Online Therapy

Professional Mental Health Care From Anywhere

✔ Standard 55 minute sessions

✔ Screen-sharing capabilities for worksheets, educational materials, or exercises

✔ Options for weekly, multiple times per week, or monthly sessions

✔ We adjust meeting frequency based on your progress and evolving needs

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At South Hills Counseling, we understand life's demands can make it challenging to attend in-person therapy sessions.

Our online therapy services provide the same high-quality mental health care as our in-person sessions, with added convenience and accessibility. Through secure video conferencing, you can connect with our licensed therapists from the comfort of your home, office, or any private space.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING ONLINE SESSIONS

✔ Professional Environment: Your therapist conducts sessions from a private, professional space

✔ Session Length: Standard 45-55 minute sessions, just like in-person therapy

✔ Interactive Tools: Screen-sharing capabilities for worksheets, educational materials, or exercises

✔ Technical Support: Assistance available if you encounter connection issues

✔ Contingency Plans: Backup procedures if technical difficulties arise

What is Teletherapy?

Teletherapy is the online delivery of mental health therapy services via high-resolution, live video conferencing. Teletherapy sessions are very similar to traditional mental health sessions with one major exception.

Instead of sitting in the same room, you and your therapist interact via live video conferencing.

During online therapy sessions, you and your therapist can see, hear, and interact with one another in real-time, using webcams, headsets, smartphones or tablets in a live, synchronous online environment. If you've ever used Skype on your computer or FaceTime on your iPhone, you've used a similar type of technology.

Getting Started

  1. Initial Contact: Call our office or complete our online form to express interest in teletherapy

  2. Technology Assessment: Brief discussion of your technology capabilities and setup options

  3. Paperwork: Complete electronic intake forms securely through our client portal

  4. Platform Introduction: Simple instructions for accessing our secure video platform

OUR APPROACH TO ONLINE THERAPY

Secure & Confidential

Teletherapy at South Hills Counseling is completely secure and encrypted and follows all guidelines to be HIPAA compliant.

We utilize specialized healthcare video conferencing platforms designed specifically for telemedicine, ensuring your privacy is protected at every step.

Same Quality, Different Format

The actual therapy is the same as the therapist would deliver face-to-face, only teletherapy is done with a computer, smartphone or tablet.

Our licensed therapists use traditional therapy techniques and activities and enhance those techniques through innovative software and tools, having the technology literally at their fingertips to plan and deliver high-quality services to you.

Comprehensive Online Services

✔ Individual counseling for adults

✔ Child and adolescent therapy

✔ Couples and marriage counseling

✔ Family therapy

✔ Specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more

Benefits of Choosing Online Therapy

CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS

Research has consistently shown that teletherapy is as effective as in-person therapy for many mental health concerns. Online therapy provides:

  • The same evidence-based therapeutic approaches

  • Equivalent rapport-building between therapist and client

  • Similar treatment outcomes across various conditions

  • Consistent session structure and therapeutic processes

CONVENIENCE & ACCESSIBILITY

✔ No Commute Necessary: Save time and eliminate transportation barriers

✔ Flexible Scheduling: Easier to fit therapy into busy work or family schedules

✔ Comfortable Environment: Receive therapy from familiar surroundings

✔ Geographic Freedom: Access our services regardless of your location within your state

✔ Weather-Proof: No cancellations due to inclement weather or travel conditions

✔ Reduced Barriers: Ideal for those with physical limitations, childcare needs, or busy schedules

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, most insurance companies now cover teletherapy services. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance providers broadly expanded coverage for online mental health care. We'll verify your specific coverage before beginning treatment.

  • You'll need a device with a camera, microphone, and speaker (smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer) and a reliable internet connection. Most modern devices already have these capabilities built-in.

  • Absolutely. We use HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video conferencing platforms specifically designed for healthcare. Your privacy and confidentiality are protected just as they would be in our physical office. We also recommend you find a private space for your sessions where you won't be overheard.

  • Yes, many of our clients use a hybrid approach, attending some sessions online and others in-person based on their schedule and preferences. This flexibility allows you to maintain consistency in your therapy regardless of circumstances.

  • Find a quiet, private space where you won't be interrupted. Ensure your device is charged and your internet connection is stable. Test your camera and microphone before your first session. Have headphones available for better audio quality and increased privacy.

Ready to Get Started With Online Therapy?

We look forward to partnering with you through online therapy to provide accessible, flexible, and effective support—wherever you are on your journey. Contact us today for mental health support from the comfort of your home!