What is Online or Virtual Therapy

Steps to Take Before Your Appointment

You will receive a link via email or test message (or both depending on your preferences) for each appointment scheduled. These are unique links for each appointment.

Prior to your first appointment, I require you complete all the intake paperwork sent to you through the client portal and to have put a credit card on file with my processor, Ivy Pay. Please note, your intake cannot begin until these tasks are complete.

When you “arrive” to your appointment, you should not need to bring anything additional with you.

Tips for Creating Privacy and Helping You Focus on Your Appointment

• Ensure you have a private space. Ideally different from a work space (but I understand this is not always possible).

• Try to communicate with others at home (partners, roommates, children) about the importance of having soem quiet and privacy during this time.

• Many clients find that using headphones for session not only reduces the risk of an echo, but can also enhance privacy and help one feel more present for the experience.

• Using a white noise machine outside of your room/door. 

• Creative privacy solutions: sessions via phone in your car, going for a walk while on the call, ask housemates / partners for an hour of privacy.

• Create a pre therapy ritual tea break before session, go for a quick walk, engage in some reflective journaling, listen to music, spending time to silence work chats and notifications.

Some Helpful Ways to Get Ready and Prepare

Many clients enjoy therapy from their personal space so they can get ready for their appointment emotionally, mentally, and physically. Some clients report creating some pre-therapy rituals, like:

• Making a cup of tea.

• Go for a walk around the block.

• Spend a few minutes silencing work chats, putting your phone in airplane mode, or turning off work monitors.

• Gather items you might want with your for your session: pets, comfortable pillows, a warm beverage, a glass of water, etc.