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How Virtual Therapy Works

During your scheduled appointment, you must be located in the State of Arizona. If you are traveling out of the state, please reschedule your appointment for when you are back in Arizona. Prior to your scheduled session time, you will receive a secure, HIPAA compliant, link to join the virtual session to your email on file. Local crisis numbers, emergency services, and an emergency contact will be established during intake. At the beginning of each session your current location will be confirmed. These protocols are to support you should anything happen during your virtual sessions. You will use the link in your email to join the virtual waiting room, and will be let in once it is your session time. Make sure to allow video and microphone access for the session. At the end of  the 60 or 90 minutes we confirm the next session, end the video, and that's it!

Pros of Virtual Therapy

  • Have sessions in the comfort of your own space with the things you love most like pets, cozy blankets, candles, tea, your couch, or anything that enhance your experience

  • Ideal for on the go schedules, busy people, travelers (in the same state) or students living between college and home (in the same state)

  • Avoid disruption of care if moving within the state

  • Avoid driving time, traffic, and gas use

  • Increases accessibility to qualified therapists for your individual needs, removing barriers of access

  • Maintain therapeutic relationship and progress even with life changes or disruptions

Cons of Virtual Therapy

Virtual therapy is not suitable for all needs. It may not be right for you if

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  • You are in active crisis

  • Need medical attention for your mental health like serious addiction or eating disorders

  • Are a child needing play therapy

  • Prefer in person connection

  • Have serious dissociative symptoms

  • Do not have access to reliable internet connection or phone service

  • Do not have access to privacy for virtual visits​​​

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Virtual therapy may limit your confidentiality. Ask your therapist for more information about the risk of virtual therapy and HIPAA.

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