Telepsychology
Accessible therapy, wherever you are.
As a PSYPACT Authorized Holder, I provide HIPAA-compliant video therapy to patients across multiple states — no commute, no waiting room, no barriers to getting started.
- Serving Patients In
- WV
- MD
- VA
Telepsychology has become increasingly popular, offering comfort and accessibility to people who want to pursue therapy but face obstacles to an in-person office visit. Research shows no significant difference in effectiveness, patient outcomes, or process outcomes between in-person and telemedicine therapy for most conditions.
Telehealth may be a good fit if...
You have a busy schedule and can't easily add a commute
You're comfortable using a computer with a stable internet connection
You have privacy to speak openly from home
How it works
You receive an email reminder with your video link a day before your appointment.
Join through your client portal or the emailed link — both HIPAA-compliant.
Spruce Health serves as a secure backup if needed.
Preparing for your session
Have notes prepared from your homework and topics you want to prioritize.
Come early — take a few deep breaths beforehand to settle in.
Telepsychology FAQs
Teletherapy is known by a variety of names — virtual visits, e-therapy, online therapy, telemedicine, and telehealth. What it means is that we meet over secure video rather than in person.
Telehealth is not appropriate for those who routinely experience symptoms of psychosis or who are currently in a mental health crisis — if you're having more acute needs, please use crisis resources (call 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room).
I use a HIPAA-compliant electronic medical record that generates a video call for therapy appointments. You'll receive an email reminder a day prior with a link to join, or you can log into your patient portal.
You need a private space, a stable internet connection, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone. I'd also recommend headphones for extra privacy, especially if you're sharing your home with others. I always think a therapy journal is helpful to have on hand - to take notes of what sticks with you and keep track of homework. Beyond that, all you need to bring is yourself.
At this time, there's no compelling scientific evidence that in-person therapy offers substantially better outcomes compared to telehealth. A recent meta-analysis (Greenwood, Krzyzaniak, Peiris, et al., 2022) found no statistically significant discrepancies in effectiveness, patient outcomes, and process outcomes between in-person and telemedicine therapy for most conditions.
I'm not in-network with insurance plans, and that's true whether we meet by telehealth or in person. I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement — many patients receive at least partial reimbursement, depending on their plan.
Usually, yes—as long as you're safely parked. At the beginning of each session, I'll confirm your location to ensure you're in a state where I'm licensed to provide care. You'll also need to be in a private space where you can speak freely without being overheard. For safety reasons, therapy sessions cannot take place while you're driving—I want you to be fully present, and your attention belongs on the road.
Being in your own space can actually make it easier to open up - you can be on your couch, with your favorite blanket, ready to get to work. Skipping the commute makes it super convenient to fit therapy into real life. As a bonus, pets occasionally make a guest appearance on either side of the camera—and they're always welcome.
Ready when you are
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