Many find that it’s more convenient (you can do it from your home, office, or anywhere you have a Web connection), faster (it eliminates time spent commuting or sitting in a waiting room), and more affordable (therapists typically charge about 10% less per session).
Research has found that Web therapy can be equally as effective as the face-to-face kind. Patients feel satisfied using Teletherapy and have reduced symptoms after video treatment, according to a 2011 study.
Teletherapy is a great alternative to face-to-face counseling when:
- You are unable or unwilling to travel to a counseling office.
- You live in a remote place where counseling services are inaccessible.
- You travel for work a lot and do not want to miss any sessions while out of town.
- You do not feel comfortable about visiting a counselor’s office or you do not want others to know that you go see a counselor.
- You would like to work on yourself in a place where you feel comfortable.
- You are very busy and do not have time to travel to counseling services.
- You would like to try out counseling before committing to more long-term therapy.
Important: Telephone and Skype counseling is not appropriate for people who are suicidal, self-injuring, homicidal, or who have mental health issues that require more intense care than one session per week.
Our goal is to make it easy and convenient for you!
Contact our office now at 305-915-5748 to help you coordinate an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you soon!