There is much to consider when it comes to determining whether online therapy is right for you. One of the first and biggest concerns that people have is efficacy -- does online therapy really work? While this is still a new question and our understanding could benefit from further study, there is a increasing body of research that suggests online therapy…

The term "sex therapy" can conjure up all kinds of images, many of which may be inaccurate.  Sex therapy is simply the process of bringing issues of sexuality into therapeutic work so that these issues can be talked about, understood, and when necessary transformed into experiences, attitudes and practices that are in more line with your desires, needs and values. 

The term "mental illness" refers to a way of conceptualizing particular types of mental or psychological experiences and related behaviours that are considered problematic for the individual who is experiencing them or potentially problematic for other people. Problematic psychological experiences are generally considered mental illness when:

Psychotherapy, therapy, counselling, and coaching can all refer to very similar and sometimes identical approaches to supporting clients in developing insight, solving problems, and making progress on goals. The differences within each category can be as great as the differences between them. 

Many individuals come to therapy with relationship problems that would be better suited to couple and family therapy, and there are times when couple or family therapy may be more productive if some individual sessions happen first, or at the same time. Some challenges are more clearly suited to relational therapy, as they are created by or affect more than one person in a family or group. Some examples include conflict with a partner or child, children acting out, difficult family transitions, kids moving out, loss of a loved one, trauma that affects the couple or whole family, intimacy and sexual problems, and negotiating expectations in relationships. 

Unlike finding a good mechanic or dentist, finding the right therapist requires more than simply finding someone in your neighbourhood who is competent, honest, and professional. You also need someone with whom you can feel comfortable sharing the important matters in your life, someone who can help you in a more personal way based on your own unique experiences and perspectives.