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Can't come into an office?
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My philosophy/goal has always been to help as many people as possible by providing mental health services. New innovations in technology greatly expands Therapeutic Way's ability to provide counseling to people who WANT counseling. In addition, distance counseling has been shown to be effective - as seen through the growing use of telemedicine for doctor's offices using distance visits as alternative to visiting the doctor in person and the growth of telehealth services.
There are many reasons to consider distance counseling. Here are a few...
- Convenience - provided in your home, office or other location where privacy can be maintained
- when there are time restraints associated with having in-office sessions.
- reduces lost time away from work or school
- It is difficult, unmanageable or a struggle to leave home and travel to and from counseling sessions
- there are no counseling services nearby
- it is not financially feasible to travel for appointments
- your transportation is not reliable
So What is Distance Counseling?
Telecounseling or teletherapy is the delivery of counseling or therapy services using interactive video conferencing that enables a therapy provider at a distant location to provide consultation, assessment, and treatment to you.
Telecounseling or teletherapy is the delivery of counseling or therapy services using interactive video conferencing that enables a therapy provider at a distant location to provide consultation, assessment, and treatment to you.
What do I need?
All you need to start a telemedicine counseling visit is a web link that I will provide to Therapeutic Way's Doxy.me room using a standard computer with camera capability or using the Doxy.me app on a mobile device. No special hardware or software are necessary. In addition, Doxy.me mobile apps supports iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
All you need to start a telemedicine counseling visit is a web link that I will provide to Therapeutic Way's Doxy.me room using a standard computer with camera capability or using the Doxy.me app on a mobile device. No special hardware or software are necessary. In addition, Doxy.me mobile apps supports iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
Is this secure?
We take privacy and security very seriously. Doxy.me implements state of the art security and encryption protocols to assure that data integrity and privacy is maintained. As a result, Doxy.me complies with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
We take privacy and security very seriously. Doxy.me implements state of the art security and encryption protocols to assure that data integrity and privacy is maintained. As a result, Doxy.me complies with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
Will My Insurance Accept Distance Counseling Sessions?
Yes, many insurances now accept distance counseling services. Check with your insurance provider before the first session.
Talk to your insurance company about any co-pays or costs associated with meeting deductibles as this is the responsibility of the individual not the clinician.
What if I don't want to involve my insurance company in treatment?
If you would like counseling to remain private and not involve your insurance company that is possible. Contact Therapeutic Way to discuss self-pay options.
Yes, many insurances now accept distance counseling services. Check with your insurance provider before the first session.
Talk to your insurance company about any co-pays or costs associated with meeting deductibles as this is the responsibility of the individual not the clinician.
What if I don't want to involve my insurance company in treatment?
If you would like counseling to remain private and not involve your insurance company that is possible. Contact Therapeutic Way to discuss self-pay options.