2125 16th Street Bedford, IN 47421
TeleHealth
Telehealth
What is it? Telehealth is videoconferencing, like Skype, except it uses a HIPAA compliant platform to ensure confidentiality. SNC uses doxy.me
You can easily continue your mental health services with no disruption if you opt for telehealth, and you will have a similar experience to your in-person sessions.
Advantages: Of course, during the Coronavirus, when we are all staying at home, telehealth is a way to access services. However, telehealth has advantages during normal times too.
- Clients with certain diagnoses like PTSD and anxiety disorders who are uncomfortable in waiting rooms can do telehealth without the discomfort of groups of people.
- Many clients find it easier to disclose difficult topics through telehealth than in person.
- If you like your therapist, you can remain with that same person when you move or graduate. Some clients see their therapist as a long-term support, checking in for episodes of treatment as they transition through life. (Being able to maintain that relationship over time is our personal favorite).
- Many of our clients do a combination of telehealth and in-person sessions, depending on their schedules, childcare and transportation for a particular day.
- Military members, clients with security clearances, and clients who are public figures such as teachers, judges, or other elected officials can much more easily protect their privacy by doing telehealth from their homes or offices.
- If you live in a rural area, or have a long drive, we can see you without the commute.
- Elderly clients with mobility issues can use telehealth from their homes.
- More clients living outside the Bloomington area are able to access our specialty services if there are no providers are in their area.
- Students who don’t have cars on campus can be seen without having to take the bus or finding a ride.
- You won’t have as much missed work time, with clients often being able to do a full session over a lunch hour. (This can make a difference if you work on campus and have to find parking again when you return).
Will my insurance cover it? Yes. Insurance companies pay for telehealth sessions if they would cover the same session in-person.
Doxy.me Requirements
To meet with your provider on Doxy.me, first you need to use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browser. A webcam and microphone are also required.
Your provider should have given you their personalized room link. It should look like doxy.me/YourDrsName.
To “check-in”:
1. Type your provider's room address into your web address bar(e.g. https://doxy.me/room-name)
2. Enter your name, click "Check-In"
3. You are now in your provider's waiting room. Wait for your provider to start the call
Checking in using Chrome
Checking in using Firefox
Checking in using Safari
