Telehealth

Telehealth

Telehealth brings together medical providers and their patients using contemporary communications technology, allowing patients to access high-quality mental health care in a convenient, comfortable environment, often their own homes. MDesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, is a telehealth-only practice in Boca Raton Florida. Under the guidance of board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Michelle Desarmes, PMHNP-BC, the psychiatry practice offers expert mental health care in the comfort of your home. Call or schedule a telehealth appointment online today to learn more.

 

What is telehealth?

  • Telehealth is a way of receiving health care remotely. As long as you have a reliable internet connection, you can connect with your provider at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC. Telehealth allows you to access the mental health support and guidance you need from the comfort of your home. If you’ve been diagnosed mental health disorder or experience ongoing emotional challenges, Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, is dedicated to providing accessible and personalized telehealth services.

Who should consider telehealth?

  • Telehealth is a valuable option for anyone seeking convenient, flexible access to mental health care services, especially people facing challenges attending in-person appointments due to distance, mobility limitations, or busy schedules. Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, can diagnose and treat many mental health conditions via telehealth, including:

    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Bipolar disorders
    • Substance use disorders
    • Schizophrenia
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    • Eating disorders

    The providers, including adult and child psychiatry specialists, offer expert guidance and support through psychiatry consultations via telehealth.

What happens during a telehealth visit?

  • Telehealth visits are similar to in-person appointments. New patients typically begin with a psychiatry consultation. Whether you need child or adult psychiatry, an initial consultation assesses your mental health concerns, symptoms, and history.

    The psychiatric specialists at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, review your medical history and ask about your symptoms, diet, lifestyle, relationships, and other important things. Once they reach an accurate diagnosis, your provider develops a personalized treatment plan that can include any of the following:

    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
    • Family therapy
    • Individual counseling
    • Medication management
    • Stimulants and other controlled substances
    • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including Suboxone®
    • Diet and lifestyle changes

    Your provider can work closely with other specialists to coordinate your care effectively.

What are the benefits of telehealth?

  • Telehealth offers many benefits for patients of all ages, including:

    • Expanded access to care
    • Security and confidentiality
    • Convenience and flexibility
    • Reduced travel time and expenses
    • Comfortable and familiar environment
    • Less waiting time for appointments
    • Ability to attend appointments from anywhere
    • Continuity of care

    Embracing telemedicine at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, provides you with a comprehensive approach to mental health care that aligns with your individual needs and preferences. Call or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.