Our therapists provide online therapy in Colorado Springs, CO

My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is to maximize as many opportunities technology affords us to improve the therapeutic rapport which is especially important for online therapy. As a therapist trained to provide quality care online during COVID, I especially understand the power of connection when isolation is fraught.

While this list is by no means exhaustive, I do focus on teaching the following tools in individual therapy:

• The ability to tell the difference between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and beliefs
• Improving mindfulness, the ability to “think about your thinking”
• Tangible coping skills to use in moments of high-stress

I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when the concerns that initially brought them in no longer have such a profound impact on their day-to-day life. This is not to say that certain events do not leave a lasting impact, but rather that the client has found a way to accommodate those experiences into how they want their life to look. Additionally, a client is making progress when they are able to work on other areas of their life that perhaps were inaccessible due to the intensity of the initial concern.

In their personal time, clients can supplement online therapy by creating or participating in environments that promote the kind of wellness and healing they strive for. You are a reflection of the people and environments you surround yourself with!

To prepare for online therapy, all you need to do is schedule the appointment! The only extras you need to do are:

• Ensure you are in a safe, private, confidential space (just like if we were in an office!)
• Ensure a stable internet connection
• Ensure you have access to Wi-Fi if your device does not have a data connection
• Have your phone or another way to reach you available in the event that we cannot connect to the online platform