What Are The Benefits Of Online Therapy?

The human condition is complex. We experience turmoil, despair, happiness, purpose, excitement, grief and more. Commonly, we as humans are conditioned to brave the storm alone. Sometimes, that storm overwhelms us, and we aren’t able to overcome it alone. So we might seek out therapy. An easy enough fix right? But what happens next? Our schedules don’t accommodate therapy, we can’t find a therapist that feels like the right fit, our life is one that is in transit and takes us all over the globe. So we drop the idea, and we try to brave the storm again, we try to brave the storm alone.?But what if you could still get the help? What if you could get quality care whilst still honoring your personal obligations?

Is online therapy just as effective?

Research shows that therapy from “afar” can be just as effective as in-person therapy. This research indicates that tele-psychiatry clients reported improved mental health after a month of tele-therapy. Tele-psychiatry patients also reported similar levels of overall satisfaction and comfort as in-person ones (Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2006).?

So what are the benefits of online therapy?

• Online therapy is accessible: Not all of us can accommodate hours of travel. Maybe you work non-traditional hours, maybe you are a full-time parent, maybe your mental health struggles keep you from leaving your apartment, maybe you’re a full-time student who feels stretched thin with classes and extracurricular activities, or maybe your job requires constant travel. If any of these experiences ring true, online therapy might be for you.?
• Online therapy has many faces: Some folks may not feel comfortable being “watched” while they are speaking, some folks might not have the words to express their feelings, some may need more than just “talk therapy”. Online therapy looks like video sessions, but it also looks like phone-only sessions, it looks like real-time chat sessions, it also looks like interactive virtual exercises and screen sharing. Online therapy offers what in-person therapy can offer plus more.?
• Online therapy is private and secure:? There are numerous HIPAA-compliant platforms therapists can use to provide secure and protected virtual therapy sessions. At Repose, we use a state-of-the-art online platform that is HIPAA protected and secured. You get to be in the comfort of your own home, or chosen space, to really allow yourself a sense of safety to get started with this much-needed healing work.
• Online therapy gives you choice: Maybe you are an international student who is studying remotely, or you are an expat living abroad where therapy is inaccessible. Online therapy allows you to work with highly qualified clinicians based out of the US, allowing you to expand your mental healthcare options.

Whether you are on a time crunch, are facing unforeseen crises, or have scheduling conflicts, virtual therapy is a safe alternative for ex-pats, humanitarians, people with fast-paced and modern lifestyles, and folks that otherwise may not have the accessibility to high-quality mental health care. From the comfort and safety of your home, you can begin your personal journey of healing.

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