[Jenn1fer82]

I'm thinking about going back to see my last therapist. The only reason why I stopped seeing her was because of finances. My health insurance stopped covering my visits and I started to pay everything on my own, which was $40 each time, 4 times a week. I was seeing her once a week and it started to be financially overwhelming. She was a great to work with. If I do go back to working with her then maybe I could just go twice a week instead.

The only reason why I’m not sure about going back to see her again because does this show that I have a dependency on her. Wouldn't such dependency on a therapist be a bad sign? I thought the point of seeing a therapist is to become independent with guidance. It’s been about 5 months now since I stopped using her services. I'm going to a training institute where they provide similar services but its been rough to find the right person to work with. Maybe I'll have to tough it out a little bit longer.

[Junerain]

I think some dependence on a therapist can be beneficial. It is a sign they are helping you and you feel heard. My therapist lets me call him anytime, and I do, and I feel he is like a father to me, and he has even said this. It is this empathy that has helped feel someone cares and to grow.

[Faith_walk]

I have called my counselor once and I email him at times with questions, and he has told me that's fine. I sometimes feel too dependant but I'm working on trying to come up with my own solutions too so I don't feel I rely on him too much. But, we've only been meeting for about 2 months. I'm worried what may happen because of finances though and I may not be able to afford 100 a week much longer so I'm trying to get everything out of it I can now while I can.

[JonB]

I think finding someone you can work well with is important, and if you work well with her then it's probably worth it to go back. You have to rely on someone who is helping you and I think that kind of "dependence" is ok. If finances are an issue, maybe she could work out a reduced rate for you. Sometimes therapists work on a sliding scale depending on how much you can afford. It wouldn't do any harm to ask about it. I've found that when you ask for help, people are usually willing to give it. Good luck.

[(JD)]

Being dependant upon a T is not necessarily a bad thing We are all dependant on many things in our lives...even the chair we sit on! If it's a real need, why can't it be good?

Going back to a former T that you worked well with is a great idea! You already have a history there, and won't have to repeat everything either! TC

[Perna]

Jennifer, don't worry about going back to your last therapist if she was helpful to you. Of course you're "dependent" on her, you're a "team," you're both working on your health. You're dependent on your medical doctor too to help you when you have something physically wrong to help you figure out what it is and what to do about it.

I went back to my old therapist (wouldn't go to any other) after 9 years. It was the best thing I've ever done for myself.

[Sarah116]

Most people develop a special bond with their Psychotherapist, Psychiatrist or Psychologist. Remember that you are worth more than money!

I think that it shows you have a lot of trust and fondness for her. I think those are good reasons to go back to her.

Your thought about being dependent would be an excellent discussion topic to start off with!

I think you should think about going and talking to her about starting back up and see where it goes.

ECHOES