What is mental health counseling and why is it important?
The process of mental health counseling involves working with a trained and credentialed mental health professional on an individual basis or in a group in order to address mental and emotional health concerns and optimize life functioning and interpersonal relationships. It may interest you to know that many benefits of counseling have been shown by scientists in hundreds of well-designed research studies. Research has shown that many clients will find their symptoms greatly lessened, will feel more confident, relaxed, and have improved daily functioning. People who are depressed may find their mood lifting. Other clients may no longer feel afraid, angry, or anxious.
How are services delivered?
Services are provided via a secure Virtual Office. This method affords clients the option of meeting with their therapist from the convenience and privacy of their chosen environment. Virtual setting decrease travel time and afford clients more control and quicker access to services.
Our providers service clients’ needs by the use of a Virtual Office platform. Our Virtual Office is recognized as a trusted Health Insurance Portability and Accountability(HIPPA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) Compliant Telemedicine Virtual Platform, used to deliver counseling services. All client intake and insurance information can be easily completed through our Virtual Office Platform as well. There is no additional charge to use our Virtual Platform and individuals receiving counseling services will receive an invite via an email correspondence prior to their initial session. Once the Virtual Platform applications is downloaded and installed to your mobile phone or other compatible device, the counselor will use the application to call and facilitate counseling sessions via video. For more information regarding services provided through our Virtual Office Platform please contact our counseling staff.
Professional and Confidential
As professionals, we will provide services according to a Best Practice Approach as established by Chapter 491, Florida Statues governing the required ethical and legal management of Mental Health Professionals and service provisions. All services follow an Individualized Service Plan developed for each client. The development of an Individualized Service Plan is collaborative and agreed upon between you and your therapist. This approach is inclusive and incorporates our best knowledge and skills designed to help each individual client. This includes following the standards set forth by the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. The information you share with your counselor will be treated with great care and will always follow HIPPA and PHI Guidelines.