Text Messaging and Calendar Changes

October 16, 2010

Still making adjustments to my new technology systems… 1) Most phone text message reminders are now set to 5 hours before the appointment instead of 1 day before.  People may get lost in their day and forget reminders the day before.  I think this interval will work better. 2) I’ve set up an easy-to-remember subdomain […]

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Mt. Washington Traffic Pattern — Allow Time

October 13, 2010

BOTTOM LINE: Please allow an extra 10 minutes for parking for your next visit to my Mt. Washington Village office location. DETAILS:  The city is performing construction on the bridge on Newbury Street.  As of 10/13/10 they have closed the bridge indefinitely.  Your best way into my office if you are driving is to turn […]

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Barter Systems Inc. Credits Accepted

October 6, 2010

Hygeia Counseling Services is a member of Barter Systems Inc.   This means you can spend your barter credits here — something that currently no other therapist in the Baltimore area offers and only one or two in the Washington, DC area offer. It also means that if you are a small business owner and […]

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Appointment Text Message Reminders

October 6, 2010

Most existing clients now receive phone text message appointment reminders.  I am getting positive feedback about this feature.  I have them set to send 1 day before scheduled sessions.  Let me know if you’d rather receive them a few hours before instead.  Clients can always opt-out of this service.

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Online Appointment Calendar

October 6, 2010

I now have an online calendar for new and existing clients who want to schedule without playing phone tag.  Like most therapists, I usually have to return phone calls later since I’m in meetings much of the day. To log onto my calendar system, go to www.hygeiacounseling.com and look for link in the right-hand column.  […]

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