You may have heard it called any of these things: telemental health therapy, video therapy, online therapy, Internet-based therapy, remote counseling, virtual therapy, or e-therapy…but what is it exactly?

Remote therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a professional therapist provides counseling services via phone, video, or sometimes even text, rather than conventional in-person therapy. At QLC, we offer remote therapy for our clients in order to ensure continuity of care, even when clients are unable to come into the office for in-person appointments. We understand how busy our clients are, and we are committed to making therapy accessible and convenient.

Research has found that remote counseling is becoming increasingly popular and effective, especially among young adults in their twenties and thirties. As our lives are becoming busier, there is an increasing need for mental health support and even less time to schedule in-person office appointments. Remote counseling via telephone or video is an easy and convenient way to get the help you want and need.

Telephone and video counseling may be especially beneficial if you are:

• traveling frequently,
• struggling to get time off from work for regular counseling appointments,
• post-partum and home with a newborn,
• homebound,
• having physical limitations,
• dealing with an illness, or
• having transportation challenges.

Benefits of Remote Counseling:

• It is private. No bumping into people you know in the waiting room. No questions from managers and supervisors about why you’re leaving the office midday.
• It is convenient. You can meet with your therapist, no matter where you are, whether you’re home, on vacation, on a work trip, or at the office.
• It is comfortable. You meet with your therapist where it’s most comfortable for YOU. From the comfort of your home, on your couch, in your pjs, sipping your favorite tea, or outside walking your dog.
• You save money. There are no additional fees for remote counseling, and you don’t have transportation and parking expenses.
• You save time. Because you don’t travel to an office for your appointment; you don’t have to factor in additional time when scheduling your appointments.