Michaela
As a Psychologist, do you work long distance?
I'm asking because I wonder if I would work besides at a Office or etc #psychology
2 answers
Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hi Michaela,
Nowadays due to technology, some people can count with therapy services online (but I have to say that the ideal always will be therapy services in person. Online service is a new alternative that varies from case to case).
What is Online Therapy?
Online therapy is the delivery of mental health counseling via the Internet. People also know it as e-therapy, distance therapy, Internet therapy and web therapy. Therapists and online therapy networks use a variety of mediums such as apps for texting, video chatting, voice messaging and audio messaging.
Studies have proven the efficacy of therapy via the internet to the point where it has become a viable alternative and supplement to in-office therapy. There are even people who can afford and make time for in-office therapy but choose online therapy.
Read and know more about this approach in:
https://www.talkspace.com/online-therapy/
Best!
Linda Ann Robinson, Ph.D.
Linda Ann’s Answer
Some psychologists have consulting practices which entail traveling on a regular basis to provide services to their clients (who are generally business owners). Some follow-up services with such clients might occur remotely via email, telephone conference calls, Skype, etc.
Not all psychologists are therapists!