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Nov 02, 2014 at 03:47 PM
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Hi, everyone.
I am going to a LMHC for the first time. What should I expect? What is it like going to a t? Will I be an emotional wreck afterwards? Thank you! |
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Nov 02, 2014 at 08:53 PM
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Hello, Metalchick. I have more experience with psychiatrists than I do with psychologists or licensed mental health counselors, but I've seen therapists of various types.
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If you have trouble answering any question, a good counselor should be able to assist you in answering it or to find a way to work with what information you are able to give them. Some people here prepare to meet with their therapists by going through their PsychCentral posts to remind themselves of what could be discussed. I wish you a good experience with the LMHC. __________________ My dog  mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.
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Nov 02, 2014 at 09:27 PM
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My experience is that the first visit is a "get to know you" visit. After you tell the T why you are there he/she will ask you several questions to ascertain specifics.
I would suggest you have a list of questions as well. You want to be sure this will be a supportive relationship. Questions like: * What type of therapy do you practice? * Tell me more about how this approach works and what can I expect? * Are you available via text, email and/or phone outside of our session? You want your questions to address what is important to you. Remember, this person is responsible for helping you through your struggles, someone you can be vulnerable with. If you decide this T will be your T, you should leave this appointment feeling you will be able to build a relationship and ultimately feel safe enough to trust. |
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Nov 03, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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I don't think you will be an emotional wreck. Going to a T is kind of a long process. The most important thing at first is to establish a connection. To figure out if you can work with each other. And yes chances are they will ask what it is you want to get out of it. I always have a hard time with that. Its easy to think...well ideally I want to be 100% cured and be a perfect human being.....duh.
Maybe write down what it is that brought you there, and what it is you want to work on. __________________ The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Nov 09, 2014 at 09:31 AM
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Thank you everyone for your responese
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