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Success rate for online therapy is not known

Because the area of online therapy is so new, no research is available about the efficacy of online therapy. For this same reason, the therapists will not have years of experience performing online therapy.

Online therapy is not appropriate for all disorders

Online therapy cannot be effective in treating all disorders. Many times, treatment needs the immediacy that can only come from face-to-face interaction. The therapist should be able to determine if treatment is feasible. If online treatment is not possible, the therapist will attempt a referral.

Referral is not always possible

Referral is not always possible when the therapist is unfamiliar with the counselors in the client's local area. When this is the case, the therapist will try to point the client to several agencies or therapists that offer the types of services needed.

Location of therapy question

For the purposes of jurisdiction and licensing, the therapy is said to take place in the therapist's state of residence.

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