My name is Dr. Thurston and I offer psychotherapy, medication management and clinical consultation via video-conferencing. During the initial visit I will get a sense of your needs and whether TMHC is appropriate for you. If it is clear that I will not be the best person to help you, I will suggest alternate resources.
This is also a time for you to assess whether tele-mental healthcare is right for you. If we both feel TMHC is a "good fit" then we will work together to establish duration, frequency and cost of subsequent sessions. Depending on the situation and your level of comfort, I will often suggest additional 45-minute meetings to follow closely behind the initial visit.
This is also a time for you to assess whether tele-mental healthcare is right for you. If we both feel TMHC is a "good fit" then we will work together to establish duration, frequency and cost of subsequent sessions. Depending on the situation and your level of comfort, I will often suggest additional 45-minute meetings to follow closely behind the initial visit.
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The word "tele" is greek for "far off." Essentially it is mental healthcare at a distance. Some literature has started using the abbreviation "CV" or "clinical video-conferencing" which is more specific. Tele-mental healthcare is an umbrella term that could mean services provided by phone, email or video-conferencing.
Note the light source is behind the computer. Overhead lights create shadows and lights behind the computer create glare, all of which would make it more difficult for you to see me. Notice the blue curtain as a backdrop. The less busy the background the better and neutral colors (such as blue) help by not absorbing or reflecting too much light.
Some people see me primarily for management of medication. New medications are constantly being developed and today there is an unprecedented number to choose from, many with fewer hazards and side-effects than their predecessors. Many view psychiatrists as the "pill pushers" of the mental health system - perhaps with justification.
I am trained in several forms of psychotherapy, and enjoy using my training to your benefit. I have particular interest in psychodynamic therapy but also find a cognitive-behavioral approach useful at times. ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) has also informed my work. Every therapist is different, and most seek to modify their approach depending on a patients situation.
TMHC operates on a fee-for-service basis and payment must be made at time of scheduling appointment. I do not accept insurance of any kind. This policy protects your privacy to the highest degree, allows greater flexibility in developing a treatment plan with you, and allows me to spend more time with each patient.
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