Are You Looking For A Convenient Way To Address Your Relationship Concerns?

Do you feel dissatisfied, disconnected, and unhappy in your relationship?

Are ongoing issues and conflict between you and your partner creating a lot of stress in your life? Does this strain on your relationship make it hard for you to function at work, at home, or as a parent?

Perhaps in-office couples therapy doesn’t provide the flexibility you need or you don’t have access to in-person therapy right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and so you haven’t even tried to look for help with your relationship issues. But not addressing your problems makes you feel increasingly drained and frustrated

Maybe the long commute from your work or home to a therapist’s office would be difficult, especially with the often heavy traffic in the Bay Area. Or you may have problems with mobility or other health concerns that would make traveling a long distance for counseling impractical. In fact, your concerns about health and safety amid the novel coronavirus crisis may actually be more pronounced.

It could also be that you and your partner are frequently not in the same location because one of you works long hours or travels a lot. Maybe you have recently moved to another part of California, and you either haven’t found the right therapist yet or you want to stick with the same one you have been seeing. Or perhaps you would simply feel more comfortable if you could avoid sitting in a waiting room and instead talk to a therapist online from the comfort of your home.

Whatever your situation, online therapy services provide a convenient and flexible way to help you find relief from the relationship problems that are taking a toll on your life.

Online Therapy Does Work Well For Many People

Years ago, a large portion of the public may have never heard of online psychotherapy, or teletherapy. These days, teletherapy has become common as the majority of therapists across the country are introducing a variety of online counseling modalities.

Online counseling services work well for many individuals and couples because they provide greater flexibility than in-office sessions. For example, there’s no need to worry about arranging for childcare if a parent wants to visit with a counselor. Or someone with a busy work schedule or who travels a lot can still connect with a therapist at whatever time is most convenient for them. And with the advancement of technology and greater accessibility to the internet worldwide, your location is no longer a substantial obstacle to receiving the care and support you need.

Unfortunately, too many couples let their situation become progressively worse without receiving the necessary professional support. Research shows that couples wait far too long (an average of six years¹) before they attend therapy, and as a result, problems become much more entrenched and harder to overcome.

However, with professional help, you can address your concerns online whenever you need it most. You don’t have to wait or settle for living in an unfulfilling relationship.

Online Therapy Can Help You Create A More Satisfying Relationship

Some couples may feel that they should be able to handle their problems on their own or with the help of family or friends, instead of involving a third party like a therapist. Others may think that if they just give it some time, their relationship will improve on its own. But unfortunately, it’s very rare that the problems with your partner will disappear or even improve without taking action. And it’s not that you can’t get help later, but when you put therapy off, it usually requires longer treatment and the need to work through significant resentments once you eventually do talk to a relationship expert.

The therapy services I offer online not only give you access to an unbiased listener, but also to the wealth of expertise I have gained over the years. We’ll be able to address your relationship concerns (individually or as a couple) in a comfortable environment, within a flexible schedule, and at the time you need it, regardless of your location.

Before we get started, I will have a brief discussion with you over the phone to make sure we’re a good fit and that I can provide the help you need. Then we can set up an appointment for our first session.

For sessions, I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant online psychotherapy platform and also can share paperwork privately with you through my online therapy portal. I will send you a waiting room link, and when it’s time for our session, you just click on that link and enter your name to join me. All you need is a computer, laptop, or phone, a good internet connection, and a quiet place to conduct our counseling session.

I’m very familiar with distance counseling; I have been conducting phone counseling sessions to help clients with busy schedules throughout my career (since 2001). And everything I can do during in-person therapy sessions can also be done on the phone or through online videoconferencing. So even if both of you are not in the same location, online couples therapy can give each of you a voice to express your relationship concerns, enhance your understanding of each other’s feelings, and improve your relationship satisfaction

Combined with my expertise and support, teletherapy makes it possible for you to create a more connected and fulfilling relationship.

Perhaps you still have questions or concerns about meeting with a therapist online…

Does online therapy really work as effectively as in-person sessions?

If you’ve never tried counseling online, it’s understandable that you may be a little bit uncertain about the process, and maybe you even think it would be better to just wait until you can do it in-person. Like some people, you may prefer a personalized face-to-face connection. However, once they’ve tried it, most clients have generally been pleasantly surprised about how effective virtual counseling is and how personal and individualized it actually feels. And, of course, if you don’t think it’s a good fit after our first session, you can always stop.

I’m worried that I won’t have the privacy I need at my location to do a counseling session.

Sometimes, it may be a little bit tricky to get the privacy you need to feel comfortable and secure enough to talk to a counselor online, especially if you live in a household with many people. My suggestion is to step out to your car, garage, backyard, or some other quiet corner of the house. The flexibility of online counseling really gives you many options.

What if I’m not comfortable working online or don’t have reliable internet access?

Engaging in teletherapy is a simpler, more straightforward process than you may imagine. It’s as easy as getting on your preferred device (computer, tablet, phone), clicking on a link, and typing in your name. Many people are surprised and pleased by how user-friendly the platforms are and how personable sessions are; some even end up preferring it to in-person sessions.

If you run into any technical difficulties online during your first therapy session, I can help you troubleshoot. If you experience technical problems, we can use the platform’s chat feature. And if you’re having internet connectivity issues, a phone call is a good backup option.

Get the Help You Need From The Comfort Of Your Own Home

If you’re interested in setting up your first online therapy session as a couple or individual, please call me at (925) 695-0402 or contact me through this website to schedule a brief phone discussion to determine if I’m a good fit for you.

¹ https://www.gottman.com/about/research/couples/