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Aug 17, 2012, 03:59 PM
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I've heard mixed reviews about it, but I don't have many options for seeing a licensed psychologist where I live. I truly live in the middle of nowhere for work reasons. I have to get many of my groceries through Amazon. I can't Amazon a therapist, though.
I'm not needing to see someone immediately, but I wanted to get the ball rolling on investigation, just in case it becomes necessary eventually. What are people's thoughts on this kind of therapy here? |
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Aug 17, 2012, 04:21 PM
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We are doing therapy through skype right now because she is stuck in another country for the past year for a family emergency. It is the best she can do. Its not nearly the same as in person (we really need her hugs and hand holding, and we miss that a lot) but its great to at least see her face and her expressions and she can see ours. Its definitely much better than nothing.
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Aug 17, 2012, 06:06 PM
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I think its ok, but you should really try it for yourself. You are the one who needs to feel comfortable doing it. Personally, I would do it, but I would probably prefer the phone over skype.
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Aug 17, 2012, 07:08 PM
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If it is ok with the therapist, then I think it is up to you to decide... If your ok with it, I say go for it!
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Aug 17, 2012, 07:58 PM
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I am doing therapy via Skype, and am finding it helpful.
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Aug 17, 2012, 08:11 PM
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I asked my T about it and he wondered how that would work without at least meeting in person every once in awhile , in case the patient did something crazy, Is that an issue?
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Aug 18, 2012, 09:51 AM
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I see my T for sessions but I also skype with him sometimes. I'll admit it can be awkward because I can see myself and I get self-conscious but it's neever hurt. Takes some getting used to but you should definitely try it out.
If you live in/near NY I could give you a referral to a T. |
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#8
Aug 18, 2012, 10:52 AM
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I've done email therapy okay, I know video therapy has been around for quite awhile. I wouldn't want to get as in-depth with video I don't think but I would try it if it was my best option.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/06/video-therapy.aspx
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Aug 18, 2012, 11:04 AM
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My T has offered it, if I move away. It wouldn't be ideal, but I would do it.
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Aug 18, 2012, 11:17 AM
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Thanks, everyone. I get the feeling that this could work decently well. Also, I don't live in NY state.
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