Secure Video Counseling, Online Therapy & TeleTherapy in your own home.

CONSISTENT AND SAFE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Although face-to-face visits are the gold standard, I understand that some people face barriers that make it difficult or impossible to receive in-person care.

You may be a good candidate for online therapy, or video counseling via a TeleHealth platform, if you:

• Live in Wisconsin

• Are participating in a shelter-at-home Executive Order during the Covid-19 pandemic

• Travel frequently for work and want to maintain consistent visits

• Spend part of the year living in another country

• Have physical limitations or health conditions that make it challenging for you to leave your home

• Suffer from agoraphobia or severe anxiety

• Do not have reliable transportation or are unable to drive

• Live in a rural community where mental health services are unavailable

• Work or live abroad and cannot find a local English-speaking counselor

I’m pleased to offer the convenient option of HIPAA-compliant and secure online counseling, TeleTherapy, and video therapy for Wisconsin residents for whom in-person visits are not accessible. Prior to our initial appointment, we’ll have a quick conversation so that I can understand your needs and determine whether TeleTherapy virtual visits are an appropriate fit for you.

I provide online counseling sessions via the TeleHealth platform Simple Practice. You can access this video platform through your mobile phone, iPad or tablet, or computer.

TeleTherapy or virtual counseling does have some disadvantages:

• Internet connection issues may interrupt sessions

• It may take longer to develop interpersonal intimacy and connection

• Body language and social cues may be more difficult to read

• Therapist cannot provide immediate assistance during a crisis situation

Online counseling is not appropriate for people in crisis. If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does online counseling work?

On the day of your session, I will e-mail you a link to the virtual therapy visit. Just click on the link at meeting time and you’ll be taken to the video counseling screen.

 How do I know it’s secure and confidential?

I use a HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth platform called Simple Practice. You can learn more about it here.

 Does TeleTherapy cost the same as in-person therapy?

Yes, my rate per session is $125.

 Will my insurance pay for TeleTherapy or virtual counseling?

I am unable to accept insurance for payment for either in-person or online counseling.