Posted by fallsfall on September 2, 2005, at 20:04:45
In reply to going to the couch - calling t matchmakers (long), posted by octopusprime on September 2, 2005, at 13:03:58
Nice to see you! Welcome to the Psychology board!
Both the "freudian" and CBT approaches have things to be said for them. I think the biggest difference is that CBT works on the symptoms (makes the symptoms bearable), while the "freudian" approach works on the causes (makes the symptoms disappear). So it depends, in my mind, on how difficult the symptoms are for you (i.e. your tendency to run away).
Have you tried to address this problem in your therapy in the past? Was your previous therapy CBT? If you have worked on this issue in CBT therapy in the past and it still is a problem for you, then trying a different kind of therapy might help.
The fact that you felt comfortable with this guy is important. The relationship with the therapist is the most important element.
It is perfectly reasonable, though, to decide not to work with someone because of their orientation. What does your gut tell you? Does this guy really understand what you have told him? Does he have valid insights into things you have said?Hard decision. I hope that whichever way you go, it works well for you.
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