T E L E M E N T A L H E A L T H

Online counseling or telemental health counseling is therapy done through a secured HIPPA compliant cloud-based telehealth suites on virtually any web-enabled device, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Telemental health appointments don't require travel and often mean less time off work for parents. For rural areas in Georgia, telemental health is a useful resource in those small towns that don't have a therapist available to meet with families or individuals.

Some potential drawbacks include access to the internet due to limited connection in your area, feeling comfortable meeting online instead of in person, maintaining privacy online at home and insurance coverage. Not all insurance companies support online counseling. It depends upon the insurance provider and their policies. You would need to check with your insurance carrier to verify coverage.

Another important factor to consider is age and ability to maintain attention while meeting online. Telemental health counseling doesn't work well with most young children or older kids who are often easily distracted.

We will be more than happy to review our policy regarding telemental health counseling and answer your questions to help you determine if this would be a good fit for your tween or teen.