Posted by fallsfall on May 2, 2003, at 7:46:12
In reply to lost my therapist :(, posted by mmcasey on May 1, 2003, at 13:23:54
I can sympathize with your pain. I am dependent on my therapist of 8 years, and we have been going through some rough times that feel like "breaking up". It has completely immobilized me. But I did go to see a woman who was a group therapist for me 7 years ago - I needed some perspective on my current therapy. I found her very comforting, very safe - all the things my current therapist isn't (wasn't?). This made me believe that even if I had to leave her that there were other therapists who could help me - so I felt less alone.
My sister likes to use the students for her therapists. She finds that she gets a new perspective from each. I would never survive that way!
The previous suggestion to find a therapist who will be around for a while sounds like a good idea to me. Be sure to shop around a little, there are different types of therapy (Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic etc.), and each therapist is unique. Since you have had 2 therapists you should have some idea of what you are looking for. Get recommendations from your doctors and friends and particularly if you have any friends who are therapists.
One thing you might want to try is to write letters to your last therapist - you don't need to send them. That might give you some connection and you may know her well enough to know how she would respond.
A support group in your area may help as well. Plus you may get some names of some good therapists there.
I wish you luck, and send you compassion. I know how difficult this is.
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