What is Teletherapy?
Teletherapy is mental health counseling over the phone or online. It’s been an available aspect of therapy for many years, — via the phone. As a result of the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic and the need to self-quarantine, it has become the only way to provide mental health counseling. But is Teletherapy as effective and should you continue it once in-person therapy is permitted?
Most research suggests that teletherapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. In fact, Teletherapy provides a range of benefits in comparison with traditional therapy. Here are some of those benefits:
- Greater access to care: Some people are unable to use traditional therapy due to physical disabilities, geographic location, or scheduling issues.
- Lower costs: Teletherapy help clients save money and time by not having to travel to receive treatment or pay for child care.
- High satisfaction: Users of quality teletherapy report high satisfaction with treatment.
- More privacy: People who choose teletherapy receive treatment in the privacy of their own homes, avoiding having to sit in waiting rooms, which also alleviates privacy concerns.
- Better public health: The COVID-19 health crisis demonstrates that the ability to seek medical care at home can slow the spread of illness and protect vulnerable populations. Teletherapy allows people to get mental health treatment at home without risking the spread of infection during epidemics and pandemics.
What are the Therapies and Counseling I Provide?
Is Teletherapy the Solution For You?
I offer both phone and HIPAA compliant video conferencing sessions to help ease you through these uncertain times. Once it’s safe to work from my office, I will continue to offer Teletherapy to those who find it more convenient.
If Teletherapy appeals to you, to learn more about what it entails please visit my Online Therapy page.