My T is FANTASTIC at doing attachment work. She's a social worker who practices psychotherapy. She says her approach is paychodynamic and "eclectic." Attachment is not listed as her speciality. She actuly specializes in eating disorders and working with LGBT clients (as she is LGBT herself). I chose her because I'm LGBT. I don't think its her training that makes her an excellent therapist; I think it's the connection that we've built over time. While attachment is something I'm working on, boundaries were never an issue for me. She's willing to talk about anything and go deep with me because she knows I will always respect any boundaries she sets and I always stick around to talk through any difficulties or misunderstandings that arise. There have been 2 times that she has done something that upset me, but I waited to talk to her about it in person and i told her how it made me feel without "accusing" her of anything. It took some time, but we worked it out and now have a stronger relationship because of it.
My T has said that she has terminated clients before, but it was because the client broke her boundaries (after warnings) or because she felt she could no longer help the client.
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