While we offer our counseling services in Chicago for patients who prefer to have in-person appointments, Sprout Family Clinics has found that virtual counseling has made a lot of difference in a little time.
An Introduction To Telehealth Therapy And Virtual Counseling
America is currently home to about 150 million people who don't have access to trained therapists. There's also an ongoing mental health crisis, and studies have shown that when mental health declines, the gross domestic product goes down with it, while crime rates rise.
Telehealth therapy is the same as regular therapy, except that you can do it over the phone or online.
Since we've started online therapy for depression and telehealth couples counseling, we've been able to help individuals who need support but aren't in a position to seek it. This can be because:
They are unwilling or unable to travel to an in-person appointment.
They feel uncomfortable entering an unfamiliar space to share personal details with a stranger.
They're part of a community that doesn't believe in treating mental health issues and is afraid that someone will find out. Virtual counseling can help these individuals keep their appointments private.
They experience symptoms of anxiety or depression that prevent them from building up the confidence to book an appointment.
They need family or relationship counseling but are afraid to confront their partner or family members.
What Telehealth Has To Offer
There are many advantages to remote counseling services. They are as follows:
The Selection
Remote individual therapy can enable patients to access a wide range of choices. Even if you have access to a fully qualified therapist, they may not be the right fit for you. Sometimes, to find a counselor who can meet your needs and make you feel comfortable discussing them, you have to handle some trial and error.
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Remote family counseling makes therapy an option for families who are spread across the country or even the globe. Therapy has helped keep many families intact and facilitated honest relationships between siblings, parents, and children.
Even if you think you need individual therapy, it's easier to grasp why you feel a certain way once you allow yourself to fully experience what you feel toward others.
The same goes for couples counseling.
Sprout Family Clinics has been able to treat a wider range of patients and a wider range of mental health problems. As therapists, we learn more with every patient, and we are now proud to offer telehealth couples counseling, virtual counseling, online counseling for kids, and more. With each patient we treat, we glean more experience, and our staff members come equipped with all the right resources and qualifications.
Click here to book an appointment today so that you can take control of your life with the ever-present support of our telehealth therapists.