I've been in therapy for several years before, but I didn't really find it helpful (kept going because I thought it was supposed to be that way).

Over the past few years, several people (including PCP and psychiatrist) recommended that I see therapist again, but I couldn't seem to find anybody who would agree to see me (most said that they don't work with adults with ASD or were just "not accepting new clients").

Finally, a few months ago, I found T who would agree to see me (in the evenings, even, so I didn't have to miss work!). He seems reasonable enough. Mostly focused on concrete goals, but easy enough to relate to.

I had first session with him in mid-January, then second session about two weeks after that. Third session was a few weeks later (he was on vacation) and I emailed after that to ask if I could see him weekly for a while (in introductory paperwork it says "Appointments are usually scheduled once per week," so I didn't think this was horribly out of line).

When I saw him next, he said that he "wasn't totally against" weekly sessions, but usually only really for when people are "actively working on something." Next session was 10 days later (which felt like a good compromise). At that appointment though (yesterday), we were scheduling and he said "Okay, looking for two weeks from now, then?" I was irritated, but agreed (because I'm tired of begging him to see me more frequently).



I'm wondering if others would be similarly frustrated by relatively new T's refusal to schedule appointments more frequently?

I worry that it is something I have done (like he really just can't stand me, finds me annoying, etc.). I feel so incredibly pathetic for wanting to see him more frequently and wonder if anybody else can relate?

Is scheduling/availability generally a deal breaker for you guys too? I am considering seeing other therapists in the meantime (at least then I would have somebody to talk to and not be so alone all the time).