Benefits of Online Therapy
Online Therapy is beneficial to those experiencing the following:
- If you have an illness and/or disabilities that limits leaving home.
- If you have no transportation.
- If you live in a rural area with limited mental health services.
- If your schedule does not allow time to get to a mental health office.
- Inclement weather allows for telemental health in the comfort of your home.
Online therapy is designated for those with mild to moderate behavioral symptoms. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts/behaviors, homicidal thoughts/behaviors, substance abuse, or psychotic symptoms that require intensive services, then online therapy will not be suitable for your needs.
Online therapy sessions are treated just like in-person therapy sessions. This means, the client and therapist will only be in the room from where they are conducting the therapy. No one else is allowed in order to protect client confidentiality. Services can only be provided to the client while they are in the state of California. The client cannot participate in the session while driving a vehicle; under the influence of drugs or alcohol; or running errands in public.