Telehealth: Ethics and Best Practices for Clinicians
Presented by
Dreya Blume, LCSWThis training will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in telehealth ethics and best practices, covering legal requirements, informed consent, confidentiality, and strategies for maintaining therapeutic presence in virtual sessions.
Overview
1.5 Law and Ethics CEs Recorded: Summer, 2025
The world of therapy is evolving, and telehealth is no longer just a convenience—it’s an essential part of modern clinical practice. But how can you ensure that your online sessions are as ethical, effective, and engaging as in-person therapy? This training will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in telehealth ethics and best practices, covering legal requirements, informed consent, confidentiality, and strategies for maintaining therapeutic presence in virtual sessions. Through real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and practical guidance, you will gain the confidence and competence to navigate the complexities of telehealth while providing high-quality care in a digital world.
OBJECTIVES: Develop a strong understanding of the ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines for providing telehealth services. Learn best practices for creating a secure, professional, and effective teletherapy environment. Identify potential challenges in telehealth, such as client safety, digital boundaries, and crisis management, and explore strategies to address them. Practice applying ethical decision-making frameworks and communication techniques to enhance client engagement and therapeutic outcomes in virtual sessions.
About the Presenter
Dreya Blume (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, author, and educator. Dreya began working in the mental health field in 2004 in southwest Virginia, where she spent almost two decades serving the local transgender community as a gender therapist. She recently moved to Durham, NC, where she focuses on offering continuing education training to therapists and coaching for private practice clinicians who want to expand their business uniquely. Dreya loves to write and is the author of several books, including, “The Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards,” “Journaling the Tarot,” “Everyone Has a Story: Using the Hero’s Journey and Narrative Therapy to Reframe the Struggle of Mental Illness,” and “Tarot for Transformation: Using the Major Arcana to Discover Your Best Self and Create a Life Worth Living.” All of Dreya’s books (under her former name, Andy Matzner) are available here: https://dreyablume.com/books. Dreya is also passionate about teaching. Before becoming a mental health clinician, she spent many years teaching English as a Second Language in places such as Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Hawaii. Once in Virginia, Dreya worked as an adjunct professor for almost twenty years at Hollins University, teaching gender studies and sociology in their Master of Liberal Studies program. In addition, she spent twelve years teaching future social workers in the human services program at Virginia Western Community College. Learn more about Dreya on her website: https://dreyablume.com/.