How to connect a person online with a therapist?

Go to your “chat” menu. Look down at the bottom, and it will say, “find a therapist near you.” That should help 😁

well a person should want to connect with a therapist, you can't make them. there are many websites where you can provide help or a listener for someone.

I would connect them to a therapist by, first asking if they feel comfortable speaking to one. If they are, I would link a website to how to pick the best therapist for them. If they are uncomfortable speaking to one right away, I would help the best I can and then recomend a therapist due to what I cannot help with (i.e diagnosis, advice, etc.) I would never force the idea of speaking to a therapist upon them though, as they will not open up to the therapist if they feel uncomfortable speaking to them about what's going on.

To connect a member to a therapist refer them, you will get a message to send, edit it if you want, the link will send them to the page where they can get a therapist, keep in mind it does cost money. If the person is a listener, tell them to go to their member account to do it. If they cant afford it try and help them by doing what we do; listening! If they need more than you can give get a listener or a therapist who can help them. I’m sorry to hear that someone needs to be with a therapist and wish the best for them.

Walk them through available resources, be it different optional sites for contact, time management/availability, or helping them realize the use in seeking out professional help. Helping the person feel confident and that there is nothing wrong in seeking a therapist is a crucial big step, because you can't help them get help if they don't want to seek it in the first place. There are many available sites and crisis hotlines for seeking assistance and support, and there are even online videos ie. on YouTube with therapists who offer some free lessons or simple concepts to help those in need.

A few days ago, I was experiencing stress and anxiety. Maybe it was because of the situation I had or something personal going on, I didn't know. I was lost, sad, and felt like I'm broken! I needed help and nobody else seemed to understand me. I downloaded this app and sought help from other listeners! I got better in a few days and I was finally able to go on a day without any panic attacks. I have also been through many problems in my life, that I ran away from and they are built up inside me. I needed to get them out and with a good listener, I did and I felt so much better when I did.

There are plenty of therapists who offer online services. 7 Cups has a number of qualified therapists. If you or someone you know would like to pursue online therapy you can log on to 7 Cups and search for a therapist. The list comes up with a number of various therapists and can be filtered to search for those in your area. Once you find one that seems like the best fit you can contact him/her. You could also send the link of the page to the person whom you think needs the online therapist. If the person simply wants someone to talk to he/she can reach out to a listener here on 7 Cups by setting up an account as a member and browsing through listeners or sending a general request. I hope this is helpful.

I would first build trust with the patient and have him or her open up. I will listen to their concerns they have, use empathy and therapeutic statements, and connect with them more. If it is their first time on 7 cups, I would tell them "Let me start by sharing a little bit about how 7 Cups works. Right now you are chatting with me. I’m a trained active listener. I listen compassionately, but do not give advice." I would then let them know that "Just chatting really helps. You can also get help on the growth path. It includes short and calming exercises that help you grow stronger. I recommend taking one step a day". This will make them feel that they're being welcomed and bring them closer to getting help. However, if the situation is beyond my scope, I would refer them to online therapist by saying, "If you are feeling like you need expert guidance, then I’d recommend talking with a therapist here (http://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/). Also, if I feel like you’d be better served by a therapist, then I might make a referral later on in our conversation."

I know it might be tough during quarantine and it is hard to go anywhere. There are many places and websites that can provide you with therapists or just someone to listen to you. Like here on 7Cups we thrive to sit and listen to people's thoughts and problems and attempt to bring comfort and company during hard times. You can try searching up for online therapists or go to professional organizations that may provide online help. Or you can always call hotlines and numbers that connect you to emergency or just some help. If you are someone in school and have access to counselors, you can always reach out to them or you can ask them to provide more information on connecting with therapists or help.

At some point in our lives, someone loved us enough to listen to us with compassion and ask us wise questions. And hope was kindled in our hearts. Now, as online mentors, we want to offer people a similar opportunity. If you think that talking with one of us might help, simply fill out the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible and will continue corresponding with you for as long as you want. We are offering this service completely free of charge because that is what friends do. Know that any contact information you share will only be used to communicate with you in a safe and confidential manner and will never be shared with a third party. Online counselling is similar to your regular counselling. The only difference is that you can receive professional counselling sessions or help from trained therapists and counselors from the comforts of your home via the internet - through chat, phone or email.