Telehealth sessions are therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and processing provided via secure video and telephone. This platform makes obtaining therapy convenient and flexible.

Sessions will be similar to face to face therapy, except all virtual and from the comfort of your own home. The HIPAA compliant platform I use is much like Zoom or Skype. Before your appointment a secure link will be sent to you, at your scheduled appointment time, you may log into my virtual therapy room and I will begin our session. This setup really boils down to convenience for you!

A device with strong wifi or cell signal, a camera, and a microphone is needed. Headphones might be desired as well.

Will I lose benefits of face to face therapy by choosing to do sessions telehealth? Research says, no! Counseling can be just as effective technologically. Studies

It is highly possible that clients can experience greater ease in therapy if participating in session from the comfort of their own homes. Sharing and sense of safety can be increased because the environment is familiar, there is no stress from traffic, or rushing back to relieve a babysitter, or taking time off of work.

Online therapy, however, is not appropriate for people in actively in crisis situations. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you may call 911 or go to your closest emergency room. If you are not actively in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available: 1-800-273-8555.