Telehealth
Why Telehealth
With the pandemic, many experienced isolation and an increase in mental health challenges. To meet the rising need, Telehealth became a regular offering in many medical practices. As a perinatal therapist, Telehealth has been found to ease the burden of traveling to access care while managing the many stresses of the familihood transition.
In my practice, I have seen and experienced many advantages of telehealth for perinatal mental health:
Convenience
While in California, I can see you anywhere, at any time. This means whether you are at home, in the car, at a park, or somewhere else, you can get the support you need without the stress of having to travel to get it. For individuals this means not having to coordinate child care or plan commutes around fertility appointments, perinatal appointments, or nap times. For couples it could also mean joining from separate locations.
Flexibility
Getting support via Telehealth also means there is less likelihood for things like breastfeeding, sleeping schedules, childcare, or lack of transportation to stop you from keeping your appointments. This makes carving out time for therapy easier and more accessible.
Consistency
One of the keys to successful therapy is consistency. The flexibility and convenience Telehealth offers you ensures a higher likelihood of consistent and effective treatment.
Effectiveness
The efficacy of Telehealth has been a great interest of study since the beginning of the pandemic. Findings show Telehealth to be as effective as in person therapy and advantageous in some circumstances.*
Communication Options
While Telehealth is a term generally used to refer to videoconferencing, but Telehealth means we can communicate in a manner that you are most comfortable. Feeling a little vulnerable and need to turn the camera off for comfort? Absolutely. Need to breastfeed or pump and want to do a phone call instead? No problem. Open communication is key, and Telehealth allows the flexibility and options to find comfort while getting the support you need.
If you have more questions about whether Telehealth is right for you, click below to schedule a free 20 minute consultation.
* Langarizadeh M, Tabatabaei MS, Tavakol K, Naghipour M, Rostami A, Moghbeli F. Telemental Health Care, an Effective Alternative to Conventional Mental Care: a Systematic Review. Acta Inform Med. 2017 Dec;25(4):240-246. doi: 10.5455/aim.2017.25.240-246. PMID: 29284913; PMCID: PMC5723163.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long do I need to be in therapy?
A: I believe you are the expert of your own life and know what’s best for you. I am just here to help guide you to find it. The short answer is everyone is different and their time in therapy differs for a variety of reasons.
Q: Should I see a therapist?
Choosing to see a therapist is a personal decision, but for me, I believe we could all use a person in our corner to help us detangle life’s emotional knots.
Q: What does a therapist do for me?
A: It isn’t what I do for you as much as what we will do together. I will guide you and bring an objective perspective, allowing you to feel safe and empowered to explore the things in your life that feel misaligned with what you want.
Q: Where is your office located?
A: Currently, I see all my clients remotely through encrypted video chat. I serve the Greater Bay Area and California. I am based out of Marin.
Q: Do you take my insurance?
A: At this time, I do not take insurance. I can provide you with a superbill for you to submit to your insurance provider.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Great question! First, click the button below “Schedule a free consultation” to book our initial call. During our initial 15 minute call, we’ll have a short conversation about what you are looking for, answer any additional questions you might have, and get an opportunity to see if we’re a good fit.