Time: 

Schedules can be unpredictable. You might not know your schedule until a few weeks before the next month. Maybe you often find yourself working at odd times (e.g., red eyes).

You can use our online scheduling once you know your schedule. Call me if you don’t find a day and time that works for you. Hours can be flexible to make sure you get the support you need.

Location: 

It can be hard to work with someone consistently when you find yourself constantly in a new location.

VFR Wellness offers virtual services. No need to come in (unless you want to). Meet we your provider wherever you have privacy and an internet connection. Most providers are limited to one or only a few states of licensure. VFR Wellness can provide services in 43 states and D.C. 

***If therapy is a condition for medical certification, we will want to ensure that the majority of your appointments are in-person to meet FAA expectations.***

 Privacy:

Some people will start a sentence “guess what my therapist said…” If that isn’t you, you have no need to worry. If you want your life to stay private, you have come to the right place.

Confidentiality is one of my highest priorities! I follow all applicable privacy laws, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as professional ethical standards. Within the limits of the law, I will do everything possible to ensure that what you share in therapy—and even the fact that you meet with me—remains private.

Medical Certificate:

You may have worried how working with a therapist might impact your medical. This fear is shared by many in the aviation world, and it is a legitimate concern. It makes it difficult to look for help to improve your wellbeing if that help would also preclude you from doing what you love and also what pays the bills (two very important things when it comes to wellbeing). 

“Can pilots and ATCS seek therapy? Yes. Many aviators benefit from therapy at different points in their careers. All are encouraged to seek help early before conditions get severe.” -FAA (Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Counseling FAQs for Pilots and ATCS)

There are many great options to support pilots. Peer support, EAP, Couple’s counseling, and yes even therapy. Many pilots are receiving therapy services with free unrestricted medical certificates. They just aren’t talking about it, because pilots for some reason don’t talk about that kind of thing. Get the real information on what this really looks like in a free consultation at VFR Wellness. Then you can make an informed decision whether or not therapy is right for you. 

 Set up a consultation to learn more!