Teletherapy

Teletherapy is becoming an increasingly popular option in the mental health community, especially in the current health climate. Remote sessions allow for much greater convenience and accessibility, many therapists and clients find the experience to be comparable to in-person sessions, and multiple studies have indicated the effectiveness of teletherapy for various presenting problems. Most insurance plans cover telehealth now, as well.

Still, teletherapy is not for everyone; some clinicians and clients prefer in-person sessions overall for various reasons.

Each CCRC therapist has their own stance, policies, procedures, and preferences when it comes to providing teletherapy, which they will inform you about when setting up an initial session.

For more information on teletherapy, here are a few useful articles and websites:

• Research roundup: Telehealth & the practice of psychology. American Psychological Association, 2018

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Therapy. verywellmind.com, June 2019

• Telemental Health Care, an Effective Alternative to Conventional Mental Care: a Systematic Review. 2017

• Does Online Therapy Actually Work? Huffpost, March 2017

Still have questions about teletherapy? Please reach out anytime, and we’ll be happy talk you through it.