Online Therapy
The paper will discuss the content of three online therapy sites, the professionals involved, and how the actual online interaction occurs. The paper will also discuss how professional associations and state regulatory boards view online therapy. The paper will discuss security issues and ethical issues, such as informed consent and confidentiality. Finally, the paper will include the writer’s opinion of the advantages and disadvantages of online therapy services.
Online Therapy Sites
Online therapy utilizes the convenience of the internet and provides a means of communication between an individual and a professional.
Sunrise Counseling
Sunrise Counseling provides an experienced therapist that will help an individual identify issues, and gain insight into the thought process and behavior. The online therapist will help the individual with problem resolution, increase self-esteem, and improve mood. Sunrise counseling can provide online counseling for individuals that are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, bereavement, loss of direction, loneliness, effects of abuse, and many more.
Confidentiality is maintained for all clients via signing the consent to confidentiality except for situations like, child abuse, minor child therapy, clients that pose danger, vulnerable adult, written authorization, court subpoenas, and when the therapist needs to consult a supervisor to provide best possible therapy. Internet confidentiality is done through encrypted emails, and secure/encrypted chat rooms.
The qualifications of the therapist are Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, and several graduate applied psychology courses. The therapist is affiliated with Ontario College of Social Work, Crisis intervention Counselor of the First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, and International Society of Mental Health Online. The therapist also provides a phone number that an Individual can call to verify education.
Online Therapy Sites
Online therapy utilizes the convenience of the internet and provides a means of communication between an individual and a professional.
Sunrise Counseling
Sunrise Counseling provides an experienced therapist that will help an individual identify issues, and gain insight into the thought process and behavior. The online therapist will help the individual with problem resolution, increase self-esteem, and improve mood. Sunrise counseling can provide online counseling for individuals that are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, bereavement, loss of direction, loneliness, effects of abuse, and many more.
Confidentiality is maintained for all clients via signing the consent to confidentiality except for situations like, child abuse, minor child therapy, clients that pose danger, vulnerable adult, written authorization, court subpoenas, and when the therapist needs to consult a supervisor to provide best possible therapy. Internet confidentiality is done through encrypted emails, and secure/encrypted chat rooms.
The qualifications of the therapist are Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, and several graduate applied psychology courses. The therapist is affiliated with Ontario College of Social Work, Crisis intervention Counselor of the First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, and International Society of Mental Health Online. The therapist also provides a phone number that an Individual can call to verify education.
References: Board of Behavioral Sceinces. (2011). Consumer Information regarding online psychotherapy. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from Board of Behavioral Sciences: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/consumer/consumer_psych_online.shtml My Therapy Couch. (n.d.). how it works. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from my therapy couch: http://www.mytherapycouch.com/how_it_works/ Serenity Online Therapy. (2005-2011). Serenity Online Therapy. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from Serenity Online Therapy: http://serenityonlinetherapy.com/ Sunrise Counselling. (2002-2008). Online Therapy and Counselling. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from Sunrise Counsellng: http://www.sunrisecounselling.com/index.html