Yes, that is so true. So are boundary crossings as well, debatable and often controversial, yet often effective in the proper circumstance.

I think moreover I'm not trying to debate that here so much as I'm truly intrigued as to what types of therapies are out there etc. Whether it be through licensed clininal social workers, Psyd, PHD or whatever, I'm just measuring up my experiences with those of others. I'm also measuring my t and her methods agains those of others.

I'm glad you brough this up as I think many of us in therapy are (hopefully) aware of the standards and ethics by which our ts are bound. And if they are not, should probably become accustom to knowing what they are. Maybe this thread will encourage awareness of that.

I'm hoping to encourage ppl to share their experiences and what works or doesn't work in their therapies. I have a lot of questions I want to put out there about therapy and I think others really do too. Perhaps through this, we can further help ppl find styles that suit them, or even weed out some treatments we wish to avoid. I am enjoying those who are wishing to share......