Is Telehealth Right for Me?

Online therapy methods are chosen based on your needs and is a decision for you and your therapist. Most therapists prefer live video chats (synchronous) over voice only or chat sessions. Video chats still allows the therapist to see the body language and expressions of the client, which is a big help in determining what is really going on and how they can help.

Some clients express themselves more easily through the written word than by speaking. In addition, some clients are less distracted when using chat than with other methods. At Compass Counseling, these types of non-live communication (asynchronous) are only part of a treatment plan for established clients when appropriate.  So, if you would prefer chat or phone counseling sessions, please let your therapist know.

anything that can be done in an in-person session can be done in an online live video therapy session, with few exceptions.

For example, your therapist can still walk you through exercises that you do either while in session or after the session. Your online therapist can still help you with education and support, just as though they were in the same room with you.

Learn more about Telehealth at Compass Counseling and our Excellent Telehealth Team. We can offer Telehealth anywhere in Kentucky!