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Is it normal to be in therapy for years?
Therapy can last anywhere from one session to several months or even years. It all depends on what you want and need. Some people come to therapy with a very specific problem they need to solve and might find that one or two sessions is sufficient.
How do I tell my therapist that I am not a good fit?
The best way tell a therapist it isn’t working is to be open and honest. At the end of the session, when they ask if you want to schedule another appointment, say: “I really appreciate the time you’ve spent with me, but I don’t think it’s a good fit and am going to try to find a different therapist.”
How do you feel about being a therapist?
I have been a therapist since 2005. And if I do say so myself, I think I’m pretty good. I have a solid rapport with all my clients. I see growth with all of them. Well, almost all of them. They give me good feedback on my counseling skills. It feels like there is a lot of trust built up between me and them.
Should you let your therapist know you’re grateful for their help?
It’s not the sort of situation where you can just send an edible arrangement and call it a day. What I’ve learned, though, is that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with letting your therapist know how grateful you are for their impact on your life. They like being told they’re doing a good job, too, you know.
Can a therapist use therapy time to take care of themselves?
The therapist cannot use therapy time, or the therapeutic relations, to take care of their own needs. If your therapist uses therapy time for any purpose other than to help you, then what they’re doing is not good therapy. 2. Good therapy is evidence-based.
What makes good therapy good?
Good therapy involves keeping good records, connecting anecdotes into patterns, generating hypotheses, and testing them. Good therapy is responsive to new knowledge. It admits and corrects its mistakes. While good therapy seeks to foster hope and nourish the expectation of change, its promises are tethered to facts.