Telehealth
An alternative to in-person therapy is available.
Earlier in my career, I never imagined myself seeing clients anywhere else but the clinic, face-to-face in the same room. I did not know how online therapy would benefit the client because we would only be able to interact on screen.
But things have changed, as they usually do, and now we have this option to meet online. And I am happy to learn that telehealth sessions can be as strong and beneficial as in-person sessions.
Based on my experience working with clients through telehealth and taking courses online myself, I have learned that telehealth sessions are no different. We meet the same way that I meet clients in the clinic, and the overall approach does not change.
Therefore, the results are just like a face-to-face meeting.
Requirements for sessions are no different.
As with any session, the main requirement is for you to show up and do your best to be present.
Even with in-person sessions, lack of presence and connection results in little accomplishment.
My goal in telehealth sessions is to keep you fully engaged and in the “now” and to help you not be distracted by your surroundings. Surprisingly, I have found that clients can stay engaged, even in the privacy of their normal surroundings.
What about somatic integration online?
Part of my work is to engage the body in the recovery process. Engaging the body seems impossible when we are not in the same room.
However, even while working onscreen, I have discovered that it is possible to engage you in bodywork.
You will still be able to follow and do grounding work, mindful work, and pay attention to sensations in your body.
Telehealth offers several benefits.
The main benefit of telehealth therapy is that sessions can occur anywhere. Moreover, telehealth allows you to find an easier and more convenient way to receive therapy.
Telehealth is especially important during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic because interpersonal contact can be risky.
However, crises requiring therapy do not stop during a pandemic, and telehealth offers a lifeline to people struggling with their mental health and life in general, some of which are the result of the pandemic.
Being able to continue supporting so many people when we can’t meet face to face but still have therapy and treatment is a blessing.
Even without the pandemic, telehealth is becoming an important part of medicine and therapy.
Telehealth is not for everyone.
Receiving telehealth therapy does not accommodate everyone. It depends on each person’s situation and how they respond to the therapy.
For instance, several situations may not be suitable for telehealth therapy. These may include clients with a very fragile state of mind that includes (but are not limited to) struggles with active thoughts of suicide; severe self-harm behaviors; clients struggling with severe eating disorders; and those with no privacy and a safe place to open up and have your “me time.”
Before deciding to receive teletherapy, we will have a conversation to see if this form of therapy meets your needs and is convenient for you.
If this is something you prefer, we will schedule your sessions. However, if I feel that it would be better to see you in person, this information will be shared, and we can decide whether this fits your needs.
Nothing should stop you from taking care of yourself.
Telehealth is offered as an alternative to in-person therapy. However, I provide both types to my clients.
My goal is to ensure that you will receive professional therapy to meet your needs.
Contact me today, and we can discuss what type of therapy is best for you at this time. There is no reason to postpone.
