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Online Therapy in the 21st Century

There are many benefits associated with online therapy, and since multiple apps offer you a trial on their services, it may be worthwhile to try one out, to see if it can make a difference for you.

by Marie Miguel, Special to California Business Journal
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Much like with other aspects of medical care, the advancements to mental health care have also advanced in the 21st century. This can be seen through the use of online therapy, and the fact that you are able to interact with a therapist through a digital device. Keep reading for more details on online therapy and how it can make a difference in your life.

How Does Online Therapy Work?

In the past, your only option for working with a therapist was to make an appointment and sit in a doctor’s office to speak to a licensed professional. This is no longer the case. Instead, you may now use a smartphone app to get the therapy you require.

All you have to do is download the app and sign up for the service. Then you will be able to see the payment plans that are available. In many cases, the prices are calculated by weekly or monthly use. For instance, you may be able to interact with your therapist a specific number of times over the course of a week for a set fee.

Depending on the service you sign up for, you can communicate with a counselor via email, text message, voice call, video call, or through instant chat. This is much different than traditional therapy. The therapist will reply back or schedule meetings with a patient, so they can talk about their reasons for reaching out for support.
Most apps allow for you to change your counselor if you feel that they are not working well for your needs. Some may offer trial periods on their services too. There are also a number of advantages associated with online therapy.

The benefits of Online Therapy? There are many reasons to consider getting mental health support online if you wish to.

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Can Reach Many Places

One of the perks of online therapy is that it is able to reach so many places. An individual no longer has to worry whether there is a therapist nearby or if there is a professional in their neighborhood that will accept their insurance.

Instead, you are able to utilize online therapy apps wherever you are, even if you live in a rural area, or somewhere that doesn’t have many psychiatrists. The counselors that work for online therapy companies are highly trained and have plenty of experience in the industry. You don’t have to be concerned that you will be forced to work with a therapist that doesn’t have the right qualifications to help you. This is unlikely to be the case.

Safe For Uncertain Times

Another benefit of online therapy that must be mentioned is that it is advantageous when the world is experiencing uncertain times, such as with the global pandemic that began in 2020. You are not exposing yourself to germs or sickness when you are interacting with your therapist online. Moreover, they should be able to help you learn better coping strategies to get through uncertain times as well if this is why you are meeting with them.

Affordable

In many cases, online therapy is affordable, compared to the prices of seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist in their own office. This principle allows for people all over the world to be able to use online therapy, since they may be able to fit it into their budget. Some insurance companies will cover the cost of your online therapy as well, so you won’t have to worry about the price.

Always Accessible

While an online therapist may have peak hours that they can talk to you or video call you, as a patient, you are able to access them at all times. If you need to send them a message in the middle of the night, this is possible. In other words, this type of therapy can potentially be utilized at all hours of the night and day.

Effective

Online therapy is also effective and able to address some of the most common mental health conditions. Also, it utilizes several of the most universal therapies. For example, there are many people that have seen benefit from online cognitive behavioral therapy, which is one of the most widely used therapies in psychotherapy.

Multiple Ways to Interact

Something else to think about when it comes to online therapy is that there are so many ways to communicate with your therapist. You are able to choose the one you are comfortable with. In some cases, a person may not be at ease talking on the phone, but they will still have other ways they can connect with their therapist.

Many people may choose to chat, since this is an activity they do anyway in their daily lives. Chatting may also be beneficial since it seems more anonymous than other options. A patient could be more likely to open up to their counselor when they are chatting with them. To learn more information about online chat, read this site.

While online therapy has been around for years, it is important to note that it has the ability to evolve whenever this is called for. This is something that may be less feasible in an office setting, such as the case with a psychiatrist’s office. Keep this in mind when you are trying to decide if you want to take advantage of online therapy.

Conclusion

Online therapy may be just the type of therapy that is needed for the 21st century. It can be accessed in your home, at the touch of a button, anytime you need it. This is something that can’t be discounted and should be taken into consideration when you are pondering whether online therapy would work for you.

There are many benefits associated with online therapy, and since multiple apps offer you a trial on their services, it may be worthwhile to try one out, to see if it can make a difference for you. Talk to friends and family members, and they might tell you that they have used online therapy. They may also be able to recommend a specific service.

Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health-related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.

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