Yes, there are a lot of misconceptions, jokes, and stereotypes about entering therapy out there. The truth is that it is very rare to interact with a person who gives you 100% of their undivided attention, a full 50 minutes, focusing completely on you and whatever it is that you would like to talk about, work on, change. I have always mused that at birth everyone should be “assigned” a trustworthy companion to accompany a person throughout the struggles of life. Just try to imagine how different some of your difficult periods might have been, if you would have had someone, who knows you intimately, to share the burden with. What would it be like to have somebody reliable, who is always available to bounce your problems back and forth with, someone with an objective stance, and the ability to see life from your perspective? The great advantage of choosing a counselor for this role is that I am not entangled with your family, friends, and colleagues. That is why I can offer you a more objective, detached, and helpful perspective.
It is freeing not having to hold back, being able to be completely honest without having to fear judgment or being perceived as "weird". Sharing your pain does make things easier. Therapy can be hard and draining, but it is worth it. It moves you out of the place where you don’t want to be at anymore into a new direction. Welcome to YOUR LIFE!
This form of counseling is a relatively new development in the field of therapy. I think that it has great potential, because you have much more flexible access to me based on your own time constraints and personal situation. If you feel the need to vent your anger without making an appointment, here’s a way to do it. It is 2:00 AM in the morning, you cannot sleep, or you are feeling depressed, e-mail me, and I can be available to you within 24 hours. Do you like to think about what you want to say and take your time to find the right words, than this is a great modality for you. Perhaps you are more comfortable with an e-mail exchange than in-person counseling. You don’t have to come to an office and sit in a waiting room. You can choose to receive therapy wherever you are most comfortable at. Another great advantage is that you have a record of your sessions. You can always go back and reread our exchanges. You’ll be surprised how much different things sound after reading them repeatedly and at different points in your life. Even if you are traveling, you can still take advantage of my services. All you need is computer access and a secure hushmail account.
Having said that please be aware that certain conditions require other interventions than e-mail counseling. For example, if you feel suicidal, e-mail counseling is the wrong choice for you. The state of Colorado also recommends that “the initial therapeutic contact be in person and adequate to provide a conclusive diagnosis and therapeutic treatment plan prior to implementing any psychotherapy through electronic means.”
"After three months, a follow-up showed that the effects of online treatment may even last longer. Patients who received internet-based therapy continued to improve, with 57 percent no longer diagnosed with depression, compared to 42 percent of the conventional group." READ MORE ABOUT THIS STUDY »
I was born, raised, and educated in Germany. I am qualified to conduct sessions in my Native German language. I have also successfully completed a training program with the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning in Denver, CO.
Consider yourself in skilled and compassionate hands should you find yourself seated across from Claudia in the therapy room; she is an experienced and conscientious psychotherapist who works diligently to meet the therapeutic goals of her clients and to keep her skills and knowledge up-to-date and relevant.
Because of Claudia’s own experience with hearing loss, she listens with an
attention that is deep yet comfortable, validating yet non-judgmental, and
balances compassion with keen perception. She has that unique ability to
be truly present with you, to make you feel seen, heard and understood.
~ A.C.
Claudia was able to pinpoint some long and deep rooted issues that were interfering with my relationships with those I love. She helped me see where they came from and gave me some tools with which to help me change my responses to various events. She did this in a kind, caring way. She never made me feel bad about my reactions she approached them from a positive angle. I truly appreciate all that she did for me. I know that more stressful situations are looming in front of me and I will turn to
Claudia for help in dealing with them.
~ Steve, July 8, 2015
Claudia has given me an outlet for my thinking. She offers thoughtful guidance and insightful questions. Her style is firm yet caring with emphasis on working on the problem at hand while keeping sight of the big picture. I would
recommend her to anyone wanting to change the place they are in and the life they are living.
~ S.C., July 6, 2015
Claudia Reiche, MA, NCC, DCC
303.332.2900
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