Telehealth for Mental Health Counseling

Telehealth counseling for mental health difficulties has shown to be just as effective as in-person sessions. Benefits can include flexibility while working from home, minimizing commuting into an office, and increasing safety during bad weather. I use a secure, HIPAA compliant platform to connect you directly to me from the comfort of your home. All insurance plans that I may become credentialed with cover video sessions- you're welcome to verify your benefits.

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** Important Note: you must be located in Pennsylvania during the Telehealth session. I am not permitted to conduct Telehealth sessions when a client is present in another state even if that client is a PA resident.

 

Instructions:

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To participate in Telehealth counseling appointments from your home, you will need a strong internet connection and one of the following devices:

• Desktop computer with a webcam and speakers or laptop computer with built-in webcam and speakers.

• Smartphone or Tablet (Note: To use a smartphone or tablet, you must first download Telehealth by SimplePractice - available for free for IOS or Android in the app store)​.

 

If you plan to use a desktop or laptop, there is nothing to download prior to your appointment. Here are the steps to join:

1. Approximately 10 minutes before your appointment, you should receive either an email or SMS text appointment reminder.
2. Click the unique link embedded in the reminder. Your video call screen will now open in new tab. Note: You may have to copy and paste the link into your web browser.

3. If I have already joined the call, you will see my face on the screen. If I haven't, you will see yourself.

4. You will also see the Welcome prompt. Click Play test sound to test your camera and microphone settings.

5. When you are ready, click Join Video Call. This will take you straight into the video call.​

 

If you plan to use a mobile device, here are the steps to join:

1. Download Telehealth by SimplePractice (for iOS or Android) in the app store.

2. Open the reminder on your mobile device, and click the unique link. This will open the Telehealth by SimplePractice app.

3. If I have already joined the call, you will see my face on the screen. If I haven't, you will see yourself.

4. When you are ready, click Join Video Call. This will take you straight into the video call.

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** Note: There may be a slight delay for me to join the session due to finishing with a previous session. Please be patient and I will join shortly.