Getting therapy is really helpful for just about everyone. If you have a mental illness, going to therapy can help you learn new coping skills. If you don't have a mental illness but are dealing with a lot of stuff, therapy can be a safe place for you to air out all that stuff. The problem is that you may not have a lot of therapists in the area where you are, or all the therapists in your area are completely full, and the waiting list is very long. There is also the chance you can't find a therapist who you connect well with. You always have the option to go with virtual therapy.

Virtual Therapy

Virtual therapy is done over the phone or on your computer through a secure video call. You can log into the session with the therapist and talk to them without worrying that an outside agency will be able to get into the connections. There are a lot of benefits to choosing this type of therapy.   

Transportation

If you don't have transportation or it is difficult for you to get somewhere, getting to appointments can be really hard. But, as long as you have a computer or phone and Internet access, you can get the therapy that you are looking for, without having to worry about how you are going to get there. When you are having a lot of problems with your mental illness, trying to figure out how to get to your therapist's office can seem overwhelming, so bypassing that worry can make it easier for you to get the help you need. 

Specialization

If you need a therapist with some kind of specialization or who is friendly to certain things, you may not have anyone like that in your area. For example, if you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, then you may want to work with a therapist who is either a member of that community or is friendly to that community. Part of being in therapy is being vulnerable. If you are worried about being judged for something like your sexuality or gender identity, you can't be vulnerable, and therapy can get frustrating.

If you have decided that you need to get therapy, you have some options. One is to use virtual therapy. This can be a really good option for you and let you get the therapy that you want to have.