Telehealth counseling is an excellent way to get help that is convenient, secure, and time-sensitive. Virtual counseling is as effective as in-person counseling and clients have found the convenience and safety to be added benefits.
 
Telehealth services provided by Ear To Hear Consulting and Counseling, PLLC therapists include the use of a private, HIPPA-Compliant telehealth platform Simple Practice through which confidential counseling services are delivered.
 
In preparation for your confidential counseling session, please ensure:

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1. You are in a safe place, alone in a room, with the door closed

2. Your computer has a stable and secure internet connection

3. You have cleared your browser history prior to starting and after completing the counseling session

4. You are wearing headphones or earbuds that have an integrated microphone

5. You have no other browsers or applications running on the computer while in your counseling session

6. Your Bluetooth connection to other devices has been disconnected

7. Your smart-home devices are not within "listening range" of the counseling session

8. SIRI and other smart phone, voice activated applications have been temporarily suspended

9. Your gaming communication platforms have been temporarily disconnected (i.e. Discord)

10. You are not driving a vehicle during the counseling session

11. You are not in a public place and using public wifi

12. If you wish, when logging in, please share your preferred pronouns along with your name.

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Online counseling is not appropriate for all situations. If you are in crisis or are having suicidal thoughts, it is important that you seek help immediately. Please call 1-800-273-8255, 988 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) or 911 and ask for help. If your situation is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Ear To Hear Consulting and Counseling does not offer emergency services.

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