Teletherapy
If COVID-19 concerns are keeping you at home, you can still receive the high-quality care you deserve for addiction recovery or mental health issues at Next Step Treatment Center. Their team in Baltimore, Maryland, is taking every precaution to reduce risk factors for the spread of the coronavirus. They offer comprehensive psychiatric and addiction care through a telehealth platform you can access from anywhere. You don’t have to worry about losing access to your mental health care or addiction recovery program.
What is teletherapy?
Teletherapy is a method of providing high-quality addiction counseling and mental health treatments using the latest videoconferencing technology. The team at Next Step Treatment Center uses a telehealth platform that allows you to connect with your therapist or counselor through a smartphone, tablet, or computer. This ensures you can continue your care without having to visit the office. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff is taking all precautions and following the guidelines of the CDC and other health experts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. This includes cleaning and sanitizing practices for in-office visits and the accessibility of continued care through teletherapy.
What are the available teletherapy services?
The Next Step Treatment Center team can address your psychiatric and addiction recovery needs through teletherapy. They use the telehealth platform for:
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Psychiatric evaluations
Mental health assessments
Substance abuse counseling
Medication management
The providers can use telehealth services to monitor your current treatment for addiction or mental health issues. During a telehealth visit, your provider can make changes to any medications you’re receiving or refer you for in-patient services at other facilities if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis. You can also participate in therapy sessions through the online video conferencing platform.
What are the benefits of teletherapy?
Teletherapy ensures you have access to your therapists, counselors, and other providers without having to visit the office. You can continue your individual or group therapy sessions from the comfort of your home or wherever you are. If you feel it’s unsafe for you to schedule in-office visits because of risk factors like COVID-19, the Next Step Treatment Center team continues to provide counseling and treatment via an easy-to-use telehealth platform. You can also use the teletherapy option if you have issues securing transportation to the office. You can also rely on telehealth services if you need to meet with your Next Step Treatment Center provider but are away from home or unable to fit a visit into your schedule.