When two people are considering online couples therapy, the practical questions often come up first. Will you join from the same room? Can you both make a regular appointment? What will the sessions cost? Tony Lopez offers a free 10-minute fit call for people exploring his private-pay online practice. If you are looking for couples therapy in New Jersey, use the call to check what would work for both of you before deciding on a paid session.
Write down where each of you would join
Start with the state each of you expects to be in during a regular appointment. If work, travel, or a move could change either location, bring that up when you speak with Tony. If you would join from separate places, ask about both the locations and the devices you would use. Those details give the practice enough information to confirm whether it can offer care with that setup.
Telehealth rules vary by state, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises providers to verify a patient’s location before an appointment. Confirm your plans with the practice before a session, including any temporary changes. Read the HHS guidance on care across state lines.
Check that both schedules can support a regular appointment
Before the call, compare calendars and find two windows that could accommodate a full 50-minute session. Include the time zone if your calendars use different ones. Think about commute time, child care, and whether you will have a quiet place to talk. If your schedules change from week to week, say so early and ask how the practice handles that.
Use the fit call to ask which regular openings are available and how often you might meet. The calendar shows times for introductory calls. Discuss the ongoing schedule directly with Tony before choosing a first therapy appointment.
Make the cost part of the conversation
The introductory fit call is free. A private-pay couples therapy session with Tony is $300 for 50 minutes, and the practice schedules sessions individually. If you are comparing monthly budgets, four sessions at the listed fee would total $1,200. Ask about the frequency you would consider, when payment is due, and what happens if either partner needs to reschedule. See the couples therapy service and fee.
If you plan to seek reimbursement, check directly with your insurer about coverage for the service, documentation requirements, and expected costs. Bring up any payment questions before you schedule a paid session. The National Institute of Mental Health includes fees and insurance among the practical topics to discuss with a prospective therapist. See the NIMH guidance on choosing a therapist.
Bring one question from each partner
Take a minute separately to write down what you most want to understand about the process. One person may want to know how a first session is organized. The other may want to know how they will each get time to speak. Choosing one question each gives both of you a say in a short conversation.
Here are questions you can adapt.
How do you structure a first couples session?
How do you explain confidentiality and communication between appointments?
How would you handle different preferences about including Christian faith in the work?
Should we both join the fit call, and how should we connect if we are in separate places?
Christian integration is available when desired. If this matters to either of you, use the call to describe your preferences and ask how those preferences would shape sessions. A short description of why you are looking for support is enough to open the conversation.
Set up a place where each person can talk comfortably
Check the appointment confirmation for the video details. If you will be in separate places, each person can check their audio and internet connection. Choose spaces where you can speak comfortably and ask about accessibility needs or a backup plan for a dropped connection. These are practical questions you can settle before an ongoing appointment. Read the HHS checklist for preparing for a video visit.
Leave the call with a next step you both understand
Before deciding whether to schedule a session, check that you both understand where you can join from, what a regular time might look like, and what you would pay. Each of you can name one point that feels clear and one question you still have. Ask about the first appointment when you are ready, or take time to talk together after the call.
Tony’s practice offers online care in New Jersey and other eligible states. The New Jersey guide covers the practice’s services, location questions, and fees. Read the New Jersey online therapy guide.
When you are ready to compare the practical details with Tony, choose an available time for a free 10-minute introduction. Book a free couples therapy fit call.
Practice details checked November 10, 2026.