Telehealth

What is telehealth?

Telehealth is a service that allows you to see your health care provider without going to the office.  

Through this platform, she provides you with a secure link to access your computer or mobile device. You then use the link to start your video call.

With telehealth, you get the counseling and mental health care you need from a place that’s safe and convenient for you. 

Am I a candidate for telehealth?

For new patients interested in telehealth services, Linda conducts a phone screening to assess mental health concerns and see if we are a good fit to work together. Linda works mostly in a "coach" capacity, with you the client as the person who is accountable and responsible. We provode the guidance, you provide the effort and work. 

Linda is an experienced mental health professional and though she is experienced in many psychiatric issues, her emphasis is on:

• Deprescribing (tapering off  or reducition medications that are not effective or causing side effects and limiting quality of life)
• Obesity/food addiction
• Assisting people who are post bariatric surgery for years and gaining weight
• People wanting to get off GLPS
• People who want to have a healthy relationship with food
• People who know they want to make a change in their lives and facing life transitions 

Telehealth benefits those who have tight schedules. Meetings can be while traveling, lunchtime and Saturday appts are availale.  It is also convenient in the comfort of your own home. 

What can I expect during a telehealth appointment?

You can expect the same compassion and attention during a telehealth appointment as you’d expect from and in person visit. Linda takes a patient-centered approach to care and has been doing telehealth for years. 

During your telehealth appointment, Linda asks questions about your general health and well-being. She also asks specific questions that encourage you to talk about your thoughts and feelings.

She uses various forms of  short psychotherapy to help you with additional tools for your life, work, and relationships that are specific to what you have presented relative to why you are seeking help, and your goals and objectives.  

To learn more about telehealth at Rural and Health Disparities Psychiatric Services, and how it might work for you, call the office or book an appointment online today.