Managing ADHD is hard enough without adding complicated appointment schedules to the mix.
Telehealth has made getting help simpler, and more people are discovering it works just as well as traditional office visits.
The Convenience Factor
When you’re dealing with ADHD, keeping track of appointments and getting places on time can be a real challenge. Telehealth takes most of that stress away.
You log in from home. No driving. Just you and your provider talking through a screen. For someone whose brain already juggles too much, this setup makes a difference.
Setting Up Your First Visit With Us
Your first appointment with Theresa Antwi starts with getting to know each other. She wants to understand what’s been happening and what you’re dealing with daily.
You’ll cover things like:
- Where ADHD creates problems in your life
- How long you’ve been struggling with symptoms
- What you’ve already tried
- What you’re hoping treatment will help with
- Anything else affecting your mental health
These first sessions take approximately 45 to 60 minutes. That is sufficient time to talk without being hurried. Thereafter, the majority of follow-ups require 20-30 minutes.
How Treatment Actually Works
Theresa doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. She combines medication with therapy, which tends to work better than either approach alone.
Treatment involves:
- Finding the right medication, if that’s part of your plan
- Checking in regularly to see how things are really going
- Modifying the dosages where necessary
- Learning ways to handle daily challenges
- Working through the frustration and doubt that come with ADHD
She treats everyone from kids aged 7 and up to adults.
Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child or someone who’s been dealing with this for years, she can help.
The Tech Side Is Pretty Simple
You don’t need to be good with technology to make this work.
A few things that help:
- Choose a spot where you won’t really be interrupted
- Headphones can help if you’re worried about being overheard
- Make sure your internet is working okay
- Keep your insurance card nearby for that first visit
Most people use their phone, laptop, or tablet. Whatever you have at home probably works fine.
Getting Your Medications
This is one of the big questions people have. Yes, Theresa can prescribe ADHD medication during your virtual visits. She sends prescriptions directly to your pharmacy.
She monitors the effects of the medication on you and adjusts when things are not going well. It is the same thing as meeting face to face, but more convenient.
Who This Helps Most
Telehealth is appropriate in many different scenarios. This is particularly useful when you have a busy life.
It works great if:
- Your schedule makes regular appointments tough to keep
- You’re anywhere in Connecticut
- Going to medical offices makes you anxious
- You’re trying to get help for your child without the hassle of office visits
- You’ve avoided treatment because getting there felt too hard
The flexibility helps people stick with treatment, which is really what makes it effective.
Your Next Step
Putting off getting help doesn’t make ADHD easier to deal with. It just means you’re managing everything on your own for longer than you need to.
Getting started with Live Well Mentally is straightforward. You reach out, set up that first session with Theresa, and meet from wherever feels right to you.
She’s in Hartford and works with people across Connecticut.
Her whole practice is built around making mental health care easier to access. Not adding more stress to your life and not creating more obstacles.
Just good care that fits into how you actually live.
ADHD doesn’t go away on its own, but getting support makes it manageable. Telehealth removes most of the reasons people put off getting that support.
Stop waiting for things to get better by themselves. They won’t. But a conversation with someone who understands ADHD and knows how to help? That can change things.
FAQs
Will insurance pay for this?
Most Connecticut insurance plans cover telehealth mental health visits the same way they cover office visits. Check with your insurance to be certain.
Can kids do telehealth appointments?
Yes. Theresa sees children starting at age 7, and many kids find it easier to talk from home than in an unfamiliar office.
How many appointments will I need?
It varies. When you’re starting out or changing medications, you might meet every week or two. Once things are stable, meeting once a month is pretty typical.