What is Online therapy?
SOVEREIGN E-THERAPY ™ is an innovative, web-based Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
developed by Sovereign Health of California. By integrating our time-proven therapeutic
methods perfected in our brick-and-mortar facilities with cutting-edge technology,
Sovereign Health is proud to be able to offer a full-fledged, accredited, insurance-based
Intensive Outpatient Program in a broadband video conferencing format. This will
enable clients to participate in group and individual therapy from their own home,
workplace, on vacation – virtually anywhere.
But just because this is technologically advanced doesn’t mean you won’t still receive
highly individualized care. We employ only the top professionals in the field –
specialists in dual diagnosis, alcoholism and drug addiction, trauma and PTSD and
neurofeedback, among many other disciplines. Time was, you had to travel to our
facilities in order to reap the benefit of their expertise. Now they come directly
to you. Along with your case manager, therapist and counselor, a personal program
will be created and tailored directly for your particular issues and needs.
Supplementary and reference material
One of the advantages of E-Therapy is the ability to deliver a variety of media
content to supplement traditional therapeutic services. The client experience is
enriched by including video, interactive exercises, reference and background material
which will be used both during treatment sessions and between sessions. A rich online
environment enhances the client recovery experience, increases client retention,
leads to better treatment outcomes and meaningfully differentiates our program from
less well-developed competitors.
These online therapy programs not only bring about a one-to-one interaction between
the therapist and the client, they make effective use of the power of writing down
one's thoughts and experiences. Research carried out by experts in the field have
clearly demonstrated that the art of writing down one's problems and experiences
gives a better realization and understanding of one's own thoughts and beliefs.
The mind is stimulated to realize the cause of the problem it faces and it begins
to find a way out. This kind of self-help aids in achieving better outcomes from
the online therapy programs.
We will also specialize in the treatment of those clients who relapse frequently
and have been through one or more previous treatment programs. This is the most
difficult client to treat and, we believe, the most in need of help. We will, of
course, accept clients who are coming into treatment for the first time. For them,
our specialized course of treatment will hopefully be the first and last program
they will ever need.
In addition to chronic relapsers, our population will include those patients who
fit the following criteria:
• Early recovery
• Post-treatment and transitional recovery (i.e. sober living homes)
• Co-occurring disorders (alcohol and drug issues accompanied by other emotional
disorders)
Who should avail themselves of the Online Therapy?
Most clients, seeking psychiatric help of any kind, can benefit from our online
therapy programs. Those who find it impossible to visit our treatment center, personally,
can access our online therapy programs. Online therapy programs are also chosen
by clients who do not want to personally visit the treatment centre, for various
reasons.
An online therapy program is ideal for those who seek an at home treatment program,
so that they can carry on with their routine professional and personal lives.
Is Online Therapy effective?
The power of texting and virtual socializing is now accepted throughout the modern
world. It is widely recognized that time spent on texts and social community sites
far exceeds interaction in person. From shopping, to work, to maintaining personal
relationships, these tools have proven to be effective in bringing together the
far spread world. In similar fashion, they have also proven their worth in spreading
quality healthcare and treatments to a larger section of society.
Online therapies have been well researched and are supported by a huge number of
case studies done at well known research institutes for over a decade. These case
studies and researches have provided evidence based results on the outcomes and
effectiveness of the online therapy programs.
What about the cost and mode of payment?
Our online therapy programs are extremely cost effective and are covered under most
insurance policies. Payment by credit card is also accepted.
The client, or a family member can call on our number 24/7 for an enquiry. All the
details will be provided after a brief input of the client's general information.
Clients are then instructed on how to complete the online registration forms, whereupon
the process is then taken care of by the client co-coordinators.