Therapy Anywhere: The Benefits of Remote Counseling

With the remarkable progress of technology, counseling services can now be easily accessed from anywhere – from the comfort of one's home, office, or even on their lunch break. This unique form of remote counseling gives individuals a wide variety of treatment options, even if they don't have transportation or the weather is poor. There's no need to leave the house - all you need to do is get online, get comfortable in your pajamas, and enjoy a cup of tea as you virtually connect with your therapist.

The Benefits of Telehealth

Telehealth services have a variety of advantages that make it a popular form of psychotherapy. It's a practical solution that ensures a more comfortable, convenient counseling experience. Some of the key benefits include:

• Flexibility: Secure, real-time two-way communication is the cornerstone of Telehealth. All counseling sessions can be accessed at the time most suitable for the client, meaning you won't be bound to the usual 9-5 hours and you won't have to sit around in the lobby.
• Convenience: Telehealth does away with the need to physically go somewhere for therapy - you can get the counseling you need wherever you happen to be, whether you're out on a nature walk or sitting in your car in a serene spot. As long as you have a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera (i.e., Zoom) you can join a call. 
• Your Therapist is Always Nearby: Through Telehealth, clients have more chances to communicate with their therapist, creating an overall more immersive therapy experience. Furthermore, studies show a less drop rate than in person therapy. Lastly, this method of counseling provides the ultimate in privacy and discretion - something that is highly valued by those in need of therapy.
• Effective: A wealth of research has concluded that online CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can be a successful and rewarding treatment option. A review of many studies indicated that online CBT was a more powerful solution than traditional face-to-face counseling for treating depression. Also, online CBT was demonstrated to have a remarkable effect on post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobia. A separate review showed that there was a 50% reduction in the symptoms of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and compulsive gambling disorder following the use of online CBT. Stress and chronic fatigue were both substantially lessened due to this form of therapy. 

“What we’ve seen is that telehealth is essentially just as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy—and retention rates are higher,” says David Mohr, PhD, director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, who has spent his career studying telepsychology and digital mental health.
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Telehealth can benefit anyone, no matter what type of therapy they need. It's perfect for individual counseling, sex therapy, relationship counseling, and child and adolescent therapy. This type of therapy gives people a brand new path to healing and growing.

​To use Telehealth services, all you need is a smartphone or device that supports a video calling app, like Chrome or Firefox. Computers, laptops, and tablets can also be used to access the services, and it's easy to choose an app that best suits your needs.

In conclusion, Telehealth services are the ideal option for individuals with a busy lifestyle or job. They are reasonably priced, extremely flexible, and can be accessed at any time and in any place.

​For further inquiries about Telehealth, please feel free to reach out to us via phone (772-631-6138) or email ([email protected]).

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