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is time to change therapists?
I started seeing a psychologist in February, I like and I felt comfortable with her until my last 2 sessions. I felt as if he were angry with me and a little dismissive of the concerns expressed. Which is interesting since I came to see her b / c of anxiety disorders persistent despite medical therapy. Since this is my first foray into therapy, I'm not sure if I'm waiting for the bad things. I'm not a soothsayer, but I know the irritation when I see / hear it. Therapists are supposed to show? I want to ask about, but I'm undecided yet if I think this barrier will not want to talk to her. If I wanted someone to be dismissive and frustrated me, there are many people who do not give a damn who does not receive $ 100 and time to listen. Know what I mean? Help?
If your therapist is showing signs of being dismissive and frustrated, the first thing to do is confront her about it. If she becomes in contempt or defense, instead of taking his observation of their behavior as a valid criticism, think about getting the heck out of there. On the other hand, can not be aware that it is acting in this way and that you are getting her feelings. As a psychologist, should be able to accept the valid observations and criticisms its effects on others. If not, I'd get the heck out. Since I am a psychologist, and have spent time in the two chairs in the room (the patient and as a therapist), I can tell you that the best way to approach it, that is, with sincerity, "When do (or say) ******* (whatever you see that makes it seem dismissive and / or frustrated), I think you're being dismissive of me and my concerns. I'm ready to find another therapist, because I fear that you will not to listen to my concerns. "When it goes from there will tell you if you can solve this with her or if you have to find another therapist. You are absolutely correct - when you pay a tax, it is expected that this person treats you in a professional manner. It is their legal and ethical obligation to do so, and if not able to do that, you should offer to give referrals to other therapists. I once had a therapist who nodded in the middle of the morning sessions that she had proposed ... I quietly got up and got the heck out of his office, never to return (or even phone calls). And I was a licensed psychologist practicing then too, with a practice not far from where she was. Unfortunately, some of my colleagues out there are therapists horrible.
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