Comments on: Choosing a Therapist http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/ Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:12:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Edward http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-11097 Edward Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:58:57 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-11097 Has anyone ever tried online counseling? I know it is not the perfect solution but that option is available. There are many sites dedicated to this sort of thing. I do not know the cost or even how reputable many of the sites are so that would certainly be something to look into but that may be something that some people would be curious to research and explore. Has anyone ever tried online counseling? I know it is not the perfect solution but that option is available. There are many sites dedicated to this sort of thing. I do not know the cost or even how reputable many of the sites are so that would certainly be something to look into but that may be something that some people would be curious to research and explore.

]]> By: Grant http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10901 Grant Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:53:50 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10901 I have been very fortunate to find a counselor who really understands me and has helped me become a whole person again. I am so sorry for those of you who have not had that same kind of experience with your therapists. I simply found mine by word of mouth and everything has worked out extremely well. Kate I am sorry that you have had the experience that you did. I hope you are able to find someone who will listen to you and help you to overcome the difficulties in your life like I was able to. There are some great counselors out there- the majority of them probably are. I wish you the best. I have been very fortunate to find a counselor who really understands me and has helped me become a whole person again. I am so sorry for those of you who have not had that same kind of experience with your therapists. I simply found mine by word of mouth and everything has worked out extremely well. Kate I am sorry that you have had the experience that you did. I hope you are able to find someone who will listen to you and help you to overcome the difficulties in your life like I was able to. There are some great counselors out there- the majority of them probably are. I wish you the best.

]]> By: Kate http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10885 Kate Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:52:38 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10885 Yes, I did. Yes, I did.

]]> By: Steve H http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10833 Steve H Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:01:49 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10833 Is this something that you seriously encountered? That is terrible. Is this something that you seriously encountered? That is terrible.

]]> By: Kate http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10815 Kate Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:54:52 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10815 what would you say about a therapist who tells a client: You emotionally blackmail me. You make me have sadistic thoughts. You are not worth my time. You make me want to shake and slap you upside the head. You stole my clock (which wasn't true). If you self injure, I will not see you anymore. (repeatedly) You have DID. You have BPD. You have PTSD. what would you say about a therapist who tells a client:

You emotionally blackmail me.
You make me have sadistic thoughts.
You are not worth my time.
You make me want to shake and slap you upside the head.
You stole my clock (which wasn’t true).
If you self injure, I will not see you anymore. (repeatedly)
You have DID.
You have BPD.
You have PTSD.

]]> By: Grace http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10799 Grace Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10799 Choosing a therapist can be very important so why is it that so many people do not have a choice in who their therapist will be? I was reading the post that states that Obama and Mccain are both ready to make mental health issues a priority and that hopefully will mean more and better treatment for those who need it. But you and I both know that in many cases we do not have a choice in the physicians that we see. That is mandated by our health insurance, so regardless of whether it is a good fit you may be stuck with someone in order to get the help that you need and get the bill paid for that at the same time. So while it is admirable to know all of these things and I pray that you are able to make a great choice sometimes that will not be the reality of the situation. You may simply not have a choice in the matter. Choosing a therapist can be very important so why is it that so many people do not have a choice in who their therapist will be? I was reading the post that states that Obama and Mccain are both ready to make mental health issues a priority and that hopefully will mean more and better treatment for those who need it. But you and I both know that in many cases we do not have a choice in the physicians that we see. That is mandated by our health insurance, so regardless of whether it is a good fit you may be stuck with someone in order to get the help that you need and get the bill paid for that at the same time. So while it is admirable to know all of these things and I pray that you are able to make a great choice sometimes that will not be the reality of the situation. You may simply not have a choice in the matter.

]]> By: Johnson http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10771 Johnson Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:50:19 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10771 Sometimes you can know whether this will be a good match for you just by sitting down and talking to someone for a little bit. There will typically be either a real connection or a real level of discomfort immdeiately. This would also be a way to know whether or not there is a fit there. Sometimes you can know whether this will be a good match for you just by sitting down and talking to someone for a little bit. There will typically be either a real connection or a real level of discomfort immdeiately. This would also be a way to know whether or not there is a fit there.

]]> By: margo http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10725 margo Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:13 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10725 There are also websites that you can search to determine if the people oyu are looking at are qualified to deal with your needs. Check licensing as well. There are also websites that you can search to determine if the people oyu are looking at are qualified to deal with your needs. Check licensing as well.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10679 Kyle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:02:33 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10679 I think the opinion of other trained professionals is a great way to find a good therapist. Also there is nothing wrong with having consultations and meetings with counselors until you find one whom you think you can trust and who will help you get through whatever issues you are facing. This can be a difficult relationship to establish so I think it is imperative to do your homework and make sure from the outset that this is going to be a good fit for you. I think the opinion of other trained professionals is a great way to find a good therapist. Also there is nothing wrong with having consultations and meetings with counselors until you find one whom you think you can trust and who will help you get through whatever issues you are facing. This can be a difficult relationship to establish so I think it is imperative to do your homework and make sure from the outset that this is going to be a good fit for you.

]]> By: Sally http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/choosing-a-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-10643 Sally Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:22:39 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=701#comment-10643 Are there any good resources that you could suggest using that will help you to make the best decision possible or is it still suggested to get the referral of another physician? Are there any good resources that you could suggest using that will help you to make the best decision possible or is it still suggested to get the referral of another physician?

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