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Online therapy is still a relatively new approach to therapy despite it’s surge in accessibility during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. Researchers are trying to determine if it is as effective as traditional in-person therapy and who is best served by the use of this technology. The preliminary results are promising.

However, best practice suggests that online therapy is NOT appropriate for those with active suicidal or homicidal ideation, active manic or psychotic symptoms, or other severe mental health diagnoses or symptoms.

Using technology allows for greater convenience in service delivery. However there are risks in transmitting information over technology that include, but are not limited to, breaches of confidentiality, theft of personal information, and disruption of service due to technical difficulties

You will need access to, and familiarity with, the appropriate technology in order to participate in the service provided.

Further, you will want to be sure to use your own equipment and a secure internet connection to communicate. Not doing so could result in a compromise to your privacy. Please note that any information that you enter into an employer’s computer or device can be considered by the courts to belong to your employer.

Lastly, there is a chance that connecting through technology may lead to:

~a lack of emotional warmth, connection and energy that is often experienced with the presence of being in-person

~an absence of nonverbal communication cues that may provide important information which could inhibit or impede appropriate treatment

For more information about the risks and benefits of online therapy see our informed consent here.

We have contracted with Alma to handle credentialing and billing insurance for your convenience. Visit our Alma profile to see a list of insurances we provide and get an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs.

If we do not accept your insurance, we can provide you with a super bill, at your request, for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement. We are also able to accept HSA credit cards.

Please consider this list of pros/cons of self-pay versus insurance before deciding which is right for you.

To begin you will have to make an investment of $150 for an initial assessment in order for us to gather your psychosocial history, complete a mental health assessment and develop a therapy plan so we can best help you. After that, the cost varies by modality and length.

Live Video sessions:

~30 minutes = $75

~45 minutes = $50

~60 minutes = $125

You’ll want to schedule an initial session with Kim Gustin, LPC here.

1. Select a time when you can set aside 60 minutes to meet with your therapist virtually.

2. At the time of the meeting, you’ll want to be sure you have a strong, secure access to the internet in a physical space that offers ample privacy to avoid being seen or heard by others.

3. Navigate to your therapist’s virtual office at doxy.me provided in your confirmation email.

4. You will spend the time sharing information about your history and the problem area you are wanting to address with your therapist. At the end of that meeting, you will create a therapy plan including best modality, recommended frequency and goals to guide your work together.

Not sure you’re ready to schedule an initial session, try scheduling a free consultation with a licensed therapist to get more information.

Read through our Informed Consent that covers everything there is to know. Or you can email us or schedule a free consultation to talk to us directly.