The Teletherapy Divide: Why Online Care Isn’t Reaching Everyone

In this episode, Parker Anderson and Dr. Tom Tarshis explore a New York Times article by Ellen Barry that reveals how the pandemic-era boom in online therapy has mainly benefited more privileged communities, leaving lower-income and underserved groups behind. They discuss why telehealth hasn’t lived up to its promise of greater access and examine potential strategies—like improved insurance reimbursement and targeted outreach—to make mental health services more equitable.