More About Online Therapy
**All Sessions with The Empowering Space are offered virtually through the use of secure online therapy.**
Are you a working professional constantly on the go?
Are you a busy stay-at-home parent or working parent with limited time to schedule or keep psychotherapy appointments?
Do you need support for an illness or disorder, but can’t make it to an in-person appointment?
Well, Online Mental Health Services May be a Great Fit for you!
Telemental health services allows the facilitation of health-related services to patients via live video conferencing. Thanks to modern technology, nearly everyone in the U.S. has a smart phone or tablet with video chat capability. This ease of access to make video calls has revolutionized the health industry, allowing mental health professionals to interact with clients through a convenient video call.
TeleMental Health appointments can be very beneficial if getting to a traditional in-person appointment is a hassle for you. If you lack the time or resources to use public transportation, or live in a remote area, TeleMental Health appointments can help by removing the need to leave your home to attend an appointment.
Why online counseling?
Online counseling is changing the way that therapy is being offered, making it more convenient, private, and affordable to be able to reach out and get a helping hand.
No more fighting traffic to make it to an appointment or having to sit through an hour session when you just need a quick professional opinion on a subject. Online counseling puts therapeutic services in the palm of your hand.
Online therapy also provides you with your desired level of privacy without the limitations of an office visit. You can choose to casually message the therapist while strolling through the mall or sit in your car for a brief video session. Get the care you need sooner. You can easily book and attend your consultation and sessions online, without having to join a lengthy waitlist.
Is online therapy right for me?
Online counseling has been shown to be just as effective as traditional face to face counseling. However, online counseling is not for everyone.
Online therapy is not for:
Actively suicidal individuals
Those thinking of harming others
Those currently experiencing psychosis (audio/visual hallucinations or delusion)
Those with severe substance abuse issues
Those in abusive relationships that may need immediate medical attention or law enforcement (there are exceptions to this, please ask if you are unsure)
Those currently in a crisis situation that may need immediate medical or law enforcement intervention.