May 12 is National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day, and it’s a good moment to recognize how mental health professionals are helping seniors navigate both emotional health and the technology that supports it.

Teletherapy has quietly become a real option for older adults. Platforms like Total Life and Blue Moon Senior Counseling are built specifically for seniors and often accept Medicare, meaning sessions can cost little or nothing. A 2022 research review found that video therapy is effective across all age groups and can actually reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression in older adults.

Mental health providers can play a big role in helping seniors get comfortable with these tools. Something as simple as walking a client through a first video call, or explaining that phone sessions are just as valid, removes a lot of the friction. For seniors dealing with loneliness, even a weekly teletherapy appointment can restore a sense of connection that daily life no longer provides.