You may be wondering what is Telecounseling or Distance Counseling? Would it help me? This term has become much more popular in recent weeks, but this is not a new way of providing mental health services to individuals. Telecounseling is best described as mental health counseling without the commute. You get all the amazing benefits of working with a licensed mental health provider without having to travel or interrupt your daily routine. I have seen how this method of providing mental health treatment can help reach individuals with busy schedules, who work multiple jobs, have to juggle work and family life, or who do not have access to stable transportation. Telecounseling can reach these individuals who might not otherwise be able to seek treatment. This modality allows for flexibility in scheduling sessions, ease in continuing services during travel, more efficient, and increased comfortability in your own home.
The challenges for telecounseling include technological issues or potential breaches. However, most providers utilize HIPAA compliant software that lowers that risk substantially. In my opinion, the benefits of telecounseling far outweigh the risks. I see this modality being utilized by many more providers in many more industries as we move into a more and more technology based world.
For more information regarding telecounseling, visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/millennial-media/201901/13-benefits-teletherapy-therapists or
If you have any questions about telecounseling and if this would be a good fit for you, please reach out!