Teletherapy (Online Counseling) in a Covid-19 World
Posted: March 20, 2020
Advantages of Online Therapy
Let’s explore some of the biggest advantages of online counseling.
A Good Option for Remote Areas
Not everybody lives in a bustling metropolis with access to tons of resources. Online counseling offers access to mental health information to people in rural or remote areas.
Those who live in such areas simply might not have access to any other form of mental health treatment because there are limited or no mental health practices in their geographic area. Teletherapy gives these individuals access to treatment that they might not have otherwise.
Accessibility for Those With Physical Limitations
Individuals who are unable to leave their home for various reasons, such as physical or mental illness, may find online therapy a useful alternative to traditional psychotherapy settings. A large cross-section of the U.S. population is dealing with disabilities or medical issues. Online therapy provides accessibility to individuals who are disabled or housebound. Mobility can be a big issue when it comes to accessing mental health care.
There are a number of people who are immuno-compromised and can't be around other people out of concern for contracting a virus on top of their existing condition. Obviously, with recent developments across the globe, nearly the entire world is having to quarantine and shelter-in-place. With online counseling, a person is able to attend the session from the comfort of their own home or office.
Convenience and Affordability
Online therapy is usually fairly affordable and convenient. Since you will be attending therapy sessions online in the comfort of your own home, you can often schedule your therapy sessions for times that are the most convenient for you. Clients are able to attend individual, couples, family and group therapy sessions as well as webinars and trainings.
Today, in the wake of Covid-19, many states require insurance providers to cover online therapy just as they would traditional therapy sessions. Contact your insurance company to learn more about how teletherapy treatments will be covered by your policy. Online therapists often offer affordable treatment options for those who are not covered by health insurance.
The bottom line is we have no idea how long people will have to quarantine. Earlier this week the governor of Pennsylvania had ordered all non-life sustaining businesses to close. These conditions have created a significant rise in stress, anxiety and grief. If this goes on for a prolonged period of time, families and households will experience heightened depression, relationship issues and panic.
If you have any questions or concerns, we can help answer them and connect you with an experienced licensed clinician.
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