Yes and no. I’ve had a phenomenal couple’s counselor that saved my relationship. I’ve had other therapists where my basic impression was that I’d tell them a problem I had, and their response was that I needed to tell myself “it’s not that bad.” I don’t blame them, it’s very hard to rewire depression that I’ve had since I was 8.
I think you need to shop around for someone that works for you. It’s incredibly difficult, and frankly there’s not enough professionals to go around. You can’t be afraid to fire a therapist that isn’t working. You also have to put in a lot of work outside of your sessions. I can empathize with the people who said it didn’t work for them, it’s rare and complicated to find someone that can work with you and for you.
Yes and no. I’ve had a phenomenal couple’s counselor that saved my relationship. I’ve had other therapists where my basic impression was that I’d tell them a problem I had, and their response was that I needed to tell myself “it’s not that bad.” I don’t blame them, it’s very hard to rewire depression that I’ve had since I was 8.
I think you need to shop around for someone that works for you. It’s incredibly difficult, and frankly there’s not enough professionals to go around. You can’t be afraid to fire a therapist that isn’t working. You also have to put in a lot of work outside of your sessions. I can empathize with the people who said it didn’t work for them, it’s rare and complicated to find someone that can work with you and for you.