ABSTRACT
The worlds of commerce, education, healthcare, and now counseling have been transformed due to the technological revolution. Millennials now live through the medium of technology, often accessed at their fingertips. Smart phones and watches have brought the world to this youthful generation and they expect service delivery through these mediums. Thus, online counseling services are becoming commonplace. With this new service delivery, what are the particular ethical and legal considerations? What are the restrictions and complexities in counseling across state and national borders? Beyond ethics and legalities, what are the practical challenges involved in distance counseling? This chapter’s Lesson Learned section illustrates both advantages and disadvantages of distance counseling.
