Authority Magazine recently interviewed me regarding best practices for those providing healthcare services via telehealth. We had the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of being a telehealth provider in the mental health realm. We also discussed the ways that technology has, is, and will continue to impact our lives.
Like many healthcare providers, I was unexpectedly pushed into providing telemental health services in 2020 as we were in the early stages of figuring out pandemic life. I had always envisioned therapy having an in-person component, and have been pleasantly surprised at the ways that offering telehealth has shaped my private practice.
Since March of 2020, I’ve provided thousands of counseling sessions via telehealth. I’ve also taken part in ongoing training regarding the use of telehealth to provide mental healthcare, and I became a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider in 2022.
Here is just a bit of my interview with Authority Magazine, where I am discussing my thoughts about the impacts of technology on relationships:
“…therapy is unique in that the therapeutic relationship is a huge source of the power of therapy. So, as long as mental health providers keep their focus on genuinely listening to and connecting with clients, we can hopefully mitigate some of the disconnection brought on by technology in other areas of life.”
Authority Magazine – Telehealth Best Practices
You can read the full article here, and learn more about my approach to telehealth as well what I view as best practices in providing telemental health services.
If you’re located in North Carolina and interested in working with a therapist who provides services via telehealth and takes the ethics of that seriously, feel free to check out my website and fill out a contact form to schedule a free, virtual consultation to see if we might be a good fit to work together.
Michelle F. Moseley (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC (#12491). She believes ALL people deserve respect, compassion, and access to mental and physical healthcare. Michelle specializes in working with survivors of religious trauma, and with those who have body image concerns, finding there is frequent overlap in these areas. She also frequently supports late-identified neurodivergent individuals as they navigate the grief and relief of a new understanding of self. You can learn more about Michelle by visiting her website at MichelleFMoseley.com or following her on Instagram – @therapy_with_michelle
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