Posted by All Done on January 17, 2004, at 1:10:45
In reply to Feeling a wee bit self-conscious, posted by Asya on January 16, 2004, at 19:42:51
> Hey guys,
> Hope I am not over-posting here. I have some thoughts. I wasn't as aware of how to choose a therapist when I started, and I was also so desperate and also felt shy and embarassed to ask too many ?s so I didn't really INTERVIEW Ts, I did research initially from the web and found the ones I wanted to go to didn't accept insurance. The I just picked a name that sounded good from my list of providers and called, left a message, she called, and went, and liked her. Never asked her about orientation and stuff, though did ask her if other stuff (generation gaps etc) would be a problem. Now I feel all self conscious, do you think she thiks I dont take therapy seriously because I didnt ask? I mean, I don't want to ask now because I feel too awkward and I am starting to like her - and I think it comes across from my demeanor that I take it seriously.Asya,
I don't even really know how I got my therapist. I was seeing a pdoc for meds only and I decided maybe it would be a good idea if I started seeing a therapist. My pdoc never did much talking and I wanted to talk. Anyway, I can only go to one group through my insurance, so I told the intake department a bit about myself and two weeks later, my therapist called. I was new to all of this and didn't even think to ask any questions.
So, I saw him a few times, thought I would like him, and decided to continue seeing him. After a few months and after finding this site, I decided to ask him all of the questions I didn't ask in the first place. I told him it felt awkward at that point, but I was feeling very unsure as to what I "jumped" into and I wondered why I hadn't asked more questions of the guy who was helping me "fix" my mind than of a guy who might fix my car. (I even told him I thought I might be a *little* mad at him for not offering the basic information. Oh my gosh - a hint of anger. That was a first for me.)
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is if you are feeling uncomfortable about not having interviewed your therapist, it's never too late to ask questions.
Take care,
All Done
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