Why Choose Online Therapy?
Online therapy is private, convenient, affordable, and portable! I honestly believe it is the best of both worlds; you can get great care AND keep your privacy. You can schedule online and 'meet' with me in the comfort of your home or a private area with internet access any where in Texas. Whether you call it online therapy, internet therapy, telemental health, or ecounseling it's really easy to get started.
Going out of town last minute, no worries you won't have to reschedule or miss your appointment. Not able to drive, but have a session scheduled? No problem! Online therapy makes worrying about traffic, weather, or missing appointments due to sickness or emergency a thing of the past.
This format is especially nice for clients with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or concerns about privacy. I also work with a number of chronically ill people whose medical conditions prevent them from being able to leave their house because of fear of additional sickness, infection, or extreme exhaustion that coincides with being sick. My separate therapy site is HIPAA compliant which means your privacy is 100% guaranteed. I have heard numerous people say, "I could never get my partner to go to therapy!" or " I don't want anyone to know that I am in therapy." Well, now you do not have to leave the comfort of your home. We can talk more about the convenience of therapy in your home when you call and will definitely go over it in detail in our first session. I want to make sure you understand and are comfortable with the online therapy format.
Going out of town last minute, no worries you won't have to reschedule or miss your appointment. Not able to drive, but have a session scheduled? No problem! Online therapy makes worrying about traffic, weather, or missing appointments due to sickness or emergency a thing of the past.
This format is especially nice for clients with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or concerns about privacy. I also work with a number of chronically ill people whose medical conditions prevent them from being able to leave their house because of fear of additional sickness, infection, or extreme exhaustion that coincides with being sick. My separate therapy site is HIPAA compliant which means your privacy is 100% guaranteed. I have heard numerous people say, "I could never get my partner to go to therapy!" or " I don't want anyone to know that I am in therapy." Well, now you do not have to leave the comfort of your home. We can talk more about the convenience of therapy in your home when you call and will definitely go over it in detail in our first session. I want to make sure you understand and are comfortable with the online therapy format.
Advantages of Online Therapy
- Texas is HUGE and it can be hard to find the right therapist in your area. Online therapy brings the therapist to you.
- Physical limitations can make getting to or keeping appointments difficult. One of my previous clients had severe asthma and missed several appointments due to being unable to drive and completely wiped out. West Texas winds mean lots of allergens blowing in. Online therapy met needs they did not consider in the beginning.
- Online therapy is convenient! I have family in the Dallas area, and I do not know how they ever get health care taken care of with all of the traffic and the distance involved in getting around the area. No more panic attacks or anxiety about not getting to the office in time to work on the small steps.
- Online therapy is affordable. Since clients rarely miss or need to reschedule appointments because of the ability to meet on any web device or even just by phone, I can charge less for online therapy. I am happy to pass the savings on to my clients!
Disadvantages of Online Therapy
- Online therapists have trouble responding immediately in a crisis situation. For instance, I will always make note of your location and a contact number before sessions because this mobile format means you can log-in to sessions anywhere. I need to be able to get emergency personnel to you if any kind of health event occurs (like an asthma attack).
- Online therapy is not recommended for serious psychiatric illnesses. There are instances where online therapy is not as hands on as is beneficial and healing for clients. Some cases need coordinated care with a local provider.
- Online therapy can sometimes miss important information. The missed information is primarily body movements that are important keys in the conversation that we have together. For instance, an uncomfortable topic might make you fidget or tense up. These are clues that I need to know so that we get the best conversational experience. We learn together to talk more about what is happening when we talk together (bodily sensations and movements.)
