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Originally Posted by Inca1
I have looked at information provided on several therapists I'm considering calling for an appointment.
Two of them list only these four things under Categories, Bisexual Clients, Gay Clients, Lesbian Clients, Transsexual Clients.
They list other things under what they treat, but I don't understand what their category list means.
If under Specialties only Trauma & PTSD, Child or Adolescent, Relationship Issues are listed does that mean they have more experience in those things or that is what they prefer to handle?
Lastly one lists the use of Jungian-based therapy and I was wondering if anyone had every gone to someone who did this type of therapy and what you thought?
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I think most therapists, over time, figure out what types of issues they are good at and are interested in. For example, it takes special skills to effectively treat PTSD. And some therapists might be totally out of their league in trying to help someone who is struggling with sexual orientation/identity. Some specialize in children and/or adolescents, as well as parenting that age group, but might be totally disinterested in doing marriage therapy. And then there are specialties like terminal illness and geriatric. And of course, depression and anxiety. Some therapists like being in the role of "Life Coach."
There are also different styles of therapy. Jungian is one of them. Other types would be "CBT"; "Family systems"; "Attachment-therapy"; "EMDR", and the list goes on. Some therapists incorporate several different styles and might call themselves "eclectic."
You might want to explore the psych-central website and look at the many articles that describe different therapy styles and types. You might read about one that just feels right to you, then you can better understand therapist's descriptions of what they do. To be sure, there is no one perfect way to do it. No one perfect therapy type. It's very individual as to what will work best for a particular person.