“Florida is a strange place: hot, beautiful, ugly. I love it here, and how nothing makes sense, but still, somehow, there is a rhythm.”
~ Roxane Gay
Online therapy services in Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL offers the vibrant excitement of idealized tourist destinations alongside the dynamic challenges and opportunities of a bustling city. The same place where dreams can come true, dreams can also be dashed and forgotten. Online therapy might be the answer to help you rediscover your dreams for your life. Feel better, more calm, more confidence, and even more joy. If you are in or near Orlando, FL, and are ready to start online therapy, email me to set up an appointment to chat.
Online therapy is appropriate for many types of issues. These include anxiety, some types of depression, PTSD, religious trauma, and other upsetting emotions. Online therapy is not recommended for anyone who is suicidal or needs a higher level of care.
Devices needed for online therapy
Online therapy works best on a laptop or desktop computer which has a larger monitor. I provide techniques including Brainspotting and Somatic Tapping which require the client to see me easily and for me to monitor the client’s reactions visually. A larger monitor also makes it feel more like we are meeting in person. Clients need to have a private space where they can meet without being disturbed during the session. While pets are welcome, family members should stay out of the room.
Clients report they feel online therapy is great because they can be relaxed in their own home. A comfy chair, a snugly pet on their lap, a cup of coffee in their favorite mug, and they are ready for therapy. Clients have sessions in their safe space in their home. They say they feel more grounded than being in a strange office surrounded by things that are not their things.
Sessions are goal-oriented. Clients set goals about feeling better: more calm, less anger, more happiness, less dissociation, or fewer flashbacks. Then each week we pick one of the goals to work on during the session. Progress will vary. Some goals take much longer to reach than other goals.
Accessibility for rural areas
Online therapy is great also for people who live in rural areas where distance to a therapist is prohibitive. A good internet connection is needed, but if you have that, you can connect. Some people live in small towns where there are no therapists. Other people would prefer to go to a therapist they don’t know. Some people don’t want the entire small town to know they are going to therapy. Online therapy provides more privacy from prying neighbor’s eyes.
If you think online therapy is right for you, send me an email. Give me a general idea about your needs. Or request that I call you to discuss. I look forward to hearing from you soon.