Third week of therapy. My psychiatrist has let me talk for 2 hours so far and not offered anything much in the way of a response to anything I say. I feel like I am spending a lot of effort and money to talk to a blank wall. Is this normal or should I be seeking a different therapist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 29 answers

My Therapist Lied To Me. Given My Past, It Was Very Important That She Not Do That. What Next? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 39 answers

My first lesbian experience quickly became assault. What do I do to take care of myself now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me make specific suggestions to someone who needs to become more proactive and collaborative, and less reactive and emotional. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2009 - 8 answers

How do one become less uptight and serious? People say that you just need to find the humor in life and that the rest will take care of itself. The problem is that I don't see the humor in life. I'm constantly worried about one thing or another. I see a therapist and that helps immensely, but it seems that I'm always hypervigilant of danger on the horizon. [more inside]
posted by Garden on Nov 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Need to find a therapist for my husband and I in the area. Preferably not affiliated with any religious organization. Need to make the appointment soon. Wanted to go to CAMHC, but they're booked up until January. Recommendations?
posted by Alias Unknown on Nov 26, 2009 - 1 answer

I need a prescription for meds for depression in central/western Florida. And therapy, if that's possible, but it's mostly for the meds. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2009 - 2 answers

My mom has always had high anxiety, been prone to fear and pessimism, and has tended to focus on her fears in a very repetitive, verbal way that is often tiring to those around her. Her situation has worsened recently for several reasons. I want to help her find help. This question is both about therapy in general and for recommendations in San Diego in particular. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Should I go for the in-plan, cheap co-pay therapist or pony up more cash for the therapist who seems a better fit for my family? Would it be bad to switch therapists shortly into the process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Asking all therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychoanalysts etc.: what books are on your must read list? Do you have a core set of books that have shaped both your professional and personal development? What are they? Why did you choose them? [more inside]
posted by space_cookie on Nov 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Have you tried therapy-by-email? Would you recommend it? [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi on Nov 2, 2009 - 13 answers

Is there a search engine for finding techie therapists? [more inside]
posted by bleary on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Knee pain concerns: I have a small pain that feels like it is coming from the upper outside of my left knee. I've had this issue on and off for a long time and it doesn't prevent me from doing anything, but it has me worried. [more inside]
posted by Popcorn on Nov 2, 2009 - 16 answers

What is the purpose of couples therapy...from a therapists perspective (specifics inside)? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Oct 30, 2009 - 23 answers

TherapyFilter: Asking for a friend of a friend—can anyone recommend a competent therapist accessible to someone living in Richmond, Virginia... especially someone especially good at handling issues of anxiety and panic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 1 answer

Can anyone recommend a good couples counselor in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Oct 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Has anyone gone through a period in their life where they've just become too overanalytical and serious? I started therapy a little over a year and a half ago and it has been great. I've gained a lot of additional understanding of myself which has been helpful but at the same time I think it's actually detrimental in other ways. [more inside]
posted by Garden on Oct 23, 2009 - 11 answers

I found an article where researchers experimented with online self-managed coginitive-behavioral therapy (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566048). Does such a system exist online?
posted by Josh Coe on Oct 23, 2009 - 4 answers

How to deal with unemployment + feeling like crap? Just got let go last week from crap job I hated, but now feeling more miserable than ever. [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Asking on behalf of a friend: She (age 26) is looking for a sliding-scale therapist in LA. She lives in the Culver City area and works downtown. Complication: she works 9-5, and her job is not flexible, so evening or weekend hours are a must. She would prefer someone who specializes in body image (she is an emotional eater and overweight) and/or in working with queer/gay individuals. [more inside]
posted by insectosaurus on Oct 18, 2009 - 4 answers

How does an adult find a lawyer to sue an abusive step-parent more than a decade after the fact? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 7 answers

With regards to psychotherapy, a common opinion I've noticed on MetaFilter is that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is perceived as being the most efficient way to go, in addition to being one of the very few therapies likely to be reimbursed by health insurance. However, this may be coming from a largely American perspective. As such, I'm curious: What are some major features of psychotherapy in countries other than the United States? [more inside]
posted by Keter on Oct 14, 2009 - 17 answers

I’m hoping for specific information and opinions about programs and degrees, hopefully from people who are very educated about the world of psychotherapy. [more inside]
posted by tacoma1 on Oct 11, 2009 - 10 answers

Please recommend a family therapist in the Twin Cities area, preferably in Apple Valley, Eagan or Burnsville. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I talk to doctors in a professional manner? [more inside]
posted by bananaskin on Oct 7, 2009 - 11 answers

How should I go about finding a therapist who will be open-minded about my involvement with BDSM? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2009 - 10 answers

Please recommend a therapist in Portland, Oregon. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for recommendations for sex therapy in Austin, TX. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 2, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm trying to "detach with love" and get therapy. He's stuck and resistant. What next? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 15 answers

Philadelphia Therapy: I really need a therapist. Unemployed, COBRA to run out soon, money running low, but therapy really, really, really needed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Low-cost and/or free therapy resources? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Was fired from my job yesterday after being on 90 day performance plan for on-call duties(missed pages-3 strike rule). Had job since February. Lost previous job to layoff. Don't know why I had such a hard time with this one task at my job. Got great review otherwise just last week. Been doing psychotherapy to help get over the death of my father in 06/08, twice a week. Questions for mefites... [more inside]
posted by littleredwagon on Aug 28, 2009 - 21 answers

Recommend a good Boston Metro Relationship/Marriage Therapist/Counselor? [more inside]
posted by kryptonik on Aug 27, 2009 - 6 answers

Would it be unreasonable to ask my spouse not to discuss and make distant future plans while we are in couples therapy? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Aug 24, 2009 - 38 answers

Old sun-damaged skin all over my body--is it tilting at windmills to consider light therapy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Am I ready to leave therapy? And if so, how do I do it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 17 answers

How to tip my therapist? [more inside]
posted by tacit_urn on Aug 18, 2009 - 30 answers

I'm a male in my early twenties who has washed out of college and is looking for a mental health professional of some sort in Northern Virginia. Issues I feel are likely to come up are my (long-ago diagnosed) attention deficit disorder, depression, and some form of OCD - I have a deep and (likely irrational) fear of psychosis and other impairments of cognition. I am deeply wary of psychiatric drugs, and want to work with someone who shares my attitude toward them, but would recommend them as a last resort. So what I'm after is some sort of talk therapy, preferably with a medical doctor (as oppose to "just" a PhD). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Is possible to switch from being a glass half empty person (negative world view) to a glass half full orientation (optimistic world view)? How does it happen? Through therapy? Motivational speakers and goal setting? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Aug 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Awful Filter: What are the best women's crisis centers in NYC who address rape survivors? How can I locate affordable therapy in New York for a rape survivor? How do I call attention to hospital incompetence and unqualified social workers? Much, much more inside. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Aug 3, 2009 - 25 answers

A while ago, I asked about the implications of accessing mental health care and possibly having a diagnosis tied to me. From the answers, I've concluded that in my specific situation, any help I need will have to be "off the record." Because that's my decision, this has made it hard to obtain care. How do I go about finding it anyway? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 11 answers

Asking for a family member: need recommendations for a top-notch cognitive behavioral therapist in downtown Los Angeles or around the Pasadena area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 1 answer

I want to go into therapy but exclude certain important areas from discussion. How can I best approach this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2009 - 35 answers

I feel like I'm giving up on my girlfriend by suggesting therapy instead of helping her myself. Am I? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2009 - 27 answers

I feel intense, acute, brief episodes of shame every day, several times a day. What can I do about them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 28 answers

Short Version: I'm poor and I need therapy in the SF Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Jul 13, 2009 - 8 answers

I can't do therapy. There must be other people who can't do therapy. What do these people do, when they get together, to fix their problems? What DIY, collaborative options are on the table, and how do I find them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 31 answers

What can my friend/former SO expect from community mental health counseling? [more inside]
posted by dilettante on Jul 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there really no side effects to cognitive-behavioral therapy? Has anybody had a bad outcome or weird experience? [more inside]
posted by pauldonato on Jul 4, 2009 - 20 answers