How to Become an Online Therapist and Work from Home

Teletherapy has become the key component for every online therapist who believes working from an office has either become too risky in the age of Coronavirus or too expensive in terms of renting an office space and paying for insurance, utilities, etc.

Online therapy is simply providing professional therapy and counseling over the Internet using a HIPAA compliant service.

Are all Services HIPAA Compliant?

No, they're not. In fact, most services that would make it possible for you to provide online therapy are not HIPAA compliant and should not be used. When working online with clients who expect their health information to be protected, it's your responsibility to ensure you're not only protecting the privacy of your client but yourself as well.

Become a HIPAA compliant Online Therapist at the Virtual Therapist Network

What are the Benefits of Becoming an Online Therapist?

• If you want to become an online therapist, here are just a few benefits worthy of consideration:
• You'll save a lot of money not paying for an office space
• You can save both money and time not driving to and from an office space
• You services can be made more affordable due to your lower overhead costs
• Clients will save time and money not driving to an office to meet you
• Clients with mental health issues that make it hard to leave the home will feel more comfortable meeting with you from the comfort and privacy of their own home
• Working from home as an online therapist allows you to be much more flexible in your scheduling
• Providing online therapy allows you to work from anywhere you have a computer and Internet connection

How Does Online Therapy Work?

That depends a lot on what service you choose to use. At the Virtual Therapist Network, the process is simple. Once you've created your profile, your profile page and booking calendar are visible on the site for everyone to view.

When a visitor wants to book an appointment with you, they simply click the 'Make Appointment' button located next to your photo. After your booking calendar appears, they simply select the day and time they want, which is based on your availability.

Once the appointment is booked, everyone receives a confirmation email with the details. On the day of your appointment, both you and the client simply login and click the 'Go to Video Session' button located on your 'My Appointments' page. That's it!

You'll both be redirected to your conference room where the online therapy session can begin.

What Online Client Charting Features are Available?

In almost all cases, online client charting is done through a third-party service, which you pay in addition to your Teletherapy service. However, at the Virtual Therapist Network, you can opt to upgrade your account for only $15 a month and use their integrated online client charting system called MHR (Mental Health Records).

For an online therapist who wants to be more professional and efficient, MHR is a great way to manage your clients and online therapy practice.

Conclusion

Becoming an online therapist is easy, practical, and economical. And, while there are several online therapy platforms to choose from, the Virtual Therapist Network is very affordable and a great way to add online therapy as an adjunct to your practice.