1-800-Therapist: tele-therapy vision

1-800-Therapist’s service enables behavioral health providers to conduct virtual therapy sessions securely, legally and in Hi-Definition quality.  Tele-therapy is easy to use and only requires a computer with a standard video cam. Imagine being able to extend your practice beyond your four-walls and conduct patient sessions from the convenience of your home, office or even while on vacation!

Rural and underserved communities often suffer from limited access to mental health services. Provider organizations struggle to recruit and retain mental health specialists and often find it necessary to arrange for regular visits by a mental health consultant with considerable travel costs and limited on-site specialty clinician availability.

Tele-therapy is the provision of mental health services using live, interactive videoconferencing. Some providers believe that all behavioral health procedures that are delivered ‘face-to-face’ can be delivered virtually.  Tele-therapy is a cost-effective way to improve access and reduce overall care deliver costs.