Delivery Models

Three service delivery models designed to meet all your SPED needs.

Online Therapy: Fast, Flexible, Fully Covered

When your team is stretched thin and specialists are hard to find, Lighthouse Therapy’s online model offers immediate relief. Our seasoned therapists deliver high-quality sessions through Zoom, with all documentation securely managed in our EMR system. You stay in compliance, and get the help you need fast.

Hybrid Therapy: Personal Connection Without Full-Time Cost

If your staff or parents are hesitant about fully virtual services, the hybrid model provides a thoughtful balance. Students receive consistent care online, with in-person visits for evaluations, rapport-building, or hands-on support. It reassures families and maintains flexibility, without blowing your budget. It’s a win-win: visible support on campus without the pressure of hiring in-house.

In-Person Placement: Your Hiring Problem, Solved

When your district needs someone on-site but can’t find the right fit, Lighthouse Therapy is here to help. We recruit, vet, and place a qualified professional at your school. We handle everything from background checks to onboarding. You get the person you need, without the time and risk of hiring alone. For you, it means one less fire to put out and a trusted partner doing the heavy lifting of finding the right hire.

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What delivery model is right for me?

Feature	Online Therapy	Hybrid Therapy	In-Person Placement
Service Format	100% virtual via Zoom and EMR	Mix of virtual and periodic in-person visits	100% in-person provider placed at school
Best For	Rural/remote schools, budget-conscious districts	Schools wanting some in-person presence	Districts needing full-time, on-site support
Therapist Consistency	Same therapist throughout the school year	Same therapist virtually and in-person	Dedicated on-site therapist placed by us
Compliance Support	Fully compliant with IEP minutes via EMR	Same as online, with added in-person support	Fully compliant; therapist embedded in school
Parent/Staff Perception	May need education on teletherapy benefits	Balanced approach reassures families/staff	High trust due to traditional presence
Travel/Logistics	None	Occasional therapist travel (handled by us)	No travel; therapist is local or relocates
Speed of Implementation	Fast — services can start within days	Slightly longer to coordinate in-person visits	Longer — requires recruiting and placement
Cost	Most cost-effective	Moderate — combines virtual + travel	Highest due to full-time placement
Pros	Fast, affordable, flexible, top therapists nationwide	Connection + cost balance, strong relationships	Fully integrated, trusted, no screen fatigue
Cons	No in-person interaction	More logistics; not fully virtual or in-person	Higher cost and longer setup time

Lighthouse Therapy Delivery Model Comparison

Online Therapy

Service Format: 100% virtual via Zoom and EMR

Best For: Rural/remote schools, budget-conscious districts

Therapist Consistency: Same therapist throughout the school year

Compliance Support: Fully compliant via EMR

Parent/Staff Perception: May need education on teletherapy benefits

Travel/Logistics: None

Speed of Implementation: Fast — services can start within days

Cost: Most cost-effective

Pros: Fast, affordable, flexible, top therapists nationwide

Cons: No in-person interaction

Hybrid Therapy

Service Format: Mix of virtual and periodic in-person visits

Best For: Schools wanting some in-person presence

Therapist Consistency: Same therapist virtually and in-person

Compliance Support: Online compliance plus in-person support

Parent/Staff Perception: Balanced approach reassures families/staff

Travel/Logistics: Occasional therapist travel (handled by us)

Speed of Implementation: Slightly longer to coordinate visits

Cost: Moderate — combines virtual + travel

Pros: Personal connection + cost control

Cons: More logistics; not fully virtual or in-person

In-Person Placement

Service Format: 100% in-person provider placed at school

Best For: Districts needing full-time, on-site support

Therapist Consistency: Dedicated on-site therapist

Compliance Support: Fully compliant; embedded in school

Parent/Staff Perception: High trust due to traditional presence

Travel/Logistics: No travel; therapist is local or relocates

Speed of Implementation: Longer — requires recruiting

Cost: Highest due to full-time placement

Pros: Fully integrated, trusted, no screen fatigue

Cons: Higher cost and longer setup time

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