What happens if a patient falls in love with his or her Psychologist?

Answer 1

The patient will eventually realize that the feelings are from having somebody who actually listens to you and pays attention, some one who seems perfect because the patient only knows them professionally and does not know there faults and weaknesses. If the psychologist is good he/she will help the patient to work through these feelings and be able to have feelings for someone in a mutual healthy relationship.

Never let anyone tell you how to feel or that they way you feel is wrong or that you are not feeling how you do. Your feelings are right and normal and you should be able to work through them with out having to change your Dr.

Answer 2

Its natural for a patient to develop feelings for a therapist. However, it is up to the psychologist to create appropriate boundaries for the therapy. There is nothing wrong with expressing these feelings in therapy....and a skilled psychologist will be able to discuss this matter in a healthy way...describing the difference between these feelings that get aroused in therapy and "true love". Part of therapy sometimes involves working through these feelings....so a person develops a better understanding of themselves and how they relate to other outside the therapy room. However, if a client insists that they are in love with the psychologist, insisting that the psychologist reciprocate, it may be appropriate for the psychologust to terminate the therapy. Under no circumstances will a psychologist engage in a sexual relationship with a client. It is not ethical.

Answer 3

That isn't unusual, but an ethical psychologist will, once he or she becomes aware of the situation, immediately explain that ther can be no personal relationship. If the patient cannot accept that, then the psychologist must terminate the case and refer the patient to another mental health professional. The penalties for taking advantage of a patient are quite severe, especially if it involves sex. In some states, that's considered rape. If you're falling in love with yours, you need to admit it and ask for a referral immediately.

Answer 4

When this happens its usually due to a sense of needing them. You've relied and depended on them and bared your soul to them. Now all of a sudden you can't picture them not being there, it must be love.
It is an unhealthy infatuation that usually results in the therapist suggesting you move on to another psychologist, an ethical psychologist can not and will not continue a docter patient relationship because it encourages the unhealthy feelings in the patient. To continue seeing the patient or to encourage romantic or sexual feelings would be to take advantage of them and in the event that the two were to take it any farther (to a personal relationship) the therapist could lose thier license or certification.

Answer 5

This limits the ability of the psychologist to provide effective treatment and the patient to respond to treatment. Change psychologist and tell them about the problem.

Answer 6

It's not uncommon at all. A psychologist must keep a platonic relationship with his/her clients. What happens is the patient goes home digruntled and sexually frustrated.

Answer 7

Hello? (not to the asker but to the others answering). Generally it's not love, it's called transference. You're transfering your feelings to the psychologist because he/she is a caring person who is helping you through a problem.

Answer 8

If it ever goes anywhere, the psychologist may lose his or her license.

Answer 9

It is normal to get attached to them because they are non-judgmental and on your side. Just think about it sensibly

Answer 10

Its called infatuation not love.