5 Benefits to Online Therapy (Telehealth)
In recent years, online therapy has become an increasingly popular option for mental health treatment. Many people are turning to this form of therapy as an alternative to traditional, in-person therapy, and for good reason. Online therapy offers a wide range of benefits, including greater accessibility, increased privacy, and more flexible scheduling. Explore five benefits of online therapy and consider how it can help your mental health.
1. Online Therapy Prioritizes Comfort & Convenience
Commutes can be stressful for clients already prone to anxiety. Another barrier for some is the "showing up" aspect. You want the session. You are even looking forward to talking with someone. However, the physical aspect of traveling to a new place, parking, and walking in can be enough for you to cancel. Telehealth allows you to stay in the comfort of your home or office.
2. Online Therapy Accommodates Flexible Schedules
Telehealth sessions make it possible to have an appointment wherever and whenever. Oftentimes, you might be tempted to avoid therapy because you believe you lack the time for an appointment. Therapists usually have more flexible hours for telehealth sessions. If you have a busy schedule or a time-intensive job, the flexibility of an online therapy appointment can enable more immediate care.
3. Online Therapy is New Mama + Family Friendly
Perhaps a new baby or difficulty finding childcare could be the difference between making it to your therapy appointment or skipping it. Maybe you're breastfeeding and aren't comfortable leaving the house just yet. Telehealth sessions give you the ability to still meet with your therapist while being able to comfortably stay at home, breastfeed during a session, and save money on daycare.
4. Online Therapy Provides Access for Sick & Disabled Populations
Those who are sick, bedridden, or have chronic illness sometimes have to cancel appointments last minute. Further, clients suffering from IBS, Crohn’s or other diseases may experience shame or embarrassment at their need for leaving to use facilities. If you live with any of these situations, online therapy can offer you the comfort of home while still tending to your mental health. (Source: Psychology Today)
5. Online Therapy Expands Access + Lowers Costs
Telehealth increases access to care by enabling you to meet with therapists across geographical regions. This also provides access to care in rural areas, busy cities, college dorms, hotels while traveling, and more.
Additionally, telehealth appointments save money on travel, parking, daycare, and the saved time of not having to be away from work as long.
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