I've heard of more and more people trying online therapy, but I've never tried it myself. I came upon a site called Tranquil Counseling that specializes in postpartum depression counseling. And it's done online through e-mail and live one-on-one chats. That would be amazingly convenient for new moms. Imagine laying your baby down for a nap and then going into the next room for a PPD therapy session.
Tranquil Counseling is apparently located in Indianapolis, Indiana, but helps people from all over the country. I checked out the fee and it looks really reasonable compared to off-line rates; $95 for a 60-minute chat session and about half that for an e-mail exchange.
I'd be interested to hear of anyone else's experience with online counseling.
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Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net, offer free live "Chat with the Expert" sessions every Wednesday at varying times. You simply dial into a free bridgeline to join the call. You do not need to register and can remain anonymous if you wish. No need for transportation or to leave your home. If you just want to hang back and listen, that's okay too. The sessions are facilitated by licensed PPD experts. For more information on how to join the call, visit www.postpartum.net and click on the banner at the top of the page.
April 15, 2008 - 4:50amThis Comment