During the covid health emergency clients and therapists conducted online video therapy exclusively. The therapist's biggest concern was whether positive results would be the same.  I'm happy to say that I've seen no difference in outcomes and, in fact, studies support this.

We now find ourselves some years later with an unexpected development. A vast majority of clients have come to prefer it owing to factors including time efficiency, the convenience of work from home, and the comfort of home as well as the ability to have a session from virtually anywhere in the state of California as long as the connection is good and the space is private and free of distractions. 

As for myself, I've discovered a new ability to reach clients across the south coast of California as well as those who may not be able, for whatever reason, to travel. And so to some extent online video therapy, like a lot of things, has become the "new normal."

Are you ready for online therapy?

• Do you have a laptop, desktop PC, or Mac? Download the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari which are all supported.
• If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can use Safari if the most recent IOS update has been installed.
• Browsers such as Internet Explorer and Edge are unsupported and may encounter compatibility issues.
• The Zoom for Health online portal I use is simple to navigate. Just look for the email with a link I send prior to our appointment and click on the link at the time of our session. It's very straightforward and easy.
• Importantly, never show up for counseling in public spaces. Arrange a private, quiet environment making sure there will be no interruptions or distractions during our scheduled time, either from other people or extraneous devices.