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Old Nov 01, 2015, 03:59 PM
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Hello OneLove92: I have not had the experience you're having with your therapist. But I just wanted to comment that not all therapists are able to work with all circumstances. Perhaps your T simply feels inadequate in light of your continued SI. She may not be willing to admit to this, in so many words. But that may be the reality of it. I have seen a number of therapists in the past who simply had no idea what to do with me... & it showed. After a while, I just gave up on them altogether.

From my perspective, what your T should do, if she feels she can no longer treat you, is to refer you on to another professional whom she feels may be better qualified. This is what the therapists I saw should have done too. But, of course, they seldom do. They're like used car salesmen. They just want your money. And if they can't "sell" you, they're on to the next customer. At least that's my view of it. Please do not hate yourself because your therapist is inadequate. If you didn't have the struggles you have, you wouldn't need her to begin with!

I certainly hope that your T will be willing to continue to treat you. But, if not, I would suggest asking her for a referral to another therapist who can. The reality of the situation is, though, that you probably will have to find a new therapist yourself. But, remember, it's not your fault. Please don't allow her inadequacy to cause you to hate yourself...
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Thanks for this!
OneLove92