Online Counseling

Is it effective?

Online therapy has been proven repeatedly to be effective. Of course, it is always important to remember that each person is different, and online counseling is not a “one size fits all” option. It is not for everyone, and that is ok.  But for those considering it, recent studies have proven this alternative therapy approach effective.

The following list of references presents evidence-based studies that prove the effectiveness of online counseling- specifically for depression, anxiety, and emotional distress.

• David Gratzer and Faiza Khalid-Khan present the effectiveness of Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy as a treatment for those diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression and anxiety disorders. (https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150007)
• This study provides support for the efficacy of a clinician-guided Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) program in reducing anxiety, depression, and disability for those with chronic pain. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2013.03.005)
• Web-based, diabetes-specific cognitive behavioral therapy depression treatment has been proven to be effective in diabetes clients while also being cost-effective and having broad reach. (https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.1657)
•  OCD clients who participated in computer-guided self-help while receiving brief live phone support from a clinician enhanced their completion and improvement rate. (https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20204)

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