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Online counseling has been highly beneficial to a new generation of individuals who are pressed for time, pressed for resources, and for whom the online world is simply an extension of their physical world. When looking for an online counselor, there are many options available and many different educational backgrounds, however, counseling still requires licensure within the state that the counselor is practicing in. If you have questions, it is completely acceptable to ask about a counselor’s specific licenses and you can check professional credentials through a state’s website. As online counseling and information has become more common, many states’ websites offer verification methods.

The American Counseling Association states that

Professional counselors develop an appropriate in-take procedure for potential clients to determine whether online / phone counseling is appropriate for the needs of the client. Professional counselors warn potential clients that online counseling services may not be appropriate in certain situations and, to the extent possible, informs the client of specific limitations, potential risks, and/or potential benefits relevant to the client’s anticipated use of online or phone counseling services. Professional counselors ensure that clients are intellectually, emotionally, and physically capable of using the online counseling services, and of understanding the potential risks and/or limitations of such services.

Online counseling is just one of the many types of counseling and therapies available to people with mental health issues, relationship problems or anyone dealing with emotional and psychological stressors that can benefit from professional assistance.

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