Author Topic: unhelpful therapists  (Read 1450 times)

nina

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unhelpful therapists
« on: November 15, 2004, 09:39:30 AM »
Has anyone had a problem with therapists being bossy, disorganized and discounting? Am I overreacting or just really sensitive? I actually feel worse dealing with the counseling office of my school than I do in real life.

I'm going through a divorce in my first year of law school, and to be honest, I am completely alone. And the therapists I have access to don't make me feel any less so. But I can't tell if I just want more of them than I should...

Anonymous

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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2004, 09:50:30 AM »
You aren't overreacting. This person sounds terrible. Can you see another therapist? This one is making things worse. I recommend no further sessions with this unqualified therapist.

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debisis

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Re: unhelpful therapists
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2004, 10:19:59 PM »
Quote from: nina
Has anyone had a problem with therapists being bossy, disorganized and discounting? Am I overreacting or just really sensitive? I actually feel worse dealing with the counseling office of my school than I do in real life.

I'm going through a divorce in my first year of law school, and to be honest, I am completely alone. And the therapists I have access to don't make me feel any less so. But I can't tell if I just want more of them than I should...


i had a counselor from my grad school. the dude was a obnoxious, however he gave me some sound advice about my OCD issues.  better than others did in my op.  i appreciated the fact that he told me that my issues revolved around my sensitivity issues, and that i had immaturity issues to work out.

but the reason why i stopped seeing him though was cause he seemed cynical and started to be profane about his own experiences. and when he started to discuss how he got fired over a woman replacing him, i called it quits. coincidently, i just talked with him today over an appeal [ sort of lost my job over my issues with OCD], and i felt kind of sheepish in talking to him.

once you feel like that, it's time to see someone else. maybe i'm being too cynical, but hey...i gotta feel comfortable to whom i'm yapping my dirty laundry to. :wink:

stillstanding

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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2004, 09:05:21 AM »
In grad school, we HAD to seek counseling since we were counseling majors.  So I learned after a number of experiences that it's a lot like trying on a pair of shoes.  Keep trying until it feels right. They're all just people , in the end, with their own quirks and perceptions and individual unique perspectives they bring to things.  It only stands to reason that you'll click with some better than others.  Keep trying until you're omfortable.  With the right person it can be a wonderful, difficult, growth inducing experience.  Stillstanding