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Depression can be understood in part as a disorder of connection; as a result, the fastest way out of it is through improving your skills of connection with others. One of the most helpful elements in recovery is the quality of the relationship with the therapy professional and how consistent and trustworthy the connection remains between client and therapist.
The patient-therapist relationship becomes a crucible of wellness for many reasons, but the most important may be because it is a kind of living laboratory of all relationships. In addition, the exchange of support acts as a catalyst, hastening recovery and fostering hope. How do you mobilize this most important resource for recovery? ... http://www.psychologytoday.com/artic...-and-therapist
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Hello, lisacj. I too have had many therapists. Several years ago, I stopped seeing a therapist because he said I have received the maximum benefit of what he had to offer.
I learned something from all of the therapists. I also think the combination of therapy and meds kept me from being homeless. To me it is a personal thing. At the time, I thought the combination was best for me.
You say it takes a certain person to get you to talk. Therapy to be successful requires the client to participate. Without the client's participation, the therapist is without valuable insight he/she needs to help the client resolve his/her issues.
I am curious about why you ask. It leads me to believe you are not where you would like to be. If that is the case, I suggest you try again and tell the therapist you sometimes have difficulty opening up.
Another suggestion is to journal. The entries should help you talk about the issues you are trying to deal with.