Friday, October 14, 2011

Online Therapy a Click Away

NY Times article entitled "When Your Therapist is Only a Click Away" explores the advantages and challenges of providing psychotherapy across the internet/online. The article discusses how convenient online therapy can be for some individuals, as well as the use of this for individuals who are home-bound. Yet there are ethical and legal questions exist, particularly when a therapist is practicing across state lines. What do you think? Would you see a therapist online? How could you ensure your information was kept secure? What concerns would you have?

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