Why Virtual
When I relocated from Cincinnati to New York, I transitioned my practice from in-person to remote sessions. Initially, it was a logistical necessity to continue working with clients in Cincinnati.
However, both my clients and I discovered that online sessions were just as effective and offered added benefits of convenience, comfort, and flexibility.
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The move to NYC was in October 2019, five months before COVID. I’ve remained as a fully remote clinician since that time for a number of reasons. One, simply because I prefer it: it’s been amazing for my own work-life balance. And, my practice being fully telehealth allowed us to move to Connecticut in 2024 when my husband got an awesome new opportunity with zero disruption to my business or client care. Two, my clients have been very clear that they prefer it. It's not for everyone, but I find many people find remote sessions to be a fantastic way to fit this work, a priority for them, into their busy lives.
And, finally, and perhaps most importantly, it allows for continuity in my relationships with clients. I now have clients geographically located across the U.S. I’ve been able to continue relationships with clients I’ve worked with in the various places I’ve lived. And, clients who have moved to a new state could continue working with me, and didn’t have to transition to a new therapist. I have clients who are snowbirds and others who travel for work; we don’t have to miss sessions because I’ve built a business that allows me to see clients in most U.S. states.
Virtual fits real life.
Effective
Online therapy and coaching is proven to be as equally effective as in-person services, with clients often reporting higher satisfaction levels.
Well Established
Remote sessions aren’t new or untested; it's been utilized by corporations and the military, including in active combat zones, for decades.
Quality
Online providers must meet identical credentialing standards to those providing services in-person, including education, experience, licensure, and ethical requirements.
Confidential & Secure
Just as in an office setting, services are confidential. I conduct my remote sessions via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform called Simple Practice. You choose the place for our meeting— at home, in your office with the door closed, or even in your car. Because you choose the setting for your session, you can ensure a high level of privacy.
Convenient & Flexible
Virtual sessions offer unparalleled convenience and flexibility, with meetings accessible from anywhere with just a few clicks. It fits seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing sessions before work, during breaks, or even while multitasking with childcare or activities. You can likely continue sessions during travel or if you move, as I’m legally authorized to see clients in most U.S. states. And, my online calendar makes scheduling effortless, enabling better time management and balance between commitments without sacrificing self-care or family time.
Cost Effective
Remote sessions are cost-effective, eliminating the need for time off work, commuting costs, and childcare expenses. Your time is precious, and conducting this work online provides you the opportunity to manage that time more effectively and more in line with the way you live, and to more easily make time for your own self-care while balancing other responsibilities.
Concerns about Virtual Sessions
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You’ll get an e-mail 10 minutes before our session starts. If you’re on a computer, you click the link and the session opens in a new browser window. If you’d like to use your mobile device, you’ll need to download an app — Telehealth by Simple Practice — from your app store, and then when you click the link, the session will open in the app.
I’ll send you a User Guide before our session to walk you through the setup. (You’ll want to check your video and audio settings before our session.)
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A strong internet connection, a computer or a mobile device, privacy, and time.
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I did have a typical in-person practice, in Cincinnati, Ohio. I initially added virtual sessions when I moved to the east coast and needed to be able to continue working with my clients from Cincinnati.
But, my clients and I both quickly discovered that the work was just as powerful as it had been in the office… and we now had the added bonuses of convenience, flexibility, and comfort.
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My clients are paying for my knowledge, training, and expertise, as well as the guidance and support to make powerful changes in their lives. The work I do is the same if it is in-person or online, and therefore the cost is also the same.