Since I had a traumatic therapy rupture 9 months ago, have tried or interviewed 11 new ones in attempt to find some help. Plus consulted on phone with a few more. Saw latest today for second session.

Even though new T is nonjudgmental, considerate, is not aggressive with interpretations or advice, I still feel demeaned. There is this background presumption, even if very subtle, that ultimately he will know better than I. And if he does not, we will both end up pretending he does. Today he told me a number of things I already knew.

With most of the Ts I have seen, I leave feeling slightly used. I think I need to find other ways to heal.

Who can relate?