Here are some questions to consider when making the decision to schedule online counseling sessions:

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• Do you experience social anxiety, fear, or panic that prevents you from scheduling and attending appointments in office?

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• Are you a mother with a busy day that makes it difficult to attend in office appointments?

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• Do you have a work schedule that conflicts with your ability to schedule in office appointments before or after work?

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• Have you been suffering from chronic illness and/or chronic pain making it physically difficult to attend appointments away from home?

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• Do you live in a rural town where it is difficult to locate a therapist or make the commute?

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• Do you have difficulty keeping appointments due to transportation issues?

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• Are you a college student with limited time needing to schedule an appointment but finding it hard to attend in office sessions?

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Online mental health counseling, also known as tele-mental health or telehealth, offers a convenient and secure way to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your home or another confidential location. All you need is a device with a camera, such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and a reliable internet connection.

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Telehealth is an excellent option for individuals with busy schedules, transportation challenges, physical or emotional limitations, or other responsibilities that make in-office appointments difficult.

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To participate in telehealth services, you must be physically located in a state where your therapist is licensed at the time of your appointment. Ray of Light Wellness LLC has therapists licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine. Let us know where you are located, and we will match you with a therapist licensed to provide care in your state.

 

What to Expect When Beginning Online Counseling at Ray of Light Wellness

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Getting started is simple. After you express interest in services, Kerry Duarte will contact you to gather basic information and answer any initial questions.

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You will then receive electronic intake forms, including practice policies, HIPAA and telehealth consent forms, and insurance-related documents. Once these forms are completed, you will be invited to create an account on TheraPlatform, our secure telehealth portal. After setting up your username and password, your therapist will schedule your appointment, and you will receive email confirmations and reminders.

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On the day of your session, simply log in to TheraPlatform and click Join from your dashboard. If you arrive early or your therapist is finishing another session, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room. You may also be asked to securely enter a debit or credit card for any applicable copayments, deductibles, or other patient responsibility based on your insurance plan.

TheraPlatform also offers secure messaging and other helpful features to support communication and your care between sessions, making online counseling convenient, safe, and easy to access.