How Online Therapy Works

Some services used to be more convenient.

Prior to the 1960s, many doctors made house calls to see their patients.

Back then, no one had to rush around to get to their appointment. The doctor just showed up in the comfort of your home.

You can think of online therapy as a house call, but instead of me having to come into your home and feeling the need to clean up, I get to see you on your computer or phone.

You may be wondering if online therapy is as good.

Well, let me say an effective counselor is an effective counselor. Going to therapy in person or online doesn’t impact the therapy I do, the relationship, or its outcomes.

Research has shown that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy.

I feel that doing therapy online can even enhance therapeutic outcomes. Another important factor is finding a therapist that aligns well with you.

Here are some things I love about online counseling.

It’s convenient. You can be anywhere in Idaho. You can be wherever you want as long as you have a good signal.

We can use technology to our advantage, and I can draw things out, share my screen, and send documents. Some clients find it really nice to take some of their own notes.

Working online saves you time and money on gas and driving to an office.

I do want you to know that I hold the same standards of confidentiality as I would in an office and don’t do sessions where anyone can hear me.

“Is it difficult to set up?”

No, the process itself is simple and easy.

Simple Practice (a secure platform) will email you a link to a HIPPA-compliant video chat.

There is no need to download anything; we can meet on a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Then it takes you into my “virtual office,” and we jump right in.

Ready for convenient, portable, and easy virtual therapy? Book a free consultation with me today, and please don’t hesitate if you have any more questions or concerns.