Frequently Asked Questions

What is telehealth?

Telehealth, or online therapy, is the use of video and audio technologies to support long-distance services between providers and their clients.

Does Life In Color Psychotherapy offer in-person therapy sessions?

Life In Color Psychotherapy offers only online therapy.

Is online therapy effective?

Yes! Research supports the effectiveness of online therapy. Denise has been providing telehealth therapy since 2020 and works to ensure you feel connected and supported the same way you would in person.

What is Simple Practice?

Simple Practice is the Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management application that Life In Color Psychotherapy uses for scheduling and conducting appointments via telehealth, sending and receiving secure communication, therapy notes, and billing. Simple Practice is HIPAA compliant and secure.

What equipment do I need to join a session?

To join an online therapy session, you will need:

A computer, tablet, or phone (no applications or software to be downloaded)

An external or integrated webcam

An external or integrated microphone

You will receive a link to your scheduled telehealth therapy session via email and there is nothing you need to download for access.

What should I do if I am in a crisis or there is an emergency?

In a crisis or emergency that falls outside of your scheduled therapy session, please reach out for help by either going to your local emergency room, or texting or calling a crisis hotline (examples below):

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/text 988, available 24/7

National Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741, available 24/7