How telehealth sessions work
Telehealth appointments happen over secure video, similar to a medical telehealth visit. We use a HIPAA-compliant platform through our TherapyNotes client portal. You’ll join from a link we send after scheduling — no complicated setup required.
In telehealth sessions, we’ll:
- Talk through what you’ve been dealing with and what you’d like to be different
- Use the same evidence-based approaches we use in person (CBT, ACT, DBT skills, trauma-informed care)
- Practice skills you can use between sessions to calm your nervous system and respond differently to stress
- Check in regularly about how things are going and adjust our plan as needed
Is online therapy effective?
Research shows that for many concerns — especially anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress — telehealth can be just as effective as in-person counseling. In fact, some people find it easier to open up from the comfort of their own space.
Telehealth may be a good fit if you:
- Have a long commute, busy work schedule, or childcare responsibilities
- Live in a part of Pennsylvania with limited local mental health options
- Prefer not to run into people you know in a waiting room
- Have health, mobility, or transportation challenges that make travel harder
What you’ll need for telehealth
- A private, quiet space where you feel comfortable talking
- Reliable internet or data connection
- A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone
- Headphones if you’d like extra privacy
We’ll walk you through the technical side before your first appointment so you’re not trying to figure it out alone.