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This is incorrect. Emotional abuse can cause PTSD! It is known as C-PTSD. The OP says they do not have PTSD per say. This may simply mean that they have not been diagnosed with it which does also not necessarily mean they do not have it or many of the same traits as someone who was diagnosed...

My T doesn't generally allow texts between sessions. Although once during a long break I was able to. It was more of a general 'hello I'm still here text' and I got a relatively pleasant adequate response. I wasn't expecting a conversation and knew it would be a once off.

I think you can do both and they will complement each other. He may also have some areas of concern that he would like to address or maybe he just wants to be able to support you better. If you can afford to do both why not? I have the opposite problem. I am currently going to individual therapy...

Oh, I didn't think you were directing it at me specifically at all but I guess I did start to take it on as a description of myself which bothered me as it would be the last word I would ever want to be. That's my own stuff coming through tough. I understand what you are saying about using it...

I am currently seeing T a with a Ph.D. Trauma is listed on her website along with about 10 other things. Not sure how one can specialize in so many things but it seems to be a common thing amongst many therapists websites I have come across. Her Ph.D. had nothing to do with trauma and she...