Is Online Couples Therapy in Los Angeles Beneficial?
Couples counseling is intended to help two people improve their relationship. The therapist guides the couple through discussions and exercises aimed at increasing communication and intimacy and resolving conflict.
Online couples therapy has the same aim and offers even more benefits as in-person counseling, especially for those looking for a Los Angeles couples therapist.
6 Benefits of Online Couples Therapy
Counseling from Home Saves Time
Geography and traffic are real issues in Los Angeles. That is especially true for those living in West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and Brentwood. Online couples therapy sessions are more time efficient, saving clients the valuable time they might have spent commuting to see a West Los Angeles couples therapist in person.
Online Couples Therapy is Easier to Schedule
Aligning schedules is easier with online therapy. For a session to happen, there needs to be a coordination of the couples’ schedules and the therapists. As a couples therapist, I have seen more couples virtually than in person. It is easier to align schedules when not everyone needs to be in the same room. Sometimes zoom counseling sessions entail both parties having sessions in their separate cars during a break from work.
More Comfortable
Feelings of security and safety. When you go to couples counseling, you're typically sitting in a room with your partner across from the therapist. Though as a therapist I try to have my office as inviting and comfortable as possible, it is not a complete substitute for being in ones one home. Having virtual therapy in the comfort of one’s home shortens any acclimation process. Couples are ready to dive into issues at the very start of the session.
Access to Therapy from Anywhere in California
Traveling doesn’t interfere with therapy. For those traveling in the state of California, online couples therapy can happen virtually. It is also effective for couples in long-distance relationships. One party can join virtual therapy from their home in San Francisco and the other from Bel Aire.
Online Couples Therapy Provides Deeper Insight
In online counseling, the therapist can see into your personal space. This gives them a better sense of who you are and how you interact with your surroundings. It can be a helpful way to get to know you better and understand what's going on in your relationship.
You Still Have Access to Outside Resources
Online couples therapy can also include “screen sharing.” This allows the therapist or the couple to share outside resources during the virtual couples therapy session.
My Experience as A Los Angeles Couples Therapist
As an LA couples therapist, I have years of experience helping couples move through difficult situations in their relationship. Online therapy topics have ranged from premarital counseling, repairing from infidelity, communication, parental struggles, and lack of intimacy. My approach to online couples therapy is that of understanding, empathy, and alleviating issues. Part of my approach involves homework to complete before the next session. Homework helps keep therapeutic goals top-of-mind. Usually, homework consists of doing something differently. I believe that when we change a response or reaction to a situation, it changes the overall dynamic. Online therapy for couples can also improve upon strengths within the relationship. Sometimes, with the help of a marriage counselor, we are able to identify the positives and appreciate our partners more.
Start Online Couples Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Are you considering trying couples counseling but you are worried about how you will make it work with your schedules? At Therapy for Adults, I offer online therapy so that you can get the benefits of marriage counseling at a time and place that works for you. Follow these steps to work on strengthening your relationship:
Reach out for a free consultation
Start meeting virtually with a couples therapist
Embrace the strengths of your relationship with online couples therapy
Other Online Therapy Services in Los Angeles
I offer support for anyone experiencing relationship issues, not just couples. This includes dating coaching and therapy for relationship issues and dating. Additionally, I offer therapy for anxiety and highly sensitive people. Reach out to learn more about how I can support you.
