Virginia offers a unique, diverse environment. People living and working in rural areas, such as those out west, have often had difficulty obtaining services taken for granted by those in more urban settings. Technology offers ways to help balance the playing field.

With those factors in mind, it makes sense to utilize video conferencing for CSOTP and other licensure supervision. While it should not completely take the place of face-to-face supervision, it allows for treatment and career development opportunities that would othewise not be feasible or readily available to individuals in more rural areas.