Yesterday, My Therapist Dumped Me.

[Fadeaway]

Were you seeing my former therapist? Seriously though , I just went through something very similar just a few months ago, so my heart goes out to you. When it comes from a therapist, someone you are supposed to be able to count on and trust, it really does do a lot of harm.

It took a while, but I finally found a new therapist I love. Unfortunately, due to my previous therapist, I have anxiety on the way there every time because of fear that she is going to tell me she is dropping me. I always wake away feeling assured that it isn't going to happen, but I tend to loose that reassurance in between sessions.

When searching for a new therapist, you need to know what you are looking for. This site has been a godsend in helping me figure out what to look for in a therapist. You want to make sure you look for a trauma therapist. You also want to find out what techniques they use. If you haven't already take a look at this article if you haven't already. It is very helpful. Link Removed

 

[DogwoodTree]

I had a lay counselor one time get frustrated with my slow progress and tell me that I was just holding back and waiting for God to rape me and force Himself in, which of course He wouldn't do, so I should have more faith instead. With her being a lay counselor...low rate through her church...I was able to walk away from it and realize that craziness was on her, not me. I think it would be a lot harder to have that kind of perspective with a professional. Sorry you had to go through that. Like Friday said...sounds like it's good you found this out about her before you got deep into a relationship with her.

 

[ReachingOutJ]

Were you seeing my former therapist? Seriously though , I just went through something very similar just...

Thank you, and yes, I was seeing a previous therapist who was rather critical of me, and she would comment on my clothing being too baggy; because I lost weight, and she would also try to tell me how to eat. She also projected other people's issues on to me, so I walked away.

 

[ReachingOutJ]

I had a lay counselor one time get frustrated with my slow progress and tell me that I was just hold...

I'm deeply sorry that you were treated that way. Thank you for responding to my post. I agree, it's probably a good thing I got away from this one early on, but it still hurt.

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

:hug: If you except them @ReachingOutJ

 

[ghotiff]

I agree, it's probably a good thing I got away from this one early on, but it still hurt.

Remember to allow yourself that hurt feeling. Just because you dodged a larger bullet (spending more sessions with this T) doesn't meant you didn't get shot at.

It took me what felt like ages to find my T, but she is so great.

 

[Deleted member 29920]

I would report her, she should not have spoken to you like that, what a b*tch! Urgh, I am angry FOR you. She is another one who is clearly in the wrong career. I hope you can find someone good.

 

[Kailani]

I can't believe she acted like that!!!!! UNREAL her behavior when treating a ptsd patient! The fricken nerve!!!!!! I'm ticked for you at her unprofessional, innappropriate pathetic behavior. I'd write a certified letter to her superior. Hope your next experience makes up for this!!! So.... sorry!!!!! U deserve better!!!! Hugs if u accept.

 

[Sammyiam]

I would die if my therapist yelled at me or spoke like that. Mine knows I am scared stiff of loud voices and getting told off and she is so carefull and professional about it. She is there to try and help me not scald me. It isn't going to do anyone any good to treat someone like that. I would think you had a lucky escape to get out of that before wasting time and money and then finding out.
I hope you find a nice therapist soon

Sammy

 

[ReachingOutJ]

:hug: If you except them @ReachingOutJ

Thank you. I do. :hug: if you accept them back.

 

[ReachingOutJ]

Remember to allow yourself that hurt feeling. Just because you dodged a larger bullet (spending more ses...

Thank you. I cried it out the other day. I needed to.

 

[ReachingOutJ]

I can't believe she acted like that!!!!! UNREAL her behavior when treating a ptsd patient! The fricken...

Thank you for the hugs. :hug: back if you accept them. I am afraid to report her or even post a review online. I'm just going to move on.