Safe. Private. HIPAA Compliant.
Meet from anywhere! Enjoy Online Counseling therapy which is very flexible and affordable virtual counseling. You can opt for phone appointments or use our HIPAA certified telehealth platform to have a virtual face-to-face appointment with Licensed Associate Counselor Lisa Schmidt, MS, LAC. Virtual counseling for mental or behavioral health conditions is available to Arizona residents only.
How Online Counseling therapy Works
This program is geared to meet the needs anyone who is interested in social distancing and/ getting care while under stay at home orders. It allows flexibility with scheduling, such as on your break or lunch, or even after dinner or on the weekends. Limiting commuting to an office saves you time, too. It is safe, HIPAA compliant, and affordable.
Clients enjoy saving tons of time driving to the office. Clients avoid contact and stay safe during COVID 19.
Online Counseling Therapy Options/Arizona Residents Only
Pricing
- Initial/intake Assessment session fee for services is $150.
- Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes long and $125 (including counseling, individual skills training, therapist or client consultation). Longer or shorter sessions are billed as follows:
- up to 29 min – $65.00
- 30-59 min – $125.00
- 60-74 min – $157.50
- 75-89 min – $190.00
- 90-120 min – $250.00
- Open Path clients: your fee will be disclosed / agreed upon at your initial session; it will be between $30 and $60 per counseling hour; reviewed quarterly. Sliding scale rates are only available for Open Path Clients; please go to openpathcolllective.org for terms and eligibility for sliding scale rates.
- Some insurance coverage is available. Contact Lisa for more information.
Interested in learning more about online counseling therapy? Let’s talk- Set up your FREE 30-Minute Consultation here!
You may have questions about whether online counseling therapy, also called Telehealth is right for you.
What is Telehealth? According to WebMD, telehealth is simply using digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to manage your health and well-being.
- Can my insurance be used for telehealth?
At this time, all insurance companies are covering telehealth. We can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Our billing department can assist you or even submit your claim for a small fee. Please note, payments are not guaranteed and it is your responsibility to communicate with your insurance on coverage for this services. - Is the telehealth platform used HIPAA compliant and secure?
Yes! We use a company that has secured communication and video conferencing. You can rest easy that your personal health information (PHI) is safe. - Do I have to use video or can I just do a phone call?
We are equipped to do video and phone calls. It is completely up to you.
What to expect
We are available for appointments to discuss your mental health related health needs, as well as your self care goals. We can provide the following at your appointments:
- Licensed Counseling Therapy and Treatment Planning
- Stress Management Support
- Mental health care
- Psycho Education
- Goal setting and evaluation
To Get Started
Ready to schedule? We have several options that can be found here.