You'll love our online services!

People use a variety of terms for the same concept for when services are provided through internet meetings:

• Online speech therapy / life coaching

• Telehealth for speech therapy

• Virtual speech therapy / life coaching

• Remote speech therapy / life coaching

What Are Online Services?

We provide convenient, high-quality services for speech therapy and life coaching using secure online meetings through Microsoft Teams.

How does this work?

Getting started

• If needed, contact us with questions

• Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION for speech therapy or life coaching.

• We will email you instructions for registration.

Appointments

• Once you schedule an appointment, we will send you an email with instructions to prepare for that appointment.

• Preparations include

  • completing any requested secure online forms,

  • making a secure and convenient online payment,

  • completing any assignments from a previous appointment,

  • gathering any supplies as requested

  • printing any worksheets or materials as requested

• Once your payment has processed, we will send you a link for your online appointment.

• We will email you reminders of your upcoming appointment.

• Join the meeting by clicking on the link in your email.

• Following the appointment, we will send you

  • a copy of a professional report detailing our appointment.

  • resources to help you achieve your goals, including exercises, activities, videos, or other presentations.

• You follow through with your commitments.

Technology

We will use the following:

• We use Microsoft Teams. Please download the app to your phone or computer. You will need to use both audio and video.

• We will send you emails.

  • If you do not receive our email, check your spam or junk email boxes.

  • Adjust your email filters or rules as needed.

• Add us to your contact list so that you can receive our phone calls or emails.

• We will call you on the phone as needed.

Benefits of Online Services

Convenience and Accessibility: Patients can receive therapy from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need for travel and making it easier for those in remote or underserved areas to access services.

Time and Cost Savings: Telehealth reduces the time and money spent on commuting. It also allows for more flexible scheduling, which can be particularly beneficial for working parents or those with busy schedules.

Increased Flexibility: Sessions can be scheduled at more convenient times, such as before or after school or work, providing greater flexibility for both patients and therapists.

Enhanced Engagement: Telehealth technologies can introduce new, creative ways of interacting with patients, which can make therapy sessions more engaging and effective.

Broader Reach: Providers can reach a wider patient base, including those who might not have access to specialized services locally.

Consistency of Care: Telehealth can help maintain continuity of care, especially during times when in-person visits are not possible or if a person moves to a different location.

Patient Satisfaction: Many patients and caregivers report high levels of satisfaction with telehealth services, appreciating the convenience and effectiveness of remote therapy.

Online VS In-person Speech Therapy

Research indicates that the outcomes of telehealth speech therapy are comparable to those of in-person speech therapy. Here are some key findings:

Effectiveness: Studies have shown that telehealth speech therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for a variety of speech and language disorders. For example, a 2021 report from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) found that 80% of clients who completed all speech therapy visits via teletherapy showed progress, compared to 79.9% for in-person therapy.

Patient Satisfaction: Both telehealth and in-person speech therapy have high levels of patient satisfaction. Many patients appreciate the convenience and flexibility of telehealth, which can lead to higher engagement and adherence to therapy plans.

Consistency of Care: Telehealth can help maintain continuity of care, especially during times when in-person visits are not possible, such as during a pandemic.

Cost and Time Efficiency: Telehealth can reduce costs related to travel, lost wages, and productivity. It also tends to have fewer cancellations and missed sessions, which can lead to more consistent therapy.

Overall, telehealth speech therapy provides a viable alternative to in-person therapy, offering similar outcomes and additional benefits in terms of convenience and accessibility.

Do you accept insurance?

No, we do not accept insurance.

ADVANTAGES:

• No preauthorization required

• No limits on service

• Services are not excluded by insurance

• We do not require doctor orders.

• Save A LOT of money if you have a high deductible plan.

• A session may cost you the same as a copayment.

Your insurance company may allow you to submit receipts and documentation to be reimbursed.

How does payment work?

Once you schedule an appointment, we will email you an invoice with a convenient link for secure online payment.

The invoice will need to be paid in full before your appointment begins.

You will receive a receipt for each transaction.