Telemental Health Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Providers

This timely text provides foundational knowledge and skills in ethical and evidence-based practice for mental health providers using distance modalities to treat clients. With a focus on day-to-day application, the book explains the core functions of Telemental Health counseling (TMH) across various mental health modalities and settings.

Target Audience and Course Companionship

Written through the lens of professional counseling, this book is an ideal companion to Counselor Education program courses in Counseling Skills, Pre-Practicum, Advanced Theory, or elective coursework pertaining to distance counseling and telemental health. It is a valuable resource for mental health providers, including mental health, school, family, couple, rehabilitation, addiction specialists, and more.

Key Features and Benefits

This comprehensive guide includes:

• Critical content pertaining to the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on telemental health practice
• A broad view of distance counseling, including varied professionals and settings
• Abundant case studies providing context and practical application
• A balanced discussion of the positive and negative aspects of practicing distance counseling
• Ethical issues in each chapter, pertaining to designated core areas or specialty
• “Questions of Practice” to foster critical thinking regarding the use of TMH in specific roles or functions
• “Voices from the Field” with real-world examples focusing on practicing TMH within designated core areas or specialties
• Emphasis on ethical, practical, and logistical TMH practice in all chapters
• Digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers

About the Author

Heather Robertson, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CASAC, CRC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, is a board-certified telemental health provider and professional counselor with extensive experience in the field.

Product Details

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this 1st edition book is available in English and features 210 pages of comprehensive content. The ISBN-10 is 0826179940, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0826179944.

Stay ahead in the field of telemental health counseling with this essential guide. Learn how to develop skills, examine benefits and risks, and apply TMH in real-world contexts.