Online therapy is conducted similar to Skype or FaceTime, but using a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted web based platform. The patient and practitioner have the choice to use their smart phones, tablets or computers, which can be PC or Mac. A good internet connection is necessary, through cable or wireless modem, or using cellular data.
Big Sky Wellness Therapy uses the program Doxy.me platform that is accessible online. The patient does not register at Doxy.me and accesses the therapist’s waiting room by using the doxy.me/practitioner-name url, patient name, and a pass code set up by the practitioner.
The intake forms typically filled out in a therapist’s waiting room are filled out and signed securely online. The forms are available through the Big Sky Wellness Therapy website. Clients are asked to fill out and sign the forms before appointments are scheduled.