Why do people like virtual therapy?
Work With The Best Therapist
Instead of being limited to the therapists around you locally, with tele-health you can find the therapist that is the best fit for you.
Convenient with No Travel Time
Have an hour free between meetings? Do you have a lunch hour off? It’s easier to carve out one hour for an appointment rather than time for driving to a therapist’s office through traffic, time to find parking, have the appointment, and then add more time for driving back.
Cost Effective
You will not have to pay for gas or parking. If you have children who can manage themselves for 50 minutes you won’t even have pay and have someone come over and watch the kids.
Less Stress and In Your Own Safe Space
With virtual therapy you can sit in the comfort of your own home, with your pet by your side while you discuss difficult topics. No more anxiety about getting to the appointment on time, being stuck in traffic, or getting lost on the way to the therapy office. All of your focus is on the work without the stress of getting there and back.
No More Missing A Session Because You Are Out of Town.
Whether you are traveling for business or vacation you may be able to keep your online therapy appointment.
Go to a comfy spot, grab a blanket, get your pet, and let’s get started.
How to Get the Most Out Of Online Therapy
How to Keep Your Online Therapy Private
Select a place where you will have privacy from other people who may be in the environment. Please ensure that no one else is in the room during your session. Choose a place where you will feel safe talking. It can take away from your session if you are constantly worrying that someone is hearing you talk about them. People have done sessions from bedrooms, closets, bathrooms, or sitting in a parked car.
If possible, lock the door where you are at. This can help prevent someone from walking in on your session.
Use a sound machine or fan if you are worried about people being able to hear you talking during your online counseling appointment.
Use headphones with a microphone if possible. This will prevent people from hearing your session but also reduce the change of an echo so you will be able to each other clearly.
Dedicate the Time Just as You Would a Face-to-Face Session
Do not multi-task during session so you can be fully emotionally present to do the work.
Be stationary and do not drive during your virtual therapy session. Even if you often drive and talk with someone on your way to work this will not work for online therapy.
Have the Proper Set Up For Online Therapy:
If possible, use a computer instead of your phone. Using a larger screen will help it feel more like in person therapy by being better able to see the therapist. If you cannot use a computer your phone will work, however, be prepared to be interrupted by incoming phone calls and texts which can be distracting.
Prop up your device or phone so it is eye level. This will help the therapist be able to read your facial expressions. Holding the device often becomes a distraction for both you and the therapist.
Have good lighting so your therapist can see you and avoid having a bright light behind you.
Close out any programs running on your computer or phone. This can impact your internet connection.
