When the world changes, we must change with it
Virtual Therapy, Assessment, and Consulting
For a New World
Welcome! I’m Dr. Ari Kramer, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Oregon. To learn more about my approach to therapy, click here. For more about virtual consulting, speaking, and training, click here.
Human to Human Therapy in a Digital Space
Why?
In the wake of COVID-19, we are all adapting; protecting and caring for one another is how we thrive. Out of care and respect for disabled, immunocompromised, and other marginalized communities who continue to face significant medical consequences from the ongoing pandemic, my practice is completely online. Please join me in social distancing and preserving public health as we adapt to the world together.
How?
I use a HIPAA compliant video conference teletherapy system. Clients are able to access a secure link to our sessions and can use a laptop or cell. If the internet gets wonky, we will switch to my HIPAA compliant phone line. Our conversation stays private, and your information stays secure.
Is Teletherapy Weird?
A little, at first! While it may not feel totally normal to process feelings over a screen, we are now in a world where nothing feels normal. As we adapt to our changing world, virtual connection is becoming more vital. While it might be different at first, I urge you to lean in to the feelings and talk about them directly in session. Many clients who do teletherapy are finding that with this new format come new benefits, including easier access, getting to chill with your pet while in therapy, and a sense of feeling more free to say things that are hard to say in person.
Is it Right for Me?
For some clients, teletherapy is a good fit, but it is not for everyone. If either you or I feel that your mental health would be better addressed by an in-person therapist, we’ll have a conversation about it, and I will direct you to face to face resources. I am a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Illinois, and can only see teletherapy clients who are physically present in those states. I can work with consulting and training clients anywhere.