While Northeast Health Services has clinics all over the state, our telehealth offerings allow clients to access mental health services from the comfort of their own homes or on the go. Telehealth provides an opportunity to receive mental health treatment conveniently, securely, and safely.
Interested in virtual mental health care from Northeast Health Services? Call 508.794.8711 today to get started, or schedule your first appointment. We can improve your mental health and well-being with our virtual mental health treatment services.
Telehealth Mental Health Appointments
Northeast Health Services offers a range of telehealth mental health treatment services, including:
- Psychiatry: Our psychiatric providers can do virtual assessments and medication management appointments.
- One-on-one therapy: Our counselors provide a safe and supportive environment for you to work on your mental health goals, even virtually.
- Couples & family therapy: You and your partner (and other family members) can join from one screen or multiple devices for virtual couples counseling sessions.
Northeast Health Services clients can receive the highest quality of care and support possible, no matter where they are. To learn more about our telehealth services or to schedule an appointment, reach out to our team today.
When Is Telehealth Therapy & Psychiatry a Good Idea?
Telehealth appointments can be an effective option if you’re concerned about the following:
- Caretaking: Your care responsibilities make it more difficult to leave the home during regular work hours
- Illness: If you don’t feel well and are contagious to others
- Convenience: If you have a busy work schedule, you can attend sessions from your car or another private room
- Distance: You live far away and need to access expertise more easily
- Privacy: You are more comfortable in your own home or need a private setting
- Safety: Your situation is such that it is not safe for you to leave home
Our telehealth services enable us to provide quality mental health care without clients needing to be physically present. We look forward to providing you with the compassionate and personalized care you deserve.
Is Telehealth Effective for Therapy & Psychiatry?
Yes, teletherapy and telepsychiatry can be just as helpful as in-person treatments for many people. The American Psychological Association (APA) states that there is substantial evidence of the effectiveness of teletherapy and telepsychiatry. It claims that telepsychiatry is equivalent to in-person care for accurate diagnosing, treatment effectiveness, and client satisfaction.1
Many studies have compared the effectiveness of online and in-person therapy, particularly focusing on online CBT, a common therapy modality used to treat depression and anxiety. They found that the two methods were equally impactful for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.2,3
Another study focused on comparing in-person with teletherapy for clients with PTSD, and found similar results: those who attended online therapy reported being just as satisfied as those who went to in-person appointments, and both groups were equally as likely to stick with their treatment plan.4
Conditions Our Telehealth Appointments Can Help With
Northeast Health Services’ telehealth offerings can support:
- Most types of individual therapy
- Therapy for adolescents and older children
- Family system and patterns
- Couples therapy
- Parent coaching
- Many psychiatry appointments
- Medication refills and check-ins
- And more
Each client comes to us with unique needs and goals, which is why we work hard to tailor our treatment offerings as much as possible to every person receiving care. Our team is here to listen and provide the support you need every step of the way.
How to Get Started with Telehealth Treatment at Northeast Health Services
It’s simple to get started with online therapy and psychiatry appointments. Read our client instructions document to ensure you’re ready for your telehealth appointments, then enter our HIPAA compliant client portal when it’s time for your session.
Did you know that your health insurance might cover telehealth appointments? Take a look at our list of accepted insurance plans to find out if you are covered.
Getting the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visits
Telehealth can be convenient and effective, but there are some ways that you can help set yourself up for success.
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your teletherapy and telepsychiatry visits:
- Make sure you’re in a totally private setting where you can be alone and not worried about who might overhear your sessions
- Sit somewhere comfortable, but try to avoid somewhere that might make you too sleepy, like your bed or laying down on your couch
- Get yourself a glass of water or some tea and ensure you have tissues nearby
- Make sure all your devices are silenced, and exit out of any apps or windows that aren’t related to your therapy session from the phone or laptop you’re using for telehealth
- Try to leave yourself some buffer time beforehand to settle in and afterward to process and recover before jumping back into the rest of your day
Discover Mental Health Telehealth Services from Northeast Health Services
Virtual consulting and psychiatric services offer convenience, privacy, and accessible care. Quality, compassionate mental health care can help you heal and grow. If you’re looking for telehealth counseling and psychiatry services in Massachusetts, reach out to Northeast Health Services at 508.794.8711 or schedule your first appointment today.
You can join a teletherapy or telepsychiatry appointment from your laptop or smartphone. Click the link from your email reminder or login to the telehealth portal.
Yes, it is safe to attend telehealth sessions for medication management. The American Psychological Association notes that psychiatric providers can diagnose and prescribe medications just as effectively online as they can in-person. The most important factor for telehealth is whether you can attend sessions privately.
Yes, Medicare and Medicaid can cover online therapy and psychiatry appointments. Just make sure that the provider you’d like to see online takes your insurance plan before getting started.
Sources:
- What is Telepsychiatry? (2023). American Psychiatric Association. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/telepsychiatry
- Carlbring P, Andersson G, Cuijpers P, Riper H, Hedman-Lagerlöf E. Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 2018; 47(1):1-8.
- Wright JH, Owen JJ, Richards D, Eells TD, Richardson T, Brown GK, Barrett M, Rasku MA, Polser G, Thase ME. Computer-assisted cognitive-behavior therapy for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 2019;80(2):18r12188.
- Turgoose D, Ashwick R, Murphy D. Systematic review of lessons learned from delivering tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 2018;24(9):575-85.