Problem 1: Online therapy is being used more than ever before partly due to the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic. What do you think are some key legal and ethical issues to be aware of (choose at least 3) when providing therapy online or by phone?
Problem 2: Research to see if your state/jurisdiction has adopted standards of practice for telehealth (may also be called e-counseling or online therapy) and post it in your discussion. Hint: it would most likely be found in the rules and regulations found on California board website. What is a Business Associate Agreement? Why is a business associate agreement relevant for teletherapy platform/online therapy?