Building Insight Counseling offers telehealth, a secure and convenient way to receive mental health services remotely. Therapy is delivered over the internet using a secure video platform so that clients can meet with us on their schedule from the comfort of their homes or offices. Eligible clients can live in New Jersey, Vermont, or Florida to access these services.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many clinical mental health providers shifted clients from in-person services to telehealth. This method of counseling has been successfully used in the counseling field for many decades prior to the pandemic as a way of providing services to those with limited access due to various constraints. Benefits of telehealth include:
1. Telehealth is a simple and convenient way to access therapy
Online therapy is a great alternative to access sessions for clients who have busy schedules, lack mobility or have difficulties accessing transportation. It is also a simple way to gain access to treatment when the client lives or works at a distance from their first-choice therapist office.
2. Teleheath is similar to in-person treatment
It is our experience that sessions held online run very smoothly. Clients and therapists can see each other’s facial expressions and interact comfortably in much the same way that they would in our office.
3. Telehealth is cost effective
Accessing treatment online reduces time and travel costs, such as gas or the cost of public transportation.
Special Considerations when Using Telehealth
1. Secure Internet Access
Telehealth is a secure way to provide and receive treatment. The therapists at Building Insight Counseling use secure internet connections and use platforms that are HIPAA compliant. Clients are invited to access sessions through secure internet connections in order to maintain the confidentiality of the sessions.
2. Privacy
Therapists at Building Insight Counseling deliver sessions from private offices to ensure the session is confidential. Clients are responsible for securing a private and secure location to have their therapy sessions. The location should allow clients to speak freely without being interrupted or overheard.
3. Telehealth Equipment:
While no equipment is necessary other than a device with internet access, some clients choose to use some type of headphones during their session. This may be helpful in adding an additional layer of privacy to avoid other people from overhearing the exchanges between the clients and therapists.
4. Client Safety
It is important for clients to provide their exact location in order for therapists to ensure client safety. Therapists may need to access additional resources or contact emergency personnel and provide the client’s exact location in the event that an emergency takes place while meeting clients via telehealth.