Who Is Online Therapy Good For?

Online therapy can be an excellent solution for someone who wants regular therapy support but also faces one of the following:

• A busy, inconsistent schedule that makes meeting in-person at the same time every week impossible.
• Difficulty leaving their place of business during the work day.
• Anxiety or emotional distress that makes it difficult to leave the house.
• Frequent or last-minute business trips.
• A need for privacy that may be disrupted by leaving for in-person therapy appointments.
• Living in two or more locations during a single year.
• An in-state move that may occur before you are finished with your therapy goals.

Things That Help Online Therapy go Smoothly

There are things we can do to maximize the effectiveness of online therapy. Here are some things to think about in advance:

• A quiet and private location where you can sit down to your computer or phone and feel like you are alone with the therapist.
  
• A reliable internet or cell phone service in the location you intend to use for online therapy sessions.
  
• Willingness to talk openly with your therapist about your experience of therapy, including both the good and the challenging parts. Open communication is welcomed and beneficial! Your experience matters and we welcome honest communication about what you need and want, what is and is not working for you, and what might make therapy more helpful.
  
• Openness to being honest about what you like and dislike about the online therapy experience in particular. Communication will help us collaborate with you to find good solutions to difficulties presented by the distance or the technology.

We would be happy to discuss online therapy with you in more detail if you think this might be a good fit for you.

How Does It Work?

Our psychologists reserve slots for clients seeking online therapy (also called teletherapy). Online therapy is conducted by live video conferencing. This allows you to do individual psychotherapy when it is difficult to get to our physical offices. We know your time and resources are valuable. Online therapy helps us live out our commitment to doing what we can to increase the convenience and accessibility of high quality mental health services.

If you are a resident of California State you are eligible to receive online therapy from one of our licensed psychologists. We use secure, confidential, HIPAA-compliant platforms (VSee & Meet) for live video sessions. If you’re interested in learning more about our online therapy options, we would love to speak with you.