therapy

Do therapists have clients they don’t like? Although therapists might not like to admit it, there are times when you don’t click with particular clients—or worse, you just don’t like them. Perhaps the person is overly critical or negative, or you find your personalities are not a good match. So, to answer the question, “Is […]

Should you say a final goodbye to a therapist? You can really say a “good goodbye.” Endings are powerful because, if we allow, we get to release all the feelings we’ve attached to the other person. When we do that, we are truly in relationship with them. We have come to the end of your

Can you be friends with therapist after termination? Social interactions between therapists and patients are only allowed if they’re potentially beneficial to the patients. It may seem harmless to strike up a friendship with your therapist after your sessions have ended, but there are several reasons why this may not be a good idea. Consider

How do therapists deal with silent clients? Get Comfortable with Reflective Silence It can be therapeutically beneficial to allow clients to sit and reflect on their thoughts with your supportive presence. Therapists can communicate support, understanding, and acceptance with gentle reflections and affirmations. We walk a fine line of being on your side but making

Why did I get so attached to my therapist? The general idea is that, unconsciously, emotional feelings that you may have had or wished you could have had as a child are transferred from your parents or other caretaker to your therapist. So clients often have feelings for their therapists that are like the ones

How do I end a therapy session politely? She suggests: canceling your next appointment with appropriate notice, or. sending a message that says, “I’ve decided I’d like to try a different approach with another therapist but appreciate your time and thoughts” She recommends keeping your message simple but direct by calling (versus texting or emailing)

How do I tell my therapist about trauma? You can say something like: “There is something I’m struggling to move past. I know I need to face it to move forward, but I’m afraid to talk about it. I think I’m afraid I will be judged, or that you will think I’m overreacting.” If you

Why am I scared to tell my therapist things? There are a few things that might contribute to this: you may not have developed the level of trust you need to feel safe with the therapist you are working with, you may be fearful of being judged by the therapist, or maybe you are afraid

What should I write in my first email to a therapist? Describe what you need help with, but keep it brief There will be time later to go into specifics, but in your initial email to a therapist, a simple sentence or two about what you’d like to address in therapy is sufficient. “Hi, I’m

Is the first therapy session awkward? Starting therapy can be especially awkward if you’ve not been in therapy before. If you feel weird at first when you’re talking to your therapist, don’t worry. It takes a while to get used to therapy, but you’ll eventually get the hang of it. It is completely normal to