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Old Feb 24, 2014, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ImNotHere View Post
I have a therapist I have been seeing for 5 months. I feel like I haven't accomplished anything with her but I am not sure if I am ready to just leave her and start over. Would it be bad to get a second therapist? How would my first therapist feel? is this normal/has anyone done this?
I'm considering doing this and had the same concerns. I talked to my therapist about it. She said it was completely okay. I'm sure your T will tell you whether or not they have a problem with it. Just be prepared to possibly have a reason as to why the second T is necessary, because he/she may ask. It is one thing to leave them because they aren't helping, but they may want to know why a second T is needed. My reason was wanting to seek a different delivery of therapy. I also really want to see a Psychologist, as my current therapist is a MMFT.
Is there a reason you don't want to just leave your current T and find a new one? Would you rather try two therapists at once? Personally I want to "test the waters" with a new person because I can't imagine trusting or liking anyone else. If I connect with them and I find them to be helping me, I am opening to leaving my current therapist.
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