Teletherapy, also known as e-therapy, video therapy, or online therapy, is when a therapist or counselor provides psychological treatment and support through online methods. Telepsychiatry is a live video chat with your psychiatrist for medication management and therapy. The addition of video-based mental health services has been a recent effort to make treatment accessible through remote care.

At the Williamsburg Therapy Group, we use secure two-way video conferencing. We believe that live sessions are among the best methods to make therapy more convenient while forming a supportive relationship with your provider.

The type of treatment you receive from our professional counselors through teletherapy and telepsychiatry works the same way as in-person appointments. The only difference is that online therapy gives us the flexibility and ease of fitting our services into your schedule.

Teletherapy at Williamsburg Therapy Group is provided by the same doctoral-level providers who provide in-person therapy at our practice. When you book an appointment, you and your provider will use a secure two-way video conference call for your session.

We recommend planning to be in a private space for your teletherapy or telepsychiatry appointment. This will allow you to feel comfortable talking to your therapist about private information and mental health concerns.

Teletherapy and telepsychiatry are convenient mental health treatment options that help people get consistent psychological support. These methods help to make mental health services easily accessible. Whether you’re at work, traveling or have difficulties meeting in person, we’re here for you. Video conferencing also lets you get treatment in the comfort of your own home without having to navigate travel time and public transit.

Many people experience teletherapy and telepsychiatry as just as comfortable and natural as meeting for in-person sessions. Online mental health treatment is an accessible and convenient option for many clients to receive psychological support and care. Some specific situations greatly benefit from having in-person consultation and treatment.

These treatments include but are not limited to:

• When someone is in a mental health crisis
• Certain types of treatment for anxiety
• Relationship issues (couples, family, business partner)
• Treatment for children
• Neuropsychological testing

If you decide to begin individual therapy with one of our providers, you can discuss the possibility of using a blend of in-person and teletherapy. At the end of the day, we want to make it a useful and convenient option for your treatment.

Contact us to determine if teletherapy or telepsychiatry is a good option for you.