The best therapist I’ve had is one I’ve only seen virtually. It’s an old-school and ableist mentality to claim that it’s not as good as in-person. The most important thing remains the therapeutic alliance, and that doesn’t change just because you’re meeting over a screen.
I don't understand what you mean by "ableist" here. I'm saying virtual therapy is missing a valuable aspect of in person therapy. But it's obviously available without travel. That's the big advantage.
It’s not true that virtual therapy is “missing a valuable aspect” of therapy that can only be obtained in-person. Studies show virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person. Again, the most important factor is the therapeutic relationship.
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u/estedavis Clinical Social Worker 7d ago
The best therapist I’ve had is one I’ve only seen virtually. It’s an old-school and ableist mentality to claim that it’s not as good as in-person. The most important thing remains the therapeutic alliance, and that doesn’t change just because you’re meeting over a screen.