Five Benefits of Online Therapy In Georgia
Online therapy, or “teletherapy,” has gained a lot of traction in recent years. Over the last three years, it has become especially popular due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused a spike in mental health concerns, and one thing that has helped many people to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other psychological conditions is online therapy. However, there are still some people who are hesitant to try it or may not know much about it. With that in mind, let’s cover five benefits of online therapy, and why you should consider it if you’re thinking about starting treatment with a therapist.
1. It’s Accessible
Online therapy has opened up the world of mental health treatment to many people who previously had trouble accessing therapists. You may live in a rural area, have mobility issues, or have a work schedule that gets in the way of scheduling appointments. Having an online option means that you can see a therapist who is anywhere in your state (or a therapist that is licensed in your state and lives anywhere). Having an online option means you don’t need to leave the comfort of your home to get the help you deserve. It also means you may be able to meet with a therapist at a convenient time for you, like during your lunch hour or early in the morning before you leave for work.
2. It Can Create a More Productive Environment
Some people might be able to physically leave their homes, but feel uncomfortable doing so. Maybe therapists’ offices make you nervous. Or maybe you aren’t okay with sitting down face-to-face with someone and opening up. When you’re in your home (or wherever you choose), it can be easier to speak freely and show more vulnerability. If this is the case for you, you might end up getting more out of your sessions than you would in person.
3. It Improves Your Chance of Getting a Therapist
Because mental health issues have become so prominent in recent years, there has been a shortage of qualified therapists across the country. If you live in a smaller community or away from a major city, you might be impacted by that. Maybe you’re interested in seeing a therapist, but there aren’t any nearby. When you choose to participate in online therapy, you can do your research and find a therapist that fits your needs anywhere in your state, or a therapist anywhere in the country who is licensed in your state. It’s always beneficial to “click” with your therapist. Working with one online makes it easier to find one you click with, no matter where you are.
4. It’s Efficient
Far too often, people say that they are “too busy” to get the mental health help they need. There’s no denying that we live in a fast-paced world. Some people might really not have the time to make a therapy appointment, drive somewhere, and sit down in an office for an hour. Online therapy offers efficiency. Since you can connect with your therapist from anywhere, you cut out the commuting time and only have to block off time for the actual session. This often makes having the appointment more doable for people.
5. It’s As Effective As In Person Therapy
You may be unsure about the effectiveness of online therapy. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, may people wondered if providing online therapy would be as beneficial as providing in person therapy can be. Thankfully, research has been conducted on this exact topic. Online therapy has been found to be just as effective as in person therapy over many different research studies. So, it’s really just a matter of personal preference whether you decide to engage in therapy online or in person.
Begin online therapy in Georgia
I provide online therapy in Georgia, and in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. To start your therapy journey, follow these simple steps:
Click this Contact Me link.
Book a free, 15 minute phone consultation with me to talk more about what you are looking for from therapy and to ask me any questions you have for me about the process.
Schedule your first therapy session.
Other services available from Ginny Kington, Psy.D.
I provide both online therapy and in person therapy for a variety of concerns. I primarily focus on treating anxious adults going through major life transitions, including trauma, chronic illness, or new parenthood. Oftentimes, individuals going through these experiences are struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I am able to provide these services in my office in Duluth, Georgia or online in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
