Online therapy is a form of telehealth, wherein therapy is delivered synchronously and face-to-face using your computer, tablet, or other device. It is recognized as a legitimate means of receiving health care.

Online therapy appears to be effective for a number of conditions. It depends on if this is a good fit for you. If you think it might be then we can set up an appointment to discuss whether it is right for you.

The problem is that some of the specialized therapy approached, such as psychedelic integration therapy, are not available in many areas. Furthermore, sometimes people are looking for a therapist who has unique characteristics, such as a shared identity. It can be hard to find just the right person near you, and so online treatment can be used instead.

I do prefer to see you in person. There is nothing like sitting down together face to face. But it is my experience that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy, depending on whether it is a good fit for you. We will begin with conducting an in-depth and detailed assessment for each client to determine if online therapy is the right choice for a given person. Options could be in-person, online, or a combination of both.

Nope! Most clients find that the applications I use are very easy to manage.

We do most of our therapy using Doxy.me, which is similar to Skype or Zoom, one of the most popular video-call services. Doxy.me is more widely used in the business field and has a reputation of being very secure and confidential. For Doxy.me, you will need to download and install the free app on your computer. I encourage patients to do this in advance so they can start their appointment on time without having to wait for the software to install. You will need a computer that has a camera and microphone built-in, or you can use an external web cam and microphone. I recommend a headset or earbuds, like the kind you use on your cell phone. You will need good internet for these to work. If your picture is not clear or your sound is poor, make sure to close all other apps on your computer that use bandwidth, like email, browsers, YouTube, etc. If your picture and/or or sound completely breaks down, you can always log out and then log back in.

Anyone with a computer and who is willing to make an effort may be a good fit for online therapy. You will need to ensure that you have a space for therapy that is quiet and distraction free; therefore people living in dorms with several roommates may not be the best candidates. Depending on the severity of your condition and distance from our clinic, we may also need to coordinate care with a provider near you.

I can provide therapy to people in Ohio via face-to-face or online modalities.