http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/20...ir-rebroadcast

Here's a link to the show I was listening to. I caught it after it began, so I wasn't sure what the book title was. Apparently the focus is not the dysfunction, but that is what was being discussed when I tuned in. The book is "The Boy Kings of Texas: a memoir" by Domingo Martinez, and is about growing up in 2 cultures. Having heard this very articulate man speak about his family, I am looking forward to reading his book.

Typically when a person has a therapist and a psychiatrist, the therapist is seen more frequently than the psychiatrist.

When starting out, the psychiatrist is seen more frequently to make sure medication is working. So you might start seeing the psychiatrist every week or two, then once a month, then every 3 months, etc.

The therapist is seen regularly. Not all therapists schedule regularly, but most do and will if asked. I like having a regular appointment time. I have been in this therapy for 5+ years, and have been in other therapies for shorter times. I currently see my therapist twice a week. I began seeing her once a week and I find twice a week is most helpful. I also chose a therapist with psychoanalytic training; she is a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapist. This kind of therapy has been the most helpful to me also.

Some therapists and psychiatrists work together for the same group or agency and others are part of separate groups and still others are independent.

I like your idea of starting out with a therapist