Telehealth

What telehealth is

Telehealth (also called teletherapy, virtual therapy, or online therapy) is mental health care delivered by video or phone rather than in person. Your clinician is on the other end of the screen — same person, same training, same insurance acceptance — just no driving.

What it looks like in practice

A telehealth visit runs like an in-person visit: you have a session at a scheduled time, the clinician is licensed in your state, and your insurance pays the same way. Visits use a HIPAA-compliant video platform that runs in any modern browser — no app install required. You'll need a quiet private space, a working camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.

Research consistently shows telehealth therapy and medication management produce results comparable to in-person care for most patients. Some specialty services — like TMS, certain trauma-focused protocols, and intensive outpatient programs — remain in person.

When this matters for you

If you live anywhere in New Jersey, telehealth is an option. We see patients via telehealth across the state — from Long Branch and Asbury Park to Newark, Trenton, and the South Jersey shore. NJ FamilyCare and most commercial plans cover telehealth at the same rate as in-person care. See our telehealth in NJ page for what to expect on your first visit.