Additional stress brought on by COVID-19 is pushing many people to remain in
their houses. Online counseling is
getting more and more popular in light of these situations. You might wonder
how virtual therapy sessions differ from conventional in-person sessions if
you are thinking about trying them out. Here are a few things to think about.
You are not alone if you have been debating seeking treatment for a mental
condition but have not yet. In the preceding year, about 60% of individuals
with mental illnesses did not receive any
mental health services. The causes—stigmatism, expense, and accessibility—vary, but online
counselling services like HopeQure, India’s leading online platform are
bridging the gap!
DIFFERENCE IN COMMUNICATION
The primary distinction between in-person therapy and telecounseling is the
means of communication. The location of in-person sessions is the office of a
psychologist ,therapist or
psychiatrists
where you can see the them in person. This makes it easier to read non-verbal
clues like body language.
Depending on the preference of the client and the technology skills of the
therapist, teletherapy can be carried out by phone call, text, or video chat.
This makes it more difficult for the therapist to decipher non-verbal clues,
especially if the sole means of contact are texting or phone calls. The
closest experience to physically visiting the therapist s office is video
chat.
DIFFERENCE IN COST
Websites offering online counseling often advertise their accessibility, but
you should carefully consider that promise. Different pricing strategies may
not be covered by insurance.
Some providers charge a subscription fee that provides you access to a set
number of sessions on a weekly or monthly basis. If you subscribe for a longer
period of time, you might be able to reduce these costs. Similar to an
in-person therapist, other service providers bill by the session.
The usual fee for therapy sessions is the same whether they take place in
person or online. Check to see if your insurance will support teletherapy if
you have insurance. Even while a monthly subscription service could seem like
a good deal, choosing a provider who accepts insurance may result in a lower
co-pay.
Check of
EAP services. Your company could be partnered with HopeQure and are sponsoring your
session fee.
DIFFERENCE IN CONVENIENCE
Traditional treatment is less practical than online counseling. You can just
log on to a website or app from the comfort of your home to schedule sessions
with a therapist rather than having to travel to their office. You can more
easily fit a session into your day because many online therapists provide
flexible scheduling.
For those who, for one reason or another, find it difficult to receive
in-person therapy, teletherapy can be helpful. They might be unable to leave
their home due to a disability, lack of transportation, living too far from
the treatment facility, or living in a remote area. These individuals can now
access the mental health care they require thanks to online counselling
sessions.
DIFFERENCE IN CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY
Online Therapy
is covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA). This means that anything you disclose in therapy and your health
information are both legally protected. But be cautious when picking a service
platform. There are platforms or websites without privacy protections.
HopeQure is a HIPAA compliant platform.
Find out if the business protects the data of its clients with encryption.
Make sure the video conferencing software you use complies with HIPAA
regulations. Select a HIPAA-compliant app instead, such as HopeQure’s inbuilt
video portal.
DIFFERENCE IN EFFICACY
Whether
cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, or interpersonal therapy is employed, as well
as the problem it is intended to address (depression,
anxiety, or
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
), can affect how effective traditional talk therapy is.
Nevertheless, studies have shown that talk therapy can literally alter the
structure of your brain, enhancing the communication between parts of the
brain that might lessen symptoms and aid in recovery. Another study discovered
that when treating moderate to severe
depression
for the first time, talk therapy can be just as effective as antidepressants.
Numerous studies have found that online treatment can be comparable to
face-to-face therapy so far.
WANT TO GO FOR ONLINE COUNSELLING?
HopeQure’s health services uses a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform.
If you ve chosen to pursue online counseling. Our therapists serve people of
varied ages involving adults, adolescents, and elderly. You can access the
services, programs, and webinars at our website, regardless of where you live.
To schedule a online session for you or a loved ones click here.
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