Your welcome chlorophyll, therapists are all different and it is important to find one that you really connect with. And, it isn't always easy as they use a combination of things that they each apply to their practice. And they all have different reasons for practicing psychological therapy. Some are more open minded and dedicated than others and the open minded ones make sure they stay abreast of all the new ways to deal with different patients and they also keep abreast of the new studies and treatments available. Then you can run into one that runs a tight ship and has a general 1,2,3 way of dealing with patients that they have practiced for a long time.

Over the years for me, well, I had seen different therapists that really missed diagnosing me properly and I really was very clear on the symptoms that should have been diagnosed as PTSD. And I hadn't really found a therapist that was very helpful to me. But today there is a lot more information available to therapists.

If you don't like a therapist don't feel like your a failure or that you will never find the right one. You have to be patient and keep trying until you find someone you are comfortable with that you can build trust in. So having a few to pick from is not bad at all. You have to think of it as personal exploration of finding the right guide for you.

Let us know how you make out. And you may not have bells ring right away with a therapist, they have to get to know you as well and get a feel for what they think would be the best therapy for you.

And it is not a bad idea to write up something that you could bring with you, a kind of outline of the the issues that you face so that you don't feel confused when you sit in front of them. And it is a good idea to keep a journal for yourself so that you can write down the ways you feel as you go through each week. You can write anything just like you do here about how you feel.

You are just on a journey and keep in mind that each therapist is like opening a self help book to some extent, some are better than others.

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