What Is Tele- Psychotherapy?

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• Teletherapy is an important branch in the growing field of Telehealth. It allows patients to access care remotely instead of in their therapist's office by meeting with their therapist online in a teleconferencing session—patients who participate in teletherapy experience the same benefits as an in-person visit. 

• Teletherapy also allows for consultation with others involved in the patient's care. As a result, surveyed patients who participated in telemedicine felt they received quality-driven, reliable care. In addition, they found that they could keep their appointments more regularly.

 

What Is Psychotherapy?

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• Psychotherapy is a patient-centered modality that uses a compassionate approach to help patients identify strengths and triggers and develop appropriate coping mechanisms. 

• Every psychotherapy program is different and depends on the unique characteristics and needs of the patient. This approach allows the patient and therapist to find the best answer for the patient's needs.

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Types of Psychotherapy

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There is a wide range of psychotherapy techniques available to patients. Popular types of psychotherapy, as well as some of the conditions they treat, are listed below:

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• Interpersonal Therapy: depression, eating disorders, addiction

• Mentalization-Based Therapy: BPD

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: anxiety disorders and depression, as well as BPD

• Humanistic Therapy: anxiety and depression

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders

• Behavior or Exposure Therapy: phobias and panic disorders

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy: bipolar disorder

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy: trauma-related disorders

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*In many cases, patients may benefit from some combination of different types of Therapy. Mental health professionals may also recommend supplementing a course of Therapy with additional interventions such as medication or lifestyle changes.

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What Types Of Therapies Can Be Conducted Using TeleHealth?

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In psychoanalysis, a subset of psychotherapy, the patient and doctor work to identify deeply rooted triggers that still impact the patient. 

Couples therapy is a form of Therapy designed to help those involved in a relationship, be it marriage, engagement, dating, or living together. The individuals in the relationship can partake in individual and couple sessions.

​Family therapy is Therapy not just for the traditional, nuclear concept of "family" but also for extended families, adult siblings, and co-parents. In addition, any related group that wants to improve its dynamic can benefit from family therapy.

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Can I Get a Prescription Online?

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• You can get prescription medication online if appropriate for your treatment plan.

• Our psychiatric-advanced nurse practitioners can prescribe or refill medications during a telehealth appointment. However, we usually collaborate with your PCP or psychiatrist to adjust for an optimal therapeutic response.

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​Can I Receive Tele- Therapy Without Insurance?

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• You can receive Tele-therapy without insurance, so a referral isn't needed. You will, however, need to pay for your treatment.

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• At Be Healthy & Well, you can speak with a board-certified provider, even without insurance. Uninsured patients pay for an initial appointment. Call or email us to discuss fees and continuous treatment discounts. We make it convenient for you to access the care you need online.