How Virtual Therapy Works in Colorado

Online therapy (telehealth) makes it possible to meet with a Colorado-licensed therapist from wherever you are — Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, the Western Slope, or a rural mountain town. At Stride Forward Counseling, we designed our virtual sessions to be secure, flexible, and easy to use so you can actually fit mental health support into your real life.

Why Online Therapy?

Maybe you’re juggling work and kids. Maybe you live outside Boulder and don’t want to drive in. Maybe you just feel more relaxed talking from home. Telehealth lets you meet with a therapist in Colorado without commuting, parking, or sitting in a waiting room — and you still get the same quality of care.

How Virtual Therapy Works (Step-by-Step)

1. Schedule Your Session You pick a time that works for you — during your lunch break, during nap time, or after work. We’ll confirm your appointment and send details.

2. Get Your Secure Link Before your appointment, you’ll receive a private, HIPAA-compliant video link. This is your online “office.” Only you and your therapist can access it.

3. Use Your Own Device You can join from a phone, tablet, or computer anywhere in Colorado as long as you have internet. A camera is recommended so you and your therapist can see each other, but we can talk through options if video isn’t possible.

4. Meet Just Like You Would In Person Your session follows the same format as in-office therapy — you talk through what’s going on, your therapist offers tools, and you work toward your goals. We can address anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD-related struggles, relationship issues, and life transitions.

5. Continue at Your Pace Because it’s online, it’s easier to stay consistent. No driving, no weather worries, no time off work — which usually means better progress.

What You Need

• Internet connection

• A private space (car, office, bedroom — anywhere you can talk)

• Phone, tablet, or computer

• Your secure video link from us

That’s it.

Is Telehealth Effective?

Yes. Research shows virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for many concerns, especially when privacy and convenience help you show up regularly. And because we’re based in Colorado and licensed in Colorado, you still get state-specific care.

Telehealth Benefits for Colorado Clients

• Fits your schedule — no commute across town or down the canyon

• Great for rural Colorado where therapists are limited

• Weather-proof — snow day? still meet

• Private — you choose the location

• Accessible — helpful for mobility or health concerns