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by crazygringo 2221 days ago
It's interesting, therapy has some pretty unique properties where in-person vs. remote can be better depending on the person.

For some people, having a literal physical "safe space" and an understanding human does wonders, and there's connection and understanding that seems like it might be hard to replicate virtually.

But for other people, the distance that video or phone provides actually gives them the ability to open up more than in person -- precisely because it seems less personal and therefore less threatening or potentially judging. After all, it's just a disembodied voice or a floating head on a screen.

So it's pretty good to have a mix of options.

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What are you basing this on, personal anecdotal evidence?