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3 Benefits of Using Online Therapy Platforms

by Tazim Damji

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Online therapy is basically therapy that takes place online rather than in person. Patients can use virtual therapy services to speak to a therapist via text, audio, or video. There has been a great deal of support for the utilization of online therapy. Many believe that it can increase access to mental health care across the globe. Check out this list of three benefits associated with using online therapy platforms. 

1. Avoid the Stigma

In some communities and cultures, there is still a substantial amount of stigma concerning mental illness. This means that people who are part of certain groups feel insecure or ashamed about visiting a therapist. They may feel uncomfortable going to a therapist’s office because they fear that someone they know will spot them and call them out on it. Fortunately, online mental health services help people dodge the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment via therapy. Users of virtual therapy platforms can choose to disclose or not disclose that they are seeking treatment online with their relatives and friends. Having such a choice can provide them with the comfort and confidence they need to take full advantage of their sessions. Even though the stigma toward mental health treatment will likely persist for years to come, people can use virtual platforms to avoid it.

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2. Save Time and Money

Depending on where someone lives, it may not be feasible for him or her to visit a therapist on a regular basis. For instance, if a person lives in a rural area, several hours away from the nearest therapist or mental health counselor, they may forgo seeing one because doing so will take too much time and cost too much gas money. By utilizing online therapy services, an individual can save a substantial amount of time and money. They will not have to drive miles upon miles to speak with someone. They just have to have a computer, phone, or tablet, as well as access to a good internet connection, to talk to a well-trained, mental health professional. Online therapy represents a more convenient way for people to get assistance with their mental health problems.

3. Get Support Anywhere

Some people may not want to invest in therapy because they live a lifestyle that requires that they travel often. For example, business owners may have to go from city to city or country to country to meet the needs of their profession and may be reluctant to hire a therapist because they will barely get the chance to see him or her. Thankfully, instead of visiting a therapist in person, people who travel frequently can see one online. If they are in a state or country far from where their therapist is located, they can schedule remote therapy sessions by taking into account time zone differences. Virtual therapy services can be utilized anywhere an individual has a device and an internet connection. 

Traditional therapy has improved as well as save a multitude of lives. Online therapy has done the same.

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Tazim Damji is a permaculture gardener and certified holistic nutritionist from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about photography, vegan food, and gardening. Read more posts by Tazim. Visit her food and adventure blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Connect with Tazim via Twitter or on Facebook .

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