Research in this area is still evolving, but findings suggest online counseling is at least comparable to in-person services (“Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals”, PESI).  Teletherapy has been shown to be effective in treating individuals, couples, families, and groups surrounding a wide variety of issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and more).  In some cases, treatment can occur more quickly with telehealth, and clients find the financial and time-saving benefits advantageous.  Most important, however, is your intentional engagement, as the American Medical Association has found that positive outcomes in teletherapy heavily depend on the engagement of the client.