Posted by Poet on September 3, 2005, at 12:36:53
In reply to going to the couch - calling t matchmakers (long), posted by octopusprime on September 2, 2005, at 13:03:58
Hi Octopusprime,
You felt comfortable with him and that is a big match point.
Some part of you is thinking *looks like I can trust this guy even though I'm not sure about him being Freudian.* Another match point.
You are *willing to talk to him mercilessly about my goals of therapy and do not want to stay there forever.* Even if he's Freudian, he should understand that you are not looking for years of analysis (like anybody's insurance covers that!) Maybe what me meant by the first month being *vague* was that even if you only need short term therapy, it will take a few sessions to get to know each other before you really dig into your work issues?I would give him one or two more sessions to see if you are still comfortable with him. If it doesn't seem like he will be a good fit, then I would see someone else.
I was lucky and the first T I saw worked out. It's not short term- three years, but she likes me and I like her. I'm as comfortable with her as I can be with anyone and that's important.
Let us know how it goes.
Poet
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