What does Teletherapy Look Like?
Teletherapy: Therapy that meets you where you are
What you’ll need for a Teletherapy Session:
A computer, tablet, or cell phone with internet that can stream video. Bigger screens will help when we are looking at informational sheets for therapy. Optional: headphones/earbuds for privacy and EMDR.
A private space to talk
Any comforting items/pets—make your space into what you want it to be!
Please go to our Frequently Asked Questions page to find more suggestions on how to make your Teletherapy experience better, as well as what to expect in Therapy.
Kirkland EMDR Counseling is a teletherapy practice because you deserve therapy that fits your life!
If you have a busy schedule, juggling your children’s needs, have to travel to different cities or have difficulty with mobility, our goal is to provide quality care that can meet you where you are and that can fit your life. No matter where you are in Washington state, if you’ve decided to start working on healing and growing you deserve support that can meet your needs.
But you’re probably wondering, “does teletherapy work?” You might be surprised but teletherapy has been around for a long time. The research on virtual therapy (teletherapy) shows that it can be just as effective as receiving therapy in an office. You can read this article from the American Psychological Association to learn more.
Do you want to have your pet with you, wear comfortable clothing, or have your favorite mug? You can do it. You get to choose what you will have around you in your session that is meaningful and supportive to your needs.
If you’d like to get an idea of how teletherapy looks like with Kirkland EMDR Counseling, request your free 30 minute consultation.
What does the process look like?
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The Complimentary Consultation
To start you’ll request your complimentary 30 minute video consultation by clicking the “Request a consultation” button and filling out the form. You’ll get a response within 2-3 business days from us to schedule a consultation or with referrals/resources that may be helpful if your needs are outside our scope of practice.
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The Assessment
If you decided we would be a great fit, we’ll schedule an assessment appointment and you’ll receive your intake documents. The documentation will need to be completed at least 24 hours before your appointment time or your appointment will be cancelled and will need to be rescheduled for a different date.
The assessment is that deep dive into exploring who and where you are at this point in time, your history, and goals for therapy. We work together towards creating a good plant of treatment that will support your needs. This process can take 1-3 sessions to make sure we are setting up for success. Getting to know you during this process is the foundation towards transformative healing in ongoing therapy.
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Ongoing Therapy
Clients are asked to initially meet weekly for at least 6-8 sessions as therapy starts. At the beginning of each session, we’ll take about 10-15 minutes to check on any recent events. The rest of the session will follow the areas of focus on your treatment plan and anything you feel you would like to focus on in the session.
At times I may consult with other professionals in case consultations to make sure I’m providing the best care. In doing so I do not share any of your personal identifying information to maintain confidentiality.
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Attendance Policy
You’ll have your own “time slot” where we’ll meet weekly or every other week depending on your goals and needs. (Note: Monthly appointments are reserved for the end of treatment)
If you aren’t able to make it to your scheduled session, please cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
If you have a late cancellation (less than 24 hours) or “no-show” a session (missed session) there is a cancellation/no-show fee which is the full amount of the session and is not covered by insurance. Exceptions can be made due to emergency situations.
Due to the nature of telehealth, all clients need to have an emergency contact listed. When there is a no-show session, your emergency contact will be called to check in and make sure you’re okay if there is no communication from you.
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Services & Frequently Asked Questions
For more detailed information about our services, fees, and therapy recommendations, click the links to go to the two pages below:
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Start your journey today!
If you feel you resonate with this process or would like to learn more, feel free to request your 30 minute complimentary consultation by clicking the button below.