TELEHEALTH
Telehealth has been a respected form of medicine since the 1950's, and has gained popularity since internet use became widespread. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many people are using it for the first time. Since it may be new to you, there are likely a number of valid concerns or questions you may have:
How is my privacy protected?
Telehealth is very secure, as long as a practitioner is using an approved platform. We use SimplePractice, a HIPAA compliant service dedicated to protecting your privacy. Most practice management platforms say that they're HIPAA compliant--but the only way to actually guarantee HIPAA compliance is with a HITRUST certification. SimplePractice has been awarded HITRUST CSF certification, which proves that everything they do meets--and even exceeds--industry security requirements.
Is it effective?
As with anything, it depends on training and experience. I have completed the Professional Certificate Training Course for Clinical Telemental Health Providers. This extensive training enables me to offer online the same high-quality counseling services which were once held in person.
How is my privacy protected?
Telehealth is very secure, as long as a practitioner is using an approved platform. We use SimplePractice, a HIPAA compliant service dedicated to protecting your privacy. Most practice management platforms say that they're HIPAA compliant--but the only way to actually guarantee HIPAA compliance is with a HITRUST certification. SimplePractice has been awarded HITRUST CSF certification, which proves that everything they do meets--and even exceeds--industry security requirements.
Is it effective?
As with anything, it depends on training and experience. I have completed the Professional Certificate Training Course for Clinical Telemental Health Providers. This extensive training enables me to offer online the same high-quality counseling services which were once held in person.
NOTE ON COVID-19
While in the short term Telehealth use has increased greatly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my hope is that it will continue to be used as a supplement even once in person sessions are able to safely resume. Due to the rural geography of New Mexico, Telehealth is able to reach those who would otherwise be unable to seek the care that they need due to distance and time constraints. Even after the pandemic, I will still be here to offer you the effective, high-quality counseling that you need, without the commute.
While in the short term Telehealth use has increased greatly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my hope is that it will continue to be used as a supplement even once in person sessions are able to safely resume. Due to the rural geography of New Mexico, Telehealth is able to reach those who would otherwise be unable to seek the care that they need due to distance and time constraints. Even after the pandemic, I will still be here to offer you the effective, high-quality counseling that you need, without the commute.