Considerations for Telehealth with Teens

Chances are that your teen is more technology savvy than you are. They might be equally or even more at ease engaging with others virtually as they are in person. Nonetheless, deciding whether telehealth therapy is the right choice for your teen involves careful consideration of several factors.

Does your teen have a private place in which they are comfortable sitting for uninterrupted hour-long sessions and will not fear being overheard?

Does your teen have access to reliable internet?

Does your teen have access to a tablet or laptop/computer with a screen large enough to see clearly?

Are you (parent/guardian) available to join the session via telehealth or phone for the latter part of session, as needed?

Does your teen want to do therapy via telehealth?

And lastly, is your teen motivated for therapy?