March 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Online therapy has changed the way people access mental health care, offering flexibility and accessibility without sacrificing effectiveness. But how can you make sure you’re getting the most out of your sessions? In this episode, we explore what makes online therapy work, common misconceptions, and practical strategies to enhance your experience.
Beyond the logistics of teletherapy, we also discuss key factors that contribute to successful therapy in general—how to be an engaged client, the importance of consistency, and ways to integrate therapy insights into everyday life. Whether you’re new to online therapy or looking to refine your approach, this episode provides valuable takeaways to help you get the most from the process.
Topics covered:
- How online therapy compares to in-person counseling
- Common myths and barriers to teletherapy
- How to create a private, distraction-free space for sessions
- The importance of consistency in therapy
- How to actively participate and give feedback to your therapist
- Strategies for applying what you learn between sessions
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Meagan (00:28):
Hi there.
Today we're diving into thetransformative world of online
therapy.
If you've ever wondered howonline mental health counseling
measures up to in personsessions, how it bridges gaps in
accessibility, or how it canseamlessly fit into a busy
woman's life, this episode isfor you.
Plus, we'll discuss tips on howto be a good therapy client, and
(00:50):
how to set up your space for themost successful session
possible.
Let's start with the mostimportant and frequently asked
question.
Does online therapy actuallywork?
If you've ever wondered whetheronline therapy is as effective
as in person counseling, thescience says yes.
Research consistently shows thatteletherapy is just as
(01:11):
beneficial as face to facetherapy, especially for evidence
based treatments like cognitivebehavioral therapy acceptance
and commitment therapy and otherstructured modalities.
In some cases, online therapycan be even more effective
because it removes a lot ofcommon barriers that prevent
people from seeking help in thefirst place or staying
(01:32):
consistent with therapy oncethey start.
In fact, a 2018 meta analysisstudy published in the Journal
of Anxiety Disorders found thatonline CBT was just as effective
as in person for treatinganxiety and depression.
Other studies have shown similarresults for conditions like
PTSD, OCD, and relationshipdistress.
(01:53):
So what's the key factor?
A strong therapeuticrelationship.
Which research shows time andagain is the most important
element to therapy beingsuccessful or not.
And research that is done onthis further show that
therapeutic relationships can bebuilt just as successfully over
video as in person.
One reason online therapy worksso well is the flexibility and
(02:16):
comfort it offers.
You being in an environment thatis comfortable, such as your
home, your car, Or even a cozystudy room in a library can make
it easier to open up and reallyengage in that therapeutic
process.
Overall, it has been shown tohelp with consistency as well.
When therapy fits into yourlifestyle, rather than
(02:38):
disrupting it, you're morelikely to stick with it, which
leads to even better long termoutcomes.
That said, online therapy isn'tthe right choice for everyone.
Some mental health conditionsrequire a higher level of in
person support, for example,someone that is struggling with
really high acuity, substanceuse, or eating disorder
(02:59):
treatment that really needs tobe addressed in an in person,
hospitalization type settingfirst is something where just
online therapy is not the righttreatment for the level of care
needed.
There's also situations wherepeople may experience cyber
paranoia or delusions related totechnology, such as fears of
(03:19):
surveillance, implanted devices,or loss of control through the
internet.
Those folks may also strugglewith teletherapy and not have
this particular form be the bestfit for them.
And in these cases, in personcare or full or partial
hospitalization is often abetter choice.
Additionally, individuals whoare in really acute crisis and
(03:41):
need immediate intervention orthose with really severe
dissociative symptoms may alsobenefit from a more structured
face to face type of setting.
For most people, though, onlinetherapy is an effective,
accessible, and empowering wayto get the support they need.
Now let's dive into how thismodern approach to mental health
care is breaking down barriersand making therapy more
(04:03):
accessible than ever.
Online therapy really hasrevolutionized the way we
approach mental health care.
In fact, for some people, it mayeven work better than in person
therapy because the flexibilityand the comfort of accessing
care from your home opens thedoor to consistency and care.
Online therapy really hasrevolutionized the way we
(04:23):
approach mental health care.
And for a lot of people, itworks better than in person
therapy because of thatflexibility that it offers along
with the comfort of accessingtherapy from your own home.
And that allows for most clientsto open up a little bit more
easily because they can havetheir pet in the room as well as
any other supportive tools likeblankets or fidget toys or
(04:46):
something that just helps themfeel grounded and secure.
Additionally, there's no longcommutes, there's no awkward
waiting rooms or schedulingbattles with online therapy.
It just integrates right intoyour life and in that way is
something that you can stay moreconsistent with.
With online therapy, help reallyis just a click away.
It's an especially empoweringoption for women, balancing
(05:07):
work, family, and self care.
You can fit a session into yourlunch break, during nap time, or
even early mornings before theday.
And all the chaos begins formany women in particular,
barriers like transportation,time or stigma can make
traditional therapy just feelout of reach and like too big of
a burden to try to fit into yourschedule online therapy helps to
(05:30):
break those barriers.
And this is especially true ifyou happen to live in a really
remote area without a lot ofaccess to local providers.
There are also those who havemobility challenges or just need
privacy of not showing up to atherapy office.
This online therapy optioncreates a lot of solutions.
At Her Time Therapy, we'vereally seen how online
(05:52):
counseling helps women stayconsistent in their care.
You can log in from the comfortof your home, your car, or even
while traveling, as long as youare still within the state that
your clinician is licensed.
This accessibility means fewermissed sessions and greater
progress towards your mentalhealth goals overall.
Now let's dive more into how tobest prepare for your online
(06:13):
therapy session.
And honestly, to get the mostout of your sessions, some
preparation on your part is key.
So here are five tips to setyourself up for a really
successful telehealth session.
Number one, think about whereyou're going to log into session
from and do your best to createa private space.
If you can, find a quiet,distraction free spot where you
(06:35):
know that you can speak openly.
Ideally, this will be on adifferent floor of the house
from others who are home, or atleast behind a closed door.
Really often, we have clientslog in from their car while
sitting in the driveway, becausethat happens to be the most
private spot, and it works forthem, and it works for us.
And no matter where you log infrom, we recommend using
headphones both to help youmaintain privacy and to allow
(06:58):
you to keep focused on yoursession.
Number two, we really recommendthat you test out your
technology before your sessiontime starts.
So make sure that you areconnected to the internet and
that your device is ideallypretty close to the router.
It's a good idea to either be inthe same room as your Wi Fi
router or in a room close by,because that synchronous video
(07:21):
session, takes a lot for yourcomputer to maintain without any
lagging or freezing orinterruptions.
So it's best to log in and justmake sure that maybe you can
play a YouTube video withoutinterruption.
And if you can, that willprobably indicate that your
telehealth session will runsmoothly.
Number three, have your toolsready.
And by tools, I mean things likea journal, water, or any tissues
(07:46):
or fidget toys nearby that youmay want to help you stay
grounded and, to comfort you.
These can really help youprocess your emotions and stay
engaged during session if youknow you have everything you
need within arm's reach.
And number four, what can youthink about to eliminate
distractions?
Do you need to turn offnotifications?
Do you need to let others inyour household know that you
(08:07):
need this one hour of timeinterrupted?
Maybe you need a noise machineoutside your door to ensure that
people in the house know thatyou're in session and you don't
need to be interrupted at thattime.
And number five, and maybe thisis one of the most important
ones, Try to set an intentionand think about what is most
important for you to work onduring session that day,
(08:29):
especially depending on thetreatment modality you and your
therapist have agreed on.
Your therapist may come intosession with an agenda or a plan
of what you will ideally work ontogether that day.
But most therapists, theclient-centered focus first.
And that means that we willalways prioritize what is most
important for you to work on andto discuss that day.
(08:52):
So really take some time tothink about what you'd like to
focus on or achieve during thesession that week.
I actually created a therapyjournal designed to help you
with this, where there's spaceto specifically plan what you
want to talk about in thatweek's therapy session, reflect
on what occurred during session,and to also complete any
homework that your therapist mayhave assigned you.
(09:12):
These can be purchased on Amazonand we'll include the link in
the show notes in case you wouldlike to check out that journal
that's designed by a therapistto help you get the most out of
your therapy sessions.
Now doing these five things Ijust mentioned will really help
you prepare for and get the mostout of your therapy session.
But I'd like to add a few moretips on just how to be a good
(09:33):
therapy client to both make theprocess easier for your
therapist and so that you willget the most out of it and reach
your therapy goals.
Really the most importantreminder I can give on this
topic is that therapy is acollaborative process.
Trust me, I as a therapist andall of the therapists that work
with me at Hurtime Therapy wishmore than anything we had a
(09:54):
magic wand and we could justwave it and fix the problem that
you come in with, butunfortunately therapy is not
magic and it doesn't always workthat way.
We call therapy doing the workfor a reason.
It is work.
And it takes time, and there isno waving of a magic wand and
fixing things from one day tothe next.
(10:15):
There are a lot of interventionsthat we can employ that help you
to start feeling better quickly,and to make some changes in your
life that show positive resultswithin a couple days, but that's
probably not going to be enoughto reach your bigger picture
goals.
So, In the idea of therapy beinga collective process, we want to
really make sure that you areable to actively participate in
(10:37):
your therapy session.
So we really encourage you to,number one, be honest.
So come to sessions ready toshare your thoughts, your
feelings, and your challengesopenly.
Your therapist is there to help,not judge, and she really can't
help you if you're not willingto share what's really going on
and what's really causing youthe most distress.
(10:57):
And to be fair, you might notknow exactly what the thing is
that is the most distressing oryour biggest block to reaching
your goals.
And if that's the case, then saythat.
Your therapist will help youwork through that so that you
can figure out where to start.
But if you know there issomething that is going on that
maybe you're ashamed to admit,or it seems kind of weird to say
(11:18):
it out loud, we really encourageyou to come in and be willing to
Be transparent and be vulnerablebecause that's going to make the
whole process of reaching yourgoals a lot quicker.
We also really encourage you tostay committed to the therapy
process because like with mostthings, consistency really is
key.
Try your best to make therapy apriority.
(11:40):
Even on the tough days when itfeels easier to cancel.
Avoidance in general can be asymptom of many different types
of mental health struggles, butwhen this occurs with your
therapist or you're feeling theurge to avoid going to therapy,
it's usually a sign that youcould really use therapy that
day.
Luckily, your therapist expectsthis and I promise they will not
(12:01):
be offended at all if you comeinto session and say, you know,
I really thought about cancelingtoday and I just really feel
this urge to avoid coming totherapy.
And most of the time, especiallyif you have a great therapist
with a good rapport built yourtherapist will say, Oh, that's
great.
Thanks for sharing that with me.
Let's dive into that and usethat as a starting point for our
(12:21):
work today.
Coming in and just being honestabout how you're feeling about
your therapist or this therapyprocess itself can be a really
good starting point and a thingto work on in your session.
We also recommend that you givefeedback to your therapist.
Let your therapist know what isworking for you and what isn't.
Therapists go through a ton oftraining and we know A handful
(12:43):
of modalities with differentinterventions to pull from and
we are excited to dive into thattoolkit and pull out different
things and use differentstrategies based on what works
for you.
It's not going to hurt ourfeelings if one approach isn't
working for you and if anythingit'll give us something to
really talk about with you andwork through.
Now, your therapist mayrecommend one type of treatment
(13:05):
over another, and they may havea good reason for doing so.
So if you push back and, youknow, you say, I'm not sure if
this approach is working for me,be willing to have a talk with
your therapist about just whythey feel it's so important to
go about solving your problem inthis particular way, because it
may be part of the process foryou to feel some resistance.
And it may be important for youto work with your therapist to
(13:28):
monitor that and to kind of pushpast it to get back to a better
spot.
But if there is something aboutthe therapy process that You
know, you've given it a coupleof weeks and you've brought it
up and you've worked on it withyour therapist and they are not
willing to change modalities oralter their process a little
bit.
It may be a sign that it's notreally a great fit.
(13:48):
Most therapists who work withyou and are a good fit are
willing to listen to yourfeedback and again, work
collaboratively with you on thetherapy process so that you
reach your goals in a way.
And lastly, we really encourageyou to look at therapy as work
and that you come in willing todo the work.
Therapy does not end when thesession does.
(14:10):
You've got to reflect on whatyou've learned during the
therapy session and Give it yourbest effort to try any homework
or strategies that yourtherapist suggests during
session or that you guys come upwith together.
Very little will change in yourlife if you're only working on
things for one hour a week.
Therapy is the space for you toexplore and narrow down what
action steps you need to takenext.
(14:32):
But if you don't actually doanything with that information
between sessions, nothing willchange or get better.
Nothing comes from nothing.
So, make sure that when you arein therapy, you're giving your
most to that one hour a week orone hour every other week, but
that you are carrying that overinto the days in between as
well.
(14:52):
For those of you who have nevertried online therapy before, I
really hope today's talk gaveyou the motivation to try it.
And for those of you who arealready experiencing the
benefits of Tele therapy, I hopethis episode gave you ideas on
how to get even more out of yoursessions.
Online therapy truly is a gamechanger for women looking to
take charge of their mentalhealth.
(15:12):
It's effective, accessible, andit fits into even the busiest
lives.
If you've been on the fence,consider this your sign to give
it a try.
At Her Time Therapy, we offerfree video consultations for
anyone who has never triedonline therapy before and just
wants to have a taste of what itmight feel like.
We are a team who specializes inhelping women navigate
(15:33):
challenges like trauma, anxiety,depression, and relationship
struggles all through theconvenience of online care.
Hi there.
Today we're diving into thetransformative world of online
therapy.
If you've ever wondered howonline mental health counseling
measures up to in personsessions, how it bridges gaps in
accessibility, or how it canseamlessly fit into a busy
woman's life, this episode isfor you.
Plus, we'll discuss tips on howto be a good therapy client, and
(00:50):
how to set up your space for themost successful session
possible.
Let's start with the mostimportant and frequently asked
question.
Does online therapy actuallywork?
If you've ever wondered whetheronline therapy is as effective
as in person counseling, thescience says yes.
Research consistently shows thatteletherapy is just as
(01:11):
beneficial as face to facetherapy, especially for evidence
based treatments like cognitivebehavioral therapy acceptance
and commitment therapy and otherstructured modalities.
In some cases, online therapycan be even more effective
because it removes a lot ofcommon barriers that prevent
people from seeking help in thefirst place or staying
(01:32):
consistent with therapy oncethey start.
In fact, a 2018 meta analysisstudy published in the Journal
of Anxiety Disorders found thatonline CBT was just as effective
as in person for treatinganxiety and depression.
Other studies have shown similarresults for conditions like
PTSD, OCD, and relationshipdistress.
(01:53):
So what's the key factor?
A strong therapeuticrelationship.
Which research shows time andagain is the most important
element to therapy beingsuccessful or not.
And research that is done onthis further show that
therapeutic relationships can bebuilt just as successfully over
video as in person.
One reason online therapy worksso well is the flexibility and
(02:16):
comfort it offers.
You being in an environment thatis comfortable, such as your
home, your car, Or even a cozystudy room in a library can make
it easier to open up and reallyengage in that therapeutic
process.
Overall, it has been shown tohelp with consistency as well.
When therapy fits into yourlifestyle, rather than
(02:38):
disrupting it, you're morelikely to stick with it, which
leads to even better long termoutcomes.
That said, online therapy isn'tthe right choice for everyone.
Some mental health conditionsrequire a higher level of in
person support, for example,someone that is struggling with
really high acuity, substanceuse, or eating disorder
(02:59):
treatment that really needs tobe addressed in an in person,
hospitalization type settingfirst is something where just
online therapy is not the righttreatment for the level of care
needed.
There's also situations wherepeople may experience cyber
paranoia or delusions related totechnology, such as fears of
(03:19):
surveillance, implanted devices,or loss of control through the
internet.
Those folks may also strugglewith teletherapy and not have
this particular form be the bestfit for them.
And in these cases, in personcare or full or partial
hospitalization is often abetter choice.
Additionally, individuals whoare in really acute crisis and
(03:41):
need immediate intervention orthose with really severe
dissociative symptoms may alsobenefit from a more structured
face to face type of setting.
For most people, though, onlinetherapy is an effective,
accessible, and empowering wayto get the support they need.
Now let's dive into how thismodern approach to mental health
care is breaking down barriersand making therapy more
(04:03):
accessible than ever.
Online therapy really hasrevolutionized the way we
approach mental health care.
In fact, for some people, it mayeven work better than in person
therapy because the flexibilityand the comfort of accessing
care from your home opens thedoor to consistency and care.
Online therapy really hasrevolutionized the way we
(04:23):
approach mental health care.
And for a lot of people, itworks better than in person
therapy because of thatflexibility that it offers along
with the comfort of accessingtherapy from your own home.
And that allows for most clientsto open up a little bit more
easily because they can havetheir pet in the room as well as
any other supportive tools likeblankets or fidget toys or
(04:46):
something that just helps themfeel grounded and secure.
Additionally, there's no longcommutes, there's no awkward
waiting rooms or schedulingbattles with online therapy.
It just integrates right intoyour life and in that way is
something that you can stay moreconsistent with.
With online therapy, help reallyis just a click away.
It's an especially empoweringoption for women, balancing
(05:07):
work, family, and self care.
You can fit a session into yourlunch break, during nap time, or
even early mornings before theday.
And all the chaos begins formany women in particular,
barriers like transportation,time or stigma can make
traditional therapy just feelout of reach and like too big of
a burden to try to fit into yourschedule online therapy helps to
(05:30):
break those barriers.
And this is especially true ifyou happen to live in a really
remote area without a lot ofaccess to local providers.
There are also those who havemobility challenges or just need
privacy of not showing up to atherapy office.
This online therapy optioncreates a lot of solutions.
At Her Time Therapy, we'vereally seen how online
(05:52):
counseling helps women stayconsistent in their care.
You can log in from the comfortof your home, your car, or even
while traveling, as long as youare still within the state that
your clinician is licensed.
This accessibility means fewermissed sessions and greater
progress towards your mentalhealth goals overall.
Now let's dive more into how tobest prepare for your online
(06:13):
therapy session.
And honestly, to get the mostout of your sessions, some
preparation on your part is key.
So here are five tips to setyourself up for a really
successful telehealth session.
Number one, think about whereyou're going to log into session
from and do your best to createa private space.
If you can, find a quiet,distraction free spot where you
(06:35):
know that you can speak openly.
Ideally, this will be on adifferent floor of the house
from others who are home, or atleast behind a closed door.
Really often, we have clientslog in from their car while
sitting in the driveway, becausethat happens to be the most
private spot, and it works forthem, and it works for us.
And no matter where you log infrom, we recommend using
headphones both to help youmaintain privacy and to allow
(06:58):
you to keep focused on yoursession.
Number two, we really recommendthat you test out your
technology before your sessiontime starts.
So make sure that you areconnected to the internet and
that your device is ideallypretty close to the router.
It's a good idea to either be inthe same room as your Wi Fi
router or in a room close by,because that synchronous video
(07:21):
session, takes a lot for yourcomputer to maintain without any
lagging or freezing orinterruptions.
So it's best to log in and justmake sure that maybe you can
play a YouTube video withoutinterruption.
And if you can, that willprobably indicate that your
telehealth session will runsmoothly.
Number three, have your toolsready.
And by tools, I mean things likea journal, water, or any tissues
(07:46):
or fidget toys nearby that youmay want to help you stay
grounded and, to comfort you.
These can really help youprocess your emotions and stay
engaged during session if youknow you have everything you
need within arm's reach.
And number four, what can youthink about to eliminate
distractions?
Do you need to turn offnotifications?
Do you need to let others inyour household know that you
(08:07):
need this one hour of timeinterrupted?
Maybe you need a noise machineoutside your door to ensure that
people in the house know thatyou're in session and you don't
need to be interrupted at thattime.
And number five, and maybe thisis one of the most important
ones, Try to set an intentionand think about what is most
important for you to work onduring session that day,
(08:29):
especially depending on thetreatment modality you and your
therapist have agreed on.
Your therapist may come intosession with an agenda or a plan
of what you will ideally work ontogether that day.
But most therapists, theclient-centered focus first.
And that means that we willalways prioritize what is most
important for you to work on andto discuss that day.
(08:52):
So really take some time tothink about what you'd like to
focus on or achieve during thesession that week.
I actually created a therapyjournal designed to help you
with this, where there's spaceto specifically plan what you
want to talk about in thatweek's therapy session, reflect
on what occurred during session,and to also complete any
homework that your therapist mayhave assigned you.
(09:12):
These can be purchased on Amazonand we'll include the link in
the show notes in case you wouldlike to check out that journal
that's designed by a therapistto help you get the most out of
your therapy sessions.
Now doing these five things Ijust mentioned will really help
you prepare for and get the mostout of your therapy session.
But I'd like to add a few moretips on just how to be a good
(09:33):
therapy client to both make theprocess easier for your
therapist and so that you willget the most out of it and reach
your therapy goals.
Really the most importantreminder I can give on this
topic is that therapy is acollaborative process.
Trust me, I as a therapist andall of the therapists that work
with me at Hurtime Therapy wishmore than anything we had a
(09:54):
magic wand and we could justwave it and fix the problem that
you come in with, butunfortunately therapy is not
magic and it doesn't always workthat way.
We call therapy doing the workfor a reason.
It is work.
And it takes time, and there isno waving of a magic wand and
fixing things from one day tothe next.
(10:15):
There are a lot of interventionsthat we can employ that help you
to start feeling better quickly,and to make some changes in your
life that show positive resultswithin a couple days, but that's
probably not going to be enoughto reach your bigger picture
goals.
So, In the idea of therapy beinga collective process, we want to
really make sure that you areable to actively participate in
(10:37):
your therapy session.
So we really encourage you to,number one, be honest.
So come to sessions ready toshare your thoughts, your
feelings, and your challengesopenly.
Your therapist is there to help,not judge, and she really can't
help you if you're not willingto share what's really going on
and what's really causing youthe most distress.
(10:57):
And to be fair, you might notknow exactly what the thing is
that is the most distressing oryour biggest block to reaching
your goals.
And if that's the case, then saythat.
Your therapist will help youwork through that so that you
can figure out where to start.
But if you know there issomething that is going on that
maybe you're ashamed to admit,or it seems kind of weird to say
(11:18):
it out loud, we really encourageyou to come in and be willing to
Be transparent and be vulnerablebecause that's going to make the
whole process of reaching yourgoals a lot quicker.
We also really encourage you tostay committed to the therapy
process because like with mostthings, consistency really is
key.
Try your best to make therapy apriority.
(11:40):
Even on the tough days when itfeels easier to cancel.
Avoidance in general can be asymptom of many different types
of mental health struggles, butwhen this occurs with your
therapist or you're feeling theurge to avoid going to therapy,
it's usually a sign that youcould really use therapy that
day.
Luckily, your therapist expectsthis and I promise they will not
(12:01):
be offended at all if you comeinto session and say, you know,
I really thought about cancelingtoday and I just really feel
this urge to avoid coming totherapy.
And most of the time, especiallyif you have a great therapist
with a good rapport built yourtherapist will say, Oh, that's
great.
Thanks for sharing that with me.
Let's dive into that and usethat as a starting point for our
(12:21):
work today.
Coming in and just being honestabout how you're feeling about
your therapist or this therapyprocess itself can be a really
good starting point and a thingto work on in your session.
We also recommend that you givefeedback to your therapist.
Let your therapist know what isworking for you and what isn't.
Therapists go through a ton oftraining and we know A handful
(12:43):
of modalities with differentinterventions to pull from and
we are excited to dive into thattoolkit and pull out different
things and use differentstrategies based on what works
for you.
It's not going to hurt ourfeelings if one approach isn't
working for you and if anythingit'll give us something to
really talk about with you andwork through.
Now, your therapist mayrecommend one type of treatment
(13:05):
over another, and they may havea good reason for doing so.
So if you push back and, youknow, you say, I'm not sure if
this approach is working for me,be willing to have a talk with
your therapist about just whythey feel it's so important to
go about solving your problem inthis particular way, because it
may be part of the process foryou to feel some resistance.
And it may be important for youto work with your therapist to
(13:28):
monitor that and to kind of pushpast it to get back to a better
spot.
But if there is something aboutthe therapy process that You
know, you've given it a coupleof weeks and you've brought it
up and you've worked on it withyour therapist and they are not
willing to change modalities oralter their process a little
bit.
It may be a sign that it's notreally a great fit.
(13:48):
Most therapists who work withyou and are a good fit are
willing to listen to yourfeedback and again, work
collaboratively with you on thetherapy process so that you
reach your goals in a way.
And lastly, we really encourageyou to look at therapy as work
and that you come in willing todo the work.
Therapy does not end when thesession does.
(14:10):
You've got to reflect on whatyou've learned during the
therapy session and Give it yourbest effort to try any homework
or strategies that yourtherapist suggests during
session or that you guys come upwith together.
Very little will change in yourlife if you're only working on
things for one hour a week.
Therapy is the space for you toexplore and narrow down what
action steps you need to takenext.
(14:32):
But if you don't actually doanything with that information
between sessions, nothing willchange or get better.
Nothing comes from nothing.
So, make sure that when you arein therapy, you're giving your
most to that one hour a week orone hour every other week, but
that you are carrying that overinto the days in between as
well.
(14:52):
For those of you who have nevertried online therapy before, I
really hope today's talk gaveyou the motivation to try it.
And for those of you who arealready experiencing the
benefits of Tele therapy, I hopethis episode gave you ideas on
how to get even more out of yoursessions.
Online therapy truly is a gamechanger for women looking to
take charge of their mentalhealth.
(15:12):
It's effective, accessible, andit fits into even the busiest
lives.
If you've been on the fence,consider this your sign to give
it a try.
At Her Time Therapy, we offerfree video consultations for
anyone who has never triedonline therapy before and just
wants to have a taste of what itmight feel like.
We are a team who specializes inhelping women navigate
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challenges like trauma, anxiety,depression, and relationship
struggles all through theconvenience of online care.
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