Reports
Alma’s Teletherapy Report
Alma surveyed over 300 clinicians and clients across the country about their experience with teletherapy. The results in this survey indicate a shift in perspective that stemmed from COVID-19 and gives us a glimpse into the future of mental health care.
Last updated: September 2024
The new normal: 95% of clinicians intend to continue offering teletherapy
Something about being behind a computer screen lets my guard down even further. I feel free to really dive into my session.
COVID-19 fundamentally altered norms and attitudes around teletherapy
Before the pandemic, 84% of clients and 69% of clinicians said they had never tried teletherapy.
By May 2021, teletherapy was not only more common, but also overwhelmingly well received. 91% of clients and 87% of clinicians reported that their experience with teletherapy was “good” or “great”.
No significant impacts to the clinician-client relationship
Despite the abrupt transition to teletherapy, we’ve found that teletherapy hasn’t negatively impacted the relationship between clinicians and clients.
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With this resource, you'll learn how to:
See the benefits teletherapy has provided private practice clinicians
Get insight on the most important factors clients have when choosing a clinician
Better understand the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on mental health care