Telehealth

Telehealth has many other names (e.g., telemental health, telemedicine, E-health, etc.) and is the practice of behavioral health using a telecommunication system to provide clinical services at geographically separate locations. Services are often delivered using interactive, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing programs. Many people believe that telehealth services are not as effective as in-person psychotherapeutic services. Research, however, has determined that the two can be equally effective.

Before determining if telehealth services are appropriate, we first have a consult, which will include a conversation(s) with the person about the factors that may impact its efficacy (e.g., presenting concerns, history, motivation). If we agree that remote-based services are appropriate, then subsequent sessions are scheduled. In some circumstances it is agreed upon that the first few sessions take place in person before beginning remote-based services.