Online Therapy

We have been practicing online therapy for years! We won’t lie to you and say that it is exactly the same, but we can confidently say that it is just as effective as in-person appointments. Most clients say that they feel completely at ease after their first one or two online therapy sessions. Plus, we get to see your cats, and that makes us very happy.

It sure does! Your therapist will make suggestions about your setup to ensure you’re positioned for success from home. We even have some couples who meet with us from their car while a sitter tends to the kids inside! We prefer that you and your partner are in the same space for your couples session, but it is possible to meet from different locations if that works better for you.

We will not work with couples via telehealth if there is any threat of domestic violence in the relationship. Our priority is to keep you safe, and we won’t subject you to dangerous situations when we’re not there to intervene. Click here, here, and here for local domestic violence resources.

Unfortunately, due to state licensure requirements, we are only able to work with clients who are physically located in the state of Oregon. If you are not located in Oregon, we recommend using www.aasect.org, www.therapyden.com, or www.psychologytoday.com to locate a therapist in your state.

We use a system called Telehealth by SimplePractice. We love this system because it is, well, Simple! All you have to do is click on a link from your email to join the video call. No downloads required. You can watch the video at the top of this page to see the system in action. You can also click here to access the Telehealth FAQs for Clients page directly from SimplePractice.

Yes, you can use your smartphone or tablet for your online session. Click here for instructions on how to access your appointment via your phone or tablet.

Click here and here for step-by-step troubleshooting instructions and tips for success.

We love online therapy, but it is true that sometimes our technology glitches or stops working due to variables that are out of our control. That is why we keep our cell phones handy during our appointments. We tell our clients to keep their phone handy and assure them that we will call them quickly if we lose connection. Worst case scenario, we finish our session via phone, which is still effective and helpful!

This can be a tricky issue to navigate. Of course, we want you to feel safe and comfortable during your therapy appointment, and this means trusting that you have privacy for your session! Your therapist can help you troubleshoot creative ideas for creating privacy for your appointments during your phone consultation. Also, don’t worry if you have kids at home who may interrupt — we’re all human, and we can work with interruptions as they arise!

If you’re still feeling hesitant about the online platform, we recommend that you schedule a free thirty minute phone consultation with your potential therapist to chat about your needs and your concerns about online therapy. You will know by the end of that call if you’re comfortable trying online therapy for a session or two or if you need a referral to a different provider. Either way, we’re happy to help.

We have decided to prioritize the health and safety of our staff, our clients, and our community by remaining closed to in-person appointments until a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19 are available. We do not want to risk anyone’s health when we have the ability to work together effectively via telehealth.