Online and Video Counseling
Don’t miss your session – visit me online for video counseling
“I really need to work with you, but it’s just so far. I spend twice as much time traveling as I do in a session.”
“I really need my anger management session, but I have to go out of town for work.”
“The traffic on the way to my sessions is ridiculous. Getting to my session is more stressful than the reason I’m coming.”
“I have a short lunch; there’s just not enough time to see you, and I have to pick up the kids immediately after work.”
“I’d love to get to my individual counseling session, but I had to work late and won’t have time to drive to my session.”
These are just a few of the things I have heard from clients over the years. In the past, many clients had to cancel sessions or quit coming because in-person sessions were the only option.
Welcome to the future. Virtual sessions are now a simple, effective, stress-free option for improving your life.
I don’t want anything to keep you from getting the help you need. And because I also care about your confidentiality and peace of mind, I use a format that is secure, confidential, and HIPPA compliant.
Anytime. Anyplace. Anywhere.
Online counseling takes advantage of today’s technology and allows you the convenience of “going to counseling” from wherever you happen to be by simply getting online with your phone, tablet, or computer.
Whether you’re in your office, at home, enjoying a park, or sitting in your car (not driving!), we can enjoy a productive, convenient, confidential counseling session. And while I prefer being able to see emotions and body language during sessions, if video counseling is not possible, we can also do the session over the phone without video.
Another advantage of virtual sessions?
They offer a level of anonymity that face-to-face counseling cannot compete with. You don’t have to sit in a waiting room or worry that someone may see you entering or leaving a counseling office.
How does video counseling work?
The format I use for video counseling was created for counselors by Psychology Today during COVID.
Safe and secure virtual sessions.
Psychology Today understands the importance of confidentiality between counselors and clients, so they made sure their format for virtual sessions is secure, confidential, and HIPAA compliant. While it works much like a Zoom or Skype video call, this platform meets all federal privacy and security guidelines. For instance, it does not allow any recording, and no one can “hack in” on your session.
Easy to use.
My virtual sessions are user-friendly, free for you, and simple. It doesn’t require you to download an app, use special software, or set up a user account.
As long as you have stable Internet service and a laptop, phone, or tablet that has a camera, microphone, and speaker, you can participate in video sessions.
Quick and convenient.
Before our appointment time, I’ll email or text a link to you. When it’s time for your appointment, you simply click on the link, and it will open a window in your browser.
You will then be asked to enter your name – only so I’ll know who has entered my virtual waiting room. You can use your first name – or a nickname – as long as I know it’s you. It may also ask you to enable your microphone and camera. At this point, you’ll be in my “waiting room.”
When I see your name, I’ll begin the session.
You’ll see me on your screen and hear me through your speaker, and I’ll also see and hear you. We can then have our session as if you are in my office, sitting across from me.
Video Counseling From Anywhere
Live out of state? You can participate in online sessions 100 percent of the time.
Got an upcoming trip and don’t want to miss your session? We can schedule video counseling for while you are away.
Across town and running late? Something unexpected come up? Sick and don’t want to get out of bed? Under quarantine for COVID but still need to talk? I can convert your in-person session to virtual in about the same amount of time it takes to send an email or text.
Participating in marriage counseling and you and your spouse are in different locations? No matter where you are, you can each use your own device to check in and attend the session.
Don’t let distance or life’s hassles get in the way of achieving an improved life.
Call (682) 365-2099 today to schedule your FREE 20-minute phone or online consultation with me.
During this time, we can get to know each other a bit and find out if we have what it takes to get you where you want to be in life.