What is online therapy?
Online therapy, or “telemental health,” comes in many shapes and forms. It can be conducted over email, internet chat systems, or video conferencing. We believe this to be an incredibly valuable model of services because many potential therapy clients cannot access services in person in the area they live in. This can happen in rural communities because there aren’t enough mental health providers in the area, or because clients can’t find the type of services they need. At Modern Therapy Seattle, we understand that people in smaller towns or more conservative areas may not have access to in-person Sex Positive therapy services, or could be worried that the therapist/s who are available to them is someone they already know and don’t feel comfortable working with.
We provide online services using HIPAA-compliant services which cater to healthcare or professional video conferencing needs.
How is online therapy different from in-person therapy?
Online therapy with a Modern Therapy Seattle clinician is exactly the same as in person therapy, except it is conducted online.
How is online therapy conducted?
When we work with clients online, we use real-time video-conferencing, so it will feel like an in-person therapy session. If you have ever talked with a friend or loved one on Skype or FaceTime, you will be very familiar with the setting of online therapy.
What are the benefits of online therapy?
Online therapy can be helpful to clients who live far away from the type of services they are looking for, or have scheduling issues that keep them from being able to physically get to the office.
Many clients have reported that being able to do therapy from home has helped them feel comfortable opening up, meaning they don’t have to travel back home in an emotional state.
Online therapy is also very helpful to clients who have medical issues or conditions that affect mobility. We are dedicated to serving clients of all abilities!
Can couples or Families use online therapy?
Modern Therapy Seattle has conducted couples counseling online, when partners are in separate locations and when partners are in the same location. The main difference is that there is a split-screen when working with couples or families who are not in the same location, but the therapy is essentially the same. Don’t hesitate to email us if you have any questions about how this works!