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PsyShrink
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eTherapy & Private Practice
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What services are offered at the Private Practice?
At the PsyShrink Private Practice, clients are offered Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Marriage Counseling and Child & Adolescent Therapeutic Services.
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What is eTherapy?
eTherapy is commonly called Online Therapy and refers to psychological services offered by email, chat, webcam and by phone. Clients speak to a qualified psychologist to get help with their psychological problems, questions and concerns, often from the comfort of their own home. Thus, eTherapy allows for individuals to seek the help they might need in a confidential, convenient, and if desired, anonymous manner.
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What are the Benefits of Online Therapy and Phone Therapy?
Online Therapy and Phone Therapy allow for greater flexibility in scheduling your sessions. These forms of therapy are particularly beneficial for individuals who:
• Do not have access to a therapist nearby
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• Are anxious or embarrassed about going to therapy
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• Do not have the time to get to and from a therapist's office
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• Travel extensively for work
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• Live in a foreign country and do not speak the language
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• Can not get to a therapist due to lack of mental or physical capability
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• Are depressed and unmotivated
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• Have small children at home and are the primary care giver
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• Desire a less expensive alternative to traditional forms of therapy
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What are some limitations of Online Therapy and Phone Therapy?
Some forms of Online Therapy require that you be comfortable with using a computer and with expressing yourself in writing (e.g., email and instant messaging). If you are not comfortable, then perhaps Phone Therapy is a better option for you. Also, you should keep in mind that technologies can fail to function properly at times. And, safeguards must be considered to protect your privacy. If other people have access to your computer, the confidentiality of your Online Therapy session may be breached. For more information on ethics and privacy in Online Therapy and Phone Therapy, please follow this link.
IMPORTANTLY, Online Therapy and Phone Therapy are not suited to adress all psychological concerns and are considered less intensive treatment options. These forms of therapy should not be used as a form of crisis intervention. If you are in crisis and feel that you are a risk to your self or others, then you need to immediately contact a local authority. For links to hotlines that may be in your area, please follow this link.
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How does Online Therapy and Phone Therapy work?
Clients having Individual Online Therapy or Phone Therapy simply schedule an appointment through the PsyShrink Bookings Calendar. Regardless of the method of communication we use (i.e., chat, phone, or web-cam) I contact you at our scheduled appointment time and we discuss your concerns and/or problems for approximately 50 mins. This means that if we are using the phone, I call you so that you do not incur any phone charges.
The amount of individual Online Therapy or Phone Therapy sessions you might have is dependent on a number of factors, including the nature of your concern/problem, if you are committed to change, and/or if you feel you are reaching your therapeutic goals or not. Some of my clients only require a single session to discuss a specific problem or concern. Other clients have regularly scheduled appointments each week for several months. While there are others who schedule appointments as needed to discuss their concerns, questions and progress when they feel it is necessary.
Please Note: Online Therapy and Phone Therapy are also available for clients wanting Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling.
If you are interested in getting started with Online Therapy, Phone Therapy or have any questions, please follow this link and fill out the Contact Form.
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Cynthia Kunze
Registered Psychologist
www.PsyShrink.com
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