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Connection and Presence in Virtual Therapy
2 min read
A screen can seem like an unusual place for vulnerable conversations. Research suggests that strong therapeutic relationships can develop online, while virtual therapy also brings its own practical considerations.
Therapy is an unusually personal conversation.
So it is reasonable to wonder whether something is lost when that conversation happens through a screen.
Will it feel distant?
Will the therapist notice what is happening emotionally?
Will you feel comfortable talking about difficult things from your own home?
For some people, virtual therapy feels natural almost immediately. Others need time to adjust.
Research offers some reassuring findings.
What Actually Happens in a Therapy Session?
3 min read
If you have never been to therapy, it can be difficult to imagine what you are supposed to say or what the therapist actually does. Here is what a reflective, collaborative session can look like.
One of the strange things about starting therapy is that most people have never been taught how to be a therapy client.
You book an appointment.
You open the video call.
And then what?
Are you supposed to arrive with a topic?
Will the therapist ask questions?
Do you have to talk about childhood?
Will there be awkward silence?
Will someone tell you what to do?
The short answer is that there is no single correct way to have a therapy session.
Professional Disclaimer
The information provided on this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Reading this content or interacting with this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also reach a suicide and crisis hotline.
