What Is TeleMental Health Counseling?

Since COVID, telehealth has become increasingly popular as a way to access medical care. Telemental health counseling is mental health therapy delivered via video with audio using a HIPAA compliant database. It protects your health information and allows you to attend therapy from the comfort of your own home, during your lunch break, or anywhere you are located within NC.

All you need to attend therapy is an electronic device with video and audio capabilities – e.g. a cell phone, laptop, iPad, or desktop.

Telemental Health Therapy Is NOT Recommended For:

• People who have just been hospitalized, are in crisis, have numerous past hospitalizations, or are actively contemplating death by suicide

• Anyone experiencing hallucinations of any kind, delusions, extreme paranoia, schizophrenia, or any other psychotic symptoms

• Those who are court-ordered to attend therapy

Benefits of Online Mental Health Counseling

Online mental health counseling offers a wide range of benefits that traditional in-person therapy may not provide. These include:

• Accessibility: Telemental health counseling eliminates physical barriers and/or issues with transportation and childcare, allowing individuals to access mental health care from the comfort of their own home. In fact, these sessions can be attended from any location in NC with a stable Internet connection. This is especially beneficial for those who live in rural areas or have limited mobility.

• Convenience: With telemental health, individuals can schedule therapy sessions at times that are most convenient for them, without having to worry about commuting or taking time off work. This makes it easier to prioritize mental health and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.

• Affordability: Telemental health counseling may be more cost-effective than traditional in-person therapy as there are no additional costs associated with transportation or childcare.

• Comfort: For some individuals, the comfort and privacy of their own home may make it easier to open up and discuss sensitive topics during therapy sessions. This can lead to a more effective therapeutic experience and better outcomes.

• Continuity of care: Telemental health counseling allows individuals to continue receiving therapy even when they are unable to attend in-person sessions – for example, during times of travel (within NC) or illness. This promotes consistency and continuity of care, which are important for mental health treatment.

Your Go-To Telehealth Therapist in NC

Now, a little about myself: My name is Celine and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. When you choose me as your telehealth therapist, here’s what you’ll get:

• A highly qualified mental health professional: I am licensed through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors. I have a Master’s in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University. I am also trained in EMDR by an EMDRIA approved consultant and am a Certified Transgender Care Therapist through the International Institute of Clinical Sexology.

Since I am thoroughly trained in telemental health, I am equipped to provide you with the best telehealth counseling for your needs.

• Diverse experience: Since 2007, I have been providing counseling to individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. I have worked with clients dealing with physical, mental, emotional, or verbal abuse; complex trauma; mood disorders; relationship loss; gender dysphoria and overall identity issues; and/or other life stressors.

This comprehensive experience has allowed me to develop a diverse set of skills and approaches to therapy, making me adaptable to different client needs.

• Complete confidentiality: I solely use online video counseling for the therapy that I provide. This is one of the safest methods available, as it utilizes a HIPAA-complaint software program to protect your health information while abiding by the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics.

• Unparalleled compassion: As a therapist, it is my goal to create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I strive to foster compassion and understanding in all of my therapy sessions.

• Online mental health services throughout NC: While I am based in Winston-Salem, I serve clients throughout North Carolina.

Relate to Any of These?

Do you often suppress your emotions, only to have them resurface unexpectedly? Do you deal with anxiety, flashbacks, or repetitive thoughts? Are you recovering from a traumatic relationship and yearning for a healthy one — but feeling apprehensive? Perhaps you are coping with chronic illness or pain, and the resulting depression or anxiety is making it hard to adjust to your new reality. I am here to help you navigate through these challenging emotions and life transitions.

Take the First Step

Together, we will utilize coping skills and specific techniques to help calm your overall system and make things more manageable for you. We’ll create a personalized plan tailored to your specific needs. I’m here to help you regain control of your life again!

Please complete the brief form at the top of the page or contact me here to schedule a free 15-minute consult for telehealth to see if we are a good fit. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.