Instant Message Sessions : LGBT affirming therapy
Instant Message Therapy
Sometimes clients do not want to be seen or heard, and thats okay. Anxiety, shyness and shame can be a barrier to accessing therapeutic support. Instant messaging (IM) can be accessible for those who do not like their voice, perhaps due to dysphoria. IM can feel less stimulating without needing to process visuals of video, or audio due to audio sensitivity, thus making IM sessions more accessible to clients who may experience sensory overwhelm.