Online Telehealth Therapy

Convenient, confidential, HIPAA-compliant mental health care from the comfort of your home — serving all of New Jersey and New York

What Is Telehealth Therapy and Psychiatry?

Telehealth therapy and psychiatry — also called teletherapy, online therapy, or virtual mental health care — allows you to meet with a licensed psychiatrist or therapist through secure video or phone sessions from anywhere in New Jersey or New York. You receive the same evidence-based treatment you would in a traditional office setting, without the commute, the waiting room, or the time away from your day.

At Family Psychiatry and Therapy, all of our mental health services are available via telehealth. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists, licensed clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), and licensed professional counselors (LPC) provide therapy and medication management through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Whether you need an initial psychiatric evaluation, ongoing medication management, or weekly therapy sessions, you can access care from the privacy of your own home.

Benefits of Online Therapy and Psychiatry

Telehealth removes many of the barriers that keep people from getting the mental health care they need. Here is why patients throughout New Jersey and New York choose virtual sessions with Family Psychiatry and Therapy:

• No Commute, No Waiting Room – Connect with your provider from home, your office, or anywhere you have a private space and an internet connection. No traffic, no parking, no time lost in a waiting room.
• Access from Anywhere in NJ and NY – Whether you live in Paramus, Newark, Jersey City, Toms River, Edison, or any other community in New Jersey — or in parts of New York — you can see our providers without traveling to a physical office.
• Same Quality of Care – Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy and psychiatry are as effective as in-person sessions for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and more.
• Greater Privacy and Comfort – Many patients feel more at ease opening up from a familiar, private environment. There is no risk of running into someone you know in a waiting room, and no one needs to know you are in a session.
• Flexible Scheduling – Virtual appointments make it easier to fit mental health care into a busy schedule. Early morning, lunch break, or after the kids are in bed — we work around your life.
• Continuity of Care – Travel, relocation within New Jersey, illness, or bad weather never have to interrupt your treatment. As long as you are physically located in New Jersey or New York at the time of your appointment, you can keep your session.

Conditions We Treat via Telehealth

Family Psychiatry and Therapy provides online treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions affecting children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our telehealth services cover everything available in a traditional office setting, including therapy (talk therapy, CBT, DBT) and psychiatric medication management.

• Depression and Anxiety
• ADHD
• PTSD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• Psychiatric Evaluation

We also serve specialized populations, including children, teens, and young adults, parents and families, women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges, and individuals dealing with personal injury or workers’ compensation cases.

How Online Therapy and Psychiatry Works

Getting started with telehealth at Family Psychiatry and Therapy is simple. Here is what to expect:

1. Schedule your appointment. Call or text us at (201) 977-2889 or use our online appointment request form. Our team will verify your insurance benefits and help you choose a provider.
2. Receive your secure link. Before your appointment, you will receive a link to join your video session through our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. No special software is required — it works on any computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and internet connection.
3. Meet with your provider. At your scheduled time, click the link and connect with your psychiatrist or therapist in a private, encrypted video session. Your first appointment is an information-gathering session where your provider gets to know you, your history, and your goals.
4. Continue your care. After your initial evaluation, your provider will develop a personalized treatment plan. Follow-up sessions — whether for therapy, medication management, or both — are conducted via the same secure video platform on a schedule that works for you.

Technology Requirements and Privacy

What Do I Need for a Telehealth Session?

You can access your telehealth appointment from any device with a camera, microphone, and internet connection:

• Desktop or laptop computer (PC or Mac)
• Tablet (iPad, Android)
• Smartphone (iPhone, Android)

We recommend a Wi-Fi connection for the best video quality, though cellular data also works. You can use a web browser or download the app for iOS or Android — no special software installation is needed.

Is Telehealth Private and Secure?

Your privacy is our highest priority. Family Psychiatry and Therapy is fully HIPAA-compliant. All video sessions are encrypted end-to-end, and your personal health information is stored securely. Our telehealth platform meets all federal and state requirements for protected health information (PHI). Your sessions are just as confidential as an in-person visit — the only difference is that you are connecting from a location that is comfortable and convenient for you.

Insurance and Cost for Telehealth Sessions

Telehealth visits at Family Psychiatry and Therapy are billed the same way as in-person appointments. Your insurance benefits, copays, and coverage apply equally to online sessions. We are in-network with:

• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna
• Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans
• NJ/NY Personal Injury Protection — No-Fault Auto Insurance
• NJ/NY Workers’ Compensation
• Federal Workers’ Compensation (DOL/OWCP)
• Local 164 and 102 Electrical Unions
• Braven Insurance

For patients with other insurance plans, we work as an out-of-network provider and offer billing assistance — our team can submit claims to your insurer on your behalf. We also provide superbills for patients who prefer to submit for reimbursement directly. Private pay (self-pay) is available at competitive rates. For full details, visit our Billing FAQ page or call (201) 977-2889.

Who Can Use Telehealth at Family Psychiatry?

Our telehealth services are available to anyone who is physically located in New Jersey or New York at the time of their appointment. Our providers are licensed in New Jersey, and our virtual care model serves patients statewide — from Bergen County to Cape May, and everywhere in between.

We provide telehealth therapy and psychiatry for:

• Children, teens, and young adults
• Adults and older adults
• Couples, parents, and families
• Women experiencing postpartum or perinatal mental health challenges
• Personal injury patients
• Workers’ compensation patients
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) participants

To see a full list of communities we serve, visit our Areas We Serve page.

Ready to start telehealth therapy or psychiatry?

Call or text (201) 977-2889 or request an appointment online.

Serving all of New Jersey and New York via secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions.

Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions