How does Telehealth work?

At this point in time it’d be AWESOME if all therapists could provide services to any client anywhere in the world with internet connection, wouldn’t it? While professional licensing boards and laws are catching up to this dream, we’re not quite there yet.

In addition to holding a license to practice counseling in the state of North Carolina, I’m a registered Telehealth provider in the states of South Carolina and Florida. This means I can provide talk therapy to clients, via a confidential, HIPAA compliant video platform, who are within these three state lines at the time of session. While I have to remain inside the state lines of NC to render services, my clients are able to travel within the state lines of NC, SC and FL.

Before sessions begin, you’ll get a link to the telehealth appointment. Clients are able to log onto the appointment on a phone, laptop or other mobile device. With reliable internet/data connection, good lighting, a stable surface for the video to rest, and a quiet, private place to talk you’ll be on your way to setting up for a connective virtual session. Virtual sessions do come with risks, of course, that are not the same as doing therapy in person! Concerns about confidentiality and connection quality are two of the considerations that would be wise to consider before exploring engaging in telehealth services.