When it comes to the benefits of digital therapy vs in-person therapy, how do the two compare?

Here, two therapists explore the differences.

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And with the ongoing pandemic,more people need access to mental health care.

But when it comes to the benefits of digital therapy versus in-person therapy, how do the two compare?

We talk about [the office] being this space that holds whatever the client is bringing in.

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licensed mental health counselor and head of clinical content atSpring Health

There is some of that thats lost virtually because clients are still like, Okay, am I homeschooling?

Or is my boss emailing?'

Youre here with me, but the screen still separates us.

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However, text therapy also allows her to speak to someone in real-time while theyre working through a situation.

I get that accessibility right in that moment.

This has been such a stressful past 18 months, says Dr. Bradford.

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It feels like its not letting up anytime soon.

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