i've been seeing a therapist for about 8 weeks....she is real new at this how do i know if i stick w/her?

Answer 1

I hate to say it, but speaking from a financial standpoint: if it has been 8 weeks and she hasn't been able to offer any type of advise or assistance to me, I would have to find someone else. I don't know many people that can afford to continue paying without reaping some sort of benefit.

Answer 2

The best determinant as to whbether you should continue seeing any therapist, counselor, etc..., is found by asking yourself a few questions. Some are more difficult than others. First, you need to ask yourself whether you feel a sense of trust and some degree of warmth, or empathy has been communicated to you from that professional. You should be able to answer this question by your comfort level, in that person's presence.

Next, you need to ask yourself if you feel a true sense of urgency to resolve the issues that brought you there to begin with. They might not be the TRUE issues after all, but the process may prove difficult to undergo. However, you know that you wish to get help with something in your life, whether you are seeing this person on your own accord or you were made to take this step.

Also, the number of yars does not always dictate how competent a person, or therapist,in this case will be. As long as there is some progress being made, and you should have a good idea, by this 8th week mark. Are they accomplishing the stated goals, even if the process may be painful, or difficult? Accomplishing positive change in one's life is not an easy process for many, or even most people.
Therapists, must obtain some type of licensing before they are allowed to enter practice. Before they get there, they have formal education to obtain, and hopefully, they have learned a sufficiant amount about that field with internships, as well. Most ly, Are they licensed or certified, and most importantly, ethical in their practice?

Find those answers, and you will know whether to stick with the process with this person or not. Just don't forget, that change is often a painful pricess, even when there seems to be no light at the end of that tunnel. Trust me, the light is there and within your reach.

I am a Counselor myself!

Answer 3

Many years ago a study was conducted that concluded that empathy was the main quality that led to patient improvement. Besides empathy, I'd want to see good listening skills and some insight.

I didn't complete training, but what I noticed was that there were students and teachers that really cared and that functioned well. Those are the ones that I'd want to be with in a room. Along with the students who didn't yet have enough knowledge, there were a few teachers and administrators that saw patients but didn't seem to have enough familiarity with reality to be of much help.

One common fault I see with therapists is that they become opinionated. They espouse a belief but can't back it up with a decent scientific study. For example, some therapists think a child should keep a clean room while others think a child should keep a room as the child sees fit. When it comes to opinion, I'm not sure that therapists' opinions are better than those of their patients.

Answer 4

It is really important to feel at ease with your therapist and to feel that you are getting something out of the experience. Otherwise, it's just not going to have the intended effect, which is for you to be able to open up to her and be honest. So I recommend reflecting on whether you are comfortable with her. If after two months you are not and you don't feel like you find her comments/questions/insights helpful then I would move on. This is a really important investment and you want to make sure it is working for you. If she is a good therapist, she will understand since your well-being should be in her interest. If she doesn't understand you leaving her then she's not a good therapist, which means you probably don't want to see her anyway.

Answer 5

Do you feel comfortable with her? Do you feel like you can open up with her and talk about the really close, personal things that sent you to a therapist in the first place? If the answer to those questions is yes, stick with her. About all a good therapist does anyway is get you talking about your problems and merely verbalizing them makes them, and their solutions, more clear to you.

Answer 6

Do you feel comfortable with her? Do you feel like you are getting a handle on whatever sent you to see her? As a professional, she has an obligation to refer you to another therapist if she feels you are not making progress with her. I would suggest you discuss this with her the next time you meet.

Answer 7

did she take a case history? give you time to tell all about the reason you are there/ set up a treatment plan and help you decide on a goal? give you feedback about how you are progressing toward the goal. If so stick with her she knows what she is doing.

Also, do you like her, respect her. those things are important.

Answer 8

Check with the americian medical association to see her creditials. Research her schooling and so on. No one can answer whether she is the right therapist for you, only you can. One big thing is how much you trust her.

Answer 9

Well, do you like her? Do you feel satisfied after the appointment? Do you feel that things are changing / getting better? Do you think she's helping you?

Answer 10

ur priority is to get better, so dont stick with her if u have doubts; ur life depends on this, she will find her way, worry about ur mental health