You may have heard the terms "online therapy," "telehealth," or "online mental health support" talked about lately, all of which refer to meeting a counselor online instead of in an office. Appointments are scheduled just like an in-person appointment and held via a secure link that is provided by the counselor. Telehealth has an array of benefits for everyone, but particularly for high-achievers, such as athletes, veterans, coaches, and business leaders. Here are five ways that telehealth can help you perform better.

1 - Telehealth saves you time.

The biggest impact of telehealth is that it saves you time. You can log into sessions in your office, on the road, or from your gym. For busy people telehealth can be a lifesaver. It eliminates the need to work around busy travel schedules and there's no commute! Suddenly a two-hour commitment to therapy becomes a one-hour commitment. You get all of the benefits of working with a mental health professional while maintaining your busy lifestyle.

2 - Telehealth can be accessed from anywhere

From your home office, the gym, just after training; telehealth can be accessed anywhere from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Coaches can schedule a session right before they head into training. Athletes can schedule sessions during their recovery. Professionals can schedule sessions while they are traveling. With online therapy, you aren't limited to going to one space week-to-week. You have the freedom to live your life and still get solid mental health support.

3 - Implement new strategies immediately

While in-person sessions are helpful, it's often easy to forget much of what was discussed during the commute home. Distractions such as errands, picking children up, and taking phone calls can get in the way of being able to process everything. With telehealth, you are able to implement new stratgies, tips, tools, and perspectives as soon as you log off the session.

4 - Telehealth is secure

HIPPA privacy laws apply to telehealth the same as they do in-person. Common telehealth platforms such as Simple Practice, Google Meet, and Doxy.me are secure and meet the encryption required by federal law to protect your privacy. It's a safe, secure way to communicate with your mental health professional.

5 - Telehealth is effective

With telehealth, you can receive the same support, compassion, and non-judgmental listening that you would receive from an in-person session. Telehealth therapists receive the same training as in-person therapists and must meet the same high standards to be allowed to practice in their state. Studies have shown that there's no significant difference in the effectiveness of telehealth versus traditional therapeutic delivery methods. The benefits are the same.

Telehealth can be used with nearly any type of therapy, including anxiety treatment, trauma therapy, and professional development. Overachievers often prefer the ease, security, and efficiency of telehealth. With telehealth, clients can access a trained counselor from anywhere. Telehealth saves time, gives freedom of movement, is efficient and effective.

If you're in Colorado and you're interested in telehealth with True Grit Performance Counseling, schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.