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Apr 22, 2011, 10:08 AM
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Hey guys
 Firstly I want to say how these boards are great and I am so glad I joined and everyone has been lovely so thank you  I thought it would be interesting to find out some general info about everyone regarding their therapy, therapists and themselves, maybe to see if many similarities or differences appear I'm just making the questions up. Please dont feel you have to do it if you would rather not, or feel free to leave some questions out Are you Male or Female? What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc When did you start Therapy? How long have you been with your current Therapist? Is your Therapist male or Female? What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. How often do you see your Therapist? How do you feel about your Therapist? How many different Therapists have you had in total? How do you feel when you imagine ending? Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Do you pay for your Therapy? What do you like most about going to Therapy? Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you?  Thanks for anyone who answers, I just thought it might be interesting to see people's answers
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Apr 22, 2011, 10:14 AM
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i know, these board are awesome
 Are you Male or Female?- Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc- 16 When did you start Therapy?- march 2010 How long have you been with your current Therapist?-4 months Is your Therapist male or Female?- Male What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc.- idk lol. probably cognitive. but he's much church pastor. How often do you see your Therapist?- 3-4 times a month How do you feel about your Therapist?- he's alright. kinda awk though because he knows my mom, i'm pretty much over it now. How many different Therapists have you had in total?- 2. 3 including my school counselor. but i dont think he counts. so 2. How do you feel when you imagine ending?- sad  Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often?- email and texts, usually just to scedule appts. i've called him b4 when i was having issues. Do you pay for your Therapy?- right now, no What do you like most about going to Therapy?- being able to tell someone everything and they have to listen and not be criticizing Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you?- it helps me have more insight into why i sometimes do something, and it helps me make sense of life. and its just good to have someone like that.
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Apr 22, 2011, 10:15 AM
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My own answers:
Are you Male or Female? Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 20's When did you start Therapy? In early 2007 but had seen mental health workers in 2006 How long have you been with your current Therapist? 1 year 2 months Is your Therapist male or Female? Female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Intergrative with a bit if person centred therapy in there also. How often do you see your Therapist? once a week How do you feel about your Therapist? I feel very attached to her, I wish she was my mum! How many different Therapists have you had in total? 3 - although I only seen the other 2 for very short periods of time - literately only a few weeks. How do you feel when you imagine ending? It terrifys me as I have had to do it before and I know it hurts! I also know it could happen any time soon, which is even scarier! Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Not really. I can contact her if I need to, although it often takes 24 hours or more for her to get back to me and although she accepts contact if needed, she doesn't encourage it. Do you pay for your Therapy? Yes What do you like most about going to Therapy? It helps me feel less alone in the world! For 50 minutes I feel someone cares! Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? It has given me insight and support when I need it and helped me get through tough times in my life! |
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Apr 22, 2011, 11:09 AM
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Ok I'll bite!
Are you Male or Female? Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 20s When did you start Therapy? A few years ago How long have you been with your current Therapist? 3 magical weeks Is your Therapist male or Female? F What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. I believe it is just general therapy but it might be psychodynamic. How often do you see your Therapist? 1x per week How do you feel about your Therapist? Positive How many different Therapists have you had in total? No idea Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? None so far, sorry, but in the past, maybe once in a couple of months Do you pay for your Therapy? w/ insurance What do you like most about going to Therapy? Learning from other people how they think about their minds and relationships. Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? Honestly, I just think it is fascinating overall. |
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Apr 22, 2011, 11:22 AM
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Gotta add my two cents. I love these boards too! They have helped me tremendously!
 Are you Male or Female? Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc Old enough to know better When did you start Therapy? 3 months ago How long have you been with your current Therapist? 3 months Is your Therapist male or Female? Male What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Not sure. Some cognitive but he uses whatever he thinks works best. Definitely client centered How often do you see your Therapist? once a week How do you feel about your Therapist? love him How many different Therapists have you had in total? 1 How do you feel when you imagine ending? heartbroken. This is a reality I am facing right now or way sooner than I would like Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? no Do you pay for your Therapy? yes What do you like most about going to Therapy? someone to listen to me and help me sort out my life Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? has helped me see things in my life with a new perspective |
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Apr 22, 2011, 11:24 AM
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Are you Male or Female? Female
What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 61 When did you start Therapy? First time--when I was 35. This time--6 months ago. How long have you been with your current Therapist? 4 months Is your Therapist male or Female? Male What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. mixture--some CBT; doing as a couple with hubby w How often do you see your Therapist? normally, once a week; a few weeks not How do you feel about your Therapist? respectful, grateful How many different Therapists have you had in total? over my lifetime: 5 How do you feel when you imagine ending? a little scared that hubby won't evolve back to his old ways Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? only once when I was suicidal--I had promised I would call Do you pay for your Therapy? Insurance has paid for all but one session; since then, our out-of-pocket maxium for medical has been paid What do you like most about going to Therapy? having a neutral forum to review issues in the relationship; helps hubby see where he is wrong and responsible Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? over time, I have come to know myself better and have matured as a person. Therapy certainly helped with this. I went for nearly two years when I was divorcing my first husband. This current therapy has helped me and hubby see that hubby was wrong; he did hurt me severely; he has conflict phobia and blames me rather than look within; that he behaved childishly and selfishly and violated our vows and his values. It has helped me understand my depression and it's effects on my personality and behavior better. I am learning to curb my anger better as well. |
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Apr 22, 2011, 11:27 AM
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Apr 22, 2011, 11:27 AM
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Are you Male or Female?
Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc Late, late 30's When did you start Therapy? about a year and a half ago. How long have you been with your current Therapist? almost 3 months Is your Therapist male or Female? Female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Not sure, maybe humanistic, not real sure what that means. How often do you see your Therapist? every other week How do you feel about your Therapist? Good so far. How many different Therapists have you had in total? Unfortunately I lost count. I had many in my teens and as a young adult. Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? No. Do you pay for your Therapy? Insurance pays part, but I have a lifetime max I am sure I will exceed. What do you like most about going to Therapy? Not really sure how to answer this, but right now I like it when My T tells me she holds my hope and will as long as I need her to. Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? Hasn't helped a lot yet, but I love coming here and seeing that it does work and people are helped. Maggy Jo Last edited by maggyjo; Apr 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM. Reason: Spelling |
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Apr 22, 2011, 12:10 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has replied so far, I love reading peoples answers
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Apr 22, 2011, 12:41 PM
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30 20 8 years Female Psychodynamic Twice a week I love her 4 Sad Yes, usually phone or texting everyday No Seeing my T It has literally saved my life on numerous occasions. |
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Apr 22, 2011, 12:50 PM
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Are you Male or Female?
Male What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 47 When did you start Therapy? probably early 20s How long have you been with your current Therapist? since last year, but only regularly since the beginning of this year Is your Therapist male or Female? Male What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Not sure. He talks about Adler, Kohut, Ellis... How often do you see your Therapist? 1x/week How do you feel about your Therapist? Good How many different Therapists have you had in total? 5 or 6 How do you feel when you imagine ending? Can't imagine that yet Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Not usually. Called him once. Do you pay for your Therapy? My wife's insurance covers all but a $20 copay What do you like most about going to Therapy? Being able to let my guard down Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? I beat myself up less, have learned some new ways of thinking |
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Apr 22, 2011, 01:06 PM
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Apr 22, 2011, 01:23 PM
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Are you Male or Female?
female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 29 When did you start Therapy? first time - about 10. Second time - 17 How long have you been with your current Therapist? almost 10 years  Is your Therapist male or Female? female What type of Therapy do you receive from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. mostly psychodynamic How often do you see your Therapist? every 2 weeks or so How do you feel about your Therapist? there are no words. How many different Therapists have you had in total? 4 or 5 How do you feel when you imagine ending? very sad Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? rarely Do you pay for your Therapy? I pay 100% What do you like most about going to Therapy? the 50 minutes of total attention on me, the unconditional positive regard Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? I have learned why I feel the way I feel and why I do the things I do. How to stop my destructive thought patterns and turn them into something else. I have grown up a lot. I was a very naive, emotional kid who was afraid of everyone and everything when I started. |
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Apr 22, 2011, 02:31 PM
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check the first page, it should be the 4th post or so my answers are there hehe
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Apr 22, 2011, 02:33 PM
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Oh I love quizzes!!!
 Are you Male or Female? Female. But there are 25 of us in our system (DID) and there are a couple boys. What age are you? 30's When did you start Therapy Hm...aroudn 2000 I think How long have you been with your current Therapist? 1.5 years Is your Therapist male or Female? female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Um.... trauma therapy and DID How often do you see your Therapist? not often enough. usually twice a week How do you feel about your Therapist? we love her. she's the best How many different Therapists have you had in total? 1 for several years, who dumped us. several interim Ts while we searched for someone new who ALL sucked, then this new T who is great How do you feel when you imagine ending? Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? yes- often Do you pay for your Therapy? yes What do you like most about going to Therapy? getting hugs and cuddling on the couch and being heard Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? because she knows what our secrets are and she loves us anyway |
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Apr 22, 2011, 02:40 PM
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Are you Male or Female?
Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc mid-30's When did you start Therapy? First time in 2001 to 2004, then again in 2009 How long have you been with your current Therapist? almost 2 years Is your Therapist male or Female? Female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Mostly psychodynamic How often do you see your Therapist? Once a week for an hour How do you feel about your Therapist? I think she is a wonderful person. We really click and work well together. How many different Therapists have you had in total? 3 How do you feel when you imagine ending? It depends - if it's my choice or a mutual decision to end, I think I'll be okay with that...if she just decides to end it, then I will feel abandoned. I haven't thought too much about it, though. Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Yes, as needed - by email or phone. I try to keep it to no more than one phone call or one or two emails between sessions, and sometimes I don't contact her at all. Do you pay for your Therapy? Sigh - yes. What do you like most about going to Therapy? I like her office - it's calming! I like being able to talk to someone and not feel like I'm being judged or like I have to be whatever I think the other person wants me to be. I can be myself and I'm accepted for that. Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? Hmmm - well...the biggest is that I'm no longer having anxiety attacks on a daily basis, and when I do have one, I'm able to deal with it (usually) and if I can't, I have someone I can reach out to. I'm learning healthier coping skills, and learning why I do the things I do and think the things I think.
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Apr 22, 2011, 02:42 PM
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Are you Male or Female? female
What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 34 When did you start Therapy? end of 2007 How long have you been with your current Therapist? since the end of 2007 Is your Therapist male or Female? male What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. not sure what type, I go for bipolar/anxiety/panic/bulemia/social issues depression How often do you see your Therapist? once a week How do you feel about your Therapist? I love him as my therapist, he is very compassionate, caring, and understanding How many different Therapists have you had in total? 1 How do you feel when you imagine ending? scared, nervous, the feeling of losing something meaningful and constant, sick Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? sometimes Do you pay for your Therapy? sometimes a copay What do you like most about going to Therapy? safety, being able to get the demons out, having a non-judgemental person I can talk to without having the nervousness of being accepted. I just generally enjoy therapy. Not to mention seeing my therapist Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? I have learned new ways to view things and how to open up and let people in without the fear of being accepted. I've learnd ways of not giving my power away that causes me stress, i dunno I have learnd a lot. |
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Apr 22, 2011, 03:15 PM
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Are you Male or Female? Female
What age are you? 30-ish  When did you start Therapy? 3 years ago How long have you been with your current Therapist? 2 years Is your Therapist male or Female? Female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. CBT, Solution Focused (?) How often do you see your Therapist? 1x per week How do you feel about your Therapist? Mixed, not sure right now How many different Therapists have you had in total? Not sure - 5? How do you feel when you imagine ending? Scared Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Not anymore. Do you pay for your Therapy? Co-Payments What do you like most about going to Therapy? Having somewhere that I can be honest, practice being assertive, and talking about myself; having someone care about me. |
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Apr 22, 2011, 05:49 PM
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Apr 22, 2011, 05:49 PM
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Are you Male or Female? female
What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 34 When did you start Therapy? Aug 2010 How long have you been with your current Therapist? since Aug, 9 months Is your Therapist male or Female? female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. CBT/Insight oriented, plus a bit of DBT skills thrown in How often do you see your Therapist? 2x a week How do you feel about your Therapist? love her and like her and respect her......a fairly secure attachment How many different Therapists have you had in total? 2 How do you feel when you imagine ending? bereft and somewhat panicked, but that means I am not at all ready.....when I am ready, I think it will feel bittersweet and poignant..... Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? a phone call now and then Do you pay for your Therapy? a copay What do you like most about going to Therapy? someone who truly has compassion and is able to help me go deep; finding healing for old wounds Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? I have learned a lot about my patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving; I have learned about how I relate in relationships and have been able to make some changes in how I communicate. I am learning to stay grounded and centered. I am learning to be aware of my emotions and getting new and better coping skills to deal with them. I have gotten the right diagnosis and am getting the help to deal with being bipolar and borderline.....therapy has helped me a lot!
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Apr 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
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Hi,
I think this is a great post! Are you Male or Female? Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc. 40's When did you start Therapy? 2007 How long have you been with your current Therapist? Going on 2 years Is your Therapist male or Female? Male What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Transpersonal How often do you see your Therapist? Once a week How do you feel about your Therapist? Like him very much.. ( most of the time  )How many different Therapists have you had in total? Around 4 others How do you feel when you imagine ending? Very sad Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? I have been encouraged to call/email anytime... but I do not contact him very often. Do you pay for your Therapy? Yes What do you like most about going to Therapy? His unconditional acceptence of who I am. Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? I know it has helped me because I am still alive. It has helped put the broken pieces of my life back into order, and has taught me that there is more to me, than I ever knew.
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Apr 22, 2011, 07:17 PM
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Are you Male or Female?
female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc etc: 58 When did you start Therapy? first time: 18 yrs ago, this time: 4 years ago How long have you been with your current Therapist? 4 years Is your Therapist male or Female? female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. psychodynamic/psychoanalytic How often do you see your Therapist? once a week How do you feel about your Therapist? TBA How many different Therapists have you had in total? 5 How do you feel when you imagine ending? I don't imagine it. It will be what it will be. Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? unlimited (within reason) Do you pay for your Therapy? yes, out of pocket What do you like most about going to Therapy? can't answer this one at the moment Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? I feel freer to be myself, I feel much less anxiety, I am able to handle work stresses better, my perspectives towards others are different and less paranoid, I feel grounded most of the time, I can tolerate ambivalence in myself and others... |
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Apr 22, 2011, 08:49 PM
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Are you Male or Female? Female
What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc. 30 When did you start Therapy? January of 2008 How long have you been with your current Therapist? 3ish years Is your Therapist male or Female? Female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic. She suggested last November EMDR to me, so I have an EMDR T as well. How often do you see your Therapist? Once a week How do you feel about your Therapist? I like her, and think she is very smart. It is an interesting dynamic with her and my EMDR T in the same room. They have very different approaches. How many different Therapists have you had in total? I went to my mom's T after college for a few sessions, but it was a complete failure. How do you feel when you imagine ending? I can't imagine it right now, but it will be an adjustment, thats for sure. Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Yes. It used to me just e-mailing her when I was not doing well, but she said I was using e-mail to avoid actually talking about those things in session. She was right. So, now I leave VM's if needed, and sometimes still use e-mail. She has never said "I told you not to use e-mail!!!" which I GREATLY appreciate. She seems ok with it, when she knows I just couldn't leave a VM about that. Do you pay for your Therapy? A co-pay, yes. I could NEVER afford it otherwise. What do you like most about going to Therapy? Therapy has been hard for me. Hard for me to open up and talk. Hard for me to trust. But, I do like being able to go in there and just be "me" and it is ok. If I am completely unenthusiastic and depressed and non-talkative, its ok. If I am excited and talking fast (and loud), its ok! Briefly describe how or why you think Therapy has helped you? It is slowly letting me feel my feelings--which I do not like by the way. I am more aware of what I do and say and how others perceive me. I am trying to learn to not be so harsh on myself. |
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Apr 23, 2011, 10:17 PM
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Apr 23, 2011, 11:12 PM
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Are you Male or Female?[/B]
Female What age are you? Teens, 20's, 30's etc 30 When did you start Therapy? About four years ago How long have you been with your current Therapist? just under four yearrs Is your Therapist male or Female? Female What type of Therapy do you recieve from your therapist? E.g. CBT, Person centred, intergrative etc. cbt, dbt skills, plus a dbt group How often do you see your Therapist? 1x per week with T, 1 x per week dbt grroup How do you feel about your Therapist? she is amazing. I would be dead if not for her. The thought of ending therapy with her scares the hell out of me How many different Therapists have you had in total? 2 - 1 for 3 weeks and then my current one Do you have contact between sessions? If so, how often? Only if I am feeling suicidal or wanting to cutt Do you pay for your Therapy? insurance pays for most of it What do you like most about going to Therapy? being accepted, not being criticized when I give in n cut, knowing if I am unable to choose she will get me to the hospital when I need it |
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