Teletherapy Is More Than A Trend: Many Prefer Online Therapy

Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, is becoming a popular alternative to in-person therapy. As Covid-19 became a global reality, there was a drastic change in lifestyles and abilities, since many people could not continue in-person appointments. 

While many people in therapy switched to in-person appointments as soon as they could again, other people chose to stick with teletherapy. This article explores why some people made the switch and what keeps them going to appointments.

Research Supports That Teletherapy is An Effective Option 

Teletherapy has several decades of research that suggest it is a viable option for people, compared to in-person therapy. The practice of teletherapy itself is even older than the research since it’s been available as long as phones have been available. 

Dr. Jeanine Turner is a professor in communication technology whose research focuses on multicommunicating, telemedicine, and distance education. Dr. Turner reports that Covid-19 changed the necessity of teletherapy on a large scale: healthcare professionals and patients embraced online therapy amidst lockdown restrictions. 

Now, research confirms that online therapy gives people the tools they need to survive and thrive. Dr. Batastini, a licensed psychologist, offers recent research that suggests in-person and virtual teletherapy produced the same outcome for patients. 

Pros and Cons of Teletherapy

Every online healthcare provider has different attributes, but the pros and cons of teletherapy are similar across many places. We offer an in-depth review of the pros and cons of online therapy for people who would like to read more. 

To summarize, the benefits of teletherapy include a decreased commute time, effective treatment, and a reduced delay in receiving the services people need. The biggest potential downside of teletherapy is the coverage: make sure to review insurance providers and payment options before you begin.

Learn if online therapy is right for you so you can feel good about your decision. 

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