Online Therapy Sessions
Providing Online Psychotherapy to Help You Find Hope! Live Better!
Offering Online Video Therapy Using Your Internet Connection
Switching over from traditional in-person therapy to online therapy may sound strange, but research has shown that teletherapy can be just as effective as an in-office appointments. Plus, this option allows us to continue your care plan without interruption.
Why Online Therapy?
Telehealth minimizes the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). I’m extremely concerned about the health and safety of clients as well as colleagues and staff at my office. By only conducting therapy sessions online from my home, I’m going straight to the source and eliminating the risk of anyone being exposed to the virus in my office.
Telehealth alleviates the inconvenience of travel time and associated costs. Even if we weren’t experiencing heightened feelings of stress and anxiety as a result of COVID-19, travelling to and from our office for appointments can be less than relaxing. Things like bad weather, traffic, construction, finding parking, etc. can all make even short commutes frustrating. Online therapy appointments completely eliminate all of the inconveniences of travel.
The benefits of Telehealth are supported by research. Research has found that video therapy is equally as effective as in-person therapy.
Most major insurance companies cover Telehealth. If you’re interested in pursuing this option, let me know and we can investigate whether you’re eligible for coverage.
Telehealth requires no special software or technical knowledge. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with an integrated camera and speaker/microphone.
You connect face-to-face, so you see and talk to your therapist, live in a virtual therapy session.
You connect remotely from the convenience of your home or office using your computer/laptop camera and audio by just entering my unique link into your browser. (No downloads or programs required; secure/private PIPEDA/PHIPA compliant).
Simple Technology: At the time of your scheduled appointment you login to your browser online with the link I provide and you enter my waiting room . Your therapy session begins when I start the session.
Alternate Names: Videotherapy is also referred to as teletherapy, telecounselling, telepsychology, virtual therapy/counselling, and online therapy.
Providing Effective Online Psychotherapy for Your Personal Issues
All of us struggle emotionally at some point in our lives. Online therapy can help you through it:
- Perhaps anxiety is getting the best of you. You may be feeling depressed and think that you are missing out on life.
- It is easy to feel overwhelmed by our emotions, difficult relationships, and life’s stressors.
- Online therapy can help you overcome the negative feelings that hold you back so you can grow and thrive again.
If you are looking to connect with someone who will help you move away from the things that pull you down and the habits you can’t seem to shake, I invite you to reach out.
Online Therapy – What It Takes to Make It Happen
- High speed internet and a computer/laptop /cell phone with video camera and audio.
- You should be located in a quiet, confidential space when participating in the session.
- All other computer programs should be closed down and other family members should refrain from live steaming and video games during our session for best camera/audio experience.
- Contraindicated if there is a risk of suicide or harm to someone else. Here local in-person help is needed and videotherapy would not be a suitable approach.
- Videotherapy session fees with a psychotherapist are the same as they would be for in-person sessions. You can pay for sessions via e-transfer.
- Set up appointment by email or phone and review consent form mailed to you.
Who Are The People Who Seek Online Therapy?
- People seeking safe therapy sessions to eliminate risk of exposure as a result of COVID-19.
- Busy working professionals having difficulty creating time in their day to attend in-person.
- Clients in rural areas without good therapeutic options.
- Healthcare providers who value privacy.
- Clients in large cities with long commute times and costly transit/parking fees.