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If you are an online mental health professional, it is likely that you have noticed the increasing apprehension about liability in our practice online.  Complaints against online mental health professionals are already beginning to appear in Attorneys General offices in a number of states in the U.S.

As an online therapist, I also am very concerned about liability. Therefore, I have chosen to pursue this topic for my dissertation research project. My goal is to learn more about the liability issues and dilemmas faced by online therapists. I plan to disseminate the findings of my research to the professional organizations that regulate our licenses, and to lawmakers who determine laws to protect those of us who deliver mental health services online.

 I would be very grateful if you would share your thoughts and perspectives about the liability issues you face. I have prepared a user-friendly online survey (link below) that should take no more than 12-15 minutes to complete. I am aware of how valuable your time is and am offering some incentives as a “thank you” for your participation.

The survey is completely anonymous and housed on a secure site. There is no identifying information asked for and your IP internet address will be stripped by the third party program housing the survey. 

 When you click “Done” at the end of the survey, you will be completely decoupled from the survey program and sent to a totally separate website. There, you will be given the choice of participating in a random drawing—my way of saying “thank you” for your assistance. One individual will receive a $250 Amazon gift card, ten more will each receive a $15 Starbucks gift card, and everyone else will receive a $5 gift card. Please see the study update page for winners!

 Please follow this link to go directly to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MgABIQo6VzS4J_2f_2b49aT2UQ_3d_3d

 Again, I wish to thank you for considering my request and do hope you are able to help me in my efforts to gather about online therapy liability to the stakeholders who will be able to use this information on our behalf. 

Thank you for your time.