I was asked today why someone would choose to see a counselor online rather than in person.

Online Counseling may not be a replacement for in-person therapy, but it is a replacement for not getting the help you need.

When so many people suffer endlessly in silence, it is obvious that more options are needed.

If we look at the top reasons why people do not go to therapy, the reason topping the list is stigma.

Most people simply are too uncomfortable to seek out mental health services in person.

Online Counseling removes that barrier.

The question of effectiveness really has nothing at all to do with the medium of delivery.

Therapy is therapy.  It shouldn’t and doesn’t change in nature whether performed in person or online.  The same psychological theories are used.  The fundamentals do not change.

The difference is location.  Online Counseling is simply a way of connecting to your therapist.

If you are wondering whether or not online counseling is for you, consider how you answer the following questions:

1)  Do you feel uncomfortable going to see a therapist in person?

2)  Do you feel like you do not have the time to go to office visits?

If you’ve answered either of these questions in the affirmative, online counseling may very well be the right choice for you.  Try it and find out.

Tomorrow’s post will provide you a guide for engaging in online counseling.  See you then ….