- Are you interested in counseling, but wonder how to fit it in your schedule?
- Do you live far away from a counselor's office?
- Are you a bit embarrassed to sit in a waiting room at a counselor's office?
- Does the travel time to and from an appointment make counseling a hardship?
- Are you ready to work on your self-care, but wonder how to arrange babysitting or elder care so you have a chance to make it happen?
- Do you have chronic medical conditions or mobility concerns that make it hard to leave the house and access the help you need?
These are the very concerns that Online Counseling can help alleviate!
(Online Counseling is often referred to by many names: teletherapy, web therapy, distance counseling, tele-medicine, video therapy, etc. )
How is Online Counseling Compared to Traditional Psychotherapy?
Counseling involves meeting and talking in a private and professional setting in order to:
- Provide relieve from emotional distress (such as becoming less anxious, fearful, or depressed)
- Seek solutions to problems in life (such as disappointment from family issues or job/career dissatisfaction)
- Help people change how they think and act, so that you can be productive and enjoy life's journey more.
Counseling can feel like talking to a supportive friend. However, it is a formal relationship that differs in distinct ways. Instead of talking at random or spontaneous times, it includes a commitment to meet regularly at designated times. Additionally, the client chooses the topics of conversation most of the time. Finally, the client's needs and best interest determine how long the professional relationship lasts. This means that counseling continues only as long as doing so continues to meet your needs.
So, what is Online Counseling?
Online Counseling offers the same benefits of face-to-face therapy. Technology is used to improve the ease of accessing services.
You set an appointment for online counseling just like an in-office appointment. However, the therapist and client connect across the Internet using their computer or smart phone. You will have a unique personalized link, on a specialized secure software platform, for privacy and security.
Online Counseling is not just convenient, it is effective. The American Psychological Association (APA) has recognized online counseling as an approved modality of service. It has been shown to be just as effective as traditional therapy, while allowing for the comfort and familiarity of your own home. It is an ideal form of therapy for individuals who have busy schedules, who are housebound, who desire an added degree of privacy, or are otherwise unable to come to an office location.
Online counseling services may be experienced somewhat differently than face-to-face treatment sessions. However, most people become very comfortable with it almost immediately. The benefits of increased flexibility and less travel time and inconvenience generally outweigh any perceived difference.
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You can request a specific appointment time that fits your schedule. Once confirmed, you can complete all New Patient Intake paperwork online as well.