At Integrative Psychological Health, we are continuing to provide needed therapy services while doing our part to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand the concerns of the community during this time of stress and we are committed to being available to respond to your needs as the COVID-19 situation develops.
In March of 2020 Governor Mike DeWine put in place a stay-at-home order for the citizens of Ohio. This order requires workers to stay at home as much as possible in order to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. For healthcare providers, including therapists, we have been asked to work via telehealth when possible. This order has been extended through May 1st. Out of regard for this order, and in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19 we will not have in-person sessions during this period, instead using telehealth to provide psychotherapy.
Please know that we remain committed to your health and will be fully available remotely. We will continue to see patients remotely using video conferencing equipment, telephones and other applications. Our phone number and email remain fully operational and are checked every day, so please feel free to call or write if you have any questions or concerns about how to use these Telehealth applications. All you will need is a phone, smart device, or a computer with a microphone and speaker, and a Wi-Fi connection. We have established safe, confidential and appropriate ways of managing virtual sessions. Step by step directions will be given to you by your individual provider for video sessions.
The current pandemic and the necessary steps to fight it are taking a significant toll on our psychological health. The potential physical threat to ourselves and loved ones, the economic stress and outside imposed isolation all cause us to need therapy services more than ever. We understand this. We encourage you to reach out to us for virtual appointments, maintain connections with your friends and loved ones, and utilize community mental health resources.
We understand that some of our patients may not be familiar with or comfortable using telehealth for appointments and would prefer to meet face to face. We apologize to you for this and feel likewise. We also would prefer to meet in person. This unprecedented situation has made this option unsafe. We are committed to keeping you, your families and friends, as well as our providers safe. Your providers are dedicated to your continued treatment and will continue to virtually meet with you from the privacy of your home.
As the course of COVID-19 is uncertain, we will continue to monitor the news and provide you information as we receive it. Information about COVID-19 may be found at:
The Ohio Department of Health at:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
The Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
We care very much for our community and are doing our best to care for our patients' needs during this time. We have written articles with coping strategies for dealing with current stress, published on our blog. You are welcome to read these and share freely.
Thank you for your understanding, and for your support. We will continue to be here for you during this difficult time. If you have any questions, please call our office at 216-801-4656 or email us at iph@ipsyhealth.com.
In March of 2020 Governor Mike DeWine put in place a stay-at-home order for the citizens of Ohio. This order requires workers to stay at home as much as possible in order to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. For healthcare providers, including therapists, we have been asked to work via telehealth when possible. This order has been extended through May 1st. Out of regard for this order, and in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19 we will not have in-person sessions during this period, instead using telehealth to provide psychotherapy.
Please know that we remain committed to your health and will be fully available remotely. We will continue to see patients remotely using video conferencing equipment, telephones and other applications. Our phone number and email remain fully operational and are checked every day, so please feel free to call or write if you have any questions or concerns about how to use these Telehealth applications. All you will need is a phone, smart device, or a computer with a microphone and speaker, and a Wi-Fi connection. We have established safe, confidential and appropriate ways of managing virtual sessions. Step by step directions will be given to you by your individual provider for video sessions.
The current pandemic and the necessary steps to fight it are taking a significant toll on our psychological health. The potential physical threat to ourselves and loved ones, the economic stress and outside imposed isolation all cause us to need therapy services more than ever. We understand this. We encourage you to reach out to us for virtual appointments, maintain connections with your friends and loved ones, and utilize community mental health resources.
We understand that some of our patients may not be familiar with or comfortable using telehealth for appointments and would prefer to meet face to face. We apologize to you for this and feel likewise. We also would prefer to meet in person. This unprecedented situation has made this option unsafe. We are committed to keeping you, your families and friends, as well as our providers safe. Your providers are dedicated to your continued treatment and will continue to virtually meet with you from the privacy of your home.
As the course of COVID-19 is uncertain, we will continue to monitor the news and provide you information as we receive it. Information about COVID-19 may be found at:
The Ohio Department of Health at:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
The Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
We care very much for our community and are doing our best to care for our patients' needs during this time. We have written articles with coping strategies for dealing with current stress, published on our blog. You are welcome to read these and share freely.
Thank you for your understanding, and for your support. We will continue to be here for you during this difficult time. If you have any questions, please call our office at 216-801-4656 or email us at iph@ipsyhealth.com.