I have participated in extensive telehealth training to ensure that I am providing the best telehealth service to my clients and complying with state and federal guidelines. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure that telehealth is a successful modality for your therapy process.
Virtual Visit program is easy to use with Simple Practice teletherapy and you can get the help that you need without having to leave your home! Please check with your insurance plan to make sure you have telehealth coverage. Currently most BCBS plans are covering telehealth through 2024 (may be extended). Medicare is currently approving telehealth through 2024. My license requires that you are in NC at the time of your appointment.
A couple of things to remember when doing virtual visits!
Virtual Visit program is easy to use with Simple Practice teletherapy and you can get the help that you need without having to leave your home! Please check with your insurance plan to make sure you have telehealth coverage. Currently most BCBS plans are covering telehealth through 2024 (may be extended). Medicare is currently approving telehealth through 2024. My license requires that you are in NC at the time of your appointment.
A couple of things to remember when doing virtual visits!
- Make sure that you have a dedicated space that is private and confidential so that you feel comfortable enough to engage in the counseling process- I am doing the same! If you are using your car for privacy, please make sure you are in a safe place and the car is not in motion. I am unable to provide services if you are driving due to safety. I am required to ask your precise location if you are not in your house in case of emergency.
- Try to create a comfortable setting for yourself- free from distractions (work, TV, notifications...).
- When doing virtual visits, you must take into consideration that there may be technical challenges that occur. If the video fails, we will try to reconnect via video. If not possible, we will finish our session by phone. A plan B is often necessary during storms.
- If you have any technical issues with using our platform, please check out Simple Practice Telehealth handout (below) or email me at [email protected]
- Telehealth works better with headphones with a microphone. This prevents echoes and ambient sound distractions. It also helps to have a stand/books to place your device on that is eye level. This helps with eye contact and hand fatigue.
- If you use your computer, you will be sent a link to click on. If you use your smartphone, you will need to download the Simple Practice app to use the link. Detailed instructions are listed in the handout below.
- Please note that you must physically be in North Carolina at the time of the appointment. I am only licensed in NC.
- This is a great link with information on how to ensure the best connection virtually- https://personcenteredtech.com/tmh/clients/. Please read prior to session.
- I look forward to providing you with the best possible virtual counseling experience!
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