How I Have Seen Online Therapy Change

How I Have Seen Online Therapy Change

It is amazing how much improvement I have seen with online counseling. When I started as an online therapist in 2006, it was quite different from today. It was mostly over the phone and I found it to be surprisingly effective. I had originally got my training from the Crisis Center in Lafayette, Indiana. One would think that a crisis center might not be the ultimate place to get your teletherapy training, but it turned out to be ideal. I had extensive training in helping people with crises strictly over the phone. I had to learn very quickly how to…
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Online Counseling is a Hit

Online Counseling is a Hit

People are benefiting from teletherapy more than ever As we approach the five-year mark of exclusively using teletherapy or online counseling for all sessions, it has become clear how beneficial this shift has been for both my clients and myself. The flexibility and enhanced privacy that teletherapy offers have been particularly appealing to clients. Many have expressed their appreciation for not having to make the trip to my office, which saves them time and simplifies their schedules. This is especially valuable for those with demanding work or family commitments. For clients who live farther away, the convenience of teletherapy is…
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What is Trucker Therapy?

What is Trucker Therapy?

Here is how Trucker Therapy was born: When I first started out as a counselor, I found that I had several clients who were truckers.  Quickly, I realized that my clients were unable to keep appointments because they were out on the road.  Therapy was quickly ineffective for them. I also had clients who would take weeks off work (usually unpaid, of course) so they were able to see me for weekly office visits.  This was also not very helpful to the client. I knew there needed to be a more effective means to help the truckers.  After a great…
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