Many people find that meeting with their therapist online saves time and offers more convenience and flexibility. With teletherapy, you don’t have to worry about leaving early from work, waiting in traffic, finding a parking spot, or anything else that can complicate accessing care. 

Some people may also feel more relaxed seeing their therapist from the comfort of their home, making it easier for them to share their thoughts and feelings. 

Online counseling, or teletherapy, is a mental health service that allows clients to connect with their therapist using the internet, typically through video calls. Just like traditional therapy, teletherapy covers a wide range of services and needs. 

Our therapists in Massachusetts offer teletherapy using a confidential and secure video platform. They use the same therapeutic techniques and modalities that are available in-person from our offices in Amherst, Franklin, West Springfield, Wilbraham, and Natick Massachusetts.

To learn more about the benefits of online counseling at Handel Behavioral Health and how to know if online therapy is right for you, please read on. 

To begin working with one of our trained therapists online in Massachusetts, contact us today at (413) 343-4357 or request an appointment online.

How does online therapy at Handel Behavioral Health work?

With online therapy at Handel Behavioral Health, you can connect with one of our many trained mental health providers using a computer, phone, or tablet. The video platform our therapists use is safe, secure, and confidential. 

Your therapist will send email or text message reminders that include a link for you to access your therapy session. At your scheduled appointment time, you will click on the link and be directed to the video session, where you will meet with your therapist.

How to decide if online therapy is right for me?

Everyone has different preferences when it comes to therapy. However, most people consider the following when trying to decide if online therapy is the right fit for their lifestyle and needs:

1. Needs: Do you feel that your challenges are too severe and that you may need more intensive treatment with your therapist?

2. Internet access: Do you have a device that connects to the internet? Do you feel comfortable and confident in using technology?

3. Privacy: Do you have a room or private space that you can meet with your therapist without disruption?

4. Time: Do you have a demanding schedule, personal responsibilities, and routines that require a lot of your time? Would it be easier for you to meet remotely with your therapist rather than traveling for in-person sessions

5. Risk of sickness: Are you or is someone you live with at high-risk for sickness and health complications, like COVID-19?

If you feel that in-person therapy would better support your mental health needs and goals, our therapists are here to support you. Our offices in Amherst, Franklin, Natick, West Springfield, and Wilbraham Massachusetts are non-judgmental, safe, and comfortable.

What are the benefits of online therapy?

• Convenience: One of the most appealing features of teletherapy is its convenience. Scheduling and having therapy sessions can be done from anywhere with an internet connection. Whether you have a busy work schedule or personal responsibilities to attend to, the ability to attend sessions from the comfort of your home can reduce the stress and logistical challenges of in-person therapy. 
• Accessibility: Online therapy breaks the barriers that traditional in-person therapy may impose. Traveling to in-person therapy sessions may be restrictive, if not impossible for many people. As long as you have access to internet connection and live in Massachusetts, you can connect with one of our online therapists at Handel Behavioral Health. 
• Wider choice of therapists: With online counseling at Handel Behavioral Health, you can choose to work with any of our professionals who offer online therapy, regardless of their immediate geographical location. You may have an easier time finding a therapist who matches your needs when you use online counseling. 
• Comfort: While our therapists offices in Amherst, Franklin, Natick, West Springfield, and Wilbraham are comfortable, online therapy gives you the opportunity to attend therapy from the comfort of your personal space. You may choose to participate from your couch, living room, office, or somewhere else entirely.
• Privacy: You may find that working with your therapist from the comfort of your personal space offers more privacy, too. For some people, it can be easier to open up and share their honest thoughts and feelings with their therapist from a personal and private space.

Start working with an online therapist in Massachusetts today:

At Handel Behavioral Health, we understand that the journey to starting online therapy can be intimidating at first. We are here to help you find the right therapist, who matches your needs, goals, symptoms, and preferences. 

If you or someone you know is looking for virtual therapy in Massachusetts, contact us today at (413) 343-4357 or request an appointment online. Our therapists are also available for in-person therapy from our offices in Amherst, Franklin, West Springfield, Wilbraham, and Natick Massachusetts.

About The Author