Online Web Counseling in 2021

We feel that for both professionals and their clients, it's important to have strong and durable online web counseling options in this day and age.

We know that many people are seeking these kinds of services for a variety of different reasons – we intuitively understand all of the uncertainty and anxiety that people deal with on a regular basis. There are so many different triggers in modern life, and complex problems that people have to find the strength to solve. We want to be part of that struggle. 

With that in mind, joining an online counseling community can help to provide more alternatives and options for those who need mental health services, and those who are willing to provide them. Professionals would say this isn’t just something that happens “like magic” – it takes work. 

Forging Connections

By utilizing email and other methods of communication, these platforms can help to more easily make these connections, for professionals to get introduced to those who want to become clients.

The traditional way of calling a practice and signing up with receptionists can be daunting and intimidating for many. There are different bottlenecks that can happen along the way. Online counseling is a much better alternative for some who might not otherwise reach out.

Complying with HIPAA

Many people, even some providers, are frightened of HIPAA regulations in the healthcare and medical sector.

It's true that there are some complexities to HIPAA compliance. But with this type of online platform, the administrators take care of most HIPAA concerns, making sure that information flows in a safe and secure way. So providers don't have to worry about individually not having the right protections in place. They can, to an extent, rely on the platform for HIPAA compliance, although professionals have to have a basic working knowledge of how these rules and regulations work on their end as well. 

Eliminating Barriers to Care

As we talked about above, online web counseling can be a better practical solution than visiting a physical office. Transportation and scheduling are major factors. There's also the comfort level of the patient or person seeking mental health services, and the unique situations that they face. It’s not always convenient to deal with an office in the traditional way. 

Eliminating barriers to care gets more people closer to the care that they need. That's part of why we created this vibrant system for providers and clients. Take a look and don’t be afraid to take the step – as a counselor, this can help you to renovate and fill your roster in a modern, effective way.