FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
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Pathwise Psychology offers Telehealth services for clients seeking individual consultation or therapy and couples seeking counseling. Dr. Dickinson also provides consultation and supervision services for newer practitioners. There is more information on services and pricing on this page .
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The initial complimentary telephone consult will last between 0-15 minutes. Dr. Dickinson will ask questions and listen to you in order to get a better sense of what services you are requesting and/or might be helpful. In discussing your goals and needs, Dr. Dickinson can share with you what services (if any) might fit your current situation. Dr. Dickinson will also answer questions about services at Pathwise. If the services that you are requesting or need are not provided by Pathwise Psychology, Dr. Dickinson may offer some referral options for other resources in the community.
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Dr. Dickinson uses a software service called Simple Practice to facilitate private and confidential therapy services. When you decide to work with Dr. Dickinson, you will be provided a link to sign up with Simple Practice. Through this software service, you are able to create an account and access appointments and the link for the Telehealth meeting. You will need to have a computer, telephone, or other tablet device with a camera that allows voice to participate in Telehealth Services.
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In the first intake meeting, Dr. Dickinson will ask questions in order to gain a better understanding of what is bring you in and what your personal history has been.
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Telehealth Therapy using Simple Practice is secure as long as you are attending therapy is a place that is private. Dr. Dickinson will be joining the meeting from a professional space that is private and confidential.
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Please review the following recommendations for assuring your telehealth visit goes smoothly:
Log into your Telehealth Appointment in a secure and private area.
Make sure that you are sitting up and can be seen in the Camera as if you are sitting across from Dr. Dickinson.
DO NOT:
Attend Telehealth appointments while operating a vehicle.
Attend if under the influence of a non-prescribed substance unless discussed first with your clinician.
Attend appointments without proper attire on.