Therapy SERVICES from the comfort of your home
Our Teletherapy Services
Teletherapy is a mental health service that is provided by using long-distance technologies so that clients and therapists do not have to be in the same place at the same time.
Please note: Due to the social distancing required during the corona virus pandemic, we are advising all of our clients to book teletherapy sessions.
All of our therapists are available to provide secure, online video sessions in case you are not able to make it to the office.
How much does it cost
Payment Options
BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, United Behavioral Health and Aetna are indicating they will cover behavioral health care via telephone and HIPPA-compliant platforms per their recent announcements.
If you have any questions or concerns as to the accuracy of this information or whether you are eligible, please contact your insurance provider directly to ensure they will pay for your telephone/video visits.
We are also offering self-pay telehealth visits for those clients who are not covered.
Got any questions?Call 847-304-0770
How to get setup for Teletherapy?
It's easy to get teletherapy sessions going - and we are here to help!
Book an Appointment
Complete the online appointment form or call the office. Complete Consent form.
Check your Equipment
Make sure you have the right computer, tablet or smartphone. Check that you have the app installed as instructed by the video meeting service provider.
Start a session
Make sure you start the session exactly at the time your session is scheduled.
STEP ONE
Book an Appointment
STEP TWO
Check Your Equipment
The Barrington Center uses secure, HIPAA compliant teletherapy infrastructure. We currently provide options to use Google Hangouts, Ringcentral or Therapy Appointments teletherapy sessions service.
You need a computer, tablet or mobile phone with a camera, mic and speaker (or use headphones). Certain smartphones require specific apps to be downloaded before use.
01
Google Hangouts/ Ringcentral
You may need to download the app or plugin. From PC use Chrome browser if you have it.
02
Headphones
Have a good quality, comfortable headphones with mic. Use of PC speaker or phone speaker is not recommended.
03
Environment
Make sure you find a safe, quiet and comfortable spot to take the call from.
STEP THREE
Start a Session
For the period of time immediately around the Corona virus outbreak and lockdown, Medicare has allowed sessions to be provided over Facetime or other non secure methods of video conferencing.
If you are not able to use any of the secure ways for your teletherapy sessions, you may use one that is easily available to you.
01
Start Google Hangouts
Google Hangout requires you to use a Google service sign in. Click on the link provided in the notification you received from us OR visit the link below and add the meeting information you received from us.
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Headphones
Have a good quality, comfortable headphones with mic. Use of PC speaker or phone speaker is not recommended.