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Originally Posted by chicken_wing
Bpd2, when my therapist first suggested I had BPD, i knew that she was unqualified to diagnose me, but the more I learned about the condition, I was convinced I was the archetype. So, I guess I don't think it's necessary either to have a definitive diagnosis, but perhaps if I do move to another therapist, I should seriously consider getting one.
I am ignorant as to the major differences between the multiple types of therapist. So a LCSW (maybe not the one I see) couldn't provide me instruction?
I have often felt my therapist was inadequate because I have desperately wanted someone more directive who guided my therapy, made sure we discussed everything well, forced me to talk whenever I preferred to sit quietly, etc. My therapist is good at making me feel warm and vindicated. And though I know I probably should find someone else, beyond being soooo attached to her, I do not want to restart the process of forming a connection to someone new and retelling all of the horrors of my past. It took me about 5 months not to hate my current therapist and about 9 months before I told her anything that truly haunted me.
Oh, and I no longer take medication because I believe it's not for me.
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No, a LCSW therapist can and does provide therapy. My mom's T is a social worker, and my mom loves him.
Also about the guided/directive part of therapy--your T's orientation might not be geared towards that. Mine is psychodynamic/leans towards psychoanalytic. She studied under someone who studied under Jung--so that is her methodology. Therefore
I am the one who leads the sessions, and there is LOTS of silences. It has been very stressfull and frustrating at times, but that is how she works. She has said if I wanted a more behavioral therapist that she would recommend one--they are more directive in how they provide therapy. I don't think one is necc. better than another, just how you think you would respond to. I may be able to talk more if I was asked directly questions, but in this way it allows me to really get at my issues, since I bring (or don't) them up. Hang in there, and just keep trying ot talk to your T about this stuff. I know its MUCH harder done than said.