Is teletherapy right for me?

Selby Gardens in Sarasota

During the pandemic, many healthcare providers began to offer telehealth services in order to bridge the gap between sessions. Several states lifted restrictions on these services so that patients could still get the care they needed. 

I offered teletherapy to my clients, too, since I was unsure when we'd be allowed to meet again and I was forbidden to open my office. Now that we can meet in person again, I still do teletherapy. Here are some considerations for potential clients: 

• Flexible schedule. Some clients have time for a session over their lunch break, but can't leave their office or home. 

• Cost. Because the costs are lower for my practice, clients get a small discount when they use teletherapy. 

• Experience. Some clients value being in the same room with the therapist and don't care for the screen. 

• Decompression time. For some clients, making the time to get away from their normal setting can be therapeutic, and they like the atmosphere of my office. 

• Privacy. Will you have access to a quiet space for your teletherapy session? This can be difficult to find if everyone in your house or office is in earshot. 

• Encryption. My teletherapy service is HIPAA-compliant, but some clinicians use things like Skype or Zoom, and those are not as secure. 

If you're ready to talk from the comfort of your own home or office, please use the contact tab at the top of the page to send me an email!