Online therapy, also known as distance counseling or Telehealth, is the practice of providing therapy services via email, telephone, video or other electronic means. Most often, sessions are conducted over phone or video. Distance counseling is appropriate for addressing most issues and can make counseling more accessible to those who have trouble making in-office appointments.
Distance counseling is not appropriate for everyone. Those who are in severe crisis, or who are actively contemplating suicide would not be best helped by distance counseling and should seek a therapist locally. If these concerns every arise during the course of our work, we will have an emergency plan in place to connect you with local resources
What you say in therapy, your records, and even your attendance are confidential. Confidentiality is a key element of what makes therapy work. You have the right to a safe and confidential therapy experience.
However, there are some exceptions:
- When you give written permission to release information,
- When your records are subpoenaed for legal reasons,
- When reporting is required or allowed by law (example: child abuse or neglect, extreme danger to self, elder abuse, danger to others, or viewing or possession of child pornography)
