In-Home Therapy
What are the benefits of in-home therapy?
In-home therapy sessions are available if you live within 30 minutes of Superior, CO and are pregnant or postpartum. When you are in the final stages of pregnancy or possibly on bedrest, a therapy session in your home can provide you the extra support you need and a human connection when you feel isolated. When you have a newborn baby and can barely get dressed between feedings and diaper changes, having a face-to-face therapy session in your own home can help you feel less alone. Therapy in your home creates a therapeutic environment where you are more comfortable and relaxed. You can feel free to take care of your baby's needs as they arise during therapy without worrying about disrupting your session. When I see parents in their home, I find it helps us develop a good therapeutic relationship more quickly. Pregnancy and postpartum is a very vulnerable time for parents, and I want to do all I can to provide therapy in the safest possible environment in order to create trust and facilitate sharing.
What to expect?
In many ways, home-based therapy is similar to traditional therapy with a few curve balls thrown in here and there. The therapeutic sessions are typically scheduled weekly or on another agreed upon schedule. In order for home-based therapy to be successful, you do need privacy from other adults or older children. Having a baby and/or young children present during therapy makes it more challenging, but I understand the life of a parent and do all I can to make this process productive. Often during in-home therapy, a parent may be be carrying the baby while pacing around the room or bouncing up and down, feeding the baby, or playing with the baby all while talking with the therapist. Some parents realize that having the children present is not conducive to therapy and decide to make other plans, but many make it work.
How to prepare for your in-home session
Make sure you have a private space available away from other adults or older children. Babies and young children are an exception.
Make sure you are fully dressed in comfortable but appropriate clothing and make sure any children present are fully dressed.
To limit interruptions, try to schedule the appointment at a time when your baby or child are less likely to need assistance and care, but rest assured, I am used to interruptions and do my best to work around them.
You do not need to worry about cleaning up before I come. I know what it is like to have a newborn baby or young children; I've been there. I will not judge you if there are dirty dishes in the the kitchen, piles of laundry, or toys all over the place.
I like pets, but if there is any chance of your dog or other pet becoming overexcited, aggressive, or disruptive, please put your pet in a separate room.
Ensure that you are not under the influence of any substances such as alcohol or marijuana.