Online Couples Therapy in Arizona: 5 Reasons it Works
When thinking about couples therapy, you may wonder if online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy. Your relationship is important to you and your partner. So, you want the best results. This may lead you to be worried about what to expect, or that you might not connect as well with the therapist online as you would in person. Or that the relationship work might not have the same impact if it is not done face-to-face. So, let’s dive into the 5 reasons why online couples therapy in Arizona can be just as effective from the perspective of an online couples therapist at Aspen Grove Counseling.
Online Couples Therapy Offers Convenience
Firstly, online couples therapy is a great way to start due to it being more convenient for couples who are stretched for time. When you have to come in person, you have to factor in the time it takes to drive, find a parking spot, and the other stresses of getting to an appointment. This can be difficult if a couple has children and need to coordinate schedules. Or they have very busy lives, making it hard to find enough time for therapy.
For example, if one partner has business meetings all day and the other is on a tight schedule due to their job, going in person may not be possible. With online therapy, couples can attend on their lunch break or when they have a spare moment in their day. Or, if their childcare has been canceled, and the couple has to rearrange their day, they can just move the session with ease.
Not Too Different From In-Person Couples Therapy
There are some benefits to doing couples therapy in person. Your therapist in the session can see more body language, possibly have a stronger connection, and get a better feel for certain details in the relationship. However, online couples therapy is not too different.
As an online couples therapist myself, I have been able to connect with my couples just as well through online therapy vs in person. I'm still able to see their body language, and really understand their pain points and the unique dynamics of their relationship, along with completing the same exercises I would do in person.
You Can Attend No Matter Where You Are
Sometimes couples are apart for periods of time due to travel or work. This doesn’t mean you have to put your therapy sessions on hold. These couples can attend online therapy sessions no matter where they are. The only thing needed is an internet connection and the Zoom call can be set up. This way they don't have to stress about missing a session due to the distance.
While this is not ideal, it still allows the couples the opportunity to get some of the deeper work done while they are apart. So they don't have to break the progress they have been making in their relationship. Their relationship can continue to grow and move forward.
Gives Your Couples Therapist Some Insight Into Your Home Environment
Not only can you attend online couples therapy from your home due to comfort, but it also gives the therapist a better understanding of your home environment. Also, a better insight into your relationship. During sessions, your therapist will be able to see how you are in your own environment and what might be keeping you stuck at times.
This view can help the therapist provide more specific information to help your relationship. For example, if the therapist can see the negative patterns at play or how the partners interact with one another in between sessions. Or, if the therapist can see the environment that could be causing stress in the relationship.
Comfort and Confidentiality
Online couples therapy is a good starting point for couples who have never tried counseling before. When couples come into a physical office, it can be intimidating, especially for the first time. However, being able to be in their own home can offer comfort, especially when trying something new, like therapy, and talking about painful things within the relationship.
Online couples therapy also increases confidentiality within the sessions, as they are not in a waiting room with others. This means you will not run into people you know and that your therapist is the only one hearing your conversation. You and your partner can feel comfortable knowing that you can talk openly and the details will remain confidential.
Interested in Online Couples Therapy in Arizona and Colorado?
Online couples therapy works and has many benefits for couples to take when trying to deepen their relationship. You don't have to compromise your relationship with distance or put on hold the progress you have been making. I understand that in-person therapy is not always a possibility, so I am offering online couples therapy to Arizona and Colorado residents. Reach out today!
