[A18793715]

I really hope I don't chicken out this time. I can't bare to contact a T that I made a first appointment with and didn't show. I feel like they would be annoyed with me from the start.

She seemed kinda.. Low on patients or something. She asked if I could come in on Monday at 3. She's 10 minutes from me. It makes me nervous that I got an appointment so fast. We just texted a bit back and forth and agreed to meet Monday.

>.< Another new T that feels off. But it's a center, so they have multiple T's there. But I think I would feel too bad if my old T saw me and got sad or mad or something because I changed T's.

Am I overthinking everything? I'm freaking out.

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[ThisWayOut]

T's often get no-shows. If it becomes a pattern, then they may be skeptical, but it's normal for new clients not to show for an initial session.

Also, I'm guessing seeing old t would be more awkward for you than t. Old t might be curious as to why you switched if you have not had a conversation around it, but I don't think she would be mad...

As for t's with availability, she might hold that space for intake appointments/initial meetings. It might not be that she's hurting for clients (though you could bring that up if you want, maybe ask about t's regular availability for scheduling purposes?)

[ruh roh]

I have wondered if therapists might schedule sooner rather than later because people bail and they want to lock in a first appt to give it better odds that the person will show.

Or, maybe she just had a cancellation. I would try not to read too much into it until you meet her. It's good that you don't have to wait more than a few days.

Good luck on this one.

[Luce]

A long time ago I was desperate to find a t. I called around and got an appointment with one for three weeks away. During the waiting time I was still kinda desperate and called another one who gave me an appointment for the next day.
I went to see both, and eventually stayed with the second one whom I had first seen the day after I called. I am SO glad I made that second call... she has had such an impact on my life, and years later I am still in contact with her.
My point is... having a readily available appointment isn't really indicative of their quality.

[retro_chic]

It was really easy to get an appointment with my current T and she has been great so I don't think that is an indication of the T's skills and ability (as previously stated by some others here). Also, having a T that is always super busy is really annoying because it can be impossible to get appointments when you need them or if you need to reschedule you can't (I have had this experience with previous Ts). Good luck and I hope your appointment goes well

[growlycat]

As I'm looking for T's, two responded quickly which was nice in a way but on the other hand made me wonder why they were so available . One even wrote a lengthy yet thoughtful email which made me wonder why they had so much time? Maybe I'll be lucky and just found a good t? The searching for that good fit is such a hard process. I don't like this part of the therapy process. Who can be trusted? Who is going to be skilled ethical and reliable? Will I find anyone at all?

[kecanoe]

My ts schedule time to take care of office stuff. Perhaps that is the case with your quick replies.
I can't imagine searching for a t. I've always had a referral.