Online Therapy (Telehealth)

How Does Online Therapy Differ from In-Person Therapy?

The experience of online therapy is similar to in-person therapy, thanks to modern video technology platforms. The major difference is that your therapist may need to send you homework assignments, exercises, or handouts before and after the session.

Several studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy, provided you select a skilled therapist.

One of the drawbacks of online therapy is that the emotional energy can feel slightly different compared to being in the same room with the therapist. To increase the similarity of an in-person session, use a laptop. Set up the laptop so your therapist can ideally see your full body—for example, place the laptop on a coffee table as you sit on a couch. This setup helps your therapist observe non-verbal cues. Additionally, you’ll see your therapist more clearly on a laptop compared to a phone.

Many of our clients have reported that our online sessions are as effective as in-person sessions. However, connectivity issues can sometimes be frustrating if the video has a delay or cuts out. To minimize this, try to sit where your Wi-Fi signal is strongest.