Teletherapy
How do I know if teletherapy is right for me?
Contact us for a 30 minute consultation. A speech-language pathologist will follow up with you to set up a session via our web-based platform. This session is designed to answer any questions pertaining to evaluations, therapy, and the provision of services through teletherapy.
How do I get started?
To begin services, we require that each participant have a recent speech-language evaluation on file. We will accept outside evaluations from other providers, but we can also conduct evaluations through our web-based platform. If an initial evaluation is required, please contact us for a 30 minute consultation prior to making arrangements for services.
Therapy will begin following receipt or completion of an initial evaluation and collection of case history. These early steps are integral to generating a personalized plan of care that fits your needs as a whole. Therapy should be crafted to fit your lifestyle, not just a moment of your day.
Therapy will begin following receipt or completion of an initial evaluation and collection of case history. These early steps are integral to generating a personalized plan of care that fits your needs as a whole. Therapy should be crafted to fit your lifestyle, not just a moment of your day.
How long do teletherapy sessions last?
Sessions will always be tailored to each client, therefore scheduling of sessions will be discussed on a case-by-case basis, and can change throughout the course of therapy given current needs. Sessions can vary in duration (number of minutes) or frequency (times per week versus times per month). Scheduling of sessions will be discussed following receipt or completion of an initial evaluation and will be reviewed and updated periodically throughout treatment.
How do I know if I am making progress with teletherapy sessions?
Feedback is necessary for growth, both for therapy participants and their therapists! We will consistently document and archive data from sessions. Documentation from treatment will be released to the therapy participant upon written request. Progress will always be reviewed within sessions. If appropriate, re-evaluations can be conducted. Participants are encouraged to share how treatment is supporting functioning beyond therapy sessions (with friends, family, co-workers), as the goal of treatment is to apply strategies beyond our screen-time! Plans of care will be updated to fit participant needs as treatment progresses.
Am I or a family member a good candidate for teletherapy?
- Teletherapy is a wonderful means to supplement or substitute in-person therapeutic services for various reasons, but everyone is not an ideal candidate. Factors to consider include:
- Physical or sensory characteristics - hearing, visual acuity, fine motor abilities, endurance
- Cognition, motivation, behavior - level of cognitive functioning, ability to attend and engage for periods of time, willingness to receive services remotely
- Communication - comprehension, literacy level, intelligibility of speech, cultural/linguistic factors, use of an interpreter
- Support resources - access to technology, appropriate environment conducive to therapy, ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- If you are still unsure whether teletherapy is a viable option for you or a family member, please consider a 30 minute consultation for further insight.
What are the benefits of teletherapy?
- Services are equivalent to those offered in-person
- Convenient scheduling to fit busy lives
- Reduces need to travel for high quality therapy, which is often impacted by location, physical, or financial constraints
- Services are received in an participant's most natural setting, which promotes better carryover of skills than if seen in a clinic
- Improves quality of care and can enhance quality of life
Consulting Services
How long can a consultancy period last?
Consulting can occur over one meeting or many meetings depending on circumstances and the number of individuals who are being served. CSL works closely with consulting clients to determine a viable time frame based on the complexity of services.
Where are consulting meetings held?
Consulting meetings are typically held through our web-based platform, but may also take place in the community by client request should doing so yield more individualized recommendations by incorporating environmental needs.
Cost
How much will it cost to receive treatment through telehealth?
In compliance with the federal No Surprises Act, Cognition, Speech & Language will provide good-faith estimates prior to services being rendered. At this time, our practice accepts private pay (with use of super-bill for insurance reimbursement).
We are also a NC Medicare Part B provider. Due to the current Public Health Emergency, Cognition, Speech & Language is closely monitoring federal and state legislation regarding ongoing access to telehealth for Medicare recipients. At this time, teletherapy services are still covered under the latest extension of the Public Health Emergency, effective through December 31, 2024.
Cost of service differs based on the method of treatment delivery and the length of time allocated for treatment.
If you are considering initiation of private services (evaluation or individual treatment), a 30 minute video consultation will be scheduled, in which fees for evaluation, treatment, and education are confirmed.
We are also a NC Medicare Part B provider. Due to the current Public Health Emergency, Cognition, Speech & Language is closely monitoring federal and state legislation regarding ongoing access to telehealth for Medicare recipients. At this time, teletherapy services are still covered under the latest extension of the Public Health Emergency, effective through December 31, 2024.
Cost of service differs based on the method of treatment delivery and the length of time allocated for treatment.
If you are considering initiation of private services (evaluation or individual treatment), a 30 minute video consultation will be scheduled, in which fees for evaluation, treatment, and education are confirmed.
I am a parent/educator/professional/business owner seeking consultation services for an individual or group. How much will consultation services cost?
Services are billed by the hour and are dependent upon the number of individuals involved in the consultancy plan. Discounts are available for larger groups. Cost is confirmed prior to the first meeting once initial logistics are confirmed. A formal consultancy letter and quote will be provided outlining the services provided and estimated costs.