Teletherapy for Sebastopol, CA

Photo of Janine Morris, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Janine Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
We all hear that you ‘just need to love yourself more.’ Something easy to do intellectually, but very difficult in practice. How do you actually do that? I don’t have any singular answer to the question, but I can explore with you what gets in the way of loving yourself the way you want and living life as your most authentic self. My work isn’t about just eradicating symptoms, but creating a deeper understanding of what drives our symptoms, and how we have learned to adapt to trauma, overwhelm, and loss by creating strategies and patterns that might no longer serve us.
We all hear that you ‘just need to love yourself more.’ Something easy to do intellectually, but very difficult in practice. How do you actually do that? I don’t have any singular answer to the question, but I can explore with you what gets in the way of loving yourself the way you want and living life as your most authentic self. My work isn’t about just eradicating symptoms, but creating a deeper understanding of what drives our symptoms, and how we have learned to adapt to trauma, overwhelm, and loss by creating strategies and patterns that might no longer serve us.
(510) 681-0017 View (510) 681-0017
Photo of Christine Dufond, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Christine Dufond
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Is the suffering that you keep circling back around to your soul calling out to you to dig deeper and really heal yourself? Many of us wonder why we suffer so much in our relationships, why we are afraid of love, why we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to live a more meaningful, larger life. The calling for humanity is coming from our souls. If you can at least be open to this possibility, I invite you into the therapy process of tapping into your soul's wisdom and letting it guide you.
Is the suffering that you keep circling back around to your soul calling out to you to dig deeper and really heal yourself? Many of us wonder why we suffer so much in our relationships, why we are afraid of love, why we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to live a more meaningful, larger life. The calling for humanity is coming from our souls. If you can at least be open to this possibility, I invite you into the therapy process of tapping into your soul's wisdom and letting it guide you.
(707) 927-1244 View (707) 927-1244
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Maya Dincin
MA, CMT, CWT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Empowering Change coaching & counseling services meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go. We focus on the core issues that bring you here today. Some of these core issues are under the surface (shadow) and show up as anger, depression, self-doubt, dis-trust & anxiety. Often these emotional patterns are caused by old wounds that are calling for your attention. Understanding why these responses were formed takes them out of the shadows, freeing you from the power they have over you.
Empowering Change coaching & counseling services meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go. We focus on the core issues that bring you here today. Some of these core issues are under the surface (shadow) and show up as anger, depression, self-doubt, dis-trust & anxiety. Often these emotional patterns are caused by old wounds that are calling for your attention. Understanding why these responses were formed takes them out of the shadows, freeing you from the power they have over you.
(707) 289-7016 View (707) 289-7016
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Dr. Loi Medvin Somatic Psychologist Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Are you tired of going through the motions, weighed down by stress, anxiety, or anger? Do you long for more ease and joy in your relationships, in your life? Are you ready to break free from the cycle of pretending everything is okay? Would you like to learn practical strategies to rewire your brain - to manage your emotions, set boundaries & communicate more effectively? If so, you're in the right place. Through a unique blend of clinical, spiritual, and heart-centered practices (as well as Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy), we'll unwind what's been stuck in your body and create internal space so you'll have choice in your responses
Are you tired of going through the motions, weighed down by stress, anxiety, or anger? Do you long for more ease and joy in your relationships, in your life? Are you ready to break free from the cycle of pretending everything is okay? Would you like to learn practical strategies to rewire your brain - to manage your emotions, set boundaries & communicate more effectively? If so, you're in the right place. Through a unique blend of clinical, spiritual, and heart-centered practices (as well as Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy), we'll unwind what's been stuck in your body and create internal space so you'll have choice in your responses
(707) 962-4196 View (707) 962-4196
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Erma Kyriakos Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, BME
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
My approach is client-centered, warm and engaged. I am direct but not directive - I work off of what you'd like to bring into therapy. I support individuals and couples to increase awareness, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationship capacities. I enjoy supporting couples who want healthy relationships, but may not know where to start, and I believe you deserve a therapist that will both listen and offer meaningful feedback. I see us as co-explorers in this work and know that a good relationship between client and therapist is key to the self-growth process.
My approach is client-centered, warm and engaged. I am direct but not directive - I work off of what you'd like to bring into therapy. I support individuals and couples to increase awareness, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationship capacities. I enjoy supporting couples who want healthy relationships, but may not know where to start, and I believe you deserve a therapist that will both listen and offer meaningful feedback. I see us as co-explorers in this work and know that a good relationship between client and therapist is key to the self-growth process.
(415) 761-3494 View (415) 761-3494
Photo of Sharon Siegler, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Sharon Siegler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Hi there! First of all, welcome and thanks for checking out my profile. If you’re here, you’re probably feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. I work with couples, individuals, and families with adult children who are ready for a change. Whether it’s communication issues, intimacy struggles, or navigating life’s transitions, I’m here to guide you through it all. Let’s work together to heal, grow, and create deeper connections because you deserve a life full of love and understanding.
Hi there! First of all, welcome and thanks for checking out my profile. If you’re here, you’re probably feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. I work with couples, individuals, and families with adult children who are ready for a change. Whether it’s communication issues, intimacy struggles, or navigating life’s transitions, I’m here to guide you through it all. Let’s work together to heal, grow, and create deeper connections because you deserve a life full of love and understanding.
(707) 414-3976 View (707) 414-3976
Photo of Tara Stafford, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Tara Stafford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472  (Online Only)
YOU are here! I invite you to take your hands to your heart and sit for a moment to really feel this present moment. In this moment, you have come SO far! You are now in the first step in your healing journey. Acknowledging that you are showing up for yourself here, and looking for support from a therapist, is something to be celebrated! Acknowledging that you need help is a journey. Perhaps you have lost yourself and your mood is impacting your energy and motivation. How we are feeling on the inside effects how we are showing up in the world. By working with me I will help get you get to your desired mood and goals.
YOU are here! I invite you to take your hands to your heart and sit for a moment to really feel this present moment. In this moment, you have come SO far! You are now in the first step in your healing journey. Acknowledging that you are showing up for yourself here, and looking for support from a therapist, is something to be celebrated! Acknowledging that you need help is a journey. Perhaps you have lost yourself and your mood is impacting your energy and motivation. How we are feeling on the inside effects how we are showing up in the world. By working with me I will help get you get to your desired mood and goals.
(925) 281-3520 View (925) 281-3520
Photo of Silvia Costales, MFT, BCN, Marriage & Family Therapist
Silvia Costales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Read more about it online, or on my website.
I help folks dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic health problems, and relationship issues of all kinds. My clients tend to be creative, philosophical, or intellectual people, and often (like myself) were raised in more than one culture. While what brings people to therapy is usually a stressful event or persistent problem, beyond just helping to relieve their suffering in the short term, my hope is that they discover through our work a lasting satisfaction that comes from taking the time to review their lives carefully and understand themselves more deeply.
Read more about it online, or on my website.
I help folks dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic health problems, and relationship issues of all kinds. My clients tend to be creative, philosophical, or intellectual people, and often (like myself) were raised in more than one culture. While what brings people to therapy is usually a stressful event or persistent problem, beyond just helping to relieve their suffering in the short term, my hope is that they discover through our work a lasting satisfaction that comes from taking the time to review their lives carefully and understand themselves more deeply.
(510) 470-7316 View (510) 470-7316
Photo of Jon-David Settell, PhD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Jon-David Settell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Much of philosophy today contends that modern life is damaged life. Theodor Adorno tells us that this life is wrong and cannot be lived rightly, while Walter Benjamin observes that, in terms of our structures of feeling and knowing the world, “we have become impoverished”. Adorno and Max Horkheimer suggest that magic died long ago. Wrong life, poverty of experience, and the death of magic: how then can we live? This question animates my thought as psychotherapist and educator. Over two decades of clinical practice have taught me that damaged life can be beautiful life, capable of the most radical kind of joy.
Much of philosophy today contends that modern life is damaged life. Theodor Adorno tells us that this life is wrong and cannot be lived rightly, while Walter Benjamin observes that, in terms of our structures of feeling and knowing the world, “we have become impoverished”. Adorno and Max Horkheimer suggest that magic died long ago. Wrong life, poverty of experience, and the death of magic: how then can we live? This question animates my thought as psychotherapist and educator. Over two decades of clinical practice have taught me that damaged life can be beautiful life, capable of the most radical kind of joy.
(707) 532-0289 View (707) 532-0289
Photo of Brian G Stricker, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brian G Stricker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Look at birds: they make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn to do that? They fall, and in falling, they are given wings. -Rumi ...In the course of being human, we all face losses and traumas of different degrees and in the process, find ourselves abandoning parts of ourselves in order to survive emotionally and interpersonally. Therapy is about reclaiming those parts and finding our way home to who we truly are.
Look at birds: they make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn to do that? They fall, and in falling, they are given wings. -Rumi ...In the course of being human, we all face losses and traumas of different degrees and in the process, find ourselves abandoning parts of ourselves in order to survive emotionally and interpersonally. Therapy is about reclaiming those parts and finding our way home to who we truly are.
(707) 289-8554 View (707) 289-8554
Photo of Karena Slade Weil, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Karena Slade Weil
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Welcome. If you are looking for guidance and support finding balance, more joy, and less emotional stress, I can help. For many of us, it is difficult to prioritize our own needs; we care for everyone else, and not ourselves. If you are feeling ready to dive in and move on from old patterns, let's work together. I support my clients to work through blind spots, shift limiting beliefs, and live to their full potential- hopefully we will even have some fun along the way. My style is warm, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented. I bring 15+ years of experience as a therapist with diverse folks around the Bay Area.
Welcome. If you are looking for guidance and support finding balance, more joy, and less emotional stress, I can help. For many of us, it is difficult to prioritize our own needs; we care for everyone else, and not ourselves. If you are feeling ready to dive in and move on from old patterns, let's work together. I support my clients to work through blind spots, shift limiting beliefs, and live to their full potential- hopefully we will even have some fun along the way. My style is warm, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented. I bring 15+ years of experience as a therapist with diverse folks around the Bay Area.
(707) 285-9095 View (707) 285-9095
Photo of Mira Viorst, APCC, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional
Mira Viorst
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I work with adults who are longing to have a greater experience of safety, belonging, and joy in their bodies and relationships, as well as teens living with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. With over a decade of experience working closely with youth and adults in clinical and educational settings, my offerings are trauma-informed, justice-centered, LGBTQIA+ affirming & sex positive, and are available for anyone with feelings and a body.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I work with adults who are longing to have a greater experience of safety, belonging, and joy in their bodies and relationships, as well as teens living with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. With over a decade of experience working closely with youth and adults in clinical and educational settings, my offerings are trauma-informed, justice-centered, LGBTQIA+ affirming & sex positive, and are available for anyone with feelings and a body.
(707) 532-2377 View (707) 532-2377
Photo of Aimee McConneloug, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aimee McConneloug
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
I am so happy you found your way here. My practice, Earthembody is a deep, effective and gentle somatic work that is available to individuals, teens, mothers, couples and groups where all of you is welcome. I bring a deep somatic understanding and presence that empowers you to discover how you live in your body. My somatic, experiential approach to healing provides a visceral and real way to effect change in one's energy, body, and belief systems. Working in collaboration, we use mindfulness to explore your patterns. My work helps to heal from trauma, relational issues and explores anxiety, trauma, fear, connection, and resources.
I am so happy you found your way here. My practice, Earthembody is a deep, effective and gentle somatic work that is available to individuals, teens, mothers, couples and groups where all of you is welcome. I bring a deep somatic understanding and presence that empowers you to discover how you live in your body. My somatic, experiential approach to healing provides a visceral and real way to effect change in one's energy, body, and belief systems. Working in collaboration, we use mindfulness to explore your patterns. My work helps to heal from trauma, relational issues and explores anxiety, trauma, fear, connection, and resources.
(707) 633-2385 View (707) 633-2385
Photo of Lauren (Lo) Brown, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Lauren (Lo) Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
We are all learning to become human; no easy task. As anxiety has become the new normal, it can be challenging to live in a human body and experience all the intensity; sometimes we need some extra support.  Somatic therapy works with befriending your body in its wholeness (mind, body, spirit). I support you in tracking ALIVENESS & empower in your full expression.  Along the way, I teach skills that strengthen your capacity to work with difficult emotions, the inner critic, & habitual impulses while staying connected to the present moment.
We are all learning to become human; no easy task. As anxiety has become the new normal, it can be challenging to live in a human body and experience all the intensity; sometimes we need some extra support.  Somatic therapy works with befriending your body in its wholeness (mind, body, spirit). I support you in tracking ALIVENESS & empower in your full expression.  Along the way, I teach skills that strengthen your capacity to work with difficult emotions, the inner critic, & habitual impulses while staying connected to the present moment.
(707) 207-6748 View (707) 207-6748
Photo of Shanti Hill-Gauer, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shanti Hill-Gauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Are you a strong, sensitive, empathetic, and reflective person and find yourself stressed and overwhelmed struggling to enjoy life? You might find yourself in familiar emotional patterns of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm when challenges arise. Do you desire to feel more calm, relaxed, and present? You might find yourself on edge and distrustful of relationships due to trauma in your past. Would you like to feel more connected in your relationships? My passion is supporting sensitive souls, find a deep sense of calm, peace, and balance within themselves. I'm also passionate about supporting teens.
Are you a strong, sensitive, empathetic, and reflective person and find yourself stressed and overwhelmed struggling to enjoy life? You might find yourself in familiar emotional patterns of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm when challenges arise. Do you desire to feel more calm, relaxed, and present? You might find yourself on edge and distrustful of relationships due to trauma in your past. Would you like to feel more connected in your relationships? My passion is supporting sensitive souls, find a deep sense of calm, peace, and balance within themselves. I'm also passionate about supporting teens.
(707) 466-0325 View (707) 466-0325
Photo of Nima Saalabi, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Nima Saalabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
My passion is helping folx live with embodied presence, vitality, care, & agency. As a Queer &/or BIPOC person you may have lived experience of trauma, loss, oppression, & marginalization. You may feel like your body is turning against you or that you have to mask parts of yourself to survive. No wonder relationships can be hard. When you're already working so hard to feel safe in your body the world can feel too much. It need not be this way. Your body can be your home, your way back to ground & center, a rich flowing wellspring of ancestral knowing that deepens your connection with yourself, earth, eros, others, & the world.
My passion is helping folx live with embodied presence, vitality, care, & agency. As a Queer &/or BIPOC person you may have lived experience of trauma, loss, oppression, & marginalization. You may feel like your body is turning against you or that you have to mask parts of yourself to survive. No wonder relationships can be hard. When you're already working so hard to feel safe in your body the world can feel too much. It need not be this way. Your body can be your home, your way back to ground & center, a rich flowing wellspring of ancestral knowing that deepens your connection with yourself, earth, eros, others, & the world.
(707) 244-7378 View (707) 244-7378
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Wowlvenn Seward-Katzmiller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Nervous system dysregulation can result from life experiences but can become the root of interpersonal conflict and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and fatigue. With warmth and curiosity we'll work experientially to help you feel better faster. We'll use body-mindfulness and trauma resolution modalities to deepen your strengths, increase your resources, and develop skills to reshape your nervous system patterns. Our goal will be to create the kind of change and experience you craved enough to come looking for help.
Nervous system dysregulation can result from life experiences but can become the root of interpersonal conflict and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and fatigue. With warmth and curiosity we'll work experientially to help you feel better faster. We'll use body-mindfulness and trauma resolution modalities to deepen your strengths, increase your resources, and develop skills to reshape your nervous system patterns. Our goal will be to create the kind of change and experience you craved enough to come looking for help.
(707) 209-7107 View (707) 209-7107
Photo of Ilene English, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Ilene English
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When you repeatedly find yourself in the same type of negative relationship, counseling can offer insight and support. If your relationships are causing you stress or impacting your daily life, it's a sign you may need some help. Even though relationships involve more than one person, ultimately, the only person you can change is you. With the tools and support of a trusted therapist, you can learn to set healthy boundaries and release unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, simply gaining a new perspective on your own behavior can open the door to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
When you repeatedly find yourself in the same type of negative relationship, counseling can offer insight and support. If your relationships are causing you stress or impacting your daily life, it's a sign you may need some help. Even though relationships involve more than one person, ultimately, the only person you can change is you. With the tools and support of a trusted therapist, you can learn to set healthy boundaries and release unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, simply gaining a new perspective on your own behavior can open the door to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
(707) 402-9459 View (707) 402-9459
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Skye Ashley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
You don't have to go it alone! Finding the right person to walk beside you during these extraordinary times can provide a deep sense of connection and guidance. I have abundant experience working with grief and loss, trauma, and transitions, beginning with fertility, parenting, all across the life span, into the aging process and end-of-life issues. These profound, and sometimes challenging milestones, are welcomed with deep empathy and support. I regularly implement mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, somatics, and a collaborative curiosity to create a unique and effective therapeutic experience.
You don't have to go it alone! Finding the right person to walk beside you during these extraordinary times can provide a deep sense of connection and guidance. I have abundant experience working with grief and loss, trauma, and transitions, beginning with fertility, parenting, all across the life span, into the aging process and end-of-life issues. These profound, and sometimes challenging milestones, are welcomed with deep empathy and support. I regularly implement mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, somatics, and a collaborative curiosity to create a unique and effective therapeutic experience.
(707) 872-1405 View (707) 872-1405
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Lucia C Cargill
PhD, MSN, MA, PHN, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95473
Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.
Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.
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Online Therapists

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.