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Home Based Psychotherapy: A Fantastic Convenience
You want to see a therapist but would love it if they made house calls!
How many times have you thought about seeking out the services of a therapist but just can’t seem to fit it in the schedule, or want to keep it more private, thus avoiding going to a “therapist’s office”. Maybe you’re feeling too depressed or anxious to even think about getting in the car and making the drive. You’re home with the kids and one of them needs therapy services. You dread getting all the kids in the car for the one who needs the appointment. How would you feel if you had a therapist come to you? You think…. Really? That can happen?
I enjoy being a Home Based Therapist. I’ve been providing this service in Orange County for over six years. I feel like I connect with my clients on a very different level... on equal ground. I enjoy the process that takes place outside of the clinical office. I feel privileged entering my clients home, sitting on their sofa or at the kitchen table. I listen as they describe the change(s) they are looking for. With some clients we sit for coffee at a local coffee venue, others it may be a park bench. For teens, home based therapy works very well because we can meet on their turf. For businesses, I provide staff with some relaxation techniques or assistant with relationship issues such as conflict resolution.
Benefits? Nerves seem to dissipate quicker. My clients seem to open up sooner. Less cancellations thus leading to better outcomes. Convenience for my clients.
Home-based therapy has been happening for many years and while it may not be heard of very often, and it may be hard to find, it is available.
The fee for home-based therapists are not that much different from traditional in office therapy.
If Home Based Psychotherapy sounds like what you’ve been looking for ask your therapist if he/she offers it.
It really is a fantastic convenience!
Liz Birch is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who provides home-based and online psychotherapy (Breakthrough.com). Her areas of expertise are in communications, relationships, stress reduction, depression, trauma and provides support to the military population and their families. She can be reached at LizBirchTherapist.com, LizBirchMFT@gmail.com or 714-614-0612.
