A software that allows you to have video conferencing and chat over the internet. If you have a computer and a high speed internet connection, you can download the program and schedule a session right away.
- You are unable or unwilling to travel to a ministry office.
- You live in a remote place where ministry services are inaccessible.
- You travel for work a lot and do not want to miss any sessions while out of town.
- You would like to have some of your sessions at our office and some of your sessions via Skype.
- You do not feel comfortable about visiting a counselor’s office or you do not want others to know that you go see a counselor.
- You would like to work on yourself in a place where you feel comfortable.
- You are very busy and do not have time to travel to counseling services.
- You would like to try out counseling before committing to more long-term ministry.
Important: Telephone and Skype counseling is not appropriate for people who are suicidal, self-injuring, homicidal, or who have mental health issues that require more intense care than one session per week. If you feel severely depressed, suicidal, or you think you are about to hurt yourself or someone else, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room or clinic immediately and ask for help.
How dose Skype work?
After you have decided to schedule a counseling session using Skype, we will arrange a time for the session to take place. Then we will contact your skype name and proceed exactly as an office counseling session would proceed. Skype is similar to face-to-face counseling because the use of the video conferencing allows visual and audio communication between us on our computer screens.
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Pastoral Counselor: Maria Berbée
Pager: (626) 388-1547