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Make sure you are in a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed or heard. This may be in a bedroom, home office, basement, a large closet, or even in your parked car.

If you live with others, ask that they don’t disturb you during your virtual counseling session.

Consider putting a white noise machine, small fan, or speaker with music playing outside the door to the room you will be in so that others cannot overhear your conversation.

Consider using headphones or earbuds to improve sound quality and maintain privacy.

Make sure the device you use (computer, tablet, or smartphone) has a working camera and microphone and is fully charged. Ensure you have reliable wi-fi or data on your tablet or smartphone.

Please have adequate lighting on your faces, such as a desk lamp, ring light or reasonable overhead or natural lighting. Do not sit in front of a light source such as windows or glass doors. The light behind you will make it difficult for me to see your face.

Please do not conduct other activities while in your virtual therapy session, such as driving a vehicle, shopping, and/or receiving other services.

You don’t have a limited number of sessions covered by your insurance, so you can participate in therapy as long as you need to. You are more in control of your care with out-of-pocket services.

Your personal treatment information does not have to be submitted to insurance. This saves you from potential rate increases from your insurance company.

When documented by insurance companies, mental health diagnoses can affect future coverage, acceptance into the military, ability to engage in risky sports, and driving record. Paying out-of-pocket allows you to keep your diagnosis private.

There is no definitive answer to this question. Though it's safe to say more than a session or two is necessary to make any headway on what brings someone in for treatment. Some individuals find a few sessions are sufficient, while others choose to continue long-term (over 20 sessions). We will discuss your therapy needs and the number of sessions on an ongoing basis. You have the right to terminate treatment at any time, for any reason.

I am a Licensed Social Worker and not a medical doctor. I cannot prescribe medication. If you need a prescription, I recommend getting an evaluation from your OBGYN, Primary Care Doctor or Psychiatrist. Many people use both medication and therapy to address their mental health conditions. Medications treat symptoms, while therapy aims to help people learn new ways of dealing with situations or problems.

Yes, when you decide to participate in virtual therapy, you need to know that what you tell me in an online counseling session is confidential.

As a licensed professional, I am bound by specific codes of ethics and laws. You have the right to confidentiality, which remains valid with a few exceptions: those exceptions have to do with the intention to harm oneself or another. In those cases, I am required to take action to prevent self-harm or harm to another person.

Currently, I offer virtual therapy to women who live in South Carolina & Georgia.

This includes but is not limited to Charleton, Columbia, Greenville, Hilton Head, Lexington, Aiken, North Augusta, and Bluffton South Carolina. It also includes Atlanta, Savannah, Athens, Macon, Augusta Georiga, and surrounding areas. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.