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What is teletherapy?

Teletherapy is also known as online therapy, telebehavioral health, telemental health, and telemedicine. Teletherapy allows you to connect with your mental health therapist anywhere you have a reliable internet connection. At Ajana Therapy, we use the HIPAA compliant, private, and secure online platform provided by Simple Practice. What does this mean? This means that your online session is completely confidential, just like if you came into the office to see us, but from the comfort of your own space.

How does teletherapy work?

At Ajana Therapy, we offer easy online scheduling in which you are able to pick the date, time, and location of your session. You can schedule an online session by changing the location from our physical address to Ajana telehealth. Once you have an appointment scheduled (and have consented to receiving appointment reminders), you will receive a text and/or email reminder. On the day of your appointment, just click on the link provided in your reminder to join the video call.

What do I need for teletherapy?

  • Computer (laptop or desktop) with built-in webcam and speakers OR
  • Mobile device or smartphone* OR
  • Tablet device with built-in webcam and speakers
  • Reliable internet connection (at least 10mbps)

*When using a phone, you will need to download the Telehealth by SimplePractice app at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session.

What are the benefits of teletherapy?

  • Convenience: You don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to attend your session.
  • Consistency: If you’re under the weather (or out of town) but still want to see your therapist, you can still attend your session without having to cancel or reschedule.
  • No transportation/traffic worries: You don’t have to worry about Houston traffic. You don’t have to take public transportation or worry about parking in Montrose.
  • Easy scheduling: You can fit your session into your schedule without having to take time off from work or school.

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What if I don’t like teletherapy?

That’s okay! If online counseling is not the right fit for you, just let us know and we will schedule you for an in-person therapy session.