ABSTRACT
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of and client satisfaction with teletheram;sen'ices provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 13-item electroitic survey was utilized to nied.sure participant use of and satisfaction with teletherapy. The frequency of symptoms assessed was coilsistently higher during the COVID-19 time frame than pre-COVID-19. Most respondents indicated that their symptoms worsened or new symptoms arose during the COVID-19 tinie Fame. Additionally, 39.6% of respondents indicated an increase in teletherapy use. A significant model was found that predicted a collective effect tor satisfaction with telethempy Coullseling. Reported increases in symptomology additionally indicated a greater need for accessible care during the pandemic. This study's findings support a continuation of teletherapy use in response to the COWD-19 pandemic due to reported increases in use of and satisfaction with teletherapy services. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Mental Health Counseling is the property of American Mental Health Counselors Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)