My Position on Telemedicine
Why I Do Not Offer Telehealth Services
While I genuinely respect and understand the value of telemedicine—especially for individuals who are unable to attend in-person appointments—I have made the decision, both personally and professionally, to no longer offer telehealth services.
This decision comes from a place of deep reflection, lived experience, and a growing concern over the vulnerabilities of digital platforms. After extensive learning and witnessing the increasing reach of technology, I can no longer, in good conscience, engage in or support a model that I believe compromises client safety, privacy, and the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.
Privacy Concerns and HIPAA Limitations
The truth is simple: no technology is 100% secure. All digital platforms, no matter how "HIPAA-compliant" they claim to be, are ultimately hackable. That’s not fear-mongering—it’s reality in a world where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and constant.
In my view, the original push for electronic medical records, largely promoted during the Obama administration, opened the door for unprecedented government and third-party access to private health data. While the intention may have been to streamline care, the outcome, in my opinion, has created avenues for data collection, surveillance, and exploitation.
Telehealth and Client Risk
By engaging in telemedicine, both client and provider are placed at risk of digital intrusion. For something as sacred as mental health care—where trust, vulnerability, and confidentiality are the cornerstones—I believe it is essential to prioritize safety above convenience.
I have chosen to maintain my practice exclusively in person, to ensure that I can offer a therapeutic space that is rooted in privacy, human connection, and genuine security.
Technology, Cybersecurity, and Small Business
In my view, cyber warfare has become a modern, invisible enemy, especially to small businesses and their owners. It’s a silent, cost-effective way to sabotage, discredit, and even destroy livelihoods—by making professionals appear negligent in cybersecurity, despite best efforts.
Let me be clear: even with the strongest protocols in place, all systems are vulnerable. The notion that we can completely "secure" digital platforms is, in my opinion, a dangerous illusion. This is why I believe technology has been weaponized, especially by corrupt actors within government and private interests—to gain access, to control narratives, and to create liability where none should exist.
In Closing
I share this not to incite fear, but to offer transparency about the values and decisions that guide my practice. My stance on telemedicine is rooted in ethics, protection, and respect—for my clients, myself, and the deeply personal work we do together.
My office doors are open for those who wish to work in person, where healing can unfold in a space, I believe is safer, freer, and more grounded than any digital screen could ever offer.
