When you need to talk to someone because life issues are overwhelming, you may consider therapy. In traditional therapy, you go in for a session and your therapist talks with you for a certain period. This type of traditional counseling works very well, and it is quite effective. However, on-line therapy is now available almost anywhere. And it can be the preferred solution for many of us.
If you’ve been thinking about trying online therapy but are still on the fence about whether it is the best solution for you, read on. This article explains the many advantages to this form of therapy.
On-line Therapy Allows Us to Access Care Wherever We Are
One great thing about on-line therapy is that it allows you to access care from wherever you are at any minute. You can go from one city to the next or even from one country to the next without having to sacrifice your therapy sessions in the process.
On-line therapy is especially beneficial if you live in a rural area and have a problem physically accessing a virtual counselor.
If you have to be at work or school and you have a limited amount of time in your day, squeezing in an on-line therapy session during a break may be more convenient for you.
This makes therapy very accessible. It also helps you to keep your appointments and makes it more difficult to make excuses about getting to the therapy session.
Wide Array of Professionals
One of the best things about on-line therapy is that you have access to a variety of therapists.
Your therapist will not necessarily come from the same community or even the same country as you. Which therapists you have access to may be limited by licensing restrictions, but the number and variety of therapists available on-line is much larger than what you would find based in one physical location.
This enables you the opportunity to try out a wide range of professionals to see which one suits you best.
You also have access to a wider range of specialized treatments on-line.
For example, if you’re having post-traumatic stress disorder or if you are a survivor of narcissistic abuse, it’s far easier to find a therapist who specializes in those types of traumas on-line than if you are confined to the therapists available within a limited geographical area.
The ability to get specialized treatment makes it more likely that you will get the exact help you need when you need it.
Physical Disabilities Don’t Matter
If you have a disability it can make it hard to access therapy in a physical building.
The good news about on-line therapy is that you do not have to leave your location to access therapy.
This makes obtaining therapy much easier for people with disabilities.
On-line counselors help people with a disability obtain the mental health services they need so that they may lead a more productive, fulfilling and meaningful life.
This can make a world of difference to the mental health of people with disabilities.
Affordable On-line Therapy
On-line therapy can prove to be an affordable option. Eliminating the cost of transportation and parking can make a significant difference, especially in urban areas.
So, on-line therapy provides a way for more people to access therapy regardless of their financial situation.
If your therapist operates completely on-line, they do not need to rent office space or hire a receptionist to assist them.
All of these savings can be passed on to you as a patient.
This is another reason why on-line therapy is often more affordable than traditional therapy.
Schedule longer or More On-line Therapy Sessions
When it comes to offering value, on-line therapy sessions are the way to go. You may choose to book additional sessions with the money you save, or you may be able to afford longer sessions.
Additionally, spending less time commuting back and forth may also help you accommodate longer or more frequent sessions in your schedule.
On-line sessions also make it possible to attend therapy if there is bad weather or if you have a minor illness.
During poor weather, or when you fill ill, it’s more likely you would cancel a traditional office session.
On-line Therapy Sessions Can Be More Comfortable
Face to face therapy in a strange office can feel somewhat intimidating for some people. Doing so in an environment that is not familiar can be overwhelming.
When you do on-line therapy sessions you are in a space that is comfortable to you, and this often makes it easier for you to open up and share with your therapist.
Many feel a lot more comfortable doing virtual therapy sessions from the comfort of their own home for these reasons and more.
This is a great method of therapy especially if you are a person who suffers from anxiety.
You can be on your favorite chair cuddled up with your pet or sit outside under your favorite tree and take your therapy session.
Get the Help You Need with On-line Therapy
On-line therapy is gaining more visibility and credibility. It is effective, efficient, can be less costly, and it allows many to get the help they need in a less intimidating environment.
There’s no longer a need to shy away from therapy sessions because you can’t get to the office on time, or it does not fit into your day.
With on-line therapy sessions, you can schedule sessions before you go to work, after work, or even during your lunch break, it’s all up to you.
Flexibility is one of the key factors that make this type of therapy something you should consider. Many people love on-line therapy so much that they never go back to traditional methods.
You may find that you are one of these people as well.
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Joan Senio is the founder of KindCompassCoach. Her career includes 20+ years as a health care executive and 15 years (and counting) as a consultant. The common thread through Joan’s professional life has been a commitment to lead, mentor and coach current and future leaders, and women from all walks of life. KindCompassCoach provides information and advice grounded in Joan’s personal experience; however, all articles are backed by research and provide facts and advice from a wide variety of experts. Joan also serves as a thought-leader for KuelLife.com and is a regular contributor to PsychReg and Sixty and Me.
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