Telepsychiatry

It’s easier than ever to get help for stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions because now you can meet your provider through telepsychiatry. The caring team at Westwood Psychiatry Associates in Westwood, New Jersey, offer convenient telepsychiatry services because they believe everyone should be able to get the mental health care they need with the least amount of stress. To learn more about how to schedule virtual appointments through online video conferencing, call the office or connect online today.

What is telepsychiatry?

Telepsychiatry allows you to schedule virtual appointments and meet with your therapist using online video conferencing. As a result, you can conveniently get comprehensive psychiatric care from home (or wherever you happen to be when you need to meet with your therapist).

Choosing to use telepsychiatry also frees you from time spent driving to the office, scheduling child care, or dealing with other problems that prevent people from keeping appointments.

What services can I get through telepsychiatry?

You can get all the in-office services provided by Westwood Psychiatry Associates through telepsychiatry, including:

Initial consultation and psychiatric evaluation

If you’re a new patient, you can schedule your initial appointment through telepsychiatry. During this appointment, your provider reviews your medical history, discusses your mental health concerns, and completes a psychiatric evaluation.

After learning about the challenges you face and the goals you want to achieve, your therapist creates an individualized treatment plan and schedules your first follow-up appointment.

Medication management

Your therapist can prescribe psychiatric medications during your telepsychiatry appointment. They also schedule routine virtual visits to learn if your symptoms are improving, whether you have side effects, and adjust your medication if needed.

They refill your prescription, submitting it electronically to your preferred pharmacy. Then you pick up the medication at your convenience.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy (talk therapy) is usually an integral part of your treatment plan, whether or not you take medication. During online appointments, your therapist talks with you and accomplishes all the same goals you would achieve if you had therapy in the office.

Other support services

As part of your care at Westwood Psychiatry Associates, your therapist may help you find community resources, refer you to a medical specialist, and meet with you in the event a crisis arises. These services (and more) are also available through telepsychiatry.

How do I access telepsychiatry services?

Before your telepsychiatry appointment, you’ll need to complete the standard patient information forms. Then you either call or communicate through email to learn how and when to connect with your therapist for your appointment.

For online video conferencing, you only need to be at your computer, tablet, or smartphone at the scheduled time. Your provider meets with you through a secure, HIPAA-compliant internet connection.

Call Westwood Psychiatry Associates or connect online today to learn more about telepsychiatry or schedule an appointment.