Doing therapy via phone or video (i.e. teletherapy), has been a well respected method of providing therapy for over 20 years.  Many people have discovered the convince and ease of teletherapy. 

Is meeting with my therapist over the phone or by video really effective?

YES!

What life or mental health problems can be dealt with in teletherapy? 

Most problems can be dealt with during phone calls, or video sessions.

What ages and types of therapy can be done via phone and video?

The person must be old enough to hold at least a brief conversation via phone/video. Individual, family, couples and parenting focused sessions can all be successfully accomplished in teletherapy. Parents of children who are too young to do this should consider parenting sessions where the therapist coaches the parents what to do with the child at home to address the problems. 

What are some tips to make teletherapy go smoothly?

1) Have a quiet, private place to talk.

2) Decide if you want to talk by phone or video.