Telka's Mental Health Services
Telka's Teletherapy Services
During COVID-19, Hours for teletherapy are offered between 9:00a and 3:00p by appointment only for current and former clients. Sorry Telka is not able to accommodate new clients due to high demand for services. For mental health emergencies contact 911 or Community Mental Health.
To locate a local provider who meets your individual needs by location, insurance coverage and specialty area visit Psychology Today
Request Services
Return to service request: Telka schedules her own appointments. Email is the fastest way to contact Telka at Therapy@TelkaArend-Ritter.com
For all service inquiries please include the following information:
- As a returning client, include the name you were using in the past when you worked with Telka, as well as your new name, current age, occupation and employer. (Services limited to those who are now between the ages of ages 21 to 62)
- When did you work with Telka in the past?
- Please name your insurance type and if you are aware of and comfortable with your copay or deductible.
- Have you located Telka as a covered provider within your insurance mental health directory?
- What would you like help with?
Still have questions about Telka's services? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions Page
Understanding Your Insurance Coverage
1. The customer service number on the back of your insurance card may assist you with details of your outpatient mental health coverage and a list of contracted providers.
2. Be sure to clarify that your provider search is for a mental health therapist.
3. Clarify your copay and deductible amounts to determine your "out-of-pocket" expense. Inquire cost of teletherapy for procedure codes 90791 and 90837.
Telka 's "in-network" Provider Status
Telka is a contracted "in-network" mental health provider for : *Aetna, ASR, *Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Care network (BCN), *Cigna, *Cofinity, HAP, Health Plus, PHP, Messa, and McLaren and SPN.
If you do not find Telka listed in your provider directory, check your "out of network" coverage.
Telka is NOT contracted with: Cigna Behavioral Health, Humana, Ingham Health Plan, Medicaid, Medicare, Tri-Care or Employee Assistance Programs.
*Specific policies have complicated rules and exclusions so the bottom line is to search your mental health provider directory using Telka's National Provider ID of 1013066067
Disclaimer
This site is not intended to substitute or replace medical care
Telka's tools, resources and recommendations are not a substitute for mental health treatment or intended to be used as medical care. This site is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions or psychiatric concerns. Always consult your own health care professional for the treatment of mental illness.
Call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room when in crisis
Report to the nearest emergency room when you have a mental health emergency. Telka does not offer emergency services or crisis intervention. Telka is not a physician, does not prescribe medication.