How To Make The Best of Your First Online Therapy Session

If you’re about to see a therapist online, this video is a must-watch! It’s normal to feel a bit anxious about your first teletherapy (aka online/virtual/remote therapy) session, so if you’re looking for a few tips to make the experience go as smoothly as possible, this video is for you.
I’ve been practicing as an online therapist since 2015, which means I’ve logged nearly half a MILLION minutes of seeing clients online. Today I’m sharing my top 7 tips to prepare you for your first telehealth session so you’ll feel confident and at ease before meeting your therapist for the first time.
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[@phatasticmeemo]

I’ve got therapy in 23 minutes and I’m just now watching this. One thing I like to work on is not doing things extremely last minute like I’m doing now.

[@PrivatePracticeSkills]

Dr. Therese, I'm so glad you're sharing these tips and normalizing the experience of seeking therapy. 💕

[@joneconde8504]

Thank you for your tips Dr Therese! ❤

[@TalktheStreets]

Going to send this video to a friend starting next week! Thank you for your incredibly thoughtful and helpful videos!

[@DrThereseMascardo]

Oh that means the world! Thank you Liz!!! 🙏🏼

[@khermouianas856]

You are the best!!!!! xx Thank you!

[@eringrobler8345]

Such great tips Dr. Therese! Definitely helpful when starting therapy so that it doesn’t feel so daunting. 🙌🏼

[@DrThereseMascardo]

Hope this makes it a little easier on folks who are already taking the big step to see a therapist!

[@rosannalopes]

So useful!!

[@Arianagizycko]

I wish online therapy was more accessible in my country but I do like in person sessions as well :)

[@haydenfinch8285]

I'm gonna share this with all my new clients starting out! So helpful!

[@DrThereseMascardo]

Aww thank you so much Dr. Finch! I’m honored!

[@kellyblakely5955]

Thanks for these helpful pointers, Dr Therese! It’s therapeutic ;)

[@DrThereseMascardo]

Oh it’s my pleasure! So glad you found them helpful!

[@mahimatripathi7589]

I want her to be my therapist. She is healing

[@elizabethtshidi6861]

❤ thanks Dr

[@Mahi-kt7qs]

Thankyou for the vid Dr. Theresa!! I've been thinking about online therapy, but I'm worried because I feel that online things in general feel fake to me. And I don't want it to feel like that

[@aniaramians8739]

Hahaha...Your last tip....Just as I clean my house before the cleaning lady shows up. #bepatientwithyourself. Oh and you are the best Dr. Therese.

[@DrThereseMascardo]

Hahaha well to be clear I also clean my house before the cleaner comes 😉 thank you so much Ani!!! 🙏🏼

[@soumiamoujane3695]

Who makes a video call and starts the virtual meeting on a virtual Teams therapy session? Me or the psychologist?

[@samclarin]

Hi, do you offer online therapy sessions?

[@GlitteryPegasus]

What about the autistic kids who were still awkward 6 months into the school year? I used to be that kid. Talk about keeping it real. Or not. How about acknowledging us weirdos out here?