Dr. Ermshar & Associates is now licensed (PSY 6301019154) to provide Teletherapy in Michigan which is conducted using HIPAA compliant video conferencing software which facilitates a secure and user-friendly virtual office for those who are busy and on-the-run. Teletherapy allows Dr. Ermshar & Associates to deliver professional services to clients, despite geographical differences or time constraints, using the internet.
Teletherapy uses digital technology to provide therapeutic services, and utilizes face-to-face interactions that allow for a visual connection with the therapist from the privacy and comfort of your home. There are many reasons that people need teletherapy, whether it be due to personal reasons or external circumstances. For instance, individuals may have physical limitations that make it difficult to come and go from the home, or situations in which people are required to be housebound. In order to avoid the impact of being socially isolated, teletherapy is a convenient way to start and maintain therapy to address the stressors contributing to increased social isolation. You don’t need to be alone.
Teletherapy offers numerous benefits to clients in need. For instance, telehealth services are more readily available and accessible to individuals in rural and remote areas, and large cities where there is less service coverage. Teletherapy offers access to therapy for disabled populations who struggle with wheelchair access, chronic illness, or who are bedridden. College students may be faced with college counseling centers that are booked, or may not feel comfortable potentially seeing peers around counseling centers on campus. Additionally, teletherapy offers reduced wait times to make an appointment and start teletherapy, ensures maximal privacy due to being in the comfort of your own home, and provides efficient use of time and resources since travel is not necessary. Since teletherapy can be conducted remotely, it ensures the client’s safety due to avoiding increment weather and accidents, and by maintaining distance for physical health when illness is present. There is also access to facilities and food/drink as needed because it is important that clients are comfortable and satiated for therapeutic services. Further, teletherapy offers greater flexibility with appointments in terms of rescheduling and integrating emergency sessions because treatment is simply one click away. Lastly, individuals participating in teletherapy can feel empowered to take control of their own progress, and feel comfortable to open up in a safe space because it is a familiar setting to them.
If you would like to make an appointment for teletherapy please contact us.