Telehealth Therapy in Ohio: Accessible, Flexible, and Convenient

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*Content note: This post discusses therapy and mental health services and may be helpful for those exploring care options.

Life is busy and getting to therapy shouldn’t add more stress. Online sessions make mental health care more accessible while keeping your privacy safe. Instead of commuting to an office, you can meet from the comfort of your own home.

Picture this: sipping your much-needed coffee, cozying up with your pet under your favorite blanket, and doing meaningful, transformational work—before work, during a lunch break, or after the kids are asleep. Telehealth therapy fits into your life and works around your schedule... because we both know how busy life can be.

Why Telehealth Works

Research suggests that for many people, online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. Studies have found that clients often report similar satisfaction and strong therapeutic relationships whether therapy is online or in person (Backhaus et al., 2012; Jenkins-Guarnieri et al., 2015; Poletti et al., 2021).

Telehealth allows you to:

• Save time and mileage by skipping the commute

• Stay consistent, even when life or weather is unpredictable

• Enjoy therapy in a space where you feel most comfortable

The best therapy experience is the one that fits into your life.

*Disclaimer: This blog is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized mental health care. If you feel uncertain about whether telehealth therapy is right for you—or if your mental health needs feel overwhelming—consider speaking with a licensed therapist for guidance.

References

Backhaus, A., Agha, Z., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D.,… Thorp, S. R. (2012). Videoconferencing psychotherapy: A systematic review. Psychological Services, 9(2), 111–131. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027924

Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A., Pruitt, L. D., Luxton, D. D., & Johnson, K. (2015). Patient perceptions of telemental health: Systematic review of direct comparisons to in-person psychotherapeutic treatments. Telemedicine and e-Health, 21(8), 652–660. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2014.0165

Poletti, B., Tagini, S., Brugnera, A., Parolin, L., Pievani, L., Molteni, E., & Ferrucci, R. (2021). Telepsychotherapy: A meta-analytic review of outcomes compared to face-to-face psychotherapy. Psychological Reports, 124(5), 2516–2536. https://doi.org/10.1177/00332941211017494