Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy
What Changed? The age when a minor can say “yes” to their own medical or mental health treatment is now 16 (it used to be 14). This means most kids under 16 need a parent or guardian to give written permission before they can get ongoing counseling. Who Does This...
Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
1. Update Consent Policies and Forms Revise all intake paperwork and consent forms so that minors under 16 require written parent/guardian permission before starting ongoing counseling. Include clear language outlining exceptions (emergency, abuse, emancipation,...
Sep 19, 2025 | For Patients, Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
Before in-person therapy ever happens, the space for therapy has already been prepared in a way that will give you the greatest confidentiality and make the environment as comfortable as possible. However, before online therapy can take place, YOU need to prepare your...
Jun 22, 2022 | Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
Telehealth options for mental health treatment are increasing in popularity and significance. With this rise of telehealth, you may find yourself asking how to choose between online and in-person therapy. In this blog, we will discuss the pros and cons of each type of...
Feb 15, 2022 | Telehealth, Uncategorized
Odds are, you have heard alot about online healthcare services, like teletherapy, in the last two years. With all of this information, you may have found yourself, “why should I consider teletherapy?” Teletherapy can be a very helpful alternative to in-office...
Feb 15, 2022 | Parenting, Teens, Telehealth, Uncategorized
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, it brought with it many changes to our day-to-day lives. Healthcare, including mental healthcare, were not immune to these changes. Over the last 2 years, services like teletherapy (also referred to as online counseling or telehealth)...
Feb 10, 2022 | Telehealth, Uncategorized
Most of us have seen our lives radically change since the beginning of the covid pandemic. While some may be seeing a glimpse of “normalcy” in our lives, others are starting to realize the impact the pandemic has had on their mind. Working from home, quarantining,...
Feb 8, 2022 | Telehealth, Uncategorized
Twenty two years into the new millennium, and we still don’t have flying cars or whole meals presented in pill-form. However, we do have robots that sweep our floor and bluetooth speakers in our shower. With all of the advances, we are all relying on technology more...
Mar 26, 2020 | Telehealth, Uncategorized
Did you know that Garrett Counseling recently began offering it, sometimes referred to as teletherapy? We are excited to be able to offer this service to you, especially during a time when you may not be able to come to the office or you just don’t feel comfortable...
