professionals bring you the science of psychology, complete with a worldwide support community. C'mon in - and help yourself!
Mistreated by An Online Therapist or Doctor? Your 3 Best Solutions
Working online with a professional has many benefits, but when it comes to reporting a professional for unprofessional behavior, your options are limited if you didn't do your homework first. That homework involves verifying the credentials of the professional you have chosen and knowing ahead of time where to go if a problem arises. Solution#1: How to File a Licensing Complaint Consumer...
Read MoreHow Might You Check Out An Online Therapist?
You finally found a counselor or therapist who might just be able to help you online. The price is right, she is available, but you stop for a minute and want to check out her credentials (smart). You want to be sure she is legitimate, and not just some woman working out of a corner of her fancy laundry room. How do you figure out if she is the "real thing?" It's easy. Check...
Read More17 Reasons for Verifying That Your Online Counselor Is Licensed in YOUR State of Residence & Just Theirs
Consumers often ask me how they can tell when an online counselor or online therapist is legitimate. First, don't fall for the e-therapy trap of having some hack offer you services anonymously. That's dangerous and if you sufddentl find yourself overhwlemed with feelings, don't count on anyone being there to help you. More about that in another post, but for now, here one of my...
Read MoreHealth Care Licensing Requirements: Where Do Your ONLINE Mental Health Professionals Have to Be Licensed?
As a health care provider, I'm concerned that so many large and small websites are now offering "ask-a-doctor" type services, and claiming that their practitioners are "licensed". I'm writing this blog to pose these questions: Does their licensure signify that they are indeed competent and operating legally/ethically as many consumers would believe? Or does it simply...
Read More
Recent Comments