Finding Time for Your Mental Health: How Daytime Telehealth Care Fits Into Your Workday
- hopbrookcc
- 2 days ago
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You don't need to burn a half-day of PTO, sit in rush-hour traffic, or sacrifice your precious evenings just to prioritize your mental health. Our daytime virtual therapy sessions (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) let you get expert, compassionate care right from your office, couch, or private space.
Why Telehealth Works So Well (And Which Types of Therapy Translate Best)
It’s completely normal to wonder if seeing a provider through a screen feels as real or effective as sitting in the same room. The good news: According to American Psychological Association's review of clinical research on telehealth virtual treatment consistently shows to have a beneficial effect.
When it comes to mental health and therapy, several evidence-based approaches translate seamlessly to virtual sessions:
Trauma Therapies:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Highly effective for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. Telehealth allows therapists to guide bilateral stimulation (visual or auditory) directly through your screen while you stay in the comfort and safety of your own home.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our EMDR providers include: Donna Costa, LPC, Karen Ladr-Finefrock, LCSW and Alan Eskenazi, LADC.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): A deeply transformational, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals explore different "parts" of themselves (like inner critics or protective habits). Because it relies heavily on internal reflection and guided dialogue, it works exceptionally well via telehealth.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our IFS trained/informed providers include: Ashley Keith, LPC, Amanda Hoeflich, LMFT and Kimberly O'Connor, LMFT.
Behavioral and Emotional Regulation Therapies:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors and is highly effective via telehealth.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our CBT trained therapists include: Brittany Hill, LPC, Rachel Bulinksi, LPC, Ashley Keith, LPC, Stacia Heller, LCSW, Amanda Troop, LPC, Joanne Beck, LPC, Grace Budney, LPC, Lindsay Monroe, LPC, Nicole Osborne, LCSW, Victoria Egan, LPC, Krista Maturo, LPC, Alan Eskenazi, LADC.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT Skills): Perfect for managing intense emotions, stress, and relationship distress. Virtual individual coaching and skills review via telehealth allows clients to practice mindfulness and emotion-regulation tools in their actual living or working environment.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our DBT trained providers include: Nicole Osborne, LCSW, Marissa Maple, LCSW, Brittany Hill, LPC, Alan Eskenazi, LADC and Katherine DeLarosa, LMFT
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): The gold standard for treating OCD and severe anxiety. Virtual telehealth therapy actually gives ERP a unique advantage: therapists can guide clients through real-time exposures in their actual home or office environment where triggers naturally occur.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our ERP providers include: Rachel Bulinksi, LPC and Alan Ezkenazi, LADC.
Relational and Specialized Care:
Family and Couples Therapy: Coordinating two (or more) schedules around work, commutes, school pickup, and extracurriculars is often the single biggest barrier to getting relationship support. Telehealth removes some of the biggest barriers to accessing care.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our Family and Couples therapists are: Shane Oakes, LMFT, Marissa Silvestro, LMFT, Amanda Hoeflich, LMFT, Katherine DeLaRosa, LMFT, Lindsay Monroe, LPC, Brittany Hill, LPC and Stacia Heller, LCSW
Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health Therapy: Virtual sessions are a lifesaver for new and expecting mothers who struggle to secure childcare, travel, or leave the house during early motherhood. We have several team members with specialized training in perinatal mental health.
You can read all our team member's bios on the "Our Team" section of our website. Our Perinatal mental health specialists are: Karen Ladr-Finefrock, Marissa Silvestro and Rachel Bulinski.
National "Apps" vs. Your Local Care Team: Why Local Matters
If you’ve turned on a TV or scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably seen ads for massive, nationwide online therapy apps. While these "tech-first" platforms have made virtual telehealth care popular, they often operate like giant call centers where you're treated like a ticket in a queue.
Here is how our local practice is different:
100% Fully Licensed in Your State: You aren't being matched with a random provider halfway across the country who doesn't understand local health networks, local pharmacies, or state-specific regulations. Every single one of our clinicians is fully licensed in CT.
Real Physical Offices You Can Visit: Unlike "online-only" apps, we aren't just an app on your phone. All of our providers have direct access to our local physical office. If you ever want or need to transition from virtual visits to in-person care (or vice versa), Hop Brook is right here in your community.
True Continuity of Care: You see the same provider who actually knows your medical history, rather than getting bounced around a nationwide algorithm.
Reasons Daytime Telehealth Visits Are a Game-Changer
While many people search for evening appointments, scheduling a virtual telehealth visit during the day (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) is often much easier:
Protect Your Personal Evenings: Keep your nights open for family, dinner, and relaxing instead of rushing to an after-hours appointment.
Process Stress in Real-Time: A midday virtual session lets you address work stress, anxiety, or emotional burnout right as it happens during the day—giving you immediate tools and a refreshed mindset to tackle the rest of your week.
No PTO or Commute Required: A 45-to-55 minute virtual therapy visit fits neatly into a lunch hour or an open window between work calls. You get the professional support you need without burning vacation days or sitting in traffic.
How to Get Ready for Your Visit in 2 Simple Steps
You don't need fancy tech or complicated software downloads:
Find a quiet space : a private office or even a parked car with a good cell connection works great.
Test your link: We will email or text you a link to our HIPPAA-compliant Zoom software. Your provider has a "virtual waiting room" save the link once and use it for all your telehealth visits.
It's that easy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telehealth
care covered by insurance?
Yes! Most major insurance providers cover virtual appointments just like standard in-person office visits. Our team will also confirm your benefits prior to your first visit.
What if I decide I want to come into the office later?
That’s the beauty of choosing a local practice over an online app! We have a physical office and if you decide you would prefer to meet in person you can discuss the options for doing so with your provider.
Is my appointment private?
Absolutely. We use secure, encrypted, HIPAA-compliant version of Zoom to ensure your personal health information is always protected. Zoom is also one of the most recognized video applications and you may already have it downloaded to your device!
Ready to Feel Better Without the Hassle?
You don't have to put your health on hold until the weekend or rearrange your busy work schedule.
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Prefer to speak to a real person first? Give our office a call at 203-518-5380 and we’re happy to help you get set up!
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