Feeling Blue? Four Reasons to Complement ESA Support with Teletherapy

Published on: September 9, 2019

By: ASP Administrator

Estimates cite, more than 44 million Americans ranging in age from youngster to seniors, suffer from some type of mental health condition. In addition, at least half of those reporting some form of depression. Unfortunately, many of those individuals must get through daily life with unmet needs concerning their mental wellness. Due to current shortages in the mental healthcare workforce, one in five, or nine million adults ,report having little or no access to much needed mental health care.

Fortunately, this shortage is quickly being resolved through the availability, convenience and affordability of teletherapy. Teletherapy is also known as telepsychology and these closely resemble traditional face to face meetings. This form of distance therapy allows patients to receive help from qualified therapists from almost anywhere. Better yet, teletherapy can help you in getting approval for an emotional support animal (ESA).

However, here are four reasons to consider complementing your ESA’s support for easing issues like depression, with an integrative approach utilizing telepsychology.

1. Get Emotional Support from the Comfort of Your Home

Telemedicine is getting medical help to those who are homebound or those who must travel far distances. From the specialized care they need, teletherapy and telepsychology practices are altering the way people with unmet needs are finding them fulfilled from home. This modern option to traditional therapy removes any mobile and geographical locations. Thus, making mental health care for depression and other conditions accessible from anywhere at anytime.

Consumers can reach out to their dedicated professional therapist by email, video chat, phone calls and other online resources—without leaving home. There are generally no limits on the number of sessions one can have monthly, so time can indeed be on the patient’s side—for a change.

2. Receive Qualified Professional Help From a Dedicated Therapist

Every therapist and psychologist on qualified and registered sites will be trustworthy. Therefore, concerns about that subject are unnecessary. A major benefit of such connections are the client’s availability to choose their own therapist. You can check out actual client reviews and understand the dedication of who they might potential be discussing their life with.

3. Much Lower Costs Than Traditional Therapists

One on one therapy can cost anywhere from $70-$250 hourly depending on the level of care needed. However, with teletherapy, there are flat rate costs and/or package plans that give patients much more time. This will help, as they spend less time writing checks. Every program is different, and many are available today. On the contrary, do some homework on this and you will definitely feel less depressed about the bills. There are also often lower cost payments for qualified veterans suffering from PTSD and other conditions.

4. Telepsychology is Affordable for Everyone

While many insurers are not sure on covering any or all of the costs that associate with any form of telemedicine, this is quickly changing. After all, with so much evidence and consumer satisfaction, the insurance companies can only hold out so long. The reality is, that patients receive unlimited visits for a flat rate through the majority of telemedicine companies.

Patients under these types of care can generally receive as many ‘sessions’ in their preferred method from their therapists. The greatest aspect of ‘seeing’ someone via telehealth methods, is knowing they are getting the best value for their overall care.

Are you or someone you care about dealing with depression or another trauma? There is a way to alleviate that, by the companionship of an emotional support animal. So, why not complete the free ESA application process at American Service Pets today and see if you qualify for approval.

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ATTENTION

Due to the new Department of Transportation (DOT) policy, Emotional Support Animals are NO longer allowed to fly in airplane cabins for free. However, Psychiatric Service Dogs are eligible.