Online therapy offers convenience and flexibility
There are many reasons why you may not be able to attend in-person therapy sessions.
Perhaps you don’t have the time to commute, or you don’t have access to transportation. Or maybe it’s just that your mental or physical health struggles make it difficult for you to leave home.
Regardless of what your barriers are, Telehealth is a viable option for in-state mental health care.
Telehealth: Get Mental Health Treatment From Home
No need to take time off work or away from your family to commute to therapy appointments.
Telehealth was in the very early stages as a treatment option before the Covid 19 pandemic. Since spring 2020, Telehealth has literally reshaped the field of mental healthcare.
While many people, therapists, and clients alike, are longing to return to in-person sessions, Telehealth as a viable mental health care treatment option is here to stay.
And studies show that its effectiveness, along with convenience, removes many of the geographical and time barriers people have faced when looking to begin psychotherapy.
The Pros and Cons of Online Therapy
Potential Pros
- You can receive therapy from the comfort of your home or while on the go.
- You may have more flexibility with scheduling.
- You save time by not having to commute to and from therapy.
Potential Cons
- It may feel challenging to build a relationship with your therapist.
- You may feel less accountable for sticking to your treatment plan.
- There can be technical difficulties and distractions
The Telehealth Compromise
One drawback of Telehealth is the loss of the in-person connection with your therapist. There is a familiarity that comes with seeing your therapist on a regular schedule, in a physical space that becomes the place where you do your deepest and most personal inner work, free of distractions.
While time-consuming, the commute to and from psychotherapy can also be a useful time to review what you want to talk about and reflect on what you covered in your session.
If you elect to use telehealth for your mental healthcare, we encourage you to consider setting aside even a little bit of time to yourself before and after your session for this reflection time. It’s easy to jump off a work call, join a video session with your therapist, and then get right back to your busy schedule. But that may not best serve you in your therapeutic process.
Finally, Telehealth is uniquely prone to distractions. When you’re on your computer, you cannot help but notice emails, texts, and other notifications pop up. These can get in the way of your ability to concentrate on your therapeutic work. When enjoying the convenience of telehealth, we urge you to free yourself of distractions during your session as much as you can.
Get Started in 3 Easy Steps
1. Reach Out
Message us, call us, or schedule an initial 20 minute consultation directly to our calendars.
2. Let’s get to know each other
We will learn about your goals for therapy and answer your questions.
3. We’ll dive in together
Whether you’re meeting in person, online, or hybrid, your therapy journey begins!