Posted by PM80 on April 11, 2005, at 7:36:07
In reply to OK, Im seeing a psychologist............, posted by woolav on April 8, 2005, at 19:03:32
I started seeing my first therapist in November. I got really lucky because he is a great theraputic fit for me. I was SO nervous my first consultation that I don't think my hands ever stopped shaking. (Ok, I have a little anxiety problem) But, I stuck it out and I really like the guy. He is professional, but honest and genuinely sympathetic. I have two bits of advice. The first is for you to be completely honest. In the first consultation, he/she will ask you all kinds of questions, just to sort of assess where you are as a person and what it isyou are looking for out of therapy. The second piece of advice is to go to someone else if you feel that you will not have a connection with this first person. Do not feel bad if you have to do this. You are going to be spilling some of your most personal, private stuff with your T; this person must be trustworthy to you. When in doubt, go with your gut.
The first consultation should be painless. The T should be on-time, professional, and sympathetic. He/she should not appear (and undoubtedly will not be) shocked or appalled at anything you say.
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