What are your options for service delivery during CoVid 19?
So you've made the decision to take the next step. You are ready to get an evaluation and/or engage in some form of intervention. But, you are worried about how that will work given the risks associated with interacting in face to face sessions. I understand your worries and have worked hard to make sure to offer options that are both clinically beneficial and impactful and, at the same time, comfortable for you as the client.
In-person Services
I have taken great care in making sure that I am protected, and that I am offering safe and comfortable in-person interactions with my clients. With that in mind, I have made significant changes to my practice including:
-The new office (as of February 2021) is located in a small suite that has few people coming and going. The new location also has an additional office which allows me to offer remote in-office assessment when appropriate.
- Making consistent use of safety measures including masks, hand sanitizer, and air purifiers for in-person (same room and in-person remote) interactions.
-Careful scheduling to offer time for cleaning between clients.
- Implementing additional office-based procedures for both myself and my clients.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth is NOT NEW. But, CoVid 19 has increased the use of telehealth service delivery among behavioral health providers exponentially. For many clients, the idea of working with a psychologist remotely or online feels somehow 'not as good' as working with someone in person. For some people, that's true. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or for every situation. However, for many people, telehealth is a viable, effective, and ideal option. Research has shown that remote treatment and assessment can provide results that are comparable to in-person services. Additionally, telehealth service delivery has expanded access for clients around the world. I hold licenses to provide in-person and telehealth services in Georgia and New York. Additionally, after an extensive review of my background, experience, and education, I have also been authorized to provide telehealth services to clients in AZ, CO, DC, DE, FL, IL, MO, NC, NE, NH, NV, OK, PA, TX, UT, AND VA under PsyPact, an interstate compact affiliated with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
In addition to changes to in-person service options, I have worked to grow my skills with remote service delivery. This includes completing significant continuing education and training in the area of telehealth. This training has complimented my extensive, pre-existing, skills and knowledge in the areas of anxiety treatment, neuropsychological, psychological, and psychoeducational assessment, and skills-based interventions.