Virtual Therapy
What is online therapy?
Virtual Therapy
Online therapy, also known as remote therapy, virtual therapy, or teletherapy, is therapy conducted when the patient is in a different place than the clinician. This method has become increasingly popular and all Stanley Psychology clinicians are able to offer online therapy services.
Why choose online therapy?
Many people choose remote services for convenience, time, and comfort. By offering online therapy, any people are able to access therapy when barriers are present otherwise, such as time constraints in the workday, family obligations, or location. At Stanley Psychology, we offer in-person appointments in Mansfield, Texas, virtual appointments, or a hybrid approach in which patients can choose to attend virtually or in person at any point in time.
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Does online therapy work as well as in-person?
Research demonstrates that online therapy can be as effective as in-person for many concerns! If your clinician believes you may benefit more from in-person services, that recommendation will be discussed during your course of treatment.
How does online therapy work?
Remote services offered through Stanley Psychology have similarities amongst clinicians, including privacy, HIPAA compliance, and video or phone offerings. You will be provided a link to access your session prior to your appointment time.
Do I have to do online or can I attend in person?
You can absolutely attend in-person. In fact, we would love to have you in the office! However, because of the popularity of remote services, some clinicians have remote days of work where they are not physically present in-office. Your clinician will discuss availability during your initial session.
What states can you practice virtual therapy in?
Dr. Stanley is fully licensed in Texas and Kansas, which means all clinicians supervised by Dr. Stanley can offer services there. In addition, we are part of the PSYPACT program, which allows for interstate practice in 39 states and counting! Thus, there are more states that we CAN see patients in versus not! The PSYPACT map is regularly added to, therefore it is best to reference this information to determine state-specific questions.