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Who uses online and phone therapy?
Private therapy via the phone or internet is ideal for the following:
-Busy individuals who do not have the time to visit an office
-Individuals who need help but who prefer to maintain their privacy
-Individuals who need a convenient appointment time that fits into their
hectic schedule
-Disabled and homebound individuals
-Individuals who do not live near a convenient counseling center
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How is the therapy conducted?
Your private therapy will be conducted in a one-on-one phone conversation
via a toll-free number or in a private chatroom.
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What is the cost?
For phone sessions, the cost is $1.25 per minute ($75 per hour), and for
one-hour online sessions, the cost is $65.
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How do I pay?
For phone sessions, billing is handled via Keen.com, which allows you
to use a credit card and call the therapist via a toll-free number. Because
Keen handles the billing and call forwarding, your confidentiality is
protected. For online sessions, billing is handled through Paypal.com,
which processes your credit card payment. You must pay at least one hour
before your online session. After payment is received, you are given a
password to enter the private online therapy room. Phone sessions billed
via Paypal are also available. Paypal phone sessions are $65 per hour,
but you are responsible for any long distance areas, as you call the therapist
(Chicago area phone number).
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What are the therapist's qualifications?
Barb graduated cum laude with a Bachelors degree in Pscyhology. She holds
a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis University and is
currently completing her Doctorate. She is a member of the American Counseling
Association and did her internship at a social service agency doing general
therapy, working with individuals, couples, and families, and conducting
parenting groups. She currently sees clients in-office, as well as doing
online and phone sessions. Click here for futher details.
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What should I expect from therapy?
Therapy will not magically eliminate your problems. Rather, it will give
you the means to solve them yourself. The therapist acts as a facilitator
and a sounding board. After your first session, the therapist will create
a therapy plan that will be email for your receive. Therapy typically
runs between 6 and 8 sessions. During the course of therapy, you will
be epected to take an active role. You will be given homework assignments
to complete between sessions, and the focus will be on helping you to
develop insights and real-world skills that you can use long after the
therapy ends. Click here for further details.
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How do I know this is right for me?
You can consult with the therapist in one of the free scheduled public
chats to discuss whether online or phone therapy would be right for you.
Click here for the current schedule. You can also email the therapist
with any questions at [email protected].
In addition, you may wish to scedule a one-session "brief therapy"
or personal coaching session to get an idea of how this therapy works.
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Is the therapy really private and confidential?
Phone sessions are totally private. Because Keen.com handles the billing,
the therapist never sees any personal information. You initiate your session
by calling a toll-free number, and your call is forwarded via Keen. For
online sessions, the therapist will receive a confirmation of billing
via Paypal. This information is destroyed after the session. Access to
your online session is via a password-protected page, with a separate
page for each client. The one-on-one chat is totally confidential. You
may share as much or as little personal information with the therapist
as you choose.
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