For example, therapists are licensed differently depending on the state. So if therapy is conducted across state lines, should therapist or client licensing laws apply? If state licensing laws for therapists are followed, the patient may not receive the same quality of care that would be guaranteed to them in their own state. Following clients' laws doesn't make sense, how can they follow laws they never got licensed for? It could be argued that the therapist must be licensed in both their state and the client's state, but this would significantly reduce the number of e-therapists available. It's a pain to get licenses in a state, not many people would be willing to do that again. One of the most common barriers to online therapy involves insurance companies. More insurance companies are starting to cover electronic therapy, but it's still a struggle and not all are on board yet. There is no simple solution to this problem since insurance companies operate on their own. Since this form of therapy is still a relatively new concept, it will likely take time and more studies demonstrating benefits before this problem truly goes away. The final problem facing electronic therapy is not something that can be solved. Medications cannot be prescribed via online therapy. It is