Not Phoning it In when You’re Phoning it In: Telemental Health Basics

Presenter: Laura Groshong, LICSW, CSWA Director of Policy and Practice

A one-hour webinar for LCSWs on the issues to consider when doing online psychotherapy. The shift from office to online psychotherapy has been daunting for many LCSWs. Others find it a comfortable way to provide psychotherapy services. This webinar looks at the ways to make the change workable.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the ways to shift to a virtual telemental health practice
2. Describe how to maintain confidentiality while videoconferencing
3. Cite expanded coverage of videoconferencing and limitations
4. Cite expanded coverage of telephonic sessions and limitations
5. Describe expanded reciprocity and limitations to practicing across state lines

About the Presenter:

Laura Groshong, LICSW, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Seattle, has been psychoanalytically trained, and works with severe personality disorders. She has been in clinical private practice for the past 43 years. She was a Registered Lobbyist in Washington State for 25 years. She is the Director of Policy and Practice for the Clinical Social Work Association. She has written and lectured extensively on clinical and legislative issues around the country.