The code less traveled: The transition to teletherapy

Teletherapy became commonplace as a result of the pandemic, and it is an effective modality for psychological treatment. In this essay, the author narrates the transition from a group in-person practice to an individual teletherapy-only practice. Subsequently, she highlights benefits and practical u...

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Main Author: Lauren A. Stutts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:SSM - Mental Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666560322000822
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description Teletherapy became commonplace as a result of the pandemic, and it is an effective modality for psychological treatment. In this essay, the author narrates the transition from a group in-person practice to an individual teletherapy-only practice. Subsequently, she highlights benefits and practical uses of teletherapy. Lastly, she notes some of the limitations and solutions to them. Teletherapy should continue to be evaluated and adjusted, but it is a sustainable option for psychological treatment in the 21st century.
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title The code less traveled: The transition to teletherapy
title_full The code less traveled: The transition to teletherapy
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Telehealth
Online therapy
Psychotherapy
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