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You finally found a counselor or therapist who might just be able to help you online. The price is right, she is available, but you stop for a minute and want to check out her credentials (smart). You want to be sure she is legitimate, and not just some woman working out of a corner of her fancy laundry room. How do you figure out if she is the real thing?
Many therapists are already using technology to extend their reach online, but aren't being honest with the insurance companies about the location of the services they bill.
Many military personnel spend hours on the battle field playing virtual games, and are already quite comfortable using these virtual interfaces as ways to relax and de-stress.
Should you work with a therapists who doesn't collect identifying information from you about who you really are or where you live? In many professional circles, working with anonymous clients and patients is akin to illegal or unethical practice. Why?
Today I'm starting a new series of blog posts about online therapy. You can look forward to seeing me discuss a number of issues that many therapists, counselors, patients & clients ask themselves:
In the SHM Community Forums, Joanne responded to one forum member who is worried about a job application rather than enjoying her day off with her boyfriend. She said:
