Online therapy, also known as e-therapy, e-counseling, teletherapy, or cyber-counseling, involves providing mental health services and support over the internet.
BENEFITS OF ONLINE THERAPY:
Providing teletherapy during an event like COVID-19 can be a great way to help our clients and continue care during these times of heightened anxiety and stress.
Teletherapy allows you to receive mental health care in the safety and comfort of your own home, in surroundings that make you feel at ease, in your own safe space. When you’re comfortable in your surroundings, you’re likely to have an easier time opening up.
Teletherapy allows access to those who are chronically ill, disabled, or temporarily homebound.
You can attend your session even if you’re not feeling well.
Do you feel like Online Therapy may be a good alternative for you during this time?
If you said yes, then please review the following to get ready for your online therapy session.
Preparing for Your Online Therapy Session
Here is a helpful checklist of what you will need as you prepare for your phone or video session with your therapist. You’ll want to make sure of the following before your appointment:
- Are you in a private space where you will be undisturbed and free of distractions for the duration of your session?
- Having a video session? Make sure your laptop or tablet is fully charged and its camera is working properly.
- Is your Wi-Fi connection working?
- Close all other background applications on your phone, computer, or tablet to ensure the best connection.
- Have earbuds or headphones handy and ready to use if you want more privacy.
- Turn off any notifications and minimize sounds that could be distracting during your session.