Telehealth is a convenient option for receiving mental and behavioral health care from a private location within your home, work, or school.
Telehealth allows children, adolescents, and adults to receive care from Child Guidance & Family Solutions (CGFS) without the need to visit our offices in person. With internet or phone access, clients can connect with their clinicians online using a smartphone, computer, or tablet. This service enhances access to various mental and behavioral health services, such as screening, assessment, and therapy.
Here are some common reasons people may choose telehealth for some of their CGFS appointments:
Accessibility: Telehealth removes the need for travel, making it more convenient for individuals with disabilities or those managing chronic illnesses or health conditions that make it difficult to leave home.
Availability: Telehealth is beneficial for individuals with busy schedules or childcare responsibilities, which may make attending in-person appointments challenging.
Safety: Telehealth can minimize the risk of exposure when a client is ill, making it a safer option for both clients and clinicians.
Timesaving: Telehealth appointments are sometimes completed more quickly than in-person visits.
Comfort: Telehealth allows clients to receive care from the comfort of their own homes, which can be helpful if they experience stress or anxiety when visiting our offices.
Stigma reduction: Telehealth can provide a more private setting, reducing concerns about stigma or privacy arising from attending therapy in person.
CGFS clients can often switch their in-person appointments to telehealth services on the day of the appointment if needed due unforeseen circumstances like car trouble, severe weather, or illness.
Ultimately, choosing online mental or behavioral health services over in-person ones is based on personal preference. However, telehealth may not always be appropriate depending on the specific concerns presented. Individuals should discuss their options for telehealth sessions with their clinicians.
Intake appointments can also be scheduled via telehealth upon request.
Note: Initial counseling (intake) appointments may be scheduled via telehealth. If you are seeking medication management, the first session with a med-som provider must be in person.
Call 330.762.0591 to discuss your telehealth appointment options.
