Phone Counseling Eases Fears
For some people, the idea of sitting in a therapist’s office and opening up about their personal fears and relationship problems is just too overwhelming. Often times these feelings stem from the idea that, within a therapist’s office, there is no control over the environment, there is no control of the questions asked and there is absolutely nothing resembling the psychological comfort of being in their own space.
Many of these types of issues can be addressed with the use of phone counseling.
Stacy and Todd had been married for almost 9 years, the last few of which had been difficult and trying. Stacy had become distance and seemed to be in a constant state of irritation or anger, depending on the moment. When Todd suggested marriage therapy, Stacy was not thrilled.
I could not get over the though that, once I was in the therapist’s office, I would have to bare my soul and let everything out. I’d be, in a sense, naked, and I just wasn’t ready to put myself out there like that.
As reluctant as Stacy was to participate in traditional face-to-face therapy, she found that she was open to the idea of phone counseling. She was able to discuss personal issues and fears without the additional fear of vulnerability. Much to Todd’s delight, Stacy became a willing participant in counseling and they were able to focus on their relationship and making it better.
Phone counseling can be a good alternative for people with reservations about therapy. They often don’t feel as revealed and vulnerable but are still reaping the benefits of guidance from a professional.
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