[growlithing]

So, I had my first session with a T. Yes I know. A real, licensed T. I'm not sure if she will be the T I ultimately pick, but yeah.

She was definitely attentive and intelligent. I liked that she remembered some things I said to her on the phone during our initial intake. She had some papers about grounding techniques and coping skills preprinted out for me because she had remembered that I had mentioned having flashbacks during the intake phone call. She had me re-rate my anxiety on a scale of 1-10 at the beginning of the session and halfway through the session.

She was, however, pretty young. Probably around LCM's age or younger. She also seemed kinda nervous and a little bit scattered in her thoughts. Well, it seemed like her thoughts moved faster than her mouth could. She'd say something then worry about how it came across then rephrase it before I responded to it.

But she seemed trained and compassionate. Her schedule works great with mine and she definitely is passionate about trauma work. I will see her again. She could have just been nervous because it was the first session.

[ragsnfeathers]

This is great! I actually like that she's being careful about how you receive what she says to you. Once you get to know each other better this might dissipate.

Hallelujah! Glad it went well and you plan to return. Great first step.

[growlithing]

Originally Posted by ragsnfeathers

This is great! I actually like that she's being careful about how you receive what she says to you. Once you get to know each other better this might dissipate.

Yeah that's what I thought too. I never show my true colors in an initial session either.

[ragsnfeathers]

Actually what I meant is that she'll have a better idea about how you understand her; experience will let her know better who you are and how you react. And you with her.

[divine1966]

Awesome. Good job! Will it be weekly or bi-weekly?

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[growlycat]

I like that she checks in with you re: how you are feeling in the moment or in reaction to what she says. She is working really hard at being attuned.

Really really super news. Bet LCM thinks the world of you for taking the leap.

[growlithing]

Originally Posted by divine1966

Awesome. Good job! Will it be weekly or bi-weekly?

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Definitely not biweekly.

[divine1966]

So weekly then? Sounds like a plan

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[Bill3]

Excellent!

[pbutton]

I also left my first session with the impression that my T was kind of nervous. Turns out that it was because he was trying SO SO hard to learn about me, and also because he was making rapid adjustments to meet me where I truly was. He has proven to be an excellent T. Hopefully this is a good sign for you too.

[ThisWayOut]

My current T seemed nervous at first too, but it was me projecting onto her... She's turned out really great.

Hope she works out well for you. Good job on taking that huge step.

[Jordy]

I'm so glad to read good news!

Great job on going to the session with an open mind and hope she'll be the right fit for you.

[brillskep]

Sounds great that you're looking for a therapist and weighing pro's and con's! I think it's a great step forward. Good luck!

I'm glad she seems to work out good this far.

(that sentence doesn't make sense, but I'm not sure how to rephrase. My apologies. English is not my first language)

growli i can't tell you how relieved i am that you saw her! you did it!

i hope it goes well, y'know. crossed fingers