Sometimes in life we are thrown off our paths and have difficulties adjusting. It could be triggered by a lifestyle change such as a break-up or divorce, the loss of employment, the stress of caring for a loved one during a long illness, or the grief from the loss of someone you love. Coping with an emotional challenge can be difficult even for the best-equipped among us.
Psychotherapy offers a professional solution for addressing such challenges with the help of an independent and trained expert. It provides a neutral and safe environment for dealing with highly personal topics in confidence and without prejudice. The therapy process is based on building a relationship between the client and therapist that establishes a collaborative setting for discussing and solving complex emotional issues.
Through the pandemic we have learned and adopted new tools, such as telehealth – they not only got us through COVID but also provided new means to balance our busy work and personal lives. Virtual psychotherapy has become as common as doing business meetings on Zoom. However, while virtual therapy provides new opportunities for busy professionals to access regular psychotherapy, teletherapy alone fundamentally limits the level of service that can be provided. I offer a range of customizable options combining the flexibility of virtual therapy with the depth of regular in-person sessions.
For a comprehensive therapeutic treatment that can resolve complex interpersonal issues, in-person therapy sessions are a critical component. The face-to-face setting between the therapist and client in a supportive and confidential environment allows for a level of communication and interaction that cannot be achieved through a video session, even with the best technology.
Virtual therapy offers a flexible option to maximize the impact of therapy without adding stress and time pressure from the need to commute to the office. Modern technology such as video sessions, while not fully replacing in-person settings, provide an effective tool to keep a constant therapy cadence.
Sometimes an urgent need requires a customized approach to psychotherapy. A time-limed, intensive therapy package is designed to address such circumstances with a flexible schedule combining frequent virtual and in-person sessions.
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