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Old Sep 03, 2016, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lauliza View Post
The education level has nothing to do with a Ts therapeutic approach. There is no specific training for psychodynamic therapy whether you are a Ph.D. Or a Masters. They can be a certified psychoanalyst, but that is not the same thing and related to supplemental certification, not the masters of Ph.D. Reparenting is simply a theoretical approach that is not taught in masters and phd programs, at least not on the east coast (sorry I don't know where you live). Where I live, in Boston, you'd have a hard time finding any t who does this, as many don't accept it as an effective approach. That said, I do think you can find a T who is willing to dig far below the surface, you just need to interview them and be very clear on what you want. I agree that psychodynamic therapy may be more in line with what you are looking for, although you really to be specific about what you are looking for in terms of content and what want in the T as a professional (a lot of Ts say they do psychodynamic therapy but have very different approaches). I think many Ts stay closer to the surface because they are most concerned with symptom resolution and overall functioning. It is a professional relationship but that doesn't mean they don't care about you. It may be limited in scope to some extent but that's because blurring those lines often causes more harm then good. But a t that makes you feel like a walking diagnosis is one I would avoid.
Thanks, I appreciate the input. I too live on the East coast and haven't seen anyone , a T, advertise , Psychodynamic therapy. This would be easier if I had the energy and resources to shop around. I get treatment from the VA and they are very limited on therapy options. Even if I could get outside help, who has the time and energy to go through the process of interviewing a T? Besides I have never had one say no I don't do that. They get you in there and then you find out they are not as versed in what you need.
*sigh* But thanks for responding back, it's just frustrating.
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Thanks for this!
Lauliza