Adapting to Online Therapy: What to Expect

Whether you’re looking for couples therapy, family therapy, or just need a therapist for yourself, it’s good to know that there are different options available. For some, it’s about the comfort that comes from seeing their therapist in person with an in-office visit. 

However, for others, it’s about the anonymity and privacy that only comes from receiving online therapy. For these individuals, the ability to receive online therapy in the comfort of their own homes is invaluable. Regardless of your situation, when needing compassionate and caring therapy, families, couples, and individuals throughout Montgomery County and Bucks County, PA, turn to the trusted and empathetic therapy solutions provided by New Narratives Therapy.

At New Narratives Therapy, we understand that there is an initial adjustment when receiving online family counseling Bucks County PA. The idea of having your entire family online at the same time can seem daunting. What happens if arguments take place? What happens if a family member gets upset and offended? What happens if they just decide to disconnect? What happens if your partner thinks you’re blaming them?

We’re used to receiving these types of questions when it comes to family counseling. However, whether it’s family counseling or grief counseling Montgomery County, there are some ways you and your family can adjust to receiving online therapy. In many ways, online therapy is a better option for families and couples experiencing conflict.

Here are some helpful tips from the team at New Narratives Therapy that can ensure you, your partner, or your family have an easy adjustment when receiving couples or family counseling.

Be Patient With One Another

Conflict within families is common, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Before our online family counseling session, ask everyone in your family to understand that the family session is not about blaming anyone. The idea is not to pin the blame on one individual. The goal is to help your family improve how you communicate by better understanding everyone’s position, feelings, and concerns.

When every member of your family understands that the family counseling session is meant to bring the family closer together, it makes attending the online therapy session much easier.

Be Open to Change

Whether you’ve scheduled grief counseling, couples therapy, or family counseling, you’ve done it because you understand that maintaining the status quo is no longer an option. Whether you’re a couple or a large family, you know that continually disagreeing with one another and having conflict is not healthy or sustainable.

All of you are in some way looking for guidance on how to reduce the tension, improve the communication, and get back to appreciating one another. That’s essentially what our online therapy sessions focus on. Ultimately, whether you’ve scheduled your own personal therapy session online or a family or couples session, you have accepted that change must happen.

There is No Stigma

Whether you’re receiving online therapy for yourself, as a couple, or as a family, there is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. People from all walks of life seek out the friendly solutions that only come from having an online therapy session.

With online therapy from New Narratives Therapy, you’re receiving help from a friendly and experienced licensed therapist in the comfort of your own home. Our internet connection is secure, and it’s just you, your partner or your family, and the therapist. They know how to help improve communication and move past grievances and conflict while also helping everyone better appreciate one another’s contribution.

New Narratives Therapy: Your Online Therapist Solution

The New Narratives Therapy team is always willing to answer any questions you may have about our grief counseling online therapy sessions. If you, your family, or your partner are concerned about online therapy or are unsure of what is involved, we’ll gladly take you through the process and answer all your questions.

If you have decided that an online therapy session would be beneficial but have questions, contact us now.