It was a wonderful experience. I really love my current therapist and he and I have tried exchanging e-mails, but he's not good at it. It's a skill. In the process, Ainsworth became an advocate of online therapy and started a non-profit, independent Web site, Metanoia.org, to provide information and referrals. The prices for online counseling vary widely.
Most clients pay with credit cards.
Health insurers don't cover online counseling and probably won't until there is research verifying its efficacy. The American Psychological Association is closely monitoring that research, said Newman. The concern we have is that the application of new and potentially good technologies don't outstrip their capability, that it not be treated as a panacea. This American Psychological Association site provides help in assessing mental health information on the Internet and tips for protecting your privacy. - Metanoia.org. A private, non-profit site developed by advocate Martha Ainsworth provides guidance to consumers on how to choose an online therapist and what to expect.