{"id":66,"date":"2025-08-12T11:22:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T17:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vmx.erb.mybluehost.me\/why-i-love-being-a-teletherapist\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T15:33:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T21:33:23","slug":"why-i-love-teletherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/why-i-love-teletherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Love Being a Teletherapist: From Skeptic to Superfan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When Coronavirus closed schools in 2020, and we all then began to do teletherapy in leu of in-person services, I was convinced that we could never do therapy as well virtually as we could in-person.&nbsp; Then we returned to school that August, with masks and plexiglass panels, and I thought: &#8220;teletherapy is actually better than this!&#8221;&nbsp; At least then I could see students&#8217; faces and hear them more clearly!&nbsp; For the next two years I carried a partial virtual caseload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then life threw a curveball, and I resigned from the schools.&nbsp; I ended up taking a position with a teletherapy company and providing services to various schools.&nbsp; I was hesitant at first, but after working as a teletherapist for six months, I can say I completely LOVE it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comfort\">Comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/feet-2358332_1280-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A close-up, low-angle shot of a person's bare feet, with toes slightly curled, against a background of plaid pajama pants and a black surface.\" class=\"wp-image-389\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/feet-2358332_1280-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/feet-2358332_1280-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/feet-2358332_1280.webp 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image of comfortable, bare feet nestled in soft pants visually encapsulates the comfort and casual attire often enjoyed by teletherapists working from home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Need I say it? Yoga pants!!!&nbsp; Business on top, (slumber) party on bottom, am I right?!!&nbsp; I had a 40 minute, each way, commute before, now I walk down the hall to my office.&nbsp; I can run to the bathroom or to get a coffee refill or a snack whenever I need.&nbsp; And have I mentioned no boogers on my stuff?!&nbsp; I haven&#8217;t had a sick day from any child-borne illnesses so far!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-variety\">Variety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all teletherapists have the variety I do, but I have students ranging from mild middle school students to non-verbal kindergarteners.&nbsp; I enjoy the different caseloads, although it does mean a bit more prep as there is more diversity in goals and materials.&nbsp; In the morning I get to talk about animal sounds, and in the afternoon I get to teach \/r\/, and the next day I&#8217;m teaching a great short story to work on language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-of-time\">Use of Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When I worked in the schools, a good part of my time was spent doing duty, attending teacher meetings, filling out paperwork required by the district, completing screenings I was unable to take any action on, performing before or after school requirements such as parent-teacher meetings whether or not I actually had any parents wishing to meet.&nbsp; Since I was on a contract, I was paid by year, and these times were all under a blanket &#8220;duties of the position&#8221; statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a teletherapist, I am paid for indirect time as well as direct time.&nbsp; This differs somewhat from one teletherapy company from another, but from my, admittedly limited, experience, this is typical.&nbsp; I only attend meetings that directly affect my students.&nbsp; I feel like I am able to return back to my actual occupation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freedom-of-scheduling\">Freedom of Scheduling<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diary-614149_1280-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"An open daily planner with handwritten notes and a black pen, next to a red coffee mug, symbolizing organization and control over one's schedule.\" class=\"wp-image-379\" style=\"width:306px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diary-614149_1280-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diary-614149_1280-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diary-614149_1280-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diary-614149_1280.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image of a meticulously organized planner with a pen and coffee mug embodies the freedom and control over one&#8217;s schedule that teletherapy can offer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Along the same lines, I get to draw the lines of my schedule.&nbsp; I don&#8217;t want to work past three?&nbsp; Then I say I&#8217;m not willing to.&nbsp; I only want to work 30 hours a week?&nbsp; Then that&#8217;s what we shoot for.&nbsp; I&#8217;ve also found that the schools that I work with are more willing to work with me as far as scheduling than I experienced when I worked in a district.&nbsp; Perhaps I&#8217;m just in a sweet spot?&nbsp; Time will tell.&nbsp; But I&#8217;m loving it right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less Drama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All those powerplays that you couldn&#8217;t keep out of in the schools are far less apparent as a teletherapist.&nbsp; Because we aren&#8217;t physically there, we don&#8217;t hear the conversations in the halls or the teacher&#8217;s lounge. It&#8217;s much the same as being at a school part time, where you see your handful of kids and leave.&nbsp; This, for me, was a fantastic load off my shoulders, because that kind of conflict stresses me out &#8211; and there was always someone who was running to me complaining about something.&nbsp; Now, this can be a drawback as well, especially if you thrive on those connections.&nbsp; But you can also make connections with your team of teletherapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efficacy of Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, do I think I can do therapy as well through a computer as I can in-person?&nbsp; Yes!&nbsp; Now, that being said, there are, of course, some caveats.&nbsp; The method of therapy should be considered for each client just as the time, length and frequency of therapy should be considered.&nbsp; Often, as my younger students have, a facilitator may be present to aid the client in attention and accessing the technology.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other clients may need a different service model that is more of a parent training model.&nbsp; A setup that includes a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/thDInkBkI_w?si=zrxI7PrlWmWSVKNj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">separate camera<\/a>&nbsp;that shows the student&#8217;s AAC device so you can see their key presses, or other modifications might be necessary.&nbsp; With flexibility and creativity, there really is a lot more you can do in teletherapy than you ever thought!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawbacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, yes, I miss the goodies in the teachers&#8217; lounge.&nbsp; And I REALLY miss the hugs and actually seeing my kiddos.&nbsp; Sometimes, it is challenging when I have a student that just can&#8217;t get a specific speech sound&#8230;but I&#8217;m not sure being in person would help that either.&nbsp; Tech issues can be frustrating, when the microphone isn&#8217;t catching a nuance of sound or the connection isn&#8217;t good.&nbsp; But there were also times when the hallway outside my room, or the room beside my room, or the restroom beside my room, were so loud that I had trouble then too.&nbsp; So I might be comparing apples and oranges there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not necessarily writing this to convert any of ya&#8217;ll from in-person therapists to teletherapists, but definitely, should it come to you, don&#8217;t be afraid of it.&nbsp; It could be your next great thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about teletherapy, or the company I contract with (starting on my third year with them), feel free to reach out!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mrsspeechonline.com\/staging\/2315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/So-You-Want-to-be-a-Teletherapist-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"The cover of a guide titled &quot;So You Want to be a Teletherapist, The Essential Guide&quot;. 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