Is it OK to contact your therapist between sessions?
Unscheduled contact has the power to strengthen the therapeutic alliance even if they’re brief. These types of communication may even improve treatment outcomes. Regardless of the method of contact, communication between sessions, in both directions, is something to discuss during the initial informed consent process.
Is it okay to message your therapist?
Some therapists are open to occasional texts or calls from their clients outside of session, particularly if the client is feeling overwhelmed or particularly low. Clients should discuss texting with their therapist and whether (and when) it’s acceptable.
Is it okay to email my old therapist?
Yes if you are updating them and able to let them know how you’ve utilized the things they gave you. No if you are asking for advice or other help. Be clear at the beginning of the email what you are about.
Do therapists email clients?
Many psychologists are already using e-mail to communicate with their clients (Maheu and Gordon, 2000; Welfel and Bunce, 2003; Drude, 2005). Practitioners can now receive authorizations, request additional sessions, and communicate with care managers by e-mail or online through insurance companies’ Web sites.
Are emails to a therapist confidential?
Strategies for Protecting Client Confidentiality Some clients may copy other people, such as parents or partners, on emails to therapists. Unencrypted email is never compliant with HIPAA standards. Most free email programs, including Gmail, are not encrypted, or not guaranteed to send encrypted messages every time.
Why do clients fall in love with their therapists?
It’s common for clients to love their therapist. Some may love their therapist like a parent. They “feel safe and protected and love having a caregiver who meets their needs without demanding much in return,” said clinical psychologist Ryan Howes, Ph. D.
What should I say in a therapist email?
You can also mention details like, “My friend, abc, referred us to you.” And don’t forget to write your name at the end! In case you’re emailing, perhaps additional details can be added in a line or two, but I would recommend doing that after the therapist responds to this initial contact.