I have been to 4 different therapists and they were all very different.

The first one did not speak. She just sat there and I would spill out my feelings and then I would look back at her. She didn't say anything. This made me talk more just to fill the silence. I didn't care for this. Supposedly this is a form of psychotherapy, but I found it annoying.

The second one was awful. She scolded me. One day I came in feeling more hopeless than usual. I basically said, "I don't care anymore". She replied saying that she saw a bad future for me. Something like, "I see you depending on others in the future. You'll be in a bad position, depending on other men and they'll take advantage of you." Not exactly encouraging.

The third one was very nice. I talked and she responded in a noncritical way. She would also talk to my mother and give her advice for how to deal with me in a nonjudgmental way. Unfortunately she got too expensive.

The next one is like the third one except a lot cheaper. She gives me realistic advice that I can actually apply to my life.

So what are your experiences with therapy? I am interested because I am interested in this and am considering a career. (I know, a basketcase treating other basketcases? I just want to help others and seeing psychologists has inspired me even more. I want to help others like they've helped me.)