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Are you experiencing Red Flag situations with your therapist/counselor?
If you are experiencing these red-flag situations with your therapist/counselor, don’t be afraid to speak up and look elsewhere. Voicing your concern and seeking better therapeutic help is a sign of health and boundaries — not resistance or an indication of your brokenness.
Is your therapist/counselor picking at Your Wounds?
If a therapist/counselor is constantly picking at your wounds and leading you down a rabbit hole of eternal analysis to the point where you feel like you can’t function in life because you need an analytical fix, there is a danger. You may even be suffering some re-traumatization ( see this post to understand how re-traumatization can take place ).
What should it feel like to go to therapy?
It shouldn’t feel like you’re a drug junkie waiting for your next fix. Instead, you should begin to see measurable improvement in your life. You should begin to feel more empowered, more confident, and more able to handle distressing situations. A good therapist/counselor helps you find your strengths.
Can my therapist/counselor take my last dime?
It is unethical for your therapist/counselor to take your last dime. Instead, your therapist/counselor should be working with you on the fee and/or referring you to a community clinic that offers a sliding scale fee if you are strapped for cash.
What happens when you work with the wrong therapist?
And because highly sensitive people like you and me process things deeply, working with the wrong therapist can leave us more emotionally wounded than when we first walked into their office. While some people can easily move on from a bad therapy experience, HSPs may ruminate and blame themselves over why things didn’t work out.
Do therapists feel pressure to keep clients in treatment?
Some clients feel pressured by their therapist to stay in treatment. Other clients cling to a therapist because they feel like they have nobody else to turn too. The bottom line: you’re not responsible for how your therapists feels. Most therapists know that they’re not going to be a great fit for every client that walks into their office.
What is an example of a bad boundary for a therapist?
A therapist isn’t meant to act like a friend or a romantic partner — and especially not a micromanaging parent. Examples of poor boundaries from a therapist are: Dominating your session by talking about their personal problems or accomplishments — and then you’re the one who has to give them advice!