Making the decision to see a therapist is not easy, and it may be more difficult when the sessions don’t align with the idea of therapy you have in mine. Two leather couches surrounded by bookshelves… sound familiar?Although there are non-verbal cues that may be missed when you are not in the room with your therapist, virtual therapy is a great alternative that can still offer a meaningful and intimate experience.Read on to learn some tips on how to make the most of your virtual therapy experience.
Read on to learn some tips on how to make the most of your virtual therapy experience.
Once the virtual session is done, we suggest moving to a different space. That may just mean going to a different room in your home. This will help to physically mark the end of your session and allow your mind to decompress.
Despite being non- traditional, virtual therapy can have benefits that differ from traditional in-person sessions:
No matter how you’re feeling, it’s important that you communicate what works or doesn’t work with your therapist. This way, they can work with you to accommodate your needs and provide a safe space so you can focus on what really matters during the session.
To get started with therapy, we suggest these initial steps:
Learn about our team and pick a therapist you feel is a good fit for your needs
Complete an initial assessment to help determine your wellness goals (no matter how specific or general they are)
After your initial assessment, you will begin meeting with your therapist. Sessions are typically weekly or biweekly, however depending on each client and needs, the frequency can change over time.
At Wellnest, our therapists offer several therapeutic models, including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-based therapies
Trauma informed care
Somatic therapy
Therapy is not a one size fits all treatment, so it will look and feel different to each client.
Your treatment can be adjusted as you progress through your sessions and learn what does or doesn’t work for you. If a modality or approach doesn’t feel right, it’s important to communicate with your therapist so you can learn how to work on it together.
Remember, therapy doesn’t always feel good, especially when you’re first starting out. During therapy, you may be unpacking some deep-seeded memories and emotions that haven’t been addressed for a long time, if ever. This can make you feel tired or a bit depleted once you’re done with the session. Self care after therapy is important, and we’re here to help with that too.
Keep in mind that therapy is a long-term treatment, and you are allowed to take your time to figure out what kind of support you need before, during, and after your sessions.
We believe that your complexities should be taken into consideration during therapy. A great way to do this is to have therapists that reflect your unique identity and can relate to the factors that have impacted your mental health.
Over the past few years, we have put together a racially diverse team of over 40 mental health professionals who can deliver a range of services that are anti-oppressive, anti-racist, feminist, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ aligned.
Our therapists are also able to provide support that is religiously, culturally, and linguistically appropriate. In fact, we offer services in English and 15 other languages:
Social anxiety is a category of anxiety, so it will help to first define what anxiety is.
Anxiety refers to the anticipation you feel about future concerns or daily activities. It can be triggered by something specific (like an upcoming deadline or appointment), or it can be a persistent and excessive worry that impacts your disposition or outlook on life (also known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD).
Signs and symptoms of anxiety include:
Social anxiety (or Social Anxiety Disorder) is a specific type of anxiety that refers to the discomfort or nervousness you feel regarding social interactions, such as public speaking, taking the bus, or even meeting up with friends.
Signs and symptoms of social anxiety include:
Remember, these definitions and symptoms are not the be-all and end-all of anxiety.
Your anxiety might feel completely different than another person’s. You might not even be sure that what you’re feeling is anxiety.
No matter the case, therapy can help you have a better understanding of your mental health so you can work towards reducing your anxietybettering it.
If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page.
You can also reach out to us at info@wellnest.ca or call/text us at 437-333-WELL(9355).
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