Online Therapy
In a world where technology is becoming more advanced, one of the latest and most desired ways of living today is doing everything online. Whether it be shopping, studying, conference calls...you name it, we are definitely heading towards an 'online' world, so why should therapy be any different?
Online therapy can take away the stress of having to drive out to see a therapist, and having the comfort of the familiar surroundings of your own home around you.
An online therapist can be searched for by a simple google search, but there are some things to remember.
Online therapy does have it's desirable points, but it's not for everyone.
Some positives of online therapy include:
- The convenience of having therapy in the comfort of your own home, making the person feel more comfortable.
- The convenience of not having to drive to the location of the therapist.
- The benefit of being able to see a therapist that may not be in your area or even your country.
- In some cases, online therapy can be more affordable.
- Most of the time, you can start therapy right away.
Some negatives of online therapy include:
- Not physically seeing the therapist in the flesh, which could result in not properly 'connecting' with the therapist.
- Unreliable technology
- Some insurance companies may not cover online therapy.
- Online therapy does not always work for every mental illness.
- If your therapist is out of your country, there may be some licensing issues.
- Reputability may be an issue if you don't do your research.
There are many different aspects to look out for when choosing a therapist, and sometimes, although can be a bit more tricky when not meeting with the person in the flesh, there are still some things that you can be aware of when choosing a therapist:
- Make sure they are reputable and hold the relevant credentials.
- Pay attention to the gender of the therapist and take note of any language barriers. This has nothing to do with discrimination. Some people simply prefer to see a specific gendered therapist, and some people, especially, when seeking online therapy, where a worldwide array of therapists are available, prefer to see someone who speaks their own language, or who is simply from the same culture.
- Take note of the age of the therapist. Some people prefer someone older. Some people prefer someone their own age.
- Make sure you understand the payment policy beforehand.
- A good therapist will want to get to know you first, and should not push you into doing anything you are not comfortable with.
In a world where technology is becoming more advanced, one of the latest and most desired ways of living today is doing everything online. Whether it be shopping, studying, conference calls...you name it, we are definitely heading towards an 'online' world, so why should therapy be any different?
Online therapy can take away the stress of having to drive out to see a therapist, and having the comfort of the familiar surroundings of your own home around you.
An online therapist can be searched for by a simple google search, but there are some things to remember.
Online therapy does have it's desirable points, but it's not for everyone.
Some positives of online therapy include:
- The convenience of having therapy in the comfort of your own home, making the person feel more comfortable.
- The convenience of not having to drive to the location of the therapist.
- The benefit of being able to see a therapist that may not be in your area or even your country.
- In some cases, online therapy can be more affordable.
- Most of the time, you can start therapy right away.
Some negatives of online therapy include:
- Not physically seeing the therapist in the flesh, which could result in not properly 'connecting' with the therapist.
- Unreliable technology
- Some insurance companies may not cover online therapy.
- Online therapy does not always work for every mental illness.
- If your therapist is out of your country, there may be some licensing issues.
- Reputability may be an issue if you don't do your research.
There are many different aspects to look out for when choosing a therapist, and sometimes, although can be a bit more tricky when not meeting with the person in the flesh, there are still some things that you can be aware of when choosing a therapist:
- Make sure they are reputable and hold the relevant credentials.
- Pay attention to the gender of the therapist and take note of any language barriers. This has nothing to do with discrimination. Some people simply prefer to see a specific gendered therapist, and some people, especially, when seeking online therapy, where a worldwide array of therapists are available, prefer to see someone who speaks their own language, or who is simply from the same culture.
- Take note of the age of the therapist. Some people prefer someone older. Some people prefer someone their own age.
- Make sure you understand the payment policy beforehand.
- A good therapist will want to get to know you first, and should not push you into doing anything you are not comfortable with.