Simply put, Online Counseling means meeting with a mental health provider via the internet.

Clients communicate with their therapists by chat, audio and video conferencing. Video conferencing uses a webcam and computer microphone, and in the case of counseling, should be conducted over a secure video connection.

One of the common questions is what is the difference between Online Counseling and Online Therapy. As in the “bricks and mortar” world, counseling is more goal oriented, and therapy is based more upon confronting mental health and behavioral issues that are interfering with the client’s ability to live an adjusted, content life.

This blog will reference both Online Counseling and Online Therapy periodically. The mission of this blog is to provide the public with access to mental health information in an interactive fashion. Therefore, we will encourage our readers to supplement the information they read by meeting with a counselor or therapist online, should any more detailed information is needed.

We’ve been around this business from the beginning – our CEO and founder, Dr. Kathleene Derrig-Palumbo, is the author of what is considered the quintessential guide for therapists interested in providing online therapy as part of their practices. It is our commitment to publish information that will help the general public develop an understanding of the benefits of Online Therapy:

For more information regarding Online Therapy and Online Counseling, please visit www.MyTherapyNet.com.