Benefits of Online Therapy in Illinois
Do you live in Illinois and ever wonder if online therapy is right for you? Since covid-19, virtual therapy has grown and many people have experienced the benefits of online therapy to their mental health. In the last 5 years, I have helped many people manage their depression and anxiety with online therapy. Continue reading to learn the benefits of online therapy and find out if it is the right choice for you.
The choice to begin therapy is a big decision. Prioritizing your mental health is extremely important and doing so can help alleviate much stress and help you live your best life. Online therapy has been found to be as effective as in-person therapy with some added benefits that you maybe hadn’t considered. If you are deciding if therapy is right for you, continue reading to learn the benefits of online therapy in Illinois.
1) It’s convenient
Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of online therapy is that it is very convenient. Nowadays, people live busy lives and wear many hats. This can include having a job, being a student, maybe you’re a parent, caregiver or a spouse. Perhaps you engage in extracurricular activities that take up a lot of time and you find yourself strapped for time.
Online therapy can be done in the comfort of your own home and you don't have to consider commute time nor find a babysitter for your kids and/or fur babies. Some people even do their online therapy session during their lunch break at work. If you live in Illinois, you don't have to find a local therapist; online therapy can be done anywhere in Illinois with any therapist in Illinois.
2) It’s just as effective as in-person therapy
Online therapy has been found to be just as effective as traditional in-person therapy. People have expressed that they have been able to focus more on their therapy by doing it online with less distractions like commute and time-constraints. While online therapy may not be for everyone, if you live in Illinois and are considering therapy; online therapy could be a great choice, especially if there are limited therapists in your area. The following Illinois counties have limited therapists available in their area: Boone, Cass, Clinton, Cumberland, Douglas, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Jersey, Lawrence, Macoupin, Menard, Mercer, Warren, Wayne, Woodford.
3) It’s covered by health insurance
Another benefit to online therapy is that it is covered by most health insurance companies. Since covid-19 and the need to go virtual in healthcare, most all health insurance companies cover the cost of online therapy. Online therapy has also been found to be more affordable than online therapy. In many cases, therapists also offer sliding scale fees that makes therapy more affordable if you are uninsured or underinsured.
Conclusion
If you live in Illinois and are considering online therapy, I hope that you found this blog useful in helping you make your decision. There are many benefits to online therapy and getting help for your mental health is very important. If you struggle with managing anxiety, depression, grief, or need help with stress management; please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. I offer virtual therapy anywhere in Illinois, I accept BCBS and Aetna and I also offer a sliding scale fee.