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Harnessing Teletherapy Post-COVID: Key Insights for Practitioners

Harnessing Teletherapy Post-COVID: Key Insights for Practitioners

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed significant changes in the delivery of mental health services, with teletherapy emerging as a vital tool for ensuring continued access to care. A recent study, "Continuation of Teletherapy After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study of Licensed Mental Health Professionals," provides valuable insights into the predictors of continued teletherapy usage post-pandemic. This blog will explore key findings from the study and offer practical recommendations for practitioners aiming to improve their teletherapy services.

Key Findings

The study, which surveyed 114 licensed mental health professionals, identified several client-related factors that predict the continued use of teletherapy:

Conversely, certain factors were associated with a decreased likelihood of continued teletherapy usage:

Practical Recommendations for Practitioners

Based on these findings, practitioners can take several steps to enhance their teletherapy services:

1. Addressing Accessibility Barriers

Practitioners should be proactive in identifying and mitigating barriers to teletherapy access for clients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and those with Medicaid coverage. This may include:

2. Enhancing Training and Competency

Given the challenges associated with teletherapy for couples and families, practitioners should seek additional training to develop competencies in this area. This could involve:

3. Leveraging Teletherapy for Underserved Populations

Teletherapy has the potential to significantly benefit clients from rural areas and those with marginalized identities. Practitioners should focus on leveraging this modality to reach these underserved populations by:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides important insights, further research is needed to explore the long-term impact of teletherapy and identify additional strategies for improving its effectiveness. Practitioners are encouraged to stay engaged with ongoing research and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Continuation of Teletherapy After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study of Licensed Mental Health Professionals.


Citation: Mavragani, A., Hertlein, K., Gordon, S., Sheparis, D., Gangamma, R., Walia, B., & Luke, M. (2022). Continuation of Teletherapy After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study of Licensed Mental Health Professionals. JMIR Formative Research. https://doi.org/10.2196/32419

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