Online counseling is a perfect fit for those of us who really value our time and have a confidential space from which to call or do a video conference. If you would rather avoid the commute, or have a jam packed schedule as many of us do working, raising kids, etc. this venue allows you to still take care of your counseling needs without having to leave your home or your office. If you have a smartphone you can easily access the internet and can do therapy in a setting that works best for you. Maybe you want to take a walk on the trail while doing counseling, or sit on your porch and enjoy the sunshine; online therapy makes this a real possibility I use gotomeeting for video conferences which is a HIPPA compliant platform and allows the client easy access to my online presence just by clicking a link that I email them.