What is Teletherapy? 5 Reasons to Switch to Online Therapy
Today’s technology has made it possible to do an array of things from home - shopping for clothing, shopping for groceries, talking to friends or family - and now, therapy. Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, e-therapy, or video therapy, is a form of therapy that is done through a virtual platform via a computer. Instead of using communication services like Facetime, Skype, or Zoom, teletherapy is typically conducted on an extra-secure server. While this may seem new, teletherapy has been around in the United States and other countries since the 1990s and has been used as a common form of therapy since. The reason for its continued prevalence is that teletherapy has multiple benefits for a wide range of people. Here are 5 reasons to switch to online therapy.
1. Clinics Can Be Far Away
Unfortunately, many people who live in rural areas outside of cities, are unable to receive the help that they need due to the lack of resources available where they live. Now with teletherapy, those people are able to have therapy from their homes as long as they have high-speed internet access and a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
2. You Don’t Have Convenient Transportation to the Office
Many people are unable to afford to have a car or are unable to afford to drive long distances due to high gas prices. In addition, public transportation doesn’t typically run far outside of cities and typically don’t come close to residential neighborhoods. Teletherapy allows people to have therapy from wherever, whenever, as long as there are internet access and a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In addition, by alleviating the financial burden of transportation, people can the money they saved towards more therapy.
3. You Can Schedule Appointments Outside of Normal Work Hours
Oftentimes people are unable to go to therapy since they work a 9-5 job and therapists can only take so many clients after the traditional work hours. With online therapy, you are able to eliminate the extra time it takes to get to and from a therapist’s office, making you more available to have therapy sessions. With teletherapy, you are able to have therapy in your office, your room, or anywhere that you feel is private and convenient.
4. Arranging for Child Care Can be Difficult
It can be not only difficult to arrange for child care but it can also be an extra financial burden. With teletherapy, parents are able to schedule therapy during their child’s allotted nap time.
5. You Don’t Have to be Seen in the Parking Lot or Waiting Room
Due to the inherent stigma surrounding mental health and therapy, people often feel nervous about being seen in a therapy office or building, sometimes stopping them from even getting help. Since teletherapy can be done from any place with the internet, you can have therapy in the comfort of your own home or wherever you feel safe, eliminating the fear of being seen..
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