Mental Health Counselor:
Virtual counseling
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Set up an online appointment with a certified mental health counselor. Discover the benefits of virtual therapy.
Jennifer Cochran-Biederman, MS, MA
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This is an interesting new approach to "talking therapy." Counseling can be entirely through e-mail, via telephone, or via the internet using microphones or video cameras along with your computer. You might want to visit the "Internet Therapist FAQ's" page to understand how the service works. I did not come away with a good feel for costs/unit time it sseemed rather pricey for a small amount of time). I also would try to get a better understanding of insurance coverage for this type of service before embarking on it. On the other hand, there might be a lot more flexibility in terms of time and convenience and removing the stresses of juggling job and family scheduling could be a real plus. Just as you would with a more traditional counseling service, you should ask lots of questions so that you feel comfortable that a particular therapist is right for you.



