I advocating for the continued support and expansion of telehealth counseling services within our Virginia.

Telehealth has been important in improving access to counseling care for clients who face barriers to attend in-person appointments. Many individuals benefit significantly from the flexibility and convenience that telehealth provides, enabling them to receive timely and effective support from the comfort of their homes. Many clients experience barriers with transportation or having transportation willing to wait for the client to attend a counseling session. Some clients also have difficulty with attended the facility for counseling due to caring for families or work hours. From personal experience, telehealth sessions are frequently longer, more in-depth, and improvement in counseling attendance. 

I encourage you to consider the positive impact of telehealth and thank you for your attention to this important matter