Time is perhaps our most precious resource. Most people are commuting 90 minutes to work and balancing home life, career, and personal care. Teletherapy removes the scheduling barrier. Therefore, allowing for maximal flexibility for overworked and overcommitted individuals looking to start therapy but have scheduling constraints.

Telemental Health or online therapy relies on telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver therapy outside the traditional counseling office. Individuals receive the same treatment as they would in person. Therapy sessions are achieved either on your phone or computer through HIPPA compliant platforms. Most importantly, teletherapy provides remote access to therapy to individuals who have difficulties seeking help the traditional way.

In many scenarios, bedridden people, people with a chronic illness, or otherwise can be beneficiaries of online treatment options. A recent article in the APA Monitor cited Lindsay Henderson, Psy.D., saying that online counseling helps “normalize mental health care, especially among generations now who are so accustomed to interacting with people using technology. It just eliminates so many barriers.” Many studies speak to the positive nature and outcome of conducting online therapy, so there is no need to be worried.

Teens who spent years building a therapeutic relationship with a therapist have to leave for college eventually. Teletherapy provides the option to keep that therapeutic relationship while in college. In addition, many college students return home seeking counseling after a trying year transitioning to a new academic environment. Some choose not to seek help while on campus for various reasons, not feeling comfortable walking into the center and being seen by friends, or simply not knowing where to go. So they opt out of using services.