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May 19, 2020, 04:34 PM
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Member Since: Jun 2018
Location: New York City
Posts: 210
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BethRags
No.
Retail employees and other businesses are not psychotherapists.
In addition, I am not referring to "business being slow." I am referring to therapists with the same number of clients as they usually see, since most clients are going to continue therapy with their T by video. The therapist is not losing clients, but there is a drastic change in the format of therapy.
I pay a therapist for therapy. I also pay for the in-person experience of being able to read each others' body language, etc. I pay for the privilege of using a safe, secure, and quiet office. I pay for a full session, not one that is (not infrequently) interrupted by tech issues.
Because of having to do teletherapy I have to deal with interruptions such as noise outside my window or someone knocking at my door. The environment in my home is not truly conducive to safety, security, and quiet, as the therapy office is.
Almost everyone is taking a financial hit right now. Most psychotherapists make a good (excellent?) salary. They are choosing to do teletherapy to stay safe, which is totally acceptable. But because of the loss of essential pieces of the therapeutic process - which may be especially important to those with mental illness - I believe that teletherapy sessions should be slightly less expensive than IRL therapy is.
In addition, I would call a therapist exceptional if (s)he gives clients a cost break on therapy because so many are suffering financially at this time.
I am sorry that you found my previous post threatening, nottrustin.
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You hit the nail on the head here. If I didn’t have insurance there is no way in hell I would be paying $200 for 45 minutes - for all of the reasons you listed.
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