Gut feeling for me as well. Even during a couple times when I had serious doubts (and friends said I should leave--and I did leave briefly), I just had a feeling I should stay, that this T could help me. And I feel he really has (even though I have a way to go). And I'm particularly glad I trusted my instinct because he's been really helpful and has shifted his therapeutic persona in a good way since the pandemic started.

I will say, my gut has led me wrong in the past, particularly with romantic relationships. And maybe it would have been better if, for a stretch there, I had seen another T for a while (I did see one for 2 weeks, but not sure that really counts).


But I also think it can help to try out other T's if you're not sure. Because trying other T's (a couple) helped me realize I should stick with the one I have. And also trying him after seeing the same T for 6 years before that made me realize I needed to switch. So, I say try consulting with someone else.