Table 1.
Community mental health clinicians’ perspectives on transitioning to telehealth (N = 183)
| Barriers transitioning to telehealth | M (SD) | Experiences with telehealth | M (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging younger children in treatment | 8.03 (2.63) | When my organization is able to provide in-person mental health therapy again, I would still want to have telehealth sessions as an option for some clients | 3.98 (1.18) |
| Youth being able to talk freely while participating in therapy from their homes | 6.60 (2.68) | I believe telehealth sessions can be an effective way to deliver therapy | 3.93 (0.97) |
| Client access to internet or technology to engage in telehealth | 5.96 (2.71) | I can still provide effective CBT treatment for a CBT + target (depression, anxiety, trauma, etc.) through telehealth sessions | 3.92 (0.83) |
| Incorporating handouts/worksheets in session (e.g., emailing/mailing, screenshare) | 5.89 (2.80) | I can still provide effective assessment through telehealth sessions | 3.86 (0.93) |
| Issues with the technical performance (sound and/or video) of the software used for telehealth | 5.34 (2.91) | Children/youth are less engaged in telehealth sessions than in-person therapy sessions | 3.79 (1.01) |
| Engaging caregivers in treatment | 5.27 (2.54) | In your view, in comparing telehealth to in-person therapy, establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship is harder | 3.75 (0.74) |
| Conducting initial clinical assessments that meet organization requirements | 5.17 (2.81) | It takes longer for me to prepare to deliver a telehealth therapy session than an in-person therapy session | 3.25 (1.10) |
| Administering and using standardized assessments | 4.49 (2.74) | Caregivers are less engaged in telehealth sessions that in-person therapy sessions | 2.98 (1.02) |
| Finding a confidential space in your home to deliver telehealth sessions | 4.04 (3.10) | ||
| Consenting clients for telehealth delivery | 3.85 (2.65) | ||
| Organization could not provide you with a work phone, laptop, or other needed device; had to use personal equipment | 2.85 (2.96) |
M, mean; SD, standard deviation