FAQ

What is imovefowardtoday.com?

Imoveforward.com is an online platform for delivering mental health services.  We link you with experienced mental health professionals at your convenience. Our goal is to increase access to professional counseling. We bring a counselor to you, at your convenience, rather than the other way around through a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Who is imoveforwardtoday.com for?

-Busy Men and Women

Life is stressful—and busy.  We specialize in helping people build stronger relationship, communicate effectively with your significant others and coworkers, manage hormone issues, weight management, stress, feeling overloaded, pregnancy, parenting, sexuality issues, the blues, anxiety, setting your goals and more.  If you are seeking guidance in these areas, please give us a call.  Online counseling can be helpful when you are juggling a full load.  You don’t have to worry parking, sitting in a waiting room or calling to schedule.  

-Students +18 

Can’t leave your dorm room, don’t have a car or simply want more privacy?  Online counseling can be a great option for college students who want counseling but don’t have the resources available away from home.  We schedule at your convenience, even late at night after classes or work. 

-Executives

If you are too busy to leave your desk and would love a professional to come right to your office, online counseling is a great option for  you.  We help professionals manage stress, balance their lives, be healthier and find a deeper sense of happiness.  You don’t have to worry about travel time or canceling work. 

What are the benefits to imovefowardtoday.com?

-Online counseling is convenient.  Your therapist comes to you, right to your computer or mobile phone.  They can see you anytime, anywhere at times that work for your schedule.

-Do you live in a place where you can’t easily get to a professional, don’t have many in the area or need one with a special area of expertise? Online counseling removes these obstacles.

-Online counseling increases your privacy by eliminating insurance companies, front desks, and seeing people in waiting rooms.

-Online counseling can reduce frustration because there is no travel time, waiting rooms or parking

-No Insurance Hassles 

Is imoveforwardtoday.com the right option for me?

We provide you with information about therapists who specialize in coping with depression, stress, decision making, grief, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, marriage, addictions, eating issues, sleeping, trauma, anger management, family problems, LGBT matters, and more. We realize life is difficult!  We want to help you increase the quality of your life and your overall happiness.

This is NOT the option if any of the following are not true:

– You are in an urgent crisis or an emergency situation

-You are severely depressed or have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness

-Have recently been hospitalized for mental health issues

-You have thoughts of hurting yourself or others

-You are a minor under the age of 18 or you are under the care of a legal guardian

-You have been advised to be in psychological supervision or psychiatric care

-You were mandated by the law to complete therapy either by a court order or by any other authority

-You do not own or have access device that can connect to the Internet in a private location

Who are the therapists?

The therapists on imoveforward.com are licensed, trained, and experienced psychologists (PhD/ PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), or licensed professional counselors (LPC) and Dietitians (RD). To be listed on this site, they are required to have a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree. They have been certified/licensed by their state’s professional board after successfully completing the necessary education, exams, training and practice.

Is this a group practice?

No. Each provider is an independent professional. They are not employees of imoveforward.com.  Each professional manages their own schedule and fees. 

What is the cost?

Because each provider is an independent professional and not employees of imoveforward.com, each professional sets their own fee.  The fee per session is listed on their profile page.

Is imovefoward.com secure and confidential?

Each provider listed is required to use a HIPPA compliant, secure form of video conferencing.  We recommend that you discuss any concerns about privacy with your counselor directly.  They will explain how they are protecting your privacy.

How do I communicate with my therapist?

The therapist will provide you with a link to a HIPPA compliant platform through an app or a link. You may need to sign into a client portal.  Don’t worry. It’s easy and takes moments!  You will need a private location and a reliable, secure internet connection.  The therapist will NOT be using skype as this is not a HIPPA compliant form of video conferencing.  The therapist will also outline ways to get in touch with you through email or text messaging. 

Can I use my insurance?

Online counseling is a self-pay service.  The benefit is that you save money in time, travel, parking, copays, etc.  Also, your insurance company will not receive any information about your mental health concerns.

Online services are generally not covered by health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

In some cases, your insurance company may reimburse you. Every company and policy is different.  If this is a concern, talk to your therapist BEFORE the appointment to determine if this option will work for you.

Is online therapy effective?

Research indicates that online therapy is as effective as in person counseling.  The decision lies on what works best for you.

If you have a life threatening situation or emergency please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline—a free, 24 hour hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Or, go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911. If you are at risk or have an urgent issue, please contact a provider in your local area.