I think she's right, and I've thought for awhile now that I really like her as person, but I haven't been getting even a little bit better in over a year of therapy and sometimes I have considered that a more experienced therapist might be better suited to my needs. And most of all, I think a T saying that she doesn't have confidence in her own ability to meet my needs is a deal breaker for me, because how can I have confidence in her if she doesn't have confidence in herself?

But I'm sad. I've lost way too many people lately, and she was the last person in my life I thought I could trust, and starting over just seems so overwhelming. I thought about taking a break from.............

How upsetting. Can u use her as a check-in T until u find another? Can she recommend a T? She seems to know what u need perhaps she can give u a couple names of Ts who have the skills. That way all u would have to decide is which one u can best work with. I had a T do that when she had to close her practice. I gave them permission to talk together so new T could have a heads up. It wasn't like a cold call when I first went in. He knew some of my history. She seems to really want you to get better. A question for new T: how many clients w my dx have u worked with? Hoping u can make a fast, smooth transition.

It seems a little odd that your pdoc would support your continuing with a T who stated that she doesn't have the skills to help you anymore. I would definitely see the potential new Ts and see how they plan to treat you. I would tell them what your T said, and ask if they believe have the skills/knowledge to help you now. Then you can make your decision. It also depends on what your current T decides and what she is willing and able to do differently. Good luck. I'm sorry this is such a difficult time for you.