anyone try the online therapy sessions available through this website?

no, I don't think it is the "Le Grand" program, but i am not sure. The online counseling I was asking about is available through this website; www.skinpick.com. At the top of the page you can click on Home, Guide, Info, Treatment, Forum, or About. When I selected Treatment it brought to a page that looks like this(see below) So it looks like the options are to pay for the counseling Quick counseling 6 Interactive Counseling Sessions $60 Short term counseling 12 Interactive Counseling Sessions $100 Long term counseling 48 Interactive Counseling Sessions $300 Dermatillomania Center - symptoms, causes, treatment Home Guide Info Treatment Forum About Home “How To Stop Picking?” - Ask The Therapist, Online Online Counseling By a Professional Therapist Will Help You Stop Picking ALL people who suffer from compulsive skin picking at some point come to the conclusion that they must stop picking, in order to live more freely and happily. If this is true for you, we’re here to help. The Most Effective Method to Stop Picking Picking compulsions are psychological in nature. Just think about it – you’re doing it to yourself, no one forces you. Some inner force takes over your body, and it is often stronger than your will power. Compulsive picking is only a symptom of a deeper problem inside you. You cannot stop picking by treating the symptoms – you need to treat the cause. Every case is different, and every person has their own cause(s). Identifying these causes is the most crucial thing you need to do if you want to stop picking. Once you’ve done that, you’re half-way to recovery. This is where counseling and therapy come into hand. A professional counselor will analyze your case, and will help you identify the reasons WHY you pick your skin. In fact, counseling has proven to be the most effective way to treat the skin picking disorder. The Benefits Of Online Counseling Possibly the most important benefit of online counseling for skin pickers is the fact that people who have this disorder are VERY shy, secretive and embarrassed by it. This is why in most cases people don’t turn for help at all. Online communication removes the need to hide (you may even stay anonymous) – this way it is much easier for patients to open up and expose themselves freely. This is probably why online counseling has proven to be so effective. Other benefits of using online counseling: Finding a therapist who specializes in treating the compulsive skin picking disorder is hard. Even harder to find one in your area. Fortunately, the Internet allows us to communicate freely, and online counseling is a rapidly growing field today, allowing patients and treatment providers to connect. With online counseling you decide when to initiate communication with the therapist, and how fast you progress. You can engage in therapy from anywhere – be it your home, office, or any other place with internet connection. Online counseling is considerably cheaper than the traditional option of going to a therapist’s clinic/office. Introducing Dr. Rujuta Vinod – Professional Therapist And Counselor Dr. Rujuta Vinod has agreed to provide online help on SkinPick.com for people suffering from compulsive skin picking. Dr. Rujuta (MD) is a certified psychotherapist, a qualified online counselor and an expert in treating skin picking patients. She treats all her cases with profound care, and guides her patients step-by-step towards recovery. With Dr. Rujuta you are in good hands. How Does It Work? Simple – you commit to receiving counseling by purchasing one of the options listed below. Dr. Rujuta will contact you within 48 hours with an initial questionnaire in order to get insight into your specific case. Then you will engage in interactive communication for a number of sessions defined by the option you purchased. Your privacy is utterly important. This is why special care is taken to secure client/therapist communication. You are of course guarded by therapist-client privilege (which is a confidentiality agreement, meaning that nothing you share will be disclosed by the therapist to any third party). Guarantee Our mission is to provide help for people who suffer from this disorder. This is why we commit to the following: If you are not satisfied with our counseling service, notify us via this form and you will receive a full refund of your payment. Testimonials of People Who Completed Online Counseling with Dr. Rujuta Vinod I had been picking my skin since adolescence. I felt really bad about it, both physically and mentally. I was an outcast and worst of all didn’t even know what’s wrong with me. Thanks to Rujuta I am now a much happier person! The urge to pick has almost vanished, and when it appears I know exactly where it is coming from and how to control it. I think that every person who suffers from this disorder should seek Dr. Rujuta‘s help. It is guaranteed to change lives – it most certainly changed mine. Jenny Smith, LA I would say that my experience was a very good one. You clearly know what you're doing and you know how to get your point across and say some very true things that can be hard to take, but you put in a nice helpful way. It was easy for me to trust you and that is seriously something that is not easy for me at all. I think I really have changed and am more free from my bad habits because of you and I sincerely thank you for that. And, I would be honored for you to publish my story as a success story. I'm doing good and once again thank you for everything. (client wished to remain anonymous) Ready To Begin Counseling? Choose One Of The Options Item name Description Price Quick counseling 6 Interactive Counseling Sessions $60 Short term counseling 12 Interactive Counseling Sessions $100 Long term counseling 48 Interactive Counseling Sessions $300 Not Ready? Ask A Question If there's something you would like to ask regarding our counseling service, please do so by clicking here. User Panel My Account Log out