Telehealth Counseling Services in Montgomery County, MD
Olney Counseling Center has been a leader in providing Telehealth Mental Health Services since 2019 and our services have expanded since the pandemic. Our office offers HIPAA compliant, easy access virtual links for all ages.
Telehealth is a form of video conferencing that allows therapists to provide mental health services to patients via a ZOOM link that can be access by their phone, mobile device or computer. Once you have completed the necessary paperwork, you will be sent a link that will connect you to your therapist.
At Olney Counseling, we use our in house Electronic Medical Software Patient Portal for our Telehealth visits which meets the highest level of privacy and HIPAA standards. All a patient needs is a working computer, phone, or ipad, and a private place (a private room at home or office setting) where they feel comfortable speaking with a counselor. Once an appointment is scheduled, patients will receive specific instructions via email. At Olney Counseling, we know that Telehealth Counseling is a new concept, and we will ensure that you have everything you need for your first appointment. If you need additional assistance, we are available to help you with the set-up. Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress free as possible.
BENEFITS OF TELEHEATLH THERAPY:
Research suggests that teletherapy can be as effective as in person therapy. In fact, depending on the issue, telehealth can be a better option for families struggling with high conflict separation or divorce, parent coordination, domestic violence, coercive control, or mediation. Telehealth allows each person to participate in therapy in the comfort of their own home while increasing their confidence in the process of therapy as well as decreasing fears related to being physically near the person they are in conflict with.
Telehealth therapy can allow for better access to care. No more missing work and/or commuting to the therapist’s office to receive care. Several studies so that patients experience increased consistency with appointments, increased access to care, all while providing a germ-free environment.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES:
Reliable
Safe
Effective
Easy to Use
Convenient
Schedule your telehealth appointment today! 301-570-7500 or office@olneycounseling.com
Kim Wells, LCSW-C, Board Certified Clinical Supervisor, discusses how Olney Counseling transitioned to Telehealth, the benefits of using the technology and how the pandemic has affected the mental health industry.
