What is teletherapy?

 Teletherapy is another means to providing therapy. It is similar to in-person sessions with your therapist, but instead of coming into the office, you and your therapist meet in a comfortable place of your choosing using interactive HIPPA compliant video technology.  

The availability of teletherapy removes boundaries that are often cited as reasons to delay getting started with therapy. By making therapy more accessible, teletherapy allows therapists to meet clients where they are and ensures that clients continue to receive the services they need despite obstacles that may arise. 

• Make sure you are in a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed or heard. This may be in a bedroom, home office, basement, a large closet, or even in your parked car. 
• If you live with others, ask that they don’t disturb you during your session and that they refrain from using the Wi-Fi so that your connection is not slowed down. 
• To add to your privacy, use a white noise machine, small fan, or speaker with music playing outside of the door to the room you will be in. 
• Make sure the device you are using (a computer, tablet, or smartphone) has a working camera and microphone and is fully charged. 
• Use headphones or earbuds to improve sound quality and maintain privacy.