Virtual vs in person therapy for a 9 year old
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Anonymous
| I have been looking everywhere for an in person therapist on Capitol Hill for my 9 year old and can not find anyone who can help. I found someone who can do therapy for her but virtually. Has anyone experienced virtual therapy for an elementary school aged child? I feel like it would not be as effective but would love feedback. |
Anonymous
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Sounds terrible and borderline unethical to even offer it
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Anonymous
Why? My DD started with her therapist pre covid in person, but since then it’s been all online. It’s so convenient and the same talk happens. Why do you consider it unethical? |
Anonymous
That's extreme! |
Anonymous
| It won't be as effective. If effective at all. |
Anonymous
| Depends on the kid. I'm generally in favor of in-person therapy but I certainly can see the other side. |
Anonymous
| It does depend on the kid. I have one DC who has done both. In our experience, in person is better than virtual, but virtual is better than none, if you have a kid who is willing to engage. I am frustrated by how many therapists are now virtual only when working with kids. |
Anonymous
| My DD started seeing her therapist virtually during COVID and we've decided to stick with it because it seemed to be more effective than in person for her. I imagine it varies by the child, but I don't see a reason to not try. They aren't doing anything in therapy in person that can't be done online. It's just talking |
Anonymous
| If it's truly just talking, it is fine (virtual works for my teenager and I prefer it for myself). But many 9 year olds need to do something, not just talk (when my kid was 9, games were an integral part of therapy). I would ask the therapist how she keeps young children engaged in virtual therapy. |
Anonymous
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My 9 yo dd does really well with her virtual therapist!
The therapist is a good fit and knows how to keeps kids engaged-there are games and things. Due to schedules, distance and time, I was unable to find an in person therapist. This virtual therapist has been amazing! |