Moxie Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wasn’t there a website for online therapy? Any thoughts? Not for anything serious, just some edges that need smoothed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I used to be a therapist. I think using Skype or something similar, it should be fine. Just check the qualifications of the person as you would in person. Also check health insurance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I have a friend that is a counselor at https://www.betterhelp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 From a counselor's point of view, I'd look at American Well. I'm not a counselor myself, but I've been assisting our counselors in getting credentialed there and they are more stringent than the insurance companies we work with. We just got one fully up and running with them - it's taken about 8 weeks. She is already licensed and credentialed with all the insurance companies in VT and has had her license for 10 years. American Well assigned her a mentor, an on ramp group to work with and it's been quite a process getting up and running. As a client, I'd feel very good about the steps they take to ensure qualified counselors. They also work with a number of insurance companies, so you may only have to pay your normal copay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks for posting. I asked once but didn't get a reply. It might be easier for us than getting a sitter to go to counseling. I'm going to investigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 American Well was mentioned in post #4. I know a little about them, because I sent a resume, for their occasional need for temporary people to do QA Testing for them. End User testing. My understanding at that time, from looking at their web site, was that their clients are Providers, and that if a Provider wants to provide services to a Patient, they can do so through American Well. I doubt that a patient can go directly to American Well and look for a doctor. To get back on topic. I believe there are Psychologists, for example, with lots of experience and expertise, who also do Online Counseling now. I think (but am not sure) that the Ph.D. Psychologist I went to, for P.T.S.D. does some of that now. As with any kind of counseling, I believe it is critical the patient and the provider have excellent rapport. If not, it is a complete waste of time and money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 American Well was mentioned in post #4. I know a little about them, because I sent a resume, for their occasional need for temporary people to do QA Testing for them. End User testing. My understanding at that time, from looking at their web site, was that their clients are Providers, and that if a Provider wants to provide services to a Patient, they can do so through American Well. I doubt that a patient can go directly to American Well and look for a doctor. To get back on topic. I believe there are Psychologists, for example, with lots of experience and expertise, who also do Online Counseling now. I think (but am not sure) that the Ph.D. Psychologist I went to, for P.T.S.D. does some of that now. As with any kind of counseling, I believe it is critical the patient and the provider have excellent rapport. If not, it is a complete waste of time and money. You can find a therapist on Amwell.com now. I've gotten lots of correspondence through BCBS (as a subscriber) letting me know that I can sign up with Amwell anytime and BCBS will cover visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I didn't see my state (BCBS) listed on American Well :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertstrawberry5 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I have heard Talkspace is easy to access, affordable and good quality. I have not used it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I have heard Talkspace is easy to access, affordable and good quality. I have not used it myself. I think that is the one I’ve heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I had a (much older) friend in another state who became a counselor (masters, 5000 hours of training etc) and talked with her about Skype counseling when I was going through a rough patch. It was really helpful to me. She gave me a fair amount of homework, which I found really useful. Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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