Podcast: What ’ s Online Counseling Really Like?

In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss online counseling. Joining them is Haesue Jo of BetterHelp.com, which offers online counseling and is also the sponsor of The Psych Central Show. In addition to answering specific questions about Better Help, the conversation discusses how online counseling differs from in-person therapy, what types of issues are (and are not) good fits for this type of counseling, and what someone can expect from this kind of service. Also discussed is why some people are still skeptical of online therapy (or other types of virtual medical services) and why they shouldn’t be.  . Subscribe to Our Show! . Online Counseling Show Highlights: “We use the internet for everything and so, for people who are having a lot of pushback on this, something to consider is that this is the movement of not just health, but our culture.” ~ Haesue Jo  [1:32]  What exactly is online therapy?  [5:53]  Why are some people so skeptical of online therapy?  [10:37]  What is online therapy NOT good for?  [11:57]  What about insurance and how much does it cost?  [15:38]  How many counselors and patients does BetterHelp have?  Proud Sponsor of The Psych Central Show     About Our Guest Haesue Jo, MA, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience providing individual and family therapy in community mental health, school settings, and day treatment facili...
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