I went to a couple ones and they just say “uhh huh” and “ya” and “how does that make you feel?” all the time and dont give me any advice. Are there any that actually help you and give you advice? I also want to mention that going just made me focus on my problems and feel sorry for myself instead of changing things and going just seemed to make my problems worse.
posted by john123357
on May 15, 2013 -
34 answers
Asking for a friend who is an MFT. He is considering moving into private practice, however, he isn't ready to make the leap from a steady and reliable job to a job where income is very dependent on the size of your professional network--and he doesn't really have a professional network at all right now.
Any tips on how to ease into private practice with a low initial commitment and pressure--just a part time thing with only one or a few clients?
posted by brenton
on May 7, 2013 -
9 answers
My mom wants me to help her with her "online presence." How do you do that for a therapist?
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posted by mokin
on Apr 2, 2013 -
22 answers
What are low-cost or online resources for a young Italian man with anxiety disorder and/or depression in Rome?
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posted by vincele
on Sep 27, 2012 -
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I may be starting adult attachment therapy in the next week, on the advice of a crisis counselor and after a few years of on-and-off treatment for anxiety and depression that's not getting me very far. Point me to some quality, hopefully easy to find resources that can spell out what the experience might be like.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2012 -
4 answers
Did I get a bad psychologist or is there a valid reason for a chemical dependency evaluation?
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posted by lpcxa0
on Apr 30, 2012 -
18 answers
What are some specific ways that I can promote a soon-to-expire Kickstarter project? I've heard that projects sometimes gain momentum from that "act now!" boost, but how do I tap into that segment of the funding crowd?
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posted by apollo
on Apr 25, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me get my little brother into Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Or into anything.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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Psychotherapy: can a therapist be right about progress and the client not see it?
We often hear from people who are in psychotherapy and are in disagreement with their psychotherapist about whether they are making progress. When is the psychotherapist right?
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posted by y6t5r4e3w2q1
on Jan 8, 2012 -
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I have an anxiety disorder, and my psychiatrist tried an Alpha-Stim (cranial electrotherapy stimulation) on me a few days ago. The experience was pleasant but not lasting. I'm told I'll have to use it 2-3 times a week, 20 minutes at a time for a few weeks before I'll know if it's truly effective. So, I'm wondering if anyone here has regularly used one of these or knows anyone who has, and what the experience was like?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2011 -
3 answers
Mom's about to start psychotherapy for a condition that has been around for a long time and that we only recently had the nerve to talk to her about. How can we be supportive, what can/should we do to help her through the shock of going to therapy for the first time, and what else can we do?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 21, 2011 -
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I found a CBT doctor here in NYC, Dr. Fader, and he charges $300 per session with no sliding scale.
My insurance, United Healthcare, covers 70% after I hit my $500 deductible. So after hitting that I would be paying $90 out of pocket.
Is this a typical amount to pay w/insurance? I'm asking because I can always look around, but this doctor is supposed to be very good and if it's a typical price I might as well stay with him. Thoughts?
posted by blunt_eastwood
on Jul 19, 2011 -
20 answers
For much of my life I dealt with rather severe depression and anxiety, which I've recently overcome with nearly 3 years of therapy. I'm 24 years old, trying to find a meaningful career that's more than just a paycheck. At this point, all I want to do is be a therapist. I want to help others the way that I've been helped. However, another issue I've been working to overcome is crippling social anxiety. It's gotten much better; I hardly consider myself shy anymore. Still, though, I'm not sure if I have the warm, trust-inspiring personality a therapist should have. Could I be a successful therapist if I'm far quieter and more reserved than the norm? I do love people and want to help, but sometimes I might not come across that way. Can a shy person be a good therapist?
posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2011 -
16 answers
I wanted to give someone a link to a paper comparing the efficacy of CBT versus other methods for treating depression, but I can't find it in my bookmarks. Could someone follow up with links/a link comparing the efficacies of treatments for depression?
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posted by bleary
on Mar 20, 2011 -
6 answers
I need to find a therapist in San Francisco who treats men who were sexually abused as children.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2011 -
4 answers
Is it appropriate to discuss with my therapist why he stresses me out? How do you switch therapists? Do I need to?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 4, 2011 -
17 answers
Can someone recommend a good therapist or psychologist in Swansea, Wales, preferably with a background in Asperger's Syndrome? It's important they should communicate by email or text (not just by phone), and it would be nice if they could cope with simultaneous untangling of anxiety/depression, sensory issues, bulimia, seemingly-insurmountable practical problems, a history of PTSD and neglect, and probably a few other things it would be great if they could help me uncover. It would be really helpful if they were also female and gay-friendly.
Thank-you.
(And by 'thank-you' I mean 'please, please help'.)
posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2010 -
2 answers
I've being researching about well-being and achieving this through self-disclosure (Pennebaker style) I've been narrowing my scope down to focus on how Pennebaker's style of writing has helped obese patients overcome psychological issues associated with obesity similar to other works on alcoholics and victims of traumatic experiences.
I'm not a Psychologist so a lot of the research out there is unknown to me, so does anyone know of any papers or authors that address this?
I've looked around but it might help if i have a lead or somewhere to start.
posted by jbw
on Sep 25, 2010 -
2 answers
"And this is how I met Tyler Durden." Are there any legitimate lines of psychological therapy that encourage people to create alternate or split identities for themselves? As in, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life as another person that happens to share your name, face and past history."
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Aug 17, 2010 -
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thinking about gettin me some therapy. given my goals [inside] what sort of therapy would be most effective?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2010 -
5 answers
My Therapist Lied To Me. Given My Past, It Was Very Important That She Not Do That. What Next?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2009 -
1 answer
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?
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posted by Keter
on Oct 14, 2009 -
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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).
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2009 -
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Are there really no side effects to cognitive-behavioral therapy? Has anybody had a bad outcome or weird experience?
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posted by pauldonato
on Jul 4, 2009 -
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Meta-Meta-RelationshipFilter: Have there been any scientific trials to study the efficacy of talk therapy that involved a placebo as control?
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posted by XMLicious
on Apr 20, 2009 -
21 answers
I am looking for info on art therapy and attachment disorder. Any ideas?
posted by warsawjude
on Apr 8, 2009 -
2 answers
Can anyone recommend a mental health professional in the Greater Toronto Area who does CBT?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2009 -
4 answers
Anyone have personal experience with ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and/or Stephen Hayes 'Get Out Of Your Mind, And Into Your Life'?
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posted by dinkyday
on Oct 31, 2008 -
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OK. I just admitted to my therapist that I have been cutting and having some dark thoughts. He was about to go into a session when he answered my page. He's calling me back later and we have an appt scheduled for Monday. I'm not in any immediate danger FYI but I'm very worried and anxious what actions might be taken. He said he thought a conversation between him and my psychiatrist was in order, and I agreed to that. I've read the questions about "I told my therapist I want to kill myself, will I get committed" and there is some useful info there. But I want even further specific information about what comes next. What am I in for? What should I expect? Will this change the therapy dynamic? He knows I'm a past cutter but I have always assured him it is in the past. Now I've admitted to six weeks of lies by ommission. What happens now? I've never told anyone about this, and I'm a little freaked.
posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2008 -
17 answers
I'm not getting a much out of my cognitive-behavioral therapy. Do my therapists suck, or are my expectations just too high?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 17, 2008 -
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How do I know if my therapist (who's eclectic but I think oriented to psychodynamic technique) is doing a good job?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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Where can a 21 year old girl go in the Dallas area for free or low cost psychiatric help besides JPS and Parkland?
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posted by holdkris99
on Apr 29, 2008 -
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My siblings and I are trying to find kinds of therapy for my dad, in dealing with the death of our mom/his spouse 17 years ago. He's still very very emotional about any discussion of her, and has never talked to a "professional" about it. Ideas suggestions for types of therapy, and recommendations in the Washington DC area.
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posted by jalebi
on Mar 29, 2008 -
7 answers
Ever gone to couples therapy? What worked? What didn't? What different approaches are there? What should we expect?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2008 -
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