You care for everyone else—now it’s time to take care of yourself. Our virtual therapy and psychiatry services fit into your schedule, giving you access to experts who can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, and more.
How It Works
Open our platform or app and select the “behavioral health” option
Select who the visit is for (you or your dependent)
Select counseling or psychiatry services, then follow the prompts to book an appointment
Meet with your provider in a private, judgement-free space
What To Expect
Your needs are unique, so we have flexible options to meet you where you are. From therapy to medication management, you have access to services tailored to help you find balance and strength.
Short-Term Counseling
Meet 1-on-1 with a coach, licensed therapist, or both who will guide you through a personalized 8-week program proven to reduce depression, stress, and anxiety. Short-term counseling with a therapist can help you with:
Emotional support: Provide a safe, non-judgmental space to express your feelings
Behavioral changes: Help you identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior
Coping strategies: Teach you practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues
Personal growth: Support you in achieving personal goals and improving overall well-being
Medication Management and Long-Term Counseling
Meet with a psychiatrist who can evaluate your symptoms, prescribe appropriate medications, and monitor their effectiveness and side effects. A psychiatrist can help you with:
Integrated care: Combines medication with psychotherapy for a holistic approach; we encourage every patient on medication to also see a therapist.
Diagnosis: Identify mental health conditions through comprehensive evaluations
Medication prescriptions: Provide and adjust medications to manage symptoms effectively
Medical interventions: Address complex mental health issues with specialized medical treatments
FAQs
Do I need a diagnosis to book a session? No, you can start therapy or psychiatry without a formal diagnosis.
Is this covered by insurance? Mental health coverage depends on your health benefit plan. For more information on your specific coverage, log in into your CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield member account at https://member.carefirst.com/members/home.page or call the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Member Services team. The number is listed on the back of your CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield insurance ID card. Our navigators can also help you check your benefits to see if you’re eligible to use this service. If you need assistance finding out if you are eligible, please contact us at navigation@closeknithealth.com.
How long are sessions? Mental health virtual visits can range anywhere from 15-60 minutes. Depending on your needs, the duration of mental health visits will vary. Your therapist will work with you to define the number of visits and frequency of visits you may need.
How do I know if I need short- or long-term therapy? Short-term therapy is an option if you have increased stress in your life or have recently experienced a major life change. It is also good for individuals who may have had therapy for depression or anxiety in the past and need a refresh.
Longer term therapy is more appropriate for complex illness such as moderate to severe depression, bipolar or substance use disorder or for anyone who has not seen an improvement with short—term therapy.
If you’re not sure which is right for you, reach out to us at navigation@closeknithealth.com and one of our health guides can assist you on selecting the best program that suites your needs.
What clinical conditions are treated by psychiatry through CloseKnit? CloseKnit psychiatry providers can treat the following conditions:
Your mental health deserves attention. Take the first step toward feeling your best with personalized care from compassionate providers.
Short-term therapy
Build resilience and coping skills through counseling rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Available for conditions such as stress, poor sleep, depression, anxiety,and more
Programs tailored to your needs
Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, and LMFTs)
Psychiatry
Mental health assessment and medication management
Conditions treated include Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more.
Psychiatrist MDs and DOs and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Long-term counseling
Available for conditions such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, substance use disorder, life transition, perinatal and post-partum mental health, and more
Extended therapy (10+ weeks)
Licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, and LMFTs)
Am I eligible?
There are only two requirements for registration:
1. Adults 18+ can sign up (dependents ages 2-17 can be added to your account)
2. Must have a CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield health plan, including CareFirst Medicare Advantage and CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland (some exclusions apply)
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