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Jun 16, 2020, 10:47 AM
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Why is it so hard to find a new T? One never got back to me. Another said they had to talk to their Ts and would get back to me in a week. Another wouldn’t answer the phone so I filled out their online form. I know a lot of them are full but I can’t even get to the point that they tell me they have no openings. I am debating stopping therapy all together but my pdoc really wants me seeing a T twice a week because I am very unstable and my mood can change at a moments notice. I am just getting frustrated at the lack of response. If the answer is no just tell me that so I can try and move on.
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 downandlonely, hopealwayz, Omers
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Jun 16, 2020, 11:58 AM
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I would probably take not getting back to you within a week as a no and move on.
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Jun 17, 2020, 04:55 AM
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I'm really sorry. Honestly, I think there is a shortage of therapists in many locations. And more competition would lower cost.
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Jun 17, 2020, 01:46 PM
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Better that they weed themselves out now than to get right back to you, sound good and then be a flake or worse. Finding a new T always sucks so I try to put a positive spin on it. If they don’t handle business phone calls in a way I am comfortable with then I doubt I will work well with them.
I have also come to the firm conclusion that 98% of T’s suck.
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Jun 17, 2020, 05:04 PM
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I wonder if the covid situation is making matters worse at the moment too. Where I live most T's are only offering phone or online therapy and it doesn't seem that a lot are keen to take on new clients. The problems with getting back to you sound very frustrating though. I agree that if you haven't heard within a few days just assume it's a no and move on.
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Jun 20, 2020, 12:36 PM
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I was in this situation ten years ago. It is very frustrating. I want to encourage you though... the therapist i finally found after two years of searching was absolutely worth the long wait and all the frustration.
I hope you find someone soon. |
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Jun 20, 2020, 01:31 PM
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It is definitely frustrating. It took a lot of searching before I found my current T and it was worth the wait.
I’m sorry you’re going through this now and I hope you find someone soon. |
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Jun 21, 2020, 07:08 PM
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I wonder if pdoc has any ideas?
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Jun 21, 2020, 08:54 PM
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I agree that asking pdoc is a good idea. Most pdocs are familiar with therapists in the area.
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