Many people who shy away from a therapist's office for help with personal problems are finding cyberspace a more comfortable place. Although one in five Americans has a mental health problem, nearly two-thirds never get help, according to the Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health. This is mostly because people feel embarrassed or ashamed. In certain circumstances, when a consumer can notmeet with a counselor in person ( homebound, ill etc.) CFF will organize a  private and safe means to meet with their therapist  via an online session.

Adapting to the ever changing world while protecting our core values and ministry is the focus of this fairly new approach, as the  Internet has changed the field of psychology by bringing mental health resources and services to more people than ever before. The appeal of anonymity, privacy and convenience is breaking down barriers such as accessibility, cost and the stigma of mental illness that keep many people from getting help. It is our goal at CFF to assist though in need of services any realistic way possible..

Online therapy is clinical work done through the Internet. You will work with the same therapist and only have the ability to communicate during a pre-scheduled session, such as a typical appointment. C.F.F. believes that not everyone is a candidate for benefitting from online sessions and it is critical to identify appropriateness of this type of fit. Online therapy sessions may resemble face-to-face counseling in some of the issues and methods used. However, it is not considered to be the same in approach and effectiveness. On the beneficial end, the patient and the mental health professional are able to fully reflect on issues discussed in a previous correspondence as they can review content of each session byallowing the consumer and counselor an ongoing written record of communications. Electronic communication have many benefits with a unique comfort for certain individuals.

Online counseling may be appropriate if:

• You don't have access to a therapist nearby.
• Transportation is a problem or you are unable to leave your home.
• You are nervous or embarrassed about counseling 
• Your schedule is keeping you from getting help in person.
• You can't afford to see a counselor in person.
• You find it easy to express yourself through writing.

Online counseling is not appropriate for :

• Individuals who are  in a serious crisis. There are better ways to get immediate crisis help such as hotline numbers, emergency rooms and talking to a mental health professional over the phone or in person.                                                                     

Your online therapist will develop a plan to communicate online to best assure you that your communication is to be kept private and confidential , abbiding by HIPPA regulations Upon initial contact, the counselor will review the details relating to the online counseling focus, and you will need to give consent and acknowledge specific details relating to support, consumer rights, prevention and intervention-should personal crisis occur.