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Jun 17, 2013, 09:39 AM
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Member Since: Dec 2012
Location: California
Posts: 2,248
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Originally Posted by chocmouse
Was it really rude form me to tell him I want to continue seeing other therapists? Also, I don't find it very professional when a therapist applies a black or white thinking (either my way or no way). I thought we are both supposed to work together in finding a solution for me. This (in my view) involves trying out different meds until we find a good one and also using each session to learn some new techniques. I pay for one hour sessions and today he kicked me out after 40 mins.
Sorry for this long post. I think I need to cool down  |
I think it's your decision whether to see other therapists. It's your body, not his. I once had a psychologist tell me he woudln't treat my child if we didn't leave the early intervention services being offered, because he didn't want his reputation risked by contaminating it with other things. I don't want someone with that big an ego. His treatment of me (or my family) is about me(or my family), not his reputation.
I agree with you about working together, rather than submitting control over to the professional.
This sounds like it was very difficult, and invalidating. I get the picture of you being his project, rather than you consulting with him, and taking advantage of his skills and expertise. Is that what it was like?
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