Online Counseling and Internet Therapy services have spawned a lot of controversy about both the effectiveness and limitations of internet counseling and therapy. Grace Tree believes that the Internet is a dynamic and diverse community, and is largely underrated in its ability to help people through the use of professional internet counseling and therapy services.

Online Counseling Benefits Include

      *  Online Counseling is available 24-hours/7 days a week

      *  With Online Counseling there is no waiting for an appointment

      *  With Online Counseling there is no traveling

      *  Online Counseling is affordable, private, safe and discreet

      *  Online Counseling is easily accessible if you are disabled or incapacitated

      *  Online Counseling is a viable alternative to traditional therapy

      *  Online Counseling can be less intimidating and there’s no stigma attached

      *  With Online Counseling you can request a single consult or ongoing services

      *  Online Counseling gives you the options and you’re in control!

      *  Online Counseling brings the best services available to your home

      *  Online Counseling can be there when others can't
 

Internet Therapy has its limitations too. The absence of face-to-face contact with a professional counselor is problematic for some people, and internet therapy is subject to the lack of body language and verbal cues commonly associated with Internet communications. Sometimes there are also technical issues which can affect your Internet therapy services such as power outages, Internet lag times and various ISP e-mail delivery issues. However, e-counseling provides you the opportunity to connect and form a professional relationship. As with any therapy venue you choose, your healing and growth depends upon your own willingness to open up. And, keep in mind that e-transmissions conducted on the job or at school may be subject to employer or university policies and privacy restrictions.



With Grace Tree you choose the level of services you want such as professional consultation, pre-counsel, brief treatment therapy, or a more traditional  approach. Services are provided at your comfort level in your own home with privacy. This can be a key factor if you are dealing with difficult issues that often create a sense of shame or embarrassment, obstacles that needn’t prevent you from seeking the help you need. At Grace Tree all questions and issues are welcome! And, if at any time it is assessed that you need traditional medical attention or standard face-to-face treatment, or Grace Tree can’t provide you services for any other reason, you’ll be referred back to your local community for service provision.



Internet Counseling allows you to work with Grace Tree using a customary one-on-one approach or elect to involve others in your life that you see as being beneficial to your healing. If directed by you the primary client, Grace Tree can work in partnership with other professionals and individuals such as pastors, probation officers, psychiatrists, spouses and other professionals or agencies. This would have to be authorized by you the primary client, and only with your written authorization to do so. The choice is always yours!

 

Online Counseling Services by Grace Tree