After more then 10 years of doing CBT therapy I was dx'd with PTSD and probably CPTSD thru psychological testing. Started looking for an EMDR therapist and have been with my wonderful one for about 2 years now. We spent 2 months getting to know each other before even attempting EMDR. I love her and she definitely vadilates me in every way, often saying my psych doesn't understand PTSD and disagrees with my Bipolar dx. It's my family that's a problem and don't understand PTSD so I just don't talk about it. When I get triggered and shut down my 3 adult daughters just say "mom just can't take criticism". Said sarcastically. And they just love giving me their words of wisdom, often treating me like a child. After Mother's Day yesterday I have decided to stop sharing personal info with them (or at least try to) as I feel everything I do is wrong.
I agree you should definitely find a new therapist. How can you trust this woman again, open up to her about your abusive past when she treats and talks to your this way?
Just my opinion. You have to trust your gut and do what you feel is right and best for you.
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