Distance Counseling

Traditionally counseling has been provided face-to-face, with the therapist and the client in the therapist’s office. In recent years, however, it has become more common for counseling to be offered through other, innovative formats. Specifically, technology-assisted, distance counseling—also known as online counseling or “e-therapy”—allows the therapist to conduct therapy with a client through means of the internet or telephone.

Although we prefer to see clients in our office if possible, distance counseling can be particularly helpful for clients who are home-bound, who have disabilities, who live a considerable distance from the therapist’s office, or who travel frequently. Because it affords greater anonymity to the client, distance counseling can also be helpful in encouraging the client to self-disclose about difficult or sensitive issues.

If your circumstances do not allow you to engage in traditional face-to-face, office-based counseling—or if for other reasons you are interested in exploring opportunities for technology-assisted, distance counseling—we would be pleased to discuss this innovative option with you.