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Old Nov 04, 2015, 02:27 PM
phaset phaset is offline
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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee View Post
Why can't your psychiatrist do psychotherapy? Mine does.

I have ASD. My psychiatrist doesn't specialize in it, but she is very aware of the issues that come with it. As long as a therapist recognizes that cognitive style therapy will usually be productive.
Thank you for reminding me about that possibility. My psychiatrist said she doesn't have the training or experience to do therapy, but I can see her as much as I want. I will consider this more. I do like her, but I have a hard time seeing her as a potential therapist.

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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee View Post
Specialize in Asperger's? I don't understand that especially for adults. Basically we need to work on theory of mind, social skills, communication and flexibility. A general therapist (who is familiar with ASD) can help with these things.
I don't either, I think it was more of an excuse due to poor funding. I was the first person with Asperger's that my current therapist treated. It's depression and anxiety that are bothering me more than Asperger's issues.
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