Myths and Facts About Video Therapy

6 common myths about video therapy and what we have found to be true:

MYTH #1: We offer video therapy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FACT: We began providing video therapy prior to the pandemic.
MYTH #2: Therapy with someone who lives in my neighbourhood is better.
FACT: No one really wants to bump into their therapist in the grocery store. Being matched with a therapist with training and experience related to your concern is better.
MYTH #3: Clients prefer in-person sessions.
FACT: Clients prefer to be matched with the best therapist, even if they do not live near each other or near our offices.
MYTH #4: Nothing replaces the intimacy of being in the same room – especially when discussing deeply personal issues.
FACT: Video therapy reduces time spent entering and exiting, cuts through the small talk, and gets to work more quickly on the presenting problem.
MYTH #5: Although most of would prefer to work from home if we could – we prefer to travel to therapy sessions.
FACT: Due to better technology, no travelling to sessions, and its effectiveness - video therapy is the preferred approach to address even deeply complex personal issues. We tell our boss we are just as productive at home. Why wouldn’t we prefer video therapy?
MYTH #6: Video therapy is always the preferred approach.
FACT: No. Some things are better in-person. If there is a risk of suicide or harm to someone else, local in-person help is needed. If you do not have a computer/smartphone with internet and a quiet, distraction free, confidential space – video therapy is not a suitable approach. If you live near one of our offices and one of our in-office therapists is the best match for you – we will set you up.