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What is PsychoConsultance?
PsychoConsultance is online therapy platform worldwide. We change the way people get help with facing life's challenges by providing convenient, discreet and affordable access to a licensed therapist. PsychoConsultance makes professional therapy available anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Who will be helping me?
After you sign up, we will match you to an available therapist who fits your objectives, preferences, and the type of issues you are dealing with. Different therapists have different approaches and areas of focus, so it's important to find the right person who can achieve the best results for you. We have found that we are able to provide a successful match most of the time; however, if you start the process and you feel your therapist isn't a good fit for you, you may inform us on contract@psychoconsultance.com
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Who are the therapists?
Therapists on PsychoConsultance are trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT), licensed clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), or licensed professional therapists (LPC). All of them have a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree in their field. They have been qualified and certified by their state's professional board after successfully completing the necessary education, exams, training and practice.
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Is PsychoConsultance right for me?
PsychoConsultance may be right for you if you're looking to improve the quality of your life. Whenever there is anything that interferes with your happiness or prevents you from achieving your goals, we may be able to help. We also have therapists who specialize in specific issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, addictions, eating, sleeping, trauma, anger, family conflicts, LGBT matters, grief, religion, self esteem, and more. PsychoConsultance is not the right solution for you if any of the following is true: You are a minor or you are under the care of a legal guardian You are in an urgent crisis or an emergency situation You were required to undergo therapy either by a court order or by any other authority You do not have a device that can connect to the Internet or you do not have a reliable Internet connection
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How much does it cost?
The cost of therapy through PsychoConsultance ranges from $10 to $30 per session (billed every 4 weeks) and it is based on your location, preferences, and therapist availability.
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Can PsychoConsultance substitute for traditional face-to-face therapy?
The professionals who work through PsychoConsultance are licensed and credentialed therapists who were certified by their state's board to provide therapy. However, while the service may have similar benefits, it's not capable of substituting for traditional face-to-face therapy in every case. Please note that your provider won't be able to make any official diagnosis, to fulfill any court order or prescribe medication..
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I signed up. How long until I'm matched with a therapist?
This process can take a few hours or a few days, depending on therapist availability.
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How will I communicate with my therapist?
You can get therapy in four ways: Exchanging messages with your therapist Chatting live with your therapist Speaking over the phone with your therapist Video conferencing with your therapist You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
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How does messaging work?
Once you are matched to a therapist, you and your therapist will get a dedicated "room", which will be your private and secure place to communicate. In this room, you will write about yourself, the things going on in your life, ask questions and discuss the issues that trouble you. Your therapist will then read your messages, and respond with questions, feedback, insights, and guidance. You can exchange messages with your therapist at any time, from anywhere, using any Internet-connected device. The room is open 24/7 and since messaging is not in real-time it doesn't require scheduling. Instead, you can choose whenever you want to write or respond to your therapist.
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How do live chat sessions work?
You will sometimes want to have a text conversation with your therapist in real-time. This way you can still enjoy the convenience and privacy of messaging but also enjoy a "live" interaction that allows instant response and feedback from your therapist. To have a live chat session, you will first need to schedule a time with your therapist. At the scheduled time, log in to your account to start typing and chatting with your therapist.
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How do live phone sessions work?
Phone sessions are a great way to conveniently speak with your therapist by simply using your landline or cell phone, no matter where you are. To talk with your therapist over the phone, you will need to schedule a time with your therapist and log in to your therapy room at that time. The therapist will prompt you to start the phone session and the system will ask you for your phone number. The system will then call you at that number and connect you with your therapist to start the phone session. Please note that the phone number you enter will not be shared with the therapist.
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How do live video sessions work?
You can also have a video session with your therapist where you see each other and talk with each other in a virtual face-to-face setting (similar to Skype). To talk with your therapist via video, you will need to schedule a time with your therapist and log in to your therapy room at that time. Your therapist will then prompt you to start the video session. After you confirm, you will immediately begin video chatting with your therapist.
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Can I go back and read the therapist's previous messages?
Yes. You can always login to your account and read all the therapist's messages to you. This may help you in reflecting and remembering some of the guidance and input that you received. This is one of the main advantages of e-therapy.
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How long can I use PsychoConsultance?
This depends on your needs and varies a lot from one person to another. Some people feel they get most of the value after just a few weeks, while others prefer to stick to the program for an extended period of time. This is completely up to you.
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How will I pay for my PsychoConsultance sessions?
Your sessions payments will be charged to a QR code or UPI Id. If you accomplish your goals or if you find therapy with PsychoConsultance to no longer be helpful for any reason, you can simply inform us on e-mail contact@psychoconsultance.com.
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Can I be reimbursed by my insurance?
Neither PsychoConsultance nor Therapists on the BetterHelp Platform submit claims to Medicare, Medicaid or health insurers. Services offered using this site are generally not covered by health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.
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What is the role of PsychoConsultance.com?
The service is provided by independent providers who work directly with you. These providers are not employees of PsychoConsultance and the site doesn't oversee them professionally. Our mission is to build, maintain, and support a platform that lets users and therapists communicate effectively, and to facilitate this channel so they can get the most out of their interaction. If you wish for any of your information or records to be released to a third party, please let your therapist know. Your therapist will send you an authorization form that you will need to fill and sign before your information can be released