While it will likely feel a bit different at first, research has shown telehealth to be as effective as in-person therapy. I also want you to know I am very familiar with this approach, as I spent my entire post-doctoral year doing only telehealth work with trauma. I use a platform called doxy.me and it is HIPAA complaint and more secure than Skype or FaceTime.  You will not need to download any programs and it is very easy to navigate and it functions much like Skype. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about this approach to therapy and I am happy to answer them and walk you through the technology.  As of now, most BCBS plans are covering telehealth during this time. However, feel free to check your coverage prior to our session. 

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Tips to make the most out of your sessions: 

• Make sure you have a private, safe, and quiet location for your sessions. If you are concerned about this, please let me know and we can develop a code word together to signal someone has walked in.

• Test out the link prior to session (I will send this to you).  

• Make sure all distractions are turned off (i.e. TV, other tabs, etc).  It works best on a computer, but you can use your phone if needed.  It can be helpful to have restarted your computer just prior to the session to have it running its best. 

• If using your phone, it can be helpful to have a way to prop it up to allow you to focus more on therapy. 

• If you find your own picture distracting, let me know and I can easily show you how to hide yourself. 

• If the technology stops working, be expecting a call from me. We will try to troubleshoot, but if we are unable to connect, then we can finish the session via telephone. 

• Know that research has show people have a tendency to share more online than in person--don't be afraid to take it as slow as you need. 

• Give yourself 5 minutes prior to session to reflect on what you might like to focus on and bring a pen or paper to take notes as needed.