How Online Counseling is the Need of This Hour?
Popularity of Telehealth
Access to Mental Health Care
Finding a therapist for counseling in a major metropolitan city might be easy enough. But finding mental health providers in rural areas or even suburbs might be a different matter. When psychologists are few and far between, finding a provider can be a nightmare if not impossible.
Affordability
Telehealth is the Answer
Mobile Apps Increase Access
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Benefits for Providers
The primary benefit is that these psychologists can increase their income without increasing their office hours. Retired psychologists can also increase their income by working part-time out of their own home. Professors can increase their income and keep their therapy practice strong through these telehealth services as well.
Overall, it is easy to see why online counseling has become so popular with both patients and providers. While there are some pitfalls that must be avoided, online counseling platforms that are well designed and managed are greatly beneficial for all.