Online Counseling in Central Oregon
Over the last few years, there has been so much progress in creating access to therapy, and it is no longer necessary to go to a physical office to get care. At Drishti Mental Health, we have many clients who routinely meet with us on video. Online counseling sessions typically look a lot like individual sessions, only they are attended via video rather than in person. This allows Oregonians who live outside Central Oregon to engage in Drishti’s care. Online therapy, also known as teletherapy, is also a wonderful option when clients are sick or not able to get to the office due to weather or transportation barriers. It is important to note, however, that clients who attend online counseling must do so from the state of Oregon. Drishti clinicians are not able to provide therapy to clients when the clients are not physically in the state of Oregon, even if they are Oregon residents.
TELETHERAPY IN OREGON AT DRISHTI MENTAL HEALTH
Who Should Seek Online Counseling?
Here are some of the common reasons someone might call Drishti Mental Health for Counseling Online. Remember, online counseling is appropriate for all reasons and symptoms that might otherwise bring someone to Drishti; the distinction is that the counseling appointment is performed on video because there are:
Concerns about confidentiality as Central Oregon towns are quite small (Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver); to avoid sitting in a waiting room or running into a friend or colleague at or near the office
Scheduling barriers that make it difficult to come to Drishti’s physical space
The client resides outside Central Oregon but in the State of Oregon
Transportation barriers
What Does Online Counseling Entail?
Online counseling looks a lot like in-person counseling; however, it is attended on video instead of in person. At Drishti, if a client wishes to engage in online counseling, the reminder text will contain a video link. The client will click on the link at the time of their appointment and will enter a secure and HIPAA-compliant virtual waiting room using our electronic health record platform. In this virtual therapy room, the client will meet with their therapist. Most interventions that are possible in a physical therapeutic space are also appropriate for online counseling. Some of Drishti’s providers even offer EMDR or Brainspotting interventions virtually. However, at times, a clinician may recommend in-person counseling based on needs or presentation.
Get Started with Online Counseling
If you’re curious about teletherapy in Bend, Oregon please reach out to us by phone at (541) 633-4591 or complete the form. After that, we will chat with you to understand your needs, verify insurance, and do our best to get you scheduled with a provider. From there, it’s just about showing up to begin the process. We’ve got you!