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Telehealth therapy is proven to be as effective if not more effective than face-to-face therapy. A study conducted by Talkspace & the Journal of Telemedicine and e-Helath showed that text-based therapy was highly effective and comparable to traditional therapy. It also generated greater satisfaction in terms of its delivery, accessibility, and affordability.
While everyone’s therapeutic process is different, there are some common signs you are making progress in therapy. If you sought counseling for a mental health condition, symptom improvement is a main indicator that therapy is working for you.
Other indicators of improvement include progress toward long-term goals — you have moved past venting and have started working toward change — or recognizing the development of new skills, coping mechanisms, or better habits and ways of thinking.
And remember, if you are concerned about the progress you are making in counseling, express these worries to your therapist.
1. Telehealth therapy lets you access care anywhere. One of the most significant advantages of telehealth therapy sessions is that access to treatment isn not limited by location.
2. Patients have access to a wide range of mental health professionals. Telehealth therapy also gives you access to a broader range of providers. Instead of choosing someone to work with and being limited by location, now it is possible to focus on seeking help from a therapist who is the perfect fit for your specific needs.
3. It is accessible for people with physical limitations. Telehealth allows individuals with physical disabilities or who are homebound to access services.
4. Telehealth therapy can be more affordable than in-person care. One of the most significant benefits of telehealth therapy is that it tends to be more affordable than in-person care. Paying for things like gas or childcare can make getting to therapy even more expensive.
5. It is very convenient. With telehealth therapy, you do not have to worry about finding parking, taking extra time out of your day, dealing with traffic, or driving to appointments.
6. Ability to schedule more sessions. When you have to travel to appointments or take time off work to see a therapist, you may not be able to schedule as many sessions as you would like. One of the benefits of telehealth therapy sessions is that you will never have to miss an appointment due to unforeseen obstacles like illness or bad weather.
7. Many people feel more comfortable with telehealth therapy. Therapy can be intimidating. Being vulnerable or sharing your fears and concerns is not always easy. Doing this in a strange or unfamiliar environment can be even more daunting. One of the major advantages of telehealth therapy is that you have control over your environment and you are more likely to be able to put yourself at ease during telehealth therapy sessions.
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