Do you need support, but can’t make it to an in-person appointment? Are you a busy stay-at-home or working parent, and don’t have the time to drive across town for an appointment? Does anxiety inhibit you from leaving your home?
Do you live in a more rural area, or maybe you prefer to just do things Virtually?
If so, I can help you through virtual therapy, or telehealth!
Telehealth allows me to provide counseling and therapy to my clients via live video conferencing. This can be done anywhere you have a computer or smartphone!
Telehealth appointments can be very beneficial if getting to a traditional in-person appointment is not convenient, or you simply just don’t want to.
My telehealth solution allows you to schedule an appointment directly online and have the entire therapy session take place digitally. It is required to have a working camera during session. To get started with virtual therapy, please contact me today!
How ERP Works in Virtual Therapy
Yes, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can be highly effective in a virtual setting. In fact, doing ERP from the comfort of your own home often makes the work feel more relevant and empowering. Since OCD tends to show up in everyday environments, meeting online allows us to target the real-life situations where your anxiety lives.
As a therapist who specializes in OCD and anxiety, I guide ERP with empathy and collaboration. You’ll never be asked to do anything alone or before you're ready. We go at a pace that feels challenging but doable.
What Virtual ERP Looks Like in Real Life
Here are some examples of how we might work together in ERP through secure video sessions:
For contamination fears: I might guide you in touching a "contaminated" surface in your home (like a doorknob or item from the trash) and intentionally delaying washing your hands while we get through the anxiety together.
For harm OCD: We may work on writing or saying feared thoughts aloud (e.g., “What if I hurt someone?”) without doing the mental rituals you usually rely on to feel safe.
For checking compulsions: I could support you as you practice leaving the house without rechecking the stove or locks—even sharing your webcam as you walk out the door.
For relationship OCD (ROCD): We might explore triggering questions like “What if I’m not in the right relationship?” and practice sitting with that doubt without Googling or seeking reassurance from your partner.
For religious or moral scrupulosity: You may practice reading or watching content that triggers guilt or uncertainty, while learning to resist confession, prayer repetition, or mental reviewing.
Each exposure is designed with your input, grounded in your values, and supported in real-time. I’ll coach you through the discomfort, celebrate your progress, and help you track what’s working.
What You Can Expect
A judgment-free space to be fully yourself—even when your thoughts feel scary or shameful
Personalized ERP plans designed to match your goals and symptom themes
Shared tools (like screens, documents, or online whiteboards) to enhance virtual learning
Between-session support and structure to help you stay on track
Virtual ERP is just as powerful—sometimes more so—than in-person work. It's therapy in the environment where your OCD lives, with guidance that fits your life.
If you're ready to face fear with support, I’m here to walk with you.
Camera Use Policy
To ensure high-quality care and maintain the integrity of the therapeutic process, all clients are expected to have their camera on and working during each session. This is a non-negotiable part of virtual therapy at beautiful minds therapy & consulting, LLC.
Why this matters:
🔹 Enhances connection: Seeing each other supports a strong therapeutic relationship, which is essential for progress.
🔹 Supports clinical accuracy: Nonverbal cues help me assess emotional states and tailor interventions effectively.
🔹 Essential for ERP: Real-time visual feedback is crucial during exposure work to monitor safety and guide you through the process.
🔹 Reduces distractions: Staying visible helps both of us remain focused and fully present.
If you’re experiencing technical issues, please resolve them before your session or reach out in advance so we can problem-solve together. Thank you for respecting this policy and prioritizing your care.
What If I Feel Too Anxious to Be on Camera?
It’s completely valid to feel nervous about being on camera—especially at the start of therapy. Many clients experience this, and we can absolutely talk through that discomfort.
However, having your camera on is an important part of effective virtual care, especially for exposure-based work like ERP. Avoiding the camera can actually reinforce anxiety and avoidance patterns—which we’ll be working to reduce in therapy.
Here’s what we can do:
Start with shorter camera intervals if needed, gradually increasing as you build comfort
Use a sticky note, low lighting, or reduced screen size to ease self-consciousness
Talk openly about the anxiety—this can become part of our therapeutic work
Treat "being on camera" as an exposure itself! A powerful step toward facing fears
I’ll meet you with empathy and support, while still encouraging the practices that will help you grow. You’re not expected to be fearless, just willing!