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My therapist terminated our treatment
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 13, 2022 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
Thank you. Yes, I will focus on the positive aspects of what I gained from our relationship. I was angered by the fact that she chose to discontinue our work when I asked her three weeks ago if she would hang in there with me in the long run. Instead of responding during our call, she chose instead to send me a message saying, "this clinician does not have experience with "end of life stage issues or those with a chronic illness." I reminded her later that I am not dying, I am sick. She was also upset that when I checked her license on the Board of Behavioral Sciences, there was a link to her LinkedIn profile where I learned she is an accomplished artist like I am. During the months we spent talking, I was always asking her why she was so private, as in the past I had never encountered a therapist who chose to keep so much of their lives private. Sometimes sharing even small things about themselves helps to build a more trusting relationship, and it was often frustrating that she chose to be as private about herself as she was, and it became obvious to me yesterday that she was perturbed that I had seen her online profile. I am laughing as I write this because I had a thought, "now she was exposed and she did not like that."
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Artists are said to be sensitive. Perhaps a more sensitive nature steers this therapist away from working longer term with "dual diagnose" patients. I believe the more Freudian bent the therapist is the more private they are schooled to behave. They want the session to be about you, your transferences onto them and whatnot. Is your medium drawing or painting? You could also consider going to a Art Therapist should they practice nearby you.
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I don't know why she decided to terminate the therapy with you. I bet it had nothing to do with you, though.
Yes. Perhaps she felt that her privacy was a little invaded. People don't like that but they surely put a lot of themselves online and then they feel offended or afraid when someone find out about their lifes. This may not have anything to do with her decision either. I know when Amy droped me, I wonder about it just like you did.
Hwvr, I found a therapist that made up for at least 4 of my doctors. If Amy wouldn't have removed herself from my path, I'd never received my current dictor's services.
I think that your therapist removed herself from your situation as she realized that it was in your best interest. You will find someone that is better fit to your situation.
When I first met Amy, I was very skin and bones in suffering. I looked dead and I walk with difficulties. I have gained a little bit of weight. I think that made Amy frustrated.
But, anyway, I am pleased that you said you were laughing a bit. I think everything is for the better and you will find a doctor/therapist that you really need.
Hoping that you get better, 507