Some people are very comfortable with and used to telehealth visits. However, if you’ve never had a telehealth appointment with a doctor or another provider, the idea of meeting with someone in any way other than face-to-face may feel strange and even uncomfortable, which I understand.
Over the last four years, I’ve been very successful at making teletherapy appointments feel as close to “being in the same room together” as possible. I’ve brought many new clients into my practice, and they’ve each said they’ve not only felt very comfortable engaging with me in the therapy process, but have also felt safe, seen, and heard.
I had someone ask me recently if I felt like I could truly “do” good therapy with people and not see them face-to-face, and I could unequivocally say yes. Here’s why: my clients matter to me, so I pay very close attention to what they say, to how they say it, and to all the non-verbal cues that are present during a session no matter what the setting.
Teletherapy has had some significant advantages:
- My clients don’t have to have a car and don’t have to factor in commute time in order to meet. That means people with complicated schedules and complicated lives can fit in a therapy session much more easily.
- I’m not geographically bound so I can work with any current resident of New York State or with any student attending a university or college in New York.
And, I’m always available to answer any questions you might have about the process and to set up an initial session so you can try it on for size before you fully commit.
