eTherapy: Where it All Started
eConnections Therapy started as a strictly virtual therapy service in 2016 before video became the new normal! This said, I am well-versed in the practice, security, ethics and effectiveness of virtual therapy.
Truly meeting you where you are at, virtual therapy allows you to access services from the comfort of your home, office, cabin, anywhere! Many of my virtual clients over the years have enjoyed avoiding the travel time, and appreciate the privacy that comes with avoiding a therapy setting. And perhaps most importantly, positive outcomes for clients have remained consistent between virtual and in-person services, suggesting that, with the right approach, virtual services can be equally effective.
Please note that virtual therapy is not appropriate for folks who are experiencing significant risk factors. During the initial appointment, I will always inquire about safety. Should your circumstances suggest that you are not in a safe environment to meet virtually, or that you may be at risk of self-harm or suicide when experiencing emotional activation, alternative or in-person services will be recommended.
Video Therapy
Video is eConnections’ most commonly requested virtual therapy medium. We all want to get the most out of our therapy experience, and video can offer the closest thing to in-person when it is a less viable option for any reason. Research shows that 55% of communication occurs through body language, so video helps to reduce what can be “lost in translation”. eConnections provides this service through Jane Practice Management Software.
Video therapy is often the most effective virtual service option when engaging in trauma work, practicing arts-based interventions, and or when more than one person is present for a session. These types of interactions often require observation of participation, interactions, reactions, etc., making telephone and e-therapy less effective in such areas.


Telephone Therapy
While video therapy has been the most common at eConnections, many individuals continue to prefer the telephonic route. In addition to the other conveniences of virtual therapy, the telephone tends to offer less technological challenges and more flexibility of location. I have often been advised that the added anonymity of the telephone can make it more comfortable for some persons to interact with a new person and to express difficult thoughts and feelings. While the absence of body language can reduce the effectiveness of communication, I have become skilled in confirming and highlighting use of languaging, silence and other audible cues to ensure effective transmission of ideas between us.
e-Therapy
Truly a unique therapy experience! e-Therapy – as practiced by eConnections – is a very different experience than much of the e-counselling services we hear about today. My approach to e-therapy involves the intermittent exchange of therapeutic letters between client and therapist based on the narrative values of therapeutic documents. Having the option of writing to their therapist can be a wonderful resource for folks who find writing to be their comfort zone, or feel “better written than spoken”. Your notes and your therapist’s responses result in a living journal that you can keep for future reference, reflection and reinforcement of progress made. According to significant research, therapeutic documents have been known to have the equivalent therapeutic impact of up to 4.5 typically therapy sessions!
Are you curious if electronic services may be for you? Please reach out – via whatever medium feels most comfortable for you – and let’s figure this out together.
Wherever you are
No more commuting, parking and sitting in public waiting rooms. Experience therapy from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you feel safe and ready to engage.
Secure and confidential
I follow all legal and ethical requirements to maintain your privacy and confidentiality. Jane Practice Management Software offers high levels of encryption and other security measures.
A medium for every need
Sometimes we are just more comfortable at home, off screen, or writing it down. That’s great. Therapy is for everyone.