There are some risks to using telehealth. You may be asked to share personal information with the telehealth platform to create an account, such as your name, date of birth, location, and contact information.

I carefully vet any telehealth platform to ensure your information is secured to the appropriate standards. It may be difficult to provide immediate support during an emergency or crisis. We will develop a plan for emergencies or crises, such as choosing a local emergency contact, creating a communication plan, and making a list of local support, emergency, and crisis services.

There are also benefits to using telehealth.

• You can attend therapy wherever is convenient for you.

• You can attend telehealth sessions without worrying about traveling, meaning you can schedule less time per session and can attend therapy during inclement weather or illness.

A recommendation when using telehealth is to make sure that other people cannot hear your conversation or see your screen during sessions.

Finally, do not use video or audio to record your session unless you ask for my permission in advance.