{"id":637,"date":"2019-01-25T18:39:43","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T18:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsbehavioralhealth.com\/what-is-teletherapy"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T21:45:22","slug":"what-is-online-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/what-is-online-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Online Counseling?"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Teletherapy&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; 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However, it is a formal relationship that differs in distinct ways. Instead of talking at random or spontaneous times, it includes a commitment to meet regularly at designated times. Additionally, the client chooses the topics of conversation most of the time. Finally, the client&#8217;s needs and best interest determine how long the professional relationship lasts. 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Technology is used to improve the ease of accessing services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">You set an appointment for online counseling just like an in-office appointment. However, the therapist and client connect across the Internet using their <strong>computer or smart phone<\/strong>. You will have a unique personalized link, on a specialized secure software platform, for privacy and security. <span>Online Counseling is not just convenient, it is effective. The American Psychological Association (APA) has recognized online counseling as an approved modality of service. It has been shown to be just as\u00a0<strong>effective<\/strong>\u00a0as traditional therapy, while allowing for the\u00a0<strong>comfort<\/strong> and familiarity of your own home.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can request a specific appointment time that fits your schedule.  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Technology is used to improve the ease of accessing services.  <\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-size:17px;\">You set an appointment for online counseling just like an in-office appointment.  However, the therapist and client connect across the Internet using their <strong>computer or smart phone<\/strong>.  You will have a unique personalized link, on a specialized secure software platform, for privacy and security.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-size:17px;\">Online Counseling is not just convenient, it is effective.  The American Psychological Association (APA) has recognized online counseling as an approved modality of service.  It has been shown to be just as <strong>effective<\/strong> as traditional therapy, while allowing for the <strong>comfort<\/strong> and familiarity of your own home.  It is an ideal form of therapy for individuals who have <strong>busy<\/strong> schedules, who are housebound, who desire an <strong>added degree of privacy<\/strong>, or are otherwise unable to come to an office location.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-size:17px;\">Online counseling services may be experienced somewhat differently than face-to-face treatment sessions.  However, most people become very comfortable with it almost immediately. 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