Distance Counseling
Distance Counseling or TeleHealth is available through WholeLife Integrative Therapy. We use SimplePractice videoconferencing technology that provides the highest possible security and confidentiality for the content of your sessions. Your personal information is HIPAA protected.
For any individual who resides in the state of Pennsylvania, distance counseling may be an option for you. Many insurance policies will cover your virtual sessions and we will work with you to determine your benefits. Virtual therapy can occur completely online or you can feel free to alternate sessions between our brick and mortar office in Monongahela, PA and our videoconferencing platform to meet your schedule and therapeutic needs.
How is Distance Counseling Paid
Many insurance plans cover Telehealth. If you have mental health benefits, virtual counseling is likely covered. You are responsible for your co-payment or deductible just as for a regular office session. You must be in the state of PA for the session to be covered.
Distance counseling is also available to any person who resides in PA and would like to private pay.
What Should I Know
Points to Consider
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Greater patience is needed when communicating with the counselor
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Email may be delayed, lost, or in spam/junk folder
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Though modern technology is sophisticated, glitches may occur
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Emotional cues are more difficult to read across a video screen
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Some people may desire a traditional course of treatment
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Those who are actively suicidal/homicidal
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Those who are actively manic/psychotic
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Those who have concerns over the technology risks
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Benefits
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It’s Convenient
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No more rushing to appointments
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Easily fits into any schedule
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Expert resources right at your finger tips
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Access to counseling during inclement weather or when out of town
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It’s Private
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Secure videoconferencing technology through SimplePractice.
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Encrypted & HIPAA Compliant
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No chance waiting room encounter with someone you know
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It’s Affordable
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No fuel costs or wear and tear on your vehicle
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Covered by most insurances
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Out of pocket sliding scale available
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