I AM A TELEHEALTH THERAPIST
I never thought I would say those words, but in March of 2020 the world changed and new existence was forced upon us all. An unprecedented experience of the unknown crept into our world and the invisible made us stop normal patterns of interaction. Telehealth therapy was not a consideration for me when I first opened my practice. I truly enjoy connecting with people in-person, and that is still my first choice. But in order to continue to serve, I had to create a portal for my current clients and those in need. So, a new era was born. Now, I am a Telehealth Therapist.
Telehealth Therapy works and has brought about a new way of providing therapeutic services. It has opened me up to connecting and serving a greater world. With what has changed, my job seems more important to many who suffer and need support. I am grateful that I can still practice and honored to meet new people who may not have wanted to travel so far to see me in person.
Here are some of the advantages for Telehealth Therapy:
- Travel, time and distance are less a deterrent for connecting and creates savings.
- Scheduling is more flexible.
- Childcare savings and the hassle of finding and scheduling a babysitter make it more affordable and easier.
- You will find greater comfort and security in your own place.
- The technology really forces us to listen. We have to be careful to listen carefully to one another and not talk over each other. The process slows down in a good way.
- For some there is a greater sense of safety and an ability to go deeper than they have before achieving new results in therapy.
I have always scheduled an initial interview with my clients before meeting in person. Now, we can actually meet online to see what it might feel like to be with each other before we start a real session. The success of therapy is rooted in the ability to build a relationship. Let’s see the possibilities of working together.
Thank you,
Tom Auflick
