Step One: Schedule an appointment for my video office using the online and secure practice portal or by calling 904.701.4662

Step Two: Check your email inbox and review/complete the initial paperwork through the practice portal.

Step Three: Two minutes prior to your scheduled appointment, click the unique link that is embedded in your appointment reminder to join your counselor for your session.

Do I Need Any Special Software or Equipment?

You may participate in Teletherapy sessions from your home using any of the following devices:

• Desktop Computer with a webcam and speakers 
• Laptop Computer with a webcam and speakers 
• Tablet with a built-in webcam and speakers 
• Smartphone with the FREE Telehealth by Simple Practice app installed – available for IOS or Android

The benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Physical Distancing. Reduce exposure to viral infections.
• Reduced Cost. Eliminate the costs associated with travel and gas.
• Greater Access. Limited mobility, access to transportation, and distance are not barriers.
• More Convenient. Avoid waiting rooms, traffic congestion, and stress on the roadways.
• Less Hassle. No need to make childcare, work, or other arrangments to attend appointments.
• Greater Flexibility. Attend appointments when out-of-town or after relocating.
• Same Quality of Care. Research has shown there is little difference between Telehealth appointments and face-to-face office visits in regards to effectiveness.
• Fewer Limitations. Attend sessions during poor weather conditions, national emergencies preventing travel, or when ill. 
• Psychological Comfort. Experience counseling from the comfort of your home.

For video sessions, I utilize Telehealth by Simple Practice, a HIPPA compliant and secure video conferencing application, which works on most computers and mobile devices that are connected to the internet and have a webcam.

Simple Practice is required to follow all of HIPAA’s privacy and security regulations and use encryption, so you can rest assured that any information transmitted electronically is well protected.

Additionally, I have received intensive in-person and online training from the Telehealth Certification Institute and am working toward obtaining board certification as a Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH). 

If you are wondering whether or not teletherapy is right for you, I invite you to contact me today to schedule a free phone consultation. Or, if you are ready to begin counseling now, click the icon below to schedule your first appointment!