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Teletherapy

Access the expertise of DBT Center from the comfort of your chosen safe space.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapies Center offers supportive therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Radically Open DBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy via telehealth within the state of Texas. This means your sessions would be online or by telephone. Through audio and video over the internet, you can meet with your clinician on-the-go from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device (IOS or Android).

Telehealth allows you to connect with your therapist  from any secure location with internet access for convenient appointments that save you time and frustration. You don’t have to look for a parking place and there’s no time spent in traffic or commuting. The flexibility of telehealth appointments empowers clients to schedule sessions at times that align with their busy lives, fostering greater accessibility and adherence to therapy. By embracing telehealth, individuals can prioritize their mental health without sacrificing valuable time or convenience, ultimately facilitating a more seamless and effective therapeutic journey.

To successfully participate in Telehealth appointments from your home or other location, you will need the following:

A desktop or laptop computer, a tablet,or a smartphone.

Your computer, laptop, or table should have speakers and a webcam.

Your computer/laptop should have at least 2.5 GHz processor and 4 GB of RAM.

An internet connection that is at least 0.35 mbps. A reliable, high-speed internet connection with a bandwidth of 10-15 mbps will work most effectively.

Making mental health treatment accessible to all residents of Texas through the revolution of online therapy.

Telehealth At The DBT Center

Prior to your appointment you’ll receive a text confirming your appointment. Then you will also receive a link to connect to the session. You can discuss with your therapist when to expect the link. If you do not receive the link, please contact your therapist.

Please note that the effectiveness of Telehealth has been documented but there are times when your therapist may require in person sessions because they would be more effective for your goals. In our experience, telehealth is often less effective for adolescents.

For confidentiality purposes, we ask that you join your virtual session from a secure room where no one can overhear. Please know there are security risks to having online sessions and it’s more likely to have a breach with online services because of the internet connection. When you sign on to the internet session, you are giving permission for the therapist to work with you online.

If you have questions about the pros and cons of telemental health, please ask your therapist to discuss this with you.