About Online Therapy

Online Therapy allows you to have sessions in a place of your choice which sometimes offers greater comfort, convenience, and flexibility. 

I use a platform for telehealth sessions that is fully confidential and secure.
​It is simple and fast. All you have to do is click a secure link I send you through email or text message.

​Below is some information and frequently asked questions to help you decide whether telehealth is right for you! If you have any other concerns or questions, please call me at 1-868-264-5422 
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-Benefits of Online Therapy
-Frequently Asked Questions
-What to expect

Benefits of Online Therapy

1.  Accessibility and Convenience. Therapy comes to YOU!
  • No more spending money on gas, sitting in traffic, or waiting on a taxi to get you to your appointment on time. You click, and you're in! ​​
2.  Flexibility and Time Efficiency
  • With online therapy, we can work with your schedule. No more struggling to find time off of work or your child/teen having to take the day off from school. Having sessions online never limits you to typical "office hours." It is easier to have after work/school session and weekend sessions! With online therapy, there is more flexibility in finding time to have your session. 
3.  Affordability
  • Not only do you save money on gas and/or travelling to your destination, but with the time efficiency and reduction in overhead costs, you experience much more affordable services! Also, online therapy offers cost-effective services such as email coaching and shorter session options. 
4.  Enhanced Privacy and Comfort
  • Another benefit is that you get to choose the space where you have your session. This can help maximize your privacy and comfort since you have more control over the environment.
​5.  Greater control of and insights into your treatment
  • ​Online therapy provides unique features that are not always present at in-person therapy. With online therapy, you are able to keep up with your treatment plan since everything is digitalized (through confidential platforms, of course!). You can easily communicate with your therapist and receive resources and feedback throughout your treatment journey. This allows for a more collaborative and active approach in your journey 

Is Online Therapy Effective?

YES! Another huge benefit is the effectiveness of online therapy! Because of the accessibility and affordability, it removes common obstacles that might get in the way of committing to your healing journey. Also, research has shown that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy in treating anxiety, depression, past trauma, and stress reduction [1,2,3,4].

Many of the same methods and interventions used in in-person therapy can effectively be used in online therapy. Furthermore, with the many advancements in technology and video conferencing platforms, it makes it simple to collaborate on goals and action plans.

It's ok to still be hesitant about this fairly new way of therapy. That's why I offer the free consultation to make sure that online therapy is right for you or your child/teen and answer any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions About Online therapy:

1. What is Online Therapy/Teleheath/Teletherapy?​
  • Online therapy is a service that uses video and audio technology (phone, video chat, messages) to support long-distance sessions between a therapist and client. 
2. What does a client need to join a session?
  • A client needs a desktop computer, laptop, cellphone OR tablet with internet or data connection, working webcam, and microphone.
3. Will the session ever be recorded?​
  • Never, unless specifically requested by the client. The platforms used are highly secure and confidential. 

What to Expect 

We can conduct a pre-call test to make sure everything is working before we start our sessions (typically will happen immediately before the first session).
You can explore that now by clicking here.

We will also discuss setting up a space where you feel comfortable and can limit distractions to carry out our private sessions.

I have 2 secure and confidential telehealth options that I currently offer. 
Be sure to contact​ me if you have any concerns or questions!
References
1 Carlbring, P., Andersson, G., Cuijpers, P., Riper, H., & Hedman-Lagerlöf, E. (2018). Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive behaviour therapy, 47(1), 1-18.
2 Esfandiari, N., Mazaheri, M. A., Akbari-Zardkhaneh, S., Sadeghi-Firoozabadi, V., & Cheraghi, M. (2021). Internet-delivered versus face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 12.
3 Novella, J. K., Ng, K. M., & Samuolis, J. (2020). A comparison of online and in-person counseling outcomes using solution-focused brief therapy for college students with anxiety. Journal of American College Health, 1-8.
4 Turgoose, D., Ashwick, R., & Murphy, D. (2018). Systematic review of lessons learned from delivering tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Journal of telemedicine and telecare, 24(9), 575-585.