy, where we work directly on the relational patterns driving emotional overload.
Contact Marina Edelman, LMFT, today for a confidential consultation.
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You can also find more information on her Psychology Today profile: Marina Edelman – Psychology Today. Or explore resources on the AEDP Institute website: Marina Edelman – AEDP Institute
FAQ Section
Can relationship problems really cause chronic emotional overload ?
Yes. Relationship distress is one of the most significant contributors to chronic stress. Ongoing conflict, emotional disconnection, or feeling unsupported keeps the nervous system in a heightened state of alert, which can lead to anxiety, burnout, and physical symptoms over time.
Is stress management therapy different from couples therapy?
Stress management therapy often overlaps with couples therapy when stress is driven by relationship dynamics. For many clients, addressing communication patterns, emotional safety, and conflict directly within the relationship leads to more effective and lasting stress reduction.
Should we seek couples therapy if overwhelm is affecting our relationship?
Yes. If stress is contributing to frequent conflict, emotional distance, or decreased intimacy, couples therapy can help identify the patterns fueling stress and create healthier ways of relating.
Do you offer burnout counseling for individuals as well as couples?
Yes. I work with both individuals and couples. Individual therapy often focuses on stress related to relationships, emotional regulation, and personal boundaries, while couples therapy addresses shared relational dynamics.
Do you offer stress management therapy via telehealth?
Yes. I provide therapy to clients throughout California via secure telehealth, in addition to in-person sessions in Westlake Village, CA.
Serving Westlake Village, Malibu, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oak Park, and surrounding areas in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and beyond in the state of California via telehealth.