Weird times, weird solutions
If you live with other people and you want to start counseling, or continue counseling, you need a private hour. That can feel impossible in a full house. We promise it is not. Here are four places our clients have used and come back saying worked surprisingly well.
1. Your parked car
Sit in your car in your driveway. Download Zoom on your phone. Tell the house you are going to be on a private call and you will be back in an hour. If your home Wi-Fi reaches the driveway and you have a laptop, even better.
It sounds funny. It works great. The car is quiet, the door locks, nobody walks in, and the distance from the house is its own little boundary.
2. Your bathroom
Yes, the bathroom. It might be the only door in your place with a lock. Take a cup of coffee, your laptop or your phone, and close it. If it is the only bathroom in the house, give the household a heads-up first. An hour is doable.
3. Your porch or garden
If you have outdoor space behind or beside your home, take the device out there. Headphones help keep the conversation yours. Check where neighbors sit before you get too comfortable, and use the headphones in case someone walks by.
4. Your closet
A closet is surprisingly soundproof. If your bedroom is not private enough, or you are worried about voices carrying through the wall, the closet is a great second option. Throw a pillow on the floor, let the house know you will be "gone" for an hour, and make yourself comfortable.
None of these are perfect. That's fine.
None of these are ideal. They are all better than canceling sessions, and they are much better than not starting counseling when you need it. Recovery and counseling keep moving best when they keep going, even on the days the logistics are awkward.
We're here
If cost is part of what is stopping you, we offer sliding scale fees. Reach out. Call 832-928-0211 or fill out our contact form. We will help you figure out a setup that works for your life.