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Alexa987
Alexa987

Hello everyone hope your day is going better than yesterday! Question for those who are going to therapy, is it in person or by phone? You know because of covid, I was trying to set up an appointment but she couldn't take me right now, I thought it was going to be in person but is through phone and honestly I don't feel comfortable doing it that way. Just want to know your view on this.

dylanmurphy
dylanmurphy
My therapist started to offer video conference/zoom as opposed to in-person due to COVID. I had understood previously it was a medium the insurance company were not mad about. I could be very wrong.

Your post reminded me I could do with another session.

I prefer the in-person session. Odd as it may sound the hug from my therapist was actually therapeutic.

If the session was just by phone with no video I would feel odd about it. Being video I feel better as I can gauge reactions and body language from him and he from me.

I do prefer in person as I said, but right now he remote option is helpful. I hope you find a workable solution and hope my response has not droned on. Be well
Alexa987
Alexa987
Right!!even video call make a little more sense, I want to keep looking for in-person session but we'll see, thank you for your response! dylanmurphy!!
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I prefer doing therapy by phone. Something about not seeing how the therapist is looking at me, I feel I can open up and really be myself and talk about anything and everything. I talk to my therapist 1-2 times a week and have been with this one for over 5 years. We used to meet in person. But I prefer talking by phone with her. It's become almost like chatting on the phone with a friend. Less hassle to go some place to meet too, and obviously with Covid, we can't meet in person. But we used to meet at a Starbucks, etc.

Due to Covid, I imagine most therapists will want to do phone or video chat, so I would suggest getting started with that and not waiting until they have an in person slot. Best to get going with therapy as soon as possible! Why not give it a try with the phone or video chat and see how you like it. I think you will be fine with it.

Good luck! Glad you are seeking therapy for yourself. It will really help you feel better.
Tryna_B_Better
Tryna_B_Better
my therapist calls me over the phone, i actually spoke to him twice yesterday. they are still able to give you a pretty thorough assessment that way and hey, it saves you gas money and keeps a little extra carbon out of the air we breathe. it was really hard for me to find dr. during covid so i wish u the absolute best of luck with it. but most people are doing telephonic stuff right now.

heck, i was supposed to go give a urine sample yesterday for something related to my license, and since i was in the ER sunday, they told to wait two weeks, so , people are being pretty careful lol
Alexa987
Alexa987
Thank you guys for the response, and yes I'll keep looking for one either in person or by phone I know it'll help....hope your day goes well!!
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