Do you need support, but can’t make it to an in-person appointment? Are you a busy stay-at-home or working parent, and don’t have the time to drive across town for an appointment? Do you live in a more rural area, or maybe you prefer to just do things Virtually?
If so, we can help you through virtual therapy, or telehealth.
Telehealth allows us to provide counseling and therapy to our clients via live video conferencing. This can be done anywhere you have a computer or smartphone.
Telehealth appointments can be very beneficial if getting to a traditional in-person appointment is not convenient, or you simply just don’t want to.
Our telehealth solution allows you to schedule an appointment directly online and have the entire therapy session take place digitally.
To learn more and get started with virtual therapy, please contact us today.
What are the benefits of participating in online therapy sessions?
- Convenience of appointments. No more squeezing one more appointment into an already full day, scrambling to get to your therapist’s office, spending precious time maneuvering traffic, or factoring in the cost of gas.
- It is private. There does not exist the possibility of running into someone you know in the waiting room.
- Reduces risk of exposure during times of quarantine.
- Comfort. You can log on from anywhere in the state of California and/or Ohio all from the comfort of your own home. This is especially beneficial if you live in a rural area and it is difficult to get into traditional, in-person therapy. Important to note that clients should log on in a place where no one can eavesdrop or overhear the sensitive content of an online session.
- Reduced stigma. Oftentimes clients may worry about the stigma of mental health and attending therapy in a more traditional office setting.
- Getting to the heart of things. Clients, who attend online therapy, may feel a greater sense of anonymity and thus may feel more motivated to get the heart of the challenge more readily than in traditional therapy. This may result in faster healing for the client and a more expedited form of therapy.
- Consistency. If a client is sick, they do not have to cancel as is with traditional, in-person therapy.
- Accessibility. Online therapy allows many clients to overcome barriers that may have otherwise prevented them from seeking therapy.
For more on how to make the most out of online sessions visit: Telehealth Therapy: It’s Not Just Another Video Call
Disadvantages/ Concerns/ Disclaimers
Important to note that online therapy may not be a good fit for some clients. With this in mind, I offer a free brief consultation to clients entering through my private practice to determine if online therapy may be a good fit for you. Further, since I offer online therapy for the whole state of California and Ohio, online therapy can place the therapist and client at a distance geographically, so it is oftentimes difficult to respond quickly and effectively when a crisis happens. For example, if a client is experiencing active suicidal thoughts and/or has suffered a personal tragedy, it can be difficult or even impossible for the therapist to provide direct or even immediate assistance. Similarly, online therapy is not appropriate for clients with severe psychiatric conditions who require a higher level of care via direct treatment.
Online therapy may not be a good fit for you if you are not comfortable with technology. With this, I am able to offer a consultation online through a secure and confidential platform to, in a way, test the waters and determine if online therapy and technology may be a good fit for you. Connectivity and reliability of your online service provider. Clients will need to ensure they have the proper internet speed in order to reliably connect to an online session. With this, if you can stream an online movie, you should be good to go; however, your therapist will review a backup plan should a technology issue arise. Lack of body language and the possibility for miscommunication. While this is a valid concern, it may be easily remedied with consistent, open, and honest communication with your therapist—clarifying when needed.
All therapists are able to help with a variety of different types of problem areas. Here are just a few in which we tend to work with the most:
