What's the advantage to doing online couples counseling in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is a busy, traffic-filled city. We understand commuting isn't easy and definitely isn't stress-free. With online couples counseling in Los Angeles, you can avoid the traffic jams, parking debacles, and difficult scheduling situations.
At Cycles Couples Counseling, we know many of you already work remotely in this post-COVID era. With online counseling you can simply leave your work from home office and plop on the couch or hop into your comfiest chair and click to begin your therapy session. Many of our clients not only save time by eliminating their commute, they also save money by not having to hire a babysitter. While it's not encouraged to have your little ones join the session, you have the freedom to be a room away while they enjoy their favorite movie or cartoon.
We understand the idea of trying couples counseling already feels vulnerable. Rather than being in an unfamiliar office, we've found online counseling in Los Angeles allows clients to feel safer and more comfortable in their own home surroundings. We'll bring the support to you!
How does it work?
At Cycles Couples Counseling, we exclusively use Simple Practice Telehealth system to meet with clients for video conferencing. This platform is encrypted and HIPAA compliant. Its user interface is easy to use--simply find a private place and click the session link in your email invite and enable sound and video on your computer, iPad or phone. All you need is a good WiFi connection and lighting so our clinicians can see both your faces and body language.
As long as you're in the state of California, our clinicians are licensed to serve you. Haleigh Butler, LPCC is dual licensed to also serve those clients in Colorado. Just get your partner and hop on the link!
Not convinced? Check out the empirical evidence from the American Psychological Association!
Is online couples counseling as effective?
Clinicians at Cycles Couples Counseling have been working with clients doing online couples counseling in Los Angeles for the majority of their careers. We've found it to be just as effective as coming into the office, as long as partners are together in the same space. While it's helpful if you feel bonded to your therapist, the focus of couples counseling is between you and your partner, so that's where the work happens. As long as you two are together, Emotionally Focused Therapy can be effective.
In many cases, we've found online couples counseling improves outcomes for therapy. Because it's easier to attend, our therapists find they get less cancellations and clients progress through treatment quicker than traditional counseling.
Is online couples counseling in Los Angeles for everyone?
While we find this modality to be effective for most people, there are some couples who this is not a good fit for. Online therapy isn't advised if:
- You and your partner are so reactive that you are challenged to focus on the therapist on screen
- Your arguments escalate towards physicality
- You or your partner struggle with trauma reactions that regularly involve dissociation
Is online therapy safe?
Yes! While some programs like Zoom or Facetime do not have the added level of security, Simple Practice telehealth meets rigorous HIPAA compliant standards. This means it protects anonymity, secures your information on the high level banks and many other doctors offices require.
Ready to try online therapy? Contact us today for your free consultation.
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