Why Teletherapy Can Be Better Than In-Person Therapy
Telehealth therapy, also known as online therapy or teletherapy, is a form of mental health counseling that is conducted remotely via video conferencing, phone calls, or other digital communication platforms. It allows patients to connect with licensed therapists from the comfort of their own homes or other remote locations.
Telehealth therapy is similar to traditional in-person therapy in terms of the types of therapeutic approaches and techniques used, but it offers added convenience and accessibility for patients who may have difficulty attending in-person sessions due to geographical, physical, or other limitations. Telehealth therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as it allows patients to continue receiving mental health support while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Finding a therapist you can work with is often hard. It’s important to remember finding a therapist over the internet is another way you can get help for your mental health. Teletherapy is a way to use technology to visit your therapist. You can do it remotely without making the trip to the therapist’s office.
Why Teletherapy Can Be Better Than In-Person Therapy
There are all kinds of options available
From simple phone calls to text messages and video calls, you can use them all for teletherapy. Therapists usually prefer video calls. Video lets them see their clients, something that lets them understand them better. Clients too are better able to trust their therapists when they see them. Once you have made a connection with your therapist you will feel comfortable utilizing video, phone or text messaging. It is all about building a rapport with your therapist.
Teletherapy comes with special benefits
If you’ve never tried teletherapy, you might imagine it doesn’t feel close and immediate. Therapists see these sessions more positively, however. To them, the relationships they have with their clients over remote sessions are as rich and filled with emotion as any real-life session. Teletherapy even comes with a few benefits that do not exist with regular therapy.
- In teletherapy, clients get to be at home or anyplace they find comfortable. Being in a place they trust and feel good about helps ensure they open up when they speak to the therapist. It can feel safer to cry or be angry when you’re in your favorite sofa or in bed.
- Teletherapy can also help when distance is a problem. Many people spend years trying to find the right therapist. Should they need to move to a new city because of a job or another reason, it could be frustrating to begin the search all over again. Knowing your favorite therapist is always on the other end of a phone is a great advantage.
- There is a related benefit, as well. When you hear of a specialist who is the best in their field, you may not be able to visit them if they were in another city. This challenge is easily overcome when you have teletherapy to rely on. No matter where in the world a therapist may be, you can always easily connect, and begin a therapy session.
- Finally, being able to avoid the trip to the therapist’s office is about more than just saving time. It’s also about the ability to see the therapist when needed. Quick five-minute sessions become possible when the therapist is available on a phone or laptop at a moment’s notice.
Why Teletherapy Can Be Better Than In-Person Therapy
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